Podcast appearances and mentions of chuck brodsky

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and "baseball's troubadour poet laureate” Chuck Brodsky joins Russell to talk about his baseball songs. Larry Groce of NPR called Chuck “one of the finest singer-songwriters in America” and the New York Times said that Chuck's music “will appeal to everyone who likes their music with a side of thought”. Chuck is himself an inductee into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and 18 of his songs have been enshrined into the National Baseball Hall of Fame's sound recording library. Chuck and Russell discuss many of Chuck's songs including "Letters in the Dirt" about 2025 HOF inductee Dick Allen. For more info on Chuck Brodsky visit www.chuckbrodsky.com 

Someone once said that the four most beautiful words in the English language are “Pitchers and catchers report.” He was a big fan! Songs about baseball capture some of the spring joy in this edition of the podcast. We'll hear music from Chuck Brodsky, John Gorka, John McCutcheon and other fine selections. Hope springs eternal … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysChris Thile / “Shadow Ridge” / Leading Off... / Sugar HillPeter Cooper / “Opening Day” / Opening Day / Red BeetHarry Caray / “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” / Chicago Cubs Greatest Hits / Marquee Alphabet CityJohn Gorka / “Branching Out” / Before Beginning / Red HouseCaroline Spence / “Softball” / Spades & Roses / Self-releasedArtie Traum & Pat Alger / “The Home Run Kid” / From the Heart / RounderChuck Brodsky / “Splinter Cheeks Johnson” / Tell Tale Heart / Self-releasedChuck Brodsky / “Funeral For the Curse” / Them and Us / Self-releasedDanielle Miraglia / “Heat of the Win” / Glory Junkies / Self-producedChris Thile / “Old Dangerfield” / Leading Off... / Sugar HillDave Frishberg / “Van Lingle Mungo” / Baseball's Greatest Hits / RhinoJohn McCutcheon / “Doing My Job” / Sermon on the Mound / AppalseedDana Cooke / “Christmas Down in Cooperstown” / Diamond Cuts-Turning Two / Hungry for MusicSteve Goodman / “A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request / Diamond Cuts-Seventh Inning Stretch / Hungry for MusicPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

It's that time of the year again when hope springs eternal - spring training for Major League Baseball. All of the teams are tied for first place until at least Opening Day, and this week on the program we'll listen to a variety of songs and tunes about America's pastime. We're featuring John McCutcheon, Chuck Brodsky, Caroline Spence, Peter Cooper Ray Lambiase and, of course, Steve Goodman. Time to oil up your glove and play ball … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysKing Curtis / “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” / Baseball / Elektra NonesuchBill Slayback / “Move Over Babe (Here Comes Henry)” / Baseball's Greatest Hits / Rhino M Hamilton / “Henry Aaron (Radio Call)” / Baseball / Elektra NonesuchJohn McCutcheon / “World Series '57” / Sermon on the Mound / AppleseedGarland Jeffreys / “Color Line” / Diamond Cuts: Turning Two / Hungry for MusicChuck Brodsky / “Gone to Heaven” / Diamond Cuts: Grand Slam / Hungry for MusicHowie Newman / “The Ballad of Mike Hessman” / When You're Happy / Major LeagueCaroline Spence / “Softball” / Spades and Roses / Self-producedPeter Cooper / “Opening Day” / Opening Day / Red BeetJacqueline Schwab / “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” / Baseball / Elektra NonesuchChuck Brodsky / “Letters in the Dirt” / Diamond Cuts-Triple Play / Hungry for MusicCraig Bickhardt / “The Real Game” / Live at Sellersville Theater / Stone BarnRay Lambiase / “The Ballad of 3 Finger Brown” / The Ballad of 3 Finger Brown / RaytoneHarry Carey / “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” / Chicago Cubs Greatest Hits / Marquee Alphabet CitySteve Goodman / “A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request” / Baseball's Greatest Hits / RhinoPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 03/11/2024 featuring: Austin MacRae “Last of the Hollers” Better Devil (2019 Austin MacRae) 5:02 Rhiannon Giddens “The Ballad of Sally Anne” My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall (2024 Oh Boy) 3:58 Jud Caswell “Phoebe on a Fencepost” Live at the Seagull Shop (2019 Jud Caswell) 3:02 Lilli Lewis “Firefly” All Is Forgiven (2023 Lilli Lewis) 4:30 Runa “Until Morning” When the Light Gets In (2024 Runa) 4:39 Tim Grimm “The Leaving” The Little in-Between (2023 Tim Grimm) 4:20 Rachael Kilgour “Family Secrets” My Father Loved Me (2023 Rachael Kilgour) 3:47 Noah Zacharin “Ten Tons of Road” Points of Light (2023 Sonic Peach) 4:21 John Hawkes “Bred Buttered” Winter's Bone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2010 Cinewax) 3:43 The Rough & Tumble “Hard Times (You & Me)” Single (2022 Penny Jar) 3:13 Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz “Ramble” Simple Motion (2024 Red Beet) 2:41 Chuck Brodsky “It Takes Two Wings” Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 3:32 Deidre McCalla “Amaryllis” Endless Grace (2022 Deidre McCalla) 3:31

In December I interviewed Chuck Brodsky about his song, On Christmas I Got Nothing, which introduced me to Chuck's wry sense of humor mixed with cultural insight, Today we'll get a full chance to explore the range of his songs, complete with tinges of Bob Dylan's tones, mixed with heart-tendering stories, irony, and inspirational vision. And let's not neglect the imprint of the stories of baseball, present on every album of the 13 albums Chuck has produced.

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 12/18/2023 featuring: Malcolm MacWatt North “Atlantic Summer” Settler (2021 Need To Know) 5:01 Sadie Gustafson-Zook “Lean In More” Sin of Certainty (2021 BGZ Sounds) 3:50 Jayme Stone “Drunken Hiccups” Jayme Stone's Folklife (2017 Jayme Stone) 2:54 The Bombadils “Losing Track of Time” Dear Friend (2022 The Bombadils) 5:15 Our Native Daughters “I Knew I Could Fly” Songs of Our Native Daughters (2019 Smithsonian Folkways) 3:41 Last Year's Man “Time Brings Change” Time Is a Sparrow (2022 Last Year's Man) 3:21 Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears “Seasons Change” Just over the Ridge (2021 Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears) 4:06 Austin MacRae “Good Things Come” New Weather (2023 Austin MacRae) 4:21 Shawna Caspi “Celebrate” Hurricane Coming (2021 Shawna Caspi) 2:59 Joe Crookston “To Keep You Warm” Darkling & the BlueBird Jubilee (2011 Joe Crookston) 2:42 Bethel Steele “I Like You” Shadows and Light (2015 Bethel Steele) 3:20 Chuck Brodsky “Rachel's Guitar” Tell Tale Heart (2015 Chuck Brodsky) 3:46 Rachael Sage “Revelation Ground” Revelation Ground (2022 MPress) 3:26 Jake Blount “Once There Was No Sun” The New Faith (2022 Smithsonian Folkways) 4:21

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 11/20/2023 featuring: Louiston “Going Away for a While” Civilian (2021 Louiston) 4:41 Lowland Hum “Half Here” From Self, With Love (2023 Tone Tree) 2:36 Michael J. Miles “Opus 822” New Century Suite (2004 Right Turn On Red) 2:44 Tim Grimm “Carter's Blues” Heart Land (1999 Tim Grimm) 2:45 The Resonant Rogues “Sun in Winter” The Resonant Rogues (2023 The Resonant Rogues) 3:24 Tret Fure “No Place Like Home” Lavender Moonshine (2023 Tret Fure) 2:55 Chuck Brodsky “It Takes Two Wings” Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 3:32 Maya De Vitry “Infinite” Infinite (2023 Mad Maker Studio) 3:34 Peter Mulvey “The Cardinal” There Is Another World (2019 Righteous Babe) 3:42 Sunny War “Caught It from the Rye” The Lagniappe Sessions (2020 Aquarium Drunkard) 3:47 Julie Murphy “Life Goes on Without You” No Rules (1994 Julie Murphy) 4:18 Brett Ratliff “Glory Up Above” Whitesburg, KY (2023 Emperor) 3:15 Abby Posner “Moving Back To Denver” Second Chances (2023 Blackbird) 2:29 Tray Wellington “Wasted Time” Black Banjo (2022 Mountain Home) 2:26 Jane Mathew “Have Fun” Such Perfect Lives (2021 Jane Mathew) 4:02

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 04/17/2023 featuring: Pharis & Jason Romero “You Are a Shining Light” Sweet Old Religion (2018 Lula) 5:02 Grace Morrison “Broken Things” Maybe Modern (2023 Grace Morrison) 4:39 Jared Rabin “Tunnel's End” Chasing the Light (2022 Jared Rabin) 3:10 Low Lily “Love and Loss” Angels in the Wreckage (2023 Low Lily) 3:43 Greg Greenway “Hello Hello Hello” Between Hello and Goodbye (2023 Greg Greenway) 4:54 Allison Russell “Montreal” Outside Child (2021 Birds of Chicago) 3:45 Abby Posner “Digging Corners” Kisbee Ring (2021 Abby Posner) 3:17 Austin MacRae “Unbroken” New Weather (2023 Austin MacRae) 3:51 Rachel Bissex “One Another” Between the Broken Lines (2001 One Take Productions) 3:26 Chuck Brodsky “It Takes Two Wings (Piano)” Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 3:32 Emily Barnes “Warren County” Single (2022 Emily Barnes) 3:46 Moors & McCumber “There's Always Something” Survival (2021 M & M) 4:01 Ben Bedford “Morning Rise” The Hermit's Spyglass (2018 Ben Bedford) 1:19

One of our fav artists - and former Santa Cruz resident now residing in Ashville NC - Chuck Brodsky chats with Jamie about his new record, "Gravity Wings," and his very first time really out on the road since 2020. This interview concludes with the title track from the new record.

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 12/12/2022 featuring: Ryanhood “Embers” Yearbook (2017 Ryanhood) 4:34 Michael McDermott “Peace, Love and Brilliant Colors” St. Paul's Boulevard (2022 Pauper Sky) 4:15 Pharis & Jason Romero “Souvenir” Tell ‘Em You Were Gold (2022 Pharis & Jason Romero) 3:22 Watchhouse “Belly of the Beast” Watchhouse (Duo) (2022 Tiptoe Tiger) 3:35 The Rough & Tumble “Alabama” Love is Gross (but it looks good on you) (2022 The Rough & Tumble) 2:26 Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings “Pray for Rain” Love Is the Only Thing (2022 Peter Mulvey) 3:21 Mary Spender “She” Songbook, Vol. 1 (2021 Mary Spender) 2:59 Jake Blount “Once There Was No Sun” The New Faith (2022 Smithsonian Folkways) 4:21 Susan Cattaneo “Borrowed Blue” All Is Quiet (2022 Jersey Girl) 4:12 Jefferson Ross “Turquoise and Tangerine” Southern Currency (2022 Jefferson Ross) 3:41 Abbie Sawyer “Starshine” Love Is a Flood (2022 Abbie Sawyer) 3:37 Chuck Brodsky “Bully Jim” Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 3:22 Megan Bee “Used to Be” Cottonwood (2022 Megan Bee) 3:13 Sadie Gustafson-Zook “Keep Myself” Sin of Certainty (2021 BGZ Sounds) 2:52

Americana, Roots, Country, Folk and Acoustic music. Featured Artists . New and classic tracks. Episode includes Chuck Brodsky, Joan Shelley, Anais Mitchell and Kelsey Waldon. 

Chuck Brodsky is one of the best storytellers around. Though not a household name like Bob Dylan, he's every bit as good at embodying the characters in the songs he sings - and he often sings about real people. Probably best known for his two complete albums of baseball songs (and a third one on the way), Brodsky has released a new album in 2022 and, in my opinion, the most solid record of his lengthy career. We talk about life, music and baseball. Songs heard during this podcast from Grove Studios include: It Takes Two Wings How I Changed His Mind Cup of Coffee Them and Us https://www.chuckbrodsky.com/ https://grovestudios.space/

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 10/10/2022 featuring: Alice Howe “Still on My Mind” Visions (2019 Alice Howe) 4:59 Lilli Lewis “If It Were You” Americana (2021 Elysium House) 3:52 Jeff Black “Until I Learn How to Fly” A Walk in the Sun (2020 Lotos Nile) 4:02 Over The Moon “I Can't Get Over You” Chinook Waltz (2021 Borealis) 3:33 Chuck Brodsky “It Takes Two Wings (Piano)” Gravity, Wings, And Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 3:32 Claire Kelly “Dandelion Wine” The Scenic Route (2021 Midnight Masquerade” 3:41 Watchhouse “Nightbird” Watchhouse (Duo) (2022 Tiptoe Tiger) 5:17 Megan Bee “Cottonwood Leaves” Cottonwood (2022 Megan Bee) 3:15 Tre Burt “Real You” Caught It from the Rye (2020 Oh Boy) 2:49 Deidre McCalla “Banana Moon Sky” Endless Grace (2022 Deidre McCalla) 4:15 Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer “When I Go” When I Go (1998 Tracy Grammer) 4:15 Amy Speace “Cottonwood” Tucson (2022 Windbone) 4:20 Dave Richardson “Rise and Play (The Fox)” Carry Me Along (2018 Dave Richardson) 4:20

I've known about David Wilcox since I first heard "East Asheville Hardware" back in the mid 90's working at a summer camp.  I was absolutely captivated and delighted at what I was listening to, and knew that this was something that I needed to pay more attention to, being a budding songwriter myself.  What followed was a few decades of wonder and inspiration at the levels of depth to which a songwriter can go when it comes to communicating an idea.  David is in a realm all to his own, and you get a good sense of this right off the bat in this episode. Please do yourself a favor and make some time in your day to explore davidwilcox.com for loads of music, events like workshops and retreats, his tour schedule, and even a way to find which song can cure that which ails ya. David is part of that sweet "Asheville Contingent" including David LaMotte, Barbie Angell, Chuck Brodsky, and Jamie & Ian Ridenhour, all of whom you can catch up on from previous episodes. I was really hopeful to speak with David at some point, and I was fortunate to catch him at a good time, just before a big week in Oregon (Sept 26 - Oct 1), when he will be teaching at the Americana Song Academy at Camp Sherman and performing at the Sisters Folk Festival.  Go if you can! I hope it'll be as soul-enriching for you as this chat was for me   Some of David's music featured in this episode include “The Soul of It”, “Tattered Old Kite”, “The Beautiful”, and the one I teased you with at the beginning of the episode, "The View from the Edge", which can be experienced here, in his official video. Much, much more can be found at his website.

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 04/25/2022 featuring: Lily DeTaeye “What We Do” Single (2022 Station 1) 5:04 Pharis & Jason Romero “Souvenir” Tell ‘Em You Were Gold (2022 Pharis & Jason Romero) 3:23 Buffalo Nichols “Lost & Lonesome” Buffalo Nichols (2021 Fat Possum) 3:42 Mary Spender “Drop, Drop, Slow Tears Drop” Songbook, Vol. 1 (2021 Mary Spender) 4:29 Chuck Brodsky “If This Is It” Gravity, Wings, and Heavy Things (2022 Chuck Brodsky) 4:18 Tiffany Williams “When I'm Gone” When You Go (2019 Tiffany Williams) 3:19 Martyn Joseph “Born Too Late” 1960 (2021 Pipe Records) 4:24 Liz Simmons “Who Knows Where the Time Goes” Poets (2021 Liz Simmons) 4:26 John Stewart “California Bloodlines” California Bloodlines (1969 Capitol Records) 3:08 Melissa Greener “Ballad of the Snow Leopard & The Tanqueray Cowboy” Dwelling (Melissa Greener) 3:45 Dan Weber “Call It a Night” The Way the River Goes (2022 Dan Weber) 3:29 Toshi Reagon “I'm Going to Get My Baby Out of Jail” SpiritLand (Toshi Reagon) 3:17

My guest today is North Carolina based singer and songwriter, Chuck Brodsky. I first heard about Chuck through our mutual friend, Jeff Lionz. Jeff, who knows about my undying love for baseball, sent me a couple of Chuck's CD's (The Baseball Ballads and The Baseball Ballads 2) in the mail. I put them both in my car and listened on drives for the next two months. I was taken by the stories and the amount of thought and research that was put into each lyric. In addition, all his songs seemed to give life to unsung heroes of the game. Rather than singing about any ol' no-hitter, Chuck sings about the one Dock Ellis threw on LSD. He also has a song called, "Death Row All-Stars," which is a tragic tale about how a warden in Rawlins, WY used baseball to set execution dates. Though he's a member of the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and has 22 songs in the Baseball Hall of Fame Sound Recording Library, Chuck is far from being labeled a "baseball songwriter." He's written about the hollocaust, politics, and many other topics during his monumental career that spans over three decades. (now quoting form chuckbrodsky.com) Chuck and his songs have appeared in several films and on tv. His beloved Philadelphia Phillies featured an interview with him along with his song “Whitey & Harry” in the documentary “Richie Ashburn: A Baseball Life.” The 2003 Sony Pictures release “Radio” included a cameo by Chuck as well as his closing title track. “Moe Berg: The Song” appears in the PBS film “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story” (2010). His music has been featured on ABC's Good Morning America, NPR's All Things Considered, Dr. Demento, ESPN, PBS, and by NFL Films. Kathy Mattea's recording of Chuck's song “We Are Each Other's Angels” appears in the film “Dear Mr. Goodlife” (1998). The African Children's Choir Of Uganda also recorded the song on their "Love Is A Journey" CD. “Blow ‘em Away” has been recorded by David Wilcox and many others, and also appears on the Christine Lavin produced “Laugh Tracks.” Sports Illustrated placed "The Ballad Of Eddie Klepp" among the 25 Greatest Songs About Sports of All–Time. In April of 2019 Chuck was inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame for his Baseball songwriting. (end quote from chuckbrodsky.com) Special shoutout to Kerrville Folk Festival! If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe or write a review. 5 star ratings and reviews on Apple Music as well as subscribing to our YouTube Channel help us out the most!! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/andysydow You can support my artist career and this podcast for as little as $3 per month. The price of one cup of coffee helps keep this podcast on its feet. Any and every contribution is greatly appreciated! Guest Links: Website: https://www.chuckbrodsky.com/ Guest Music: "Radio" by Chuck Brodsky (BMI) "Letters in the Dirt" by Chuck Brodsky (BMI) Episode Music: **All original music by Andy Sydow Sponsors: A huge thanks to our sponsors, PQ Mastering and Narrator RF. For any sponsorship inquiries, shoot me an email at middleclassrockstar@gmail.com http://pqmastering.com https://narratorrf.com

The Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter Elizabeth Lockhart's eclectic, life-long journey through music informs through her distinctive blend of traditional folk with elements of  classical, world and blues music. Her sound combines soulful vocals, an intricate finger picking guitar style and detailed storytelling that culminate into unique, original compositions, drawing listeners in even further through evocative and powerful narratives.  Elizabeth spent most of her early career performing opera, classical music and theatre. But it was when she found folk/roots music that she was inspired to develop her self-taught guitar and writing style reminiscent of 60's folk revival women icons such as Joan Baez.  Ms. Lockhart released her debut folk album Master Key in 2019 which she co-produced. It includes guest performances by highly acclaimed folk/Americana and world music players, including April Verch, Chuck Brodsky, Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian.

When Chuck Brodsky was 21, he made a decision that he was going to follow his passion to become a songwriter who tells stories that matter. He hitchhiked from his hometown in Philadelphia to San Francisco and never looked back. I've been wanting to chat with Chuck for a long time. His songs have always held my attention because of their raw, honest, straightforward storytelling. His style is very much his own, but based on some early heros, like Bob Dylan, and his ability to weave great long narratives into music. We talked a lot about craft here, about how you can write a song that isn't about you, but clearly describes who you are.  About paying attention and being mindful of the little moments that are important, and have an impact.  To essentially just be who you are, for your own sake, and not to fit into a pre-designed mold that you might expect others to expect from you. Unfortunately, there was a lot we never really got to chat about in this episode. There is just so much to talk about, and so little time.  I really don't often have an idea of how these chats will go, so the way they happen is very organic.  Consequently, large elements of careers are left out, like Chuck's yearly tours to Ireland that he leads,  the ever growing collection of baseball ballads and his performances and inclusion in multiple baseball halls of fame (including National and Cincinnati), as well as being inducted last year into the Philly Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. I also didn't get to ask Chuck about the inclusion of "Bill & Annie" in an episode for the insanely popular podcast "Welcome to Nightvale."  I suppose you'll just have to get to know him, too.   I'm going to attempt to steer you in the right direction to get a real sense of the kind of songwriter Chuck is. I suppose a good place to start would be with the songs you heard and the ones we talked about on the episode. (click on the 'bc' to check out the entire album, as well as all of his albums, on bandcamp) The Baseball Ballads by Chuck Brodsky Tell Tale Heart by Chuck Brodsky Letters In The Dirt by Chuck Brodsky Letters In The Dirt by Chuck Brodsky Two Sets (Live) by Chuck Brodsky As well as the ones we made quick reference to: The Baseball Ballads by Chuck Brodsky Them And Us by Chuck Brodsky Subtotal Eclipse by Chuck Brodsky There are likely some I forgot to include, but here is a great start!  Spend a day and just catch up on Chuck's collection of songs, and then follow him over at Facebook or Twitter to find out where he'll be next.  Of course his website is always a good place to park it too.  You know, park it, like you would on a plush chair on the freeway.

Neil Scott spends an hour with acclaimed Ashville,NC singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky, whose career spans nearly 30 years . . .on this edition of "The Songwriter Sessions: Singers, Stories and Songs." You can find out more about Chuck at his website - chuckbrodsky.com

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 04/15/2019 featuring: Small Potatoes “1000 Candles, 1000 Cranes” Waltz of the Wallflowers (Wind River Records 2000) 5:01 Austin MacRae “Hands That I Know” Keeper (Austin MacRae 2017) 3:52 Amy Soucy “Little Wooden Boat” This River (Amy Soucy 2015) 3:56 Dave Gunning “Love Fell In” Lift (Wee House of Music 2015) 3:47 The Stray Birds “Dream in Blue” The Stray Birds (The Stray Birds 2012) 3:32 Milkweed “Family Tree” Dream of an American Family (Milkweed 2015) 3:32 Mouths of Babes “Black Tea, Red Wine” Brighter In the Dark (Mouths of Babes 2017) 3:34 Chuck Brodsky “Bill & Annie” Letters In the Dirt (Red House Records 1996) 3:38 Goodbye Blue “Hey Kid” Worth the Wait (Wondermore Records 2016) 3:39 Moors & McCumber “Silver Lake” Moors & McCumber (Moors & McCumber 2009) 4:14 Jen Cork & the Good Hope “So Far to Go” Forever to Fall (Jen Cork 2015) 4:17 The Wilhelms “Simple Gifts” Contortionist Blues (The Wilhelms 2018) 4:17 Cheryl Wheeler “Arrow” Circles & Arrows (Capitol Records Nashville 1990) 4:20

Fiddler Emilyn Stam from Balfolk Toronto joins us on Episode 396 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about "Balfolk", that’s the modern revival of traditional, predominately Western European, social folk dances and the upcoming Big Branch Festival, a three day Balfolk festival/camp taking place the weekend of September 7-9. We also check out new music from Alan Barnosky, David Davis & The Warrior River Boys, The Furious Seasons, Steve Dawson, Laüsa, Duo Rivaud Lacouchie, Steve Howell & The Mighty Men, Bobby Sweet and Chuck Brodsky. Check out the full playlist on the website: http://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-396-feat-the-big-branch-festival-more-new-releases/

Chuck Brodsky            /The Great Santa Snowball Debacle of 1968/Tulips For Lunch David Rovics/Christmas Eve In Bethlehem/If I Had A Hammer Terry Holder/"Beneath A Christmas Moon"/Beneath A Christmas Moon Nickel Creek/Christmas Eve/A Dotted Line Chip Taylor/Christmas In Jail/Unglorious Hallelujah David Francey            /Angels We Have Heard On High/Carols for a Christmas Eve Reilly & Maloney/ Come Into My Heart/A Christmas Album (2012 Reissue) Jud Caswell/All I Want For Christmas Is Today/Hudson Harding Sampler - Happy Holidays: Volume 3 John Prine/Christmas In Prison/Sweet Revenge Steve Earle/Christmas In Washington/El Corazón Yomo Toro/Christmas Medley/Christmas Guitars David Tanenbaum/Christmas Passacaglia/Christmas Guitars Sam Bayer/Shlomo The Dreidel Shark/The Great Indoors Tom Lehrer/A Christmas Carol/Song & More Songs Nick Annis/Jesus Said/Apples & Oranges Michael Troy/Jesus On The Radio/I Am American Bettman & Halpin/Christmas Is a Funny Thing/Merry Christmas The Irreconcilables/Santa Claus Is Foolin' Around/Merry X-Mas Tracy Newman And The Reinforcements/Mama, I Know You Ain't Santa/A Place in the Sun Rough Shop/Christmas at the Super 8/ Lit Up Like a Christmas Tree Erik Balkey/Christmastime On Mission Street/Hudson Harding Sampler: Happy Holidays, Vol. 5 Michele Lewis/Silent Night /Single Dave Potts/Christmas Eve/Hudson Harding Sampler: Happy Holidays, Vol. 6 Sofia Talvik/When It Rains On Christmas Day/Happy Holidays, Volume 11   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack White/Did You Hear John Hurt?  /Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'Gordie Tentrees/Broken Hero/ Less Is MoreTerence Martin /Bethlehem/SleeperEli West/Give Me Your Love & I'll Give You Mine/The BothThe Wailin’ Jennys/Last Goodbye/Bright Morning StarsDavid Massengill/The Great Holston Mountain Rescue Of 1954/My Home Must Be A Special PlaceMark Knopfler / Restless Farewell/Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International [Disc 1]Belle Bourke/Make A Change /singleMartin Rivas/The Brooklyn Accent/ReliquaryThe Lords Of Liechtenstein/The Mothman/Oh, Hello Sweetie PieMartin Swinger /Little Plastic Part/MoonTurlough/Canyon Moonrise /Celtic VoyageMoors And McCumber/Marjorie (Live)/Live From Blue RockBrandi Carlile/The Eye/The Firewatcher's DaughterSteve Earle/Jerusalem/JerusalemPatty Griffin/Rain/1000 KissesKate Rusby/Bold Riley/TenKrishna Das/Govinda Hare/Pilgrim HeartCharles Lyonhart/If You Got A Heart/ Outside LookingChip Taylor/Sleep With Open Windows /The Little Prayers Trilogy (disc 1)Chuck Brodsky            /Circle            /Radio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A visit back to a previous episode. Songwriter/storyteller Chuck Brodsky talks about songwriting, and host Michael Gaither talks about Chuck's upcoming Santa Cruz/San Jose shows in January 2015. See the notes and links to go with this episode at http://www.michaelgaither.com.

It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creeping fear comes to town! Weather: "Bill & Annie" by Chuck Brodsky, chuckbrodsky.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creeping fear comes to town! Weather: "Bill & Annie" by Chuck Brodsky, chuckbrodsky.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info Logo: Rob Wilson, silastom.com Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show some baseball music from Chuck Brodsky as we are into the playoffs. Also music from Karen Casey, Neil Young, David Bromberg and many more.

Songwriter Chuck Brodsky Chuck explains the freedom that a narrative story gives him when writing and tells some of the stories behind songs on his new live record, "Two Sets".