Podcast appearances and mentions of Jay Ungar

Exhibit at Howland Center honors two Beacon institutions At its annual gala on May 15, the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon will honor Phil Ciganer, owner of the Towne Crier Cafe on Main Street, and Neil Caplan, founder of the Bannerman Castle Trust. Plenty of tales will be told, but to get an early jump on the festivities, an exhibit titled Visionaries has been mounted at the center through Feb. 23. Although the show honors "two of Beacon's longest running and renowned cultural arts and music organizations and venues," according to organizers, the castle gets the lion's share of the space because the island on which it sits is an inspiring setting for artists and photographers. The namesake Bannerman family appreciated art, and two playful watercolors by Jane Bannerman, who married one of the scions, are on view. The Towne Crier, which has long specialized in rootsy, acoustic-based musical acts, moved to Beacon from Pawling in 2013. An eye-drawing photo on the wall opposite the entrance portrays Pete Seeger smiling onstage. Judging from the 20 or so posters from the mid-1970s, Leon Redbone, Jay Ungar, Chris Smithers and the Wretched Refuse String Band performed often. In 1976, they charged $3 admission, or $3.50 for "special shows" (the equivalent of $17 to $19 today). The calendars contain groovy graphics and the modest display evokes the post-hippie years. Most of the more serious works depict some aspect of Pollepel Island, used by the Bannerman family as a storage facility for their military surplus business. Several photos and paintings captured the castle before a series of collapses in 2009 and 2010 claimed a significant portion of the building. Laurie Clark at the Bannerman Trust put out an open call to artists for the exhibit and received a broad response. Some items, like the Jane Bannerman paintings, come from the Trust's collection. Founded in 1993, it brings artists to the island so they can comb for inspiration, helping to build a trove of work throughout the Hudson Valley. The exhibit is almost split between painters and photographers, some of whom rendered their subjects with an impressionistic lens, including oils by Cynthia Dill, watercolors from Susan Hennelly and pastels by Susan Story and Beacon-based Andre Junget. "Bannerman Castle," by Carol Stanford "The Castle in the River," Alec Halstead "To the South Tower," by Thom Johnson Some paintings look like photos, including Patricia Collins Broun's "Bannerman Tower" and "Looking South from Bannerman," by Kristen Lowe. In contrast, many of Alec Halstead's large photos resemble manual works, in part because they're printed on canvas. In a stark piece on aluminum that contrasts with his more colorful photos, swirls of lightning add a creepy effect. Thom Johnson's two black-and-white pictures look like mirror images. Sandra Belitza-Vazquez took advantage of light in her three works and manipulated photos by Mary Ann Glass convey ethereal skies as the buildings seem to lean and strike off-kilter poses. The singular work in the show is a white 3-D printed portion of the castle's portcullis, the first piece in a planned re-creation of the entire island and its buildings rendered in what Beacon artist Brandyn Yeoman calls a "mixed-media model." The Howland Cultural Center, at 477 Main St. in Beacon, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. See howlandculturalcenter.org.

JESSICA RITCHEY supports a HOLIDAY FOR HEROES (2019) because:  It's not a movie you watch, it's a pill you take ... THEME: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather ... PART ONE  Save a Troop Child ... "Dad History" - Michael Jackson ... Jessica: Tubi Magus ... Treat Williams ... Marc Blucas ... Muscle Twink Death ... NCAA athlete ... BDUs, dad bod ... Hallmark Hall of Fame vs. This ... Hallmark's Jehovah's Witness energy ... Home Goods ... S'mores contest ... Slighting the troops ...  PART TWO   Cast Rundown ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot Mop-Up: Military re-up; bringing a battalion home ... Missed dead-brother opportunity ... Combat without consequence ... The GLeeMONEX Initiative ... Job-solution man ... Spot the Angel: No ghost, no one, or everyone, or the Army ... Eat Your Heart Out: Coffee with warlords; thos beans; nog contest/Mexican chocolate nog; Waingro Counter; instant latte ...   PART THREE  The Hallmark Expanded Universe: Episodes 57, 86, and 5 ... Overdetermined: Dance at the barn; Hallmark war-zone quit; Ronin; support-the-troops speech ...  PART FOUR  Crossover: The Initiative; The Hurt Locker; Black Hawk Down II; Penny Dreadful ... The Hallmark Voight-Kampff Test: Co-workers Jade and Pam; Linda Fiorentino as Jade; high school principal; Patton ... Who's the Real Villain: Nothing happened, the Neocons, imperialism ... The fruitlessness of this movie and the GWOT ... PART FIVE    Rating: 2.5 ... The Leftovers: Cold breath, hot sun ... Shot in Connecticut ... Wet dock (reprise) ... Wrapped hockey stick (reprise) ... Make with the death! ... IMDB Dive: 1800 soap episodes; Blucas and Brawl in Cell Block 99; Breckin Meyer; Marcia Clark ... George Templeton Strong ... "I love that you're so into history" ... "I'm the eggnog king!" ... Feliz Navidad! ... A Royal Corgi Princess/Christmas; A Pinch of Portugal; Love, Inheritance and Lunch ... Plugs ... Merry Christmas!  All music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane and "Ashokan Farewell," by Jay Ungar. Jessica's Twitter HERE • BlueSky HERE • Patreon HERE

Next up on the Magazine we'll celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with songs about food, travel, and family. We have a great deal to be thankful for this year, in spite of many challenges. We'll hear music from Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Tim O'Brien, Guy Clark, Maria Sangiolo, Darrell Scott and several others. Gather with family and friends and celebrate safely … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJay Ungar & Molly Mason / “Bound for Another Harvest Home” / Harvest Home / AngelTim O'Brien / “Megna's” / Chameleon / Howdy Skies-ProperThe Hillbenders / “Planes, Trains & Automibles” / The Hillbenders / CompassSally Rogers / “Thanksgiving Eve” / In the Circle of the Sun / Flying FishGuy Clark / “Texas Cookin'” / Texas Cookin' / Sugar Hill Michael Cooney / “Squalor” / Together Again / Cove HavenGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJudy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / ElektraGarrison Keillor / “My Minnesota Home” / When I Get Home / High BridgeMaria Sangiolo / “Farmer's Market A to Z” / Planting Seeds / Raging RiverDarrell Scott / “Family Tree” / Family Tree / Sugar Hill Kate Campbell / “When You Come Back Home” / Damn Sure Blue / Large RiverOld Man Luedecke / “Big Group Breakfast” / Proof of Love / Black HenPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Order of Service: - Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” arr. by Valadez - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 1-5 - Mark 14:38: (Jesus said to Peter) “Watch and pray that you may not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 6-9 - Blessing - Postlude: “Ashokan Farewell,” by Jay Ungar / arr. by Custer Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Band Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group)

Order of Service: - Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” arr. by Valadez - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 1-5 - Mark 14:38: (Jesus said to Peter) “Watch and pray that you may not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 6-9 - Blessing - Postlude: “Ashokan Farewell,” by Jay Ungar / arr. by Custer Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Band Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group)

Order of Service: - Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” arr. by Valadez - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 1-5 - Mark 14:38: (Jesus said to Peter) “Watch and pray that you may not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” - Devotion - Prayer - Hymn 511 - Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide: vv. 6-9 - Blessing - Postlude: “Ashokan Farewell,” by Jay Ungar / arr. by Custer Service Participants: Rev. Tim Hartwig, President, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (Preacher), Prof. Ben Faugstad (Band Director), BLC Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental Group)

Track Listings1 Drums of War - By The Old Bethpage Brass Band - Old Bethpage Brass Band2 Oliver Wendell Holmes - By Paul Roebling - Oliver Wendall Holmes3 Ashokan Farewell - By Jay Ungar, Evan Stover, Matt Glaser, Molly Mason, Russ Barenberg - NA4 Battle Cry of Freedom - By Jaqueline Schwab - NA5 We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - By Bernice Johnson Reagon - NA6 Dixie / Bonnie Blue Flag - By The New American Brass Band - The New American Brass Band7 Cheer Boys Cheer - By The New American Brass Band - The New American Brass Band8 Angel Band - By Molly Mason, Ruth Barenberg - Russ Barenburg/Molly Manson9 Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - By Jaqueline Schwab - Jacqueline Schwab/Jesse Carr10 Lorena - By Jay Ungar, Matt Glaser, Molly Mason - Matt Glaser/Jay Ungar/Molly Manson11 Parade - By The New American Brass Band - The New American Brass Band12 Hail Columbia - By The New American Brass Band - The New American Brass Band13 Dixie - By Bobby Horton - Bobby Horton14 Kingdom Coming - By Art Baron, Jay Ungar, Matt Glaser - Matt Glaser/Jay Ungar/Art Baron16 All Quiet on the Potomac - By Jaqueline Schwab - Jacqueline Schwab17 Flag of Columbia - By Jaqueline Schwab - Jacqueline Schwab18 Weeping Sad and Lonely - By Jaqueline Schwab, Jesse Carr, Peggy James - Peggy James/Jacqueline Schwab/Jesse Carr19 Yankee Doodle - By The Old Bethpage Brass Band - The Old Bethpage Brass Band20 Palmyra Schottische - By The New American Brass Band - The New American Brass Band21 When Johnny Comes Marching Home - By The Old Bethpage Brass Band - The Old Bethpage Brass Band22 Shenandoah - By John Colby, John Levy - John Levy/John Colby23 When Johnny Comes Marching Home - By Jaqueline Schwab, Jay Ungar, Matt Glaser, Molly Mason, Peter Amidon, Yonatin Matlin - M. Glaser/Y. Malin/J. Schwab/M. Manson/P. Amidon/24 Marching Through Georgia - By Jay Ungar, Matt Glaser, Molly Mason, Peter Amidon - M. Glaser/J. Ungar/M. Manson/P. Amidon25 Marching Through Georgia (Lament) - By Jaqueline Schwab - Jacqueline Schwab26 Battle Cry of Freedom II - By Jaqueline Schwab - Jacqueline Schwab27 Battle Hymn of the Republic - By The Abyssinian Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir28 Ashokan Farewell / Sullivan Ballou Letter - By David McCullough, Paul Roebling - Paul Roebling/David McCulloughHelp support our show by purchasing this album  at:Downloads (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by Uber and Apple Classical. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber#AppleClassical Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com

This week on the program we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with songs about food, travel and family. We have a great deal to be thankful for this year with vaccinations and boosters allowing us to travel and gather safely with family and friends. We'll hear music from Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Tim O'Brien, Guy Clark, Maria Sangiolo, Darrell Scott and many more. Let's all be thankful for the return of Thanksgiving and celebrate it in the traditional way … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJay Ungar & Molly Mason / “Bound for Another Harvest Home” / Harvest Home / AngelTim O'Brien / “Megna's” / Chameleon / Howdy Skies-ProperThe Hillbenders / “Planes, Trains & Automibles” / The Hillbenders / CompassSally Rogers / “Thanksgiving Eve” / In the Circle of the Sun / Flying FishGuy Clark / “Texas Cookin'” / Texas Cookin' / Sugar Hill Michael Cooney / “Squalor” / Together Again / Cove HavenGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJudy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / ElektraGarrison Keillor / “My Minnesota Home” / When I Get Home / High BridgeMaria Sangiolo / “Farmer's Market A to Z” / Planting Seeds / Raging RiverDarrell Scott / “Family Tree” / Family Tree / Sugar Hill Kate Campbell / “When You Come Back Home” / Damn Sure Blue / Large RiverOld Man Luedecke / “Big Group Breakfast” / Proof of Love / Black HenPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Jay Ungar?s Ashokan Farewell, this is my arrangement for clawhammer.

Jay Ungar?s Ashokan Farewell, this is my arrangement for clawhammer.

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, longtime folk musicians from the Catskills, speaking about their music during the Covid pandemic and their Wednesday live concerts on Facebook from their living room, in anticipation of a performance at Harmony in the Woods in Hawley, PA, on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm. It's the Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band. www.harmonyinthewoods.org/

In the finale of Year 1, Hebos, Eloise, and Cody are summoned to the Headmistress' office after a new plane of magic is created. But more importantly… The Quidditch Finals. Hebos is flirted with. Eloise notices a love triangle. Cody is the best there is at what he does, but what he does isn't very nice. Roll Play is… Rowan O'Conner as… DM/HM Rachel Johnson as… Eloise Anne Shorewell Andrew Lehn as… Hebos Remington Kellin Cremeens as... Cody Callaway Follow us on Instagram for updates about the show (and more!): @rollplaypod “Roll Play: The Spark of Adamah” is an all-new, original story set in the Magical World of Harry Potter. It is a fan-made work and is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros, JK Rowling, or any of their affiliates. Music/Ambience: “A Spark” by Rowan O'Conner “Chatter” by Rowan O'Conner “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

In Breaking Walls episode 127 we keep on with our look at 1954 by picking up in May during one of the most important months of the decade. —————————— Highlights: • The Big Sound in Nashville • Everett Sloane and The 21st Precinct • Ray Milland and Meet Mr McNutley • An Eisenhower Presser and Other Current Events • I Love a Mystery — Born Again • Wild Bill Hickok • Grace Kelly Guest Stars on Bob Hope's Show • Brown vs. The Board of Education • Lewis and Clark on NBC's Inheritance • The Army/McCarthy Hearings Continue with Roy Cohn's Testimony • Bing Crosby on Anthology's Memorial Day Show • Looking Ahead to June and The End as We Knew It —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: On the Air — By John Dunning Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: Broadcasting Magazine and LIFE Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Parley Baer, Jim Boles, Mercedes McCambridge, Carlton E. Morse, and Russell Thorson, spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Harry Bartell, Himan Brown, Lawrence Dobkin and Virginia Gregg spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Vincent Price spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear this full interview at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Bob Hope spoke to Johnny Carson • Andy Devine spoke to Betty Rogge —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Once I Had a Secret Love — By Dolores Watson • The Battle Cry of Freedom — By Jacqueline Schwab • Bare Necessities — By Matthias Gohl, Jay Ungar, and John Kirk • Morning Prayer — By Matthias Gohl and Ken Littlehawk • Loch Lomond (arranged for Choir) — By Musica Intima —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Jessica Hanna Briana Isaac Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Aimee Pavy Ray Shaw

As the end of their first year draws closer, Eloise, Hebos, and Cody celebrate three months of shenanigans-free peace. But, when the arrival of a mysterious figure puts one of their friends in peril, the trio decides to put together One Last Shenanigan… Hebos finds a funny room. Cody walks a mile in someone else's shoes. Eloise is fine. Roll Play is… Rowan O'Conner as… DM/HM Rachel Johnson as… Eloise Anne Shorewell Andrew Lehn as… Hebos Remington Kellin Cremeens as... Cody Callaway Follow us on Instagram for updates about the show (and more!): @rollplaypod “Roll Play: The Spark of Adamah” is an all-new, original story set in the Magical World of Harry Potter. It is a fan-made work and is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros, JK Rowling, or any of their affiliates. Music/Ambience: “A Spark” by Rowan O'Conner “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

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This week on the program we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We have a great deal to be thankful for this year with the Covid vaccinations and boosters allowing us to travel and gather safely with family and friends. We'll hear songs from Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Tim O'Brien, Guy Clark, Maria Sangiolo, Darrell Scott and many more. Let's all be thankful for the return of Thanksgiving and celebrate it in the traditional way … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #21-47: Songs About Food, Travel and FamilyHost: Tom DruckenmillerArtist/”Song”/CD/LabelPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJay Ungar & Molly Mason / “Bound for Another Harvest Home” / Harvest Home / AngelTim O'Brien / “Megna's” / Chameleon / Howdy Skies-ProperThe Hillbenders / “Planes, Trains & Automibles” / The Hillbenders / CompassSally Rogers / “Thanksgiving Eve” / In the Circle of the Sun / Flying FishGuy Clark / “Texas Cookin'” / Texas Cookin' / Sugar Hill Michael Cooney / “Squalor” / Together Again / Cove HavenGrey Larsen / “The Gathering” / The Gathering / Sugar HillJudy Collins / “Someday Soon” / Who Knows Where the Time Goes / ElektraGarrison Keillor / “My Minnesota Home” / When I Get Home / High BridgeMaria Sangiolo / “Farmer's Market A to Z” / Planting Seeds / Raging RiverDarrell Scott / “Family Tree” / Family Tree / Sugar Hill Kate Campbell / “When You Come Back Home” / Damn Sure Blue / Large RiverOld Man Luedecke / “Big Group Breakfast” / Proof of Love / Black HenPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Every evening at dusk, listener Tara watches clouds of tiny birds dive-bomb into her boyfriend's chimney. What are these creatures, and are they going to destroy the house? Ornithologist Margaret Rubega introduces us to these notoriously mysterious birds, and to the stubborn 19th-century artist-turned-scientist who was determined to study them. Special thanks to Barbara Boyle. Thanks also to songwriter Jay Ungar for the use of Ashokan Farewell, ©1983 by Swinging Door Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kalm met Klassiek is jouw dagelijkse dosis klassieke ontspanning. Ken je dat gevoel, dat je in een heerlijk boek aan het lezen bent? Je wil er het liefst zo snel mogelijk met volle aandacht doorheen, omdat het je helemaal meeneemt; je niet loslaat. En voor je het weet ben je toegekomen aan de laatste 20 bladzijden - dat dubbele gevoel van uit willen lezen en tegelijkertijd niet klaar willen zijn met het boek? Dat heeft Ab met de muziek van vandaag. Heimwee naar een verloren tijd, naar de schoonheid in die muziek. 'Ashokan Farewell'. Kippenvel!

Best friends: Faith Borkowski and Georgia Burtt play Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell” in this week’s podcast. Georgia has named her violin — made in Germany in the 1800s — Aphrodite and says it is her most prized possession. Faith’s violin originally belonged to her mother. Her father, too, is a violinist and she has enjoyed playing with him at nursing homes. The duo are Young Leaders in the Empire State Youth Orchestra and are organizing a Volunteer Music Festival that will be held on Sunday, June 13, at Altamont’s Orsini Park from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. They have partnered with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and will be collecting monetary and food donations for the food bank during the festival. Both of them aspire to careers as musicians and will soon be submitting performance tapes to Julliard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fiddler Jay Ungar wrote a melancholy tune in 1982 and titled it “Ashokan Farewell.” It reflected, he wrote, the wistful sadness he felt at the conclusion of a week-long, summer-time fiddle and dance program in the Catskill Mountains at Ashokan Field Campus of the State University of New York. “I was embarrassed by the emotions that welled up whenever I played it,” recalled Jay Ungar. It’s written in the style of a Scottish lament or Irish Air, and Ungar says he sometimes introduced it as “a Scottish lament written by a Jewish guy from the Bronx.” Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns heard a recording of Ungar’s tune and asked if he could use it as the theme for his PBS documentary series, The Civil War. In that context, the sadness in Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell” takes on a whole different meaning. The Civil War has inspired a number of other American composers, among them Roy Harris, whose Sixth Symphony—subtitled “Gettysburg”—was premiered on this date in 1944 by the Boston Symphony. It was written on commission from the Blue Network, the radio predecessor of the American Broadcasting Company. Each of the symphony’s movements is prefaced by a quotation from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Bearsville Productions presents An Americana Christmas. Produced by Bob Kaminsky and Robert Burke Warren, written and narrated by Robert Burke Warren, and recorded, mixed and mastered by Robert Frazza. Created to celebrate the music of Woodstock during the Holidays, An Americana Christmas is Bearsville Theater’s Holiday gift to its beloved small town, as we all near the end of a difficult year” The one-hour show celebrates the treasure trove of Americana music still vibrant and alive in Woodstock. Locals John Sebastian, Happy Traum, Geoff and Claire Muldaur, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, and Lara Hope and the Ark Tones contribute Christmas and Hanukkah songs, We also feature Christmas specials from former local legends The Band, Jesse Winchester and Pat Alger. Critically acclaimed Woodstock author John Millward, whose new book Americanaland delves into the importance of Woodstock and Bearsville on Americana music talks to host Robert Burke Warren. And Cynthia Adler, celebrated voiceover actor, reads A Woodstock Christmas Eve 1932 story, written by host Robert, tracing the origin of the “Santa on the Woodstock Green” tradition back to the Great Depression. Find out more at https://bearsville.pinecast.co

Episode Preview – An Americana Christmas. Arriving 8pm December 15 2020 New York time. Produced by Bob Kaminsky and Robert Burke Warren, written and narrated by Robert Burke Warren, and recorded, mixed and mastered by Robert Frazza. Created to celebrate the music of Woodstock during the Holidays, An Americana Christmas is Bearsville Theater’s Holiday gift to its beloved small town, as we all near the end of a difficult year” This upcoming one-hour show celebrates the treasure trove of Americana music still vibrant and alive in Woodstock. Locals John Sebastian, Happy Traum, Geoff and Claire Muldaur, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, and Lara Hope and the Ark Tones contribute Christmas and Hanukkah songs, We also feature Christmas specials from former local legends The Band, Jesse Winchester and Pat Alger. Critically acclaimed Woodstock author John Millward, whose new book Americanaland delves into the importance of Woodstock and Bearsville on Americana music talks to host Robert Burke Warren. And Cynthia Adler, celebrated voiceover actor, reads A Woodstock Christmas Eve 1932 story, written by host Robert, tracing the origin of the “Santa on the Woodstock Green” tradition back to the Great Depression.

This week Tayla is joined by Corrie, Technology Coordinator for CPL, and Karen, the branch librarian at the Auburn Branch. In this episode, they discuss reading children’s non-fiction, live streamed concerts, and their favorite cookbooks. They round out the show with a discussion of where the best place to find recipes is, in cookbooks or online. If you like what you're hearing, please rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books 500 Miles from You by Jenny Colgan Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend by Jenny Colgan F*ck Your Diet And Other Things My Thighs Tell Me by Chloé Hilliard The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua Meditation for Kids : How to Clear Your Head and Calm Your Mind by Johanne Bernard and Laurent Dupeyrat Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers : Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs by Gary Paulsen Woodsong by Gary Paulsen Lost Stars by Claudia Gray AV New Girl (2011-2018) Perry Mason (2020- ) Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Blake Miller and Amelia Biere Rhythm and Roots Festival Folk on Foot podcast The Avett Brothers Cookbooks Modern Potluck: Beautiful Food to Share by Kristin Donnelly Jackie's Collection: Cajun cooking from Mo Mo to Mama by Jackie Reed Miller Joy of Cooking by Irma Rombauer What Good Cooks Know by America's Test Kitchen Family Fun Cookbook by Deanna F. Cook The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without by Mollie Katzen

Ever since I saw her playing with The Mammals in the early 2000'sies, I have had a healthy obsession with Ruth Merenda. She is very easy to obsess over: her soaring musicianship onstage and tape as well as the amazing community she's cultivated along with her husband (and bandmate) Mike Merenda through touring and through their bi-annual music festival, The Hoot. Raised basically with a fiddle in her hand, Ruth spent her childhood surrounded by professional musicians, which included her father, the much loved Jay Ungar, who, along with his wife and bandmate, Molly Mason, is probably best known for his song "Ashokan Farewell." In 1990, Ungar's song was used as the centerpiece to Ken Burns' nine-part documentary "The Civil War" (you are hearing that lonesome fiddle in your head right now, aren't you?).Although Ruth loved singing and playing fiddle, she saw a different path for herself as an actress. She attended Bard College to study her craft and moved to New York City for a few years after that. There, she was introduced to a group of rabble rouser who loved traditional folk music, which was the music that Ruth had grown up with. What is so funny is that she never realized that other, younger people were interested in that kind of music. She stuck around that group and immersed herself in that style of playing again. Someone who made quite the impression on Ruth was a young indie rock drummer named Michael Merenda. The two started a personal and musical relationship, which eventually morphed into the Mammals. Eventually the pair moved back to Ruth's home in the Woodstock, NY area, took a break from The Mammals, got married, made duo records, had two amazing kids and started recording under The Mammals again (in just the last few years)! There is a lot of say about Ruth and a lot of questions to ask Ruth. We'll have to have her back on, because I was only able to ask about 40% of my questions. Ruth is a treasure and I'm grateful she appeared on the pod! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Whenever a shipwreck on Nantucket was mentioned by islanders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries one was always certain to be recalled - the wreck of the big, three masted schooner, T.B. Witherspoon. The details of this tragic wreck left an indelible memory, never to be forgotten by those who chanced to be on the frozen beach at Mioxes Pond on the island's southwest shores, standing by helplessly as they watched the men in the rigging of the doomed craft lose their grip in the icy shrouds and fall into the sea on that fateful day - Sunday, January 10, 1886. A note to listeners that this episode contains descriptions about loss of life that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Sources:Intro and Main Narrative:Stackpole, Edouard: "Life Saving Nantucket," Stern-Majestic Press; 1972.p. 149-155Music and Narration: Performed, Produced and Edited by Evan Schwanfelder.Special Thanks to Katie Schwanfelder for all your help and for joining the discussion *Musical Note: Main Story Theme, instrumental cover; "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar

NOTE: This is the first in our two-part look at the outlook of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra during and after the Coronavirus pandemic. Darko Butorac is known as a musician and conductor. People didn't know him as a poet or video editor until a few weeks ago, when he produced what the orchestra called a "Musical Love Letter to Asheville." The video features a number of Asheville Symphony Orchestra musicians, from their separate homes, performing "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar. Board member Bill Gettys gives voice to Butorac's poem. "The idea behind the video was to go beyond just having a musical performance, but really being a love letter to all of Asheville," Butorac said. "Not just the classical music lovers, but to all of our community."

For more than four decades, Emmy-nominated and Grammy Award Winning musicians, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have brought their love and folk, country, swing and zydeco expertise to the Hudson Valley through their involvement with the Askohan Center, in Shokan, NY, recordings, books and educational programs. In addition to scoring several motion pictures like Legends of the Fall, they’ve worked with Ken Burns on several of his documentaries, including the award-winning Civil War and Huey. Mr. Burns had praised Jay and Molly, remarking that they “play music from the heart which reminds us of the best in all of us.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of a month-long campaign called the Purple Project for Democracy, (a strictly non-partisan, apolitical effort that a number of other large news organizations have also contributed to) we are featuring a series of conversations about an alarming loss of trust, faith and devotion by Americans for American democracy — and what to do about it. Bob is one of the Purple Project organizers. In episode four, Bob examines the media’s responsibility for instilling devotion, or at least perspective, for our democracy. A 2014 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, showed only 23 percent of eighth graders in the United States attained “proficient” status in civics. A 2011 Newsweek survey found that 70 percent of Americans didn’t even know that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. And only 26% of those surveyed in 2017 by the University of Pennsylvania could name all three branches of government. And no wonder: with STEM curriculum and standardized testing squeezing the school day, civics has become the snow leopard of the social studies curriculum.  So if the knowledge vacuum is otherwise filled by misinformation and disinformation, and the result is a loss of faith and trust in democracy itself, who is left to intervene? Jan Schaffer — ombudsman for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, Pulitzer Prize–winning former journalist and founder of The Institute for Interactive Journalism — talks to Bob about what responsibility the media have to become educators, and maybe even re-assurers, of last resort. Music: Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar  

You believe in reincarnation? How about laughing about reincarnation? Steve has three guests on the show. Mikhail Horowitz with Jazz Haikus (there are two four letter words in these Haikus which is why I'm labelling this show explicit, but it's really not that big a deal) and Jay Ungar and Molly Mason sing "You can't get to Heaven". Harry and Steve talk about Harry's past lives. You know, as a chandelier, a church door with other profound insights.

045 - Pegasus Vs. Chimera[2012]

 Flawed-tastic Voyage

 Mack receives a mystery package that leads him down a path of self-discovery and enlightenment. Or maybe it's just a crappy, made-for-TV movie bought as a gag gift by people who Mack calls "friends" and they jokingly said "Hey, you should do an episode about it, ha ha ha!" but Mack was all like I will show you, I WILL DO A FOR REAL full episode about it! He sure showed them... as always enjoy. 


Special thanks to @RilesBowman for the voiceeffects of SPEW 2.0. Follow this guy, he needs a win real bad. :p


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 IntroOutro Music: “Fantasy Valley” by Z A K 

 Background Music: "Lorena" by Jay Ungar,  Matt Glaser and Molly Mason Composed by Henry DeLafayette Webster and Joseph Philbrick Webster 
 "Dawn Patrol" by The Eliminators



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Steve and Harry continue with their shenanigans. Plus, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, and Peter Davis are guests. Steve and Harry sing "Candyman" and Mae West sings a song called "Page 54."

You like knock-knocks? No? Then skip over this podcast. But if you do like 'em, then this is the place for you. Not only does Harry have like a million knock-knocks, but Steve plays with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason from his Scholastic album, "The Riddle Kings Riddle Songs." There's also a live segment from Steve's first CD where Harry wrecks havoc with one particular knock-knock joke. In other words, a good time is had by all. 

The CWMD studio has been designated as a wildlife refuge and people start showing up to deliver their wildlife. Only these animals are not wild enough, except for the shrimp maybe. But the possum just plays dead. What kind of wildlife is that? Also, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, and Peter Davis sing a great Fats Waller tune. Love it. 

Harry's having a dream that he's saving his class from certain death when Steve wakes him up. He's got to get back to sleep or else! Jay Ungar and Lyn Hardy sing a song that Jay wrote, "You low down dirty dog." Also, Steve sings an original "Spaghetti Slurpin'.

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are Steve's guests, helping Harry sing a Richard Morton song, "How Would You Like To Be Made Of Wood." Jay and Molly are the best. Both were in the Prairie Home Companion house band. They've played with anyone and everyone. Jay wrote the theme song to Ken Burns' Civil War documentary on PBS that became a big hit. He's a fantastic fiddle player while Molly plays a great bass. Plus, the door is acting up. You know the old trusty sound effect of the door opening and closing when anyone comes into the studio? It's tired of being a background character and wants to be the star of the podcast. So...every time Steve and Harry open it up, it...well, acts up.

Steve's guest is Tom Paxton. The writer of classics such as "Last Thing On My Mind" and "The Marvelous Toy," Tom's been around forever. He's singing about ketchup with Harry. Steve is also playing a song he wrote for Scholastic on an album called "The Riddle King's Riddle Songs." Helping him on the tune is Bill Keith, John Sebastian from the Lovin' Spoonful, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, and Doug James on the drums. Harry has brought in a Comedy Wheel. Spin it and the comedy skit writes itself. Hilarity ensues.

Steve's guests today are Mikhail Horowitz, stand up poet and very funny guy. Also, Jay Ungar, fiddle player as well as Lyn Hardy. Harry is upset that Steve isn't paying the actors and crew in his dreams. If he keeps it up he'll end up stranded on a desert island for 8 hours a night. Dr. Fentermacher visits as the agent for these actors who are, after all, only figments of Steve's imagination. But then again...so is Dr. Fentermacher. 

Hester Mundis was the chief writer for Joan Rivers for years, as well as warming up the television audience before Joan's show. She regales us with stories about those times. Also, Harry has become a plant therapist, which is as ridiculous as it sounds. The great fiddle and bass player, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are also guests. They sing Jay's original "Chicken in a Pot."

Today's guest is Barry Louis Polisar. Barry has been writing and performing songs since the late 70's. His big hit was the theme song to Juno, "All I want is You". His inimitable voice and guitar playing is immediately recognizable. Barry has written other great songs, just from the titles you can tell how funny he is- "I Wanna Be A Dog", "My Brother Threw Up On My Stuffed Toy Bunny", "I've Got A Dog And My Dog's Name Is Cat". Today, he's playing a love song he wrote about his wife but with a twist. "I Love Your Eyes," but he loves a lot of other stuff about her too. Steve's also featuring a traditional song from an album called "Silly Songs About Silly People" that was distributed nationally with the Troll National Book Club called "The Bold Fisherman." He recorded it with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, two great performers in their own right. Jay wrote the theme song to Ken Burn's Civil War and Molly was a member of the Prairie Home Companion house band for years; and Steve decides to name his cells...yep everyone of them. Yikes!

One of the unique experiences for visitors to the Ozark Folk Center is the intimate matinee performances by our guest musicians. The shows are a unique way for musicians and guests share a time and space much different than a traditional indoor performance venue. There are often Q &A sessions, jokes, stories and of course, the occasional request from an audience member that make these sets so popular. These performances take place in the backdrop of the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village, a large outdoor area, home to over 20 artisans who demonstrate traditional and contemporary craftsmanship on site. Nestled in the center of the Craft Village is an old wooden covered stage. The area seats about 50 people but is always overflowing with people for the matinee sets by our guest artists. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are veterans of the acoustic music scene on the East coast and have been performing together for well over 20 years. Jay and Molly’s performance at the Ozark Folk Center State Park highlights all aspects of their musical style and ability. Ungar was born in the Bronx, the son of immigrant Jewish parents from Eastern Europe. He frequented Greenwich Village music venues during his formative period in the 1960s. He is probably best known for "Ashokan Farewell" (1982,) originally composed as a lament, which was used as the theme tune to the Ken Burns documentary The Civil War (1990.) Molly Mason has been a regular performer on Prairie Home Companion. In 1991, Ungar married Molly Mason, whom he had first met during the 1970s. They continue to perform as a duo, with their band, Swingology, and as the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band with Jay's daughter Ruthy Ungar (her mother is Lyn Hardy) and Ruthy's husband Michael Merenda. In 1992, Ungar and Mason provided the soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary film Brother's Keeper. In 2006 they headlined the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle. Dennis Stroughmatt is a renaissance man. His passion for the Creole fiddle and French music of the Southern Illinois/Missouri region has lead him on a journey to the backwoods of Louisiana and the University of Quebec. He has nearly single handedly revitalized the original Creole music and French culture of the Illinois-Missouri region by rekindling a love and passion for the culture and song. Masters of Texas style swing, fiddle and three voice harmony, The Quebe Sisters bring it like few can. Like other family and sibling performers we’ve featured on Ozark Highlands Radio, the Quebe Sisters (Grace, Sophia, and Hulda) have formed a sound and style that is both traditional and familiar, yet all their own. Each sister an accomplished fiddle player and singer, the trio specializes in western swing tunes with their signature three part harmony. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Shirley Greenfield singing the traditional song “Don’t Sing Love Songs, You’ll Wake My Mother,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events, and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. This episode focuses on Dr. Bill McNeil, the long time archivist at the Ozark Folk Center. For thirty years, from 1975 until his untimely passing in 2005, Dr. Bill McNeil served as the Ozark Folk Center’s folklorist and all-purpose advisor on all things dealing with traditional Ozark culture. During his tenure at the Folk Center, Bill McNeil guided the establishment of the Ozark Cultural Resource Center, an archival and teaching facility on the Folk Center’s grounds. This installment examines Dr. McNeil’s interest in the evolution of folk music traditions.

Peter Davis is Steve's guest. Peter has played in the house band of Prairie Home Companion and has mastered several musical instruments. His rendition of "Five Guys Named Moe" is exquisite. Harry helps with the scat singing. Plus, Steve decides to practice the Flapdoodle maneuver on Harry, a dangerous move that can cause irreparable damage to the ventriloquist's arm if done improperly. Needless to say, things don't go as planned. Steve plays "Old Dan Tucker" from his album "Silly Songs About Silly People" with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. You may remember Jay because he wrote the theme to Ken Burns' "The Civil War" and was nominated for a Grammy because of it. Molly Mason was in the Prairie Home Companion house band for several years. 

Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are guests. Jay wrote Ken Burns' Civil War Theme and was nominated for a Grammy as a result. Molly Mason was in the Prairie Home Companion house band. Great fiddle, mandolin and bass players, they're doing two songs on the show. Meanwhile, Steve doesn't have commercials but much to his chagrin the pesky salespeople keep busting down the door or calling up and trying to sell something to the listeners with hilarious results. Steve and Harry also introduce the Steve and Harry do-it-yourself kit.

Robin and Linda Williams are guests! Robin and Linda were regulars on "A Prairie Home Companion." Harry is joining them on a rousing rendition of "C-H-I-C-K-E-N." Steve and Harry also discuss the parameters of the podcast. For instance, Harry can't read "War and Peace" on the program. That wouldn't be appropriate. But he can hit someone over the head with the book. Steve sings "Miss Lucy Had A Baby" with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, and Steve and Harry sing "Steve, Steve, Steve", a song he wrote about how there are just too many Steves in the world. 

Eric Weissberg is Steve's guest on this podcast. This is the man who played the hit "Dueling Banjos" and has been on thousands of recordings as a studio musician, including Bob Dylan's "Blood On the Tracks." He's played with Barbra Streisand and almost every other well known musician for the last 40 years. On this episode, Steve, in over his head, plays the big hit from "Deliverance," "Dueling Banjos" with Eric. Harry shares his Untrue Facts with listeners. Here he is reading some of his whoppers. Steve and his pal, Paul Jay, wrote the song Pete and his 45 Caliber Pun for The Riddle King's Riddle Songs which was distributed nationally (available at www.stevecharney.com/stuff.html). Helping Steve on this tune is John Sebastian on lead guitar, Bill Keith on banjo, Jay Ungar on fiddle, Molly Mason on bass, and Doug James on drums. Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so when Harry forgets to eat his apple, the doctors start invading. 

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason perform live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with Jay & Molly, a performance from the Lazy Goat String Band, Brooks Blevins: Ghost of the Ozarks tale, and Mark Jones "Vault" segment featuring Jimmy Driftwood. Jay and Molly are veterans of the acoustic music scene on the east coast and have been performing together for well over 20 years and it really shows. Jay and Molly’s performance at the Ozark Folk Center State Park highlights all aspects of their musical style and ability. The Lazy Goat Stringband is comprised of Scott and Samuel Blake (father & son) on guitar and claw-hammer banjo and Emily Phillips on fiddle. They have regular performers at the Ozark Folk Center State Park for the past several years and one of the more popular, in demand groups in the region. Their attention to the authenticity of their sound is just as keen as their eye on making music a fun endeavor. Had he known, Ken Burns might have used some of their recordings in The Civil War, they would be right at home. Brooks Blevins gives a native’s view of the people, music, and colorful events that shape the Ozark region. The author and historian presents the first of his three part series "Ghost of the Ozarks," on the infamous Connie Franklin murder trial. Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a rare recording of Jimmy Driftwood singing his hit song "The Battle of New Orleans," from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar (aka Mike + Ruthy) can honestly say that music is their life. The couple, who met while in The Mammals, now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

Over countless miles on the ribbon of highway, playing gigs in wood-stove-warmed living rooms one month and Carnegie Hall the next, husband-wife singing songwriters Mike Merenda (guitar, banjo) and Ruthy Ungar (guitar, fiddle) have built a troubadour life inclusive of family. Ruthy, daughter of Grammy Award-winning Jay Ungar ("Ashokan Farewell") and folksinger Lyn Hardy, was born to it. She first appeared onstage at age three, and joined her dad on 'A Prairie Home Companion' at twelve. After studying theater and living the thespian life, she met aspiring playwright and fellow floor-sleeping New York denizen Mike Merenda. An erstwhile guitar thrasher of the punk and ska variety, Mike was grieving the loss of three close friends in succession. Mike + Ruthy heard and felt the songs in one another, and two paths leading away from music became one consumed by it. They headed for the hills, embracing life as a duo " musical and otherwise.Today Mike + Ruthy can honestly say that music is their life. The couple now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

Over countless miles on the ribbon of highway, playing gigs in wood-stove-warmed living rooms one month and Carnegie Hall the next, husband-wife singing songwriters Mike Merenda (guitar, banjo) and Ruthy Ungar (guitar, fiddle) have built a troubadour life inclusive of family. Ruthy, daughter of Grammy Award-winning Jay Ungar ("Ashokan Farewell") and folksinger Lyn Hardy, was born to it. She first appeared onstage at age three, and joined her dad on 'A Prairie Home Companion' at twelve. After studying theater and living the thespian life, she met aspiring playwright and fellow floor-sleeping New York denizen Mike Merenda. An erstwhile guitar thrasher of the punk and ska variety, Mike was grieving the loss of three close friends in succession. Mike + Ruthy heard and felt the songs in one another, and two paths leading away from music became one consumed by it. They headed for the hills, embracing life as a duo " musical and otherwise.Today Mike + Ruthy can honestly say that music is their life. The couple now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

Over countless miles on the ribbon of highway, playing gigs in wood-stove-warmed living rooms one month and Carnegie Hall the next, husband-wife singing songwriters Mike Merenda (guitar, banjo) and Ruthy Ungar (guitar, fiddle) have built a troubadour life inclusive of family. Ruthy, daughter of Grammy Award-winning Jay Ungar ("Ashokan Farewell") and folksinger Lyn Hardy, was born to it. She first appeared onstage at age three, and joined her dad on 'A Prairie Home Companion' at twelve. After studying theater and living the thespian life, she met aspiring playwright and fellow floor-sleeping New York denizen Mike Merenda. An erstwhile guitar thrasher of the punk and ska variety, Mike was grieving the loss of three close friends in succession. Mike + Ruthy heard and felt the songs in one another, and two paths leading away from music became one consumed by it. They headed for the hills, embracing life as a duo " musical and otherwise.Today Mike + Ruthy can honestly say that music is their life. The couple now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

Over countless miles on the ribbon of highway, playing gigs in wood-stove-warmed living rooms one month and Carnegie Hall the next, husband-wife singing songwriters Mike Merenda (guitar, banjo) and Ruthy Ungar (guitar, fiddle) have built a troubadour life inclusive of family. Ruthy, daughter of Grammy Award-winning Jay Ungar ("Ashokan Farewell") and folksinger Lyn Hardy, was born to it. She first appeared onstage at age three, and joined her dad on 'A Prairie Home Companion' at twelve. After studying theater and living the thespian life, she met aspiring playwright and fellow floor-sleeping New York denizen Mike Merenda. An erstwhile guitar thrasher of the punk and ska variety, Mike was grieving the loss of three close friends in succession. Mike + Ruthy heard and felt the songs in one another, and two paths leading away from music became one consumed by it. They headed for the hills, embracing life as a duo " musical and otherwise.Today Mike + Ruthy can honestly say that music is their life. The couple now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

Over countless miles on the ribbon of highway, playing gigs in wood-stove-warmed living rooms one month and Carnegie Hall the next, husband-wife singing songwriters Mike Merenda (guitar, banjo) and Ruthy Ungar (guitar, fiddle) have built a troubadour life inclusive of family. Ruthy, daughter of Grammy Award-winning Jay Ungar ("Ashokan Farewell") and folksinger Lyn Hardy, was born to it. She first appeared onstage at age three, and joined her dad on 'A Prairie Home Companion' at twelve. After studying theater and living the thespian life, she met aspiring playwright and fellow floor-sleeping New York denizen Mike Merenda. An erstwhile guitar thrasher of the punk and ska variety, Mike was grieving the loss of three close friends in succession. Mike + Ruthy heard and felt the songs in one another, and two paths leading away from music became one consumed by it. They headed for the hills, embracing life as a duo " musical and otherwise.Today Mike + Ruthy can honestly say that music is their life. The couple now take to the road with their two children when they aren't planning Summer and Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, New York (home to Jay Ungar and Molly Mason's music and dance camps). These music events were inspired by the spirit of comradery that crops up at festivals where players and audience members come together over songs. Mike and Ruthy came to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, to record acoustic versions of songs from their latest collection, 'Bright as You Can' and to warm the hearts of everyone with their lovely songs and kind words for each other.

This haunting melody was written by Jay Ungar in 1982 and used in the Ken Burns documentary on the Civil War. It is done on a Bacon Flat-top plectrum. It was written as a goodnight waltz at the annual Ashokan fiddle and dance camps held by Ungar

This haunting melody was written by Jay Ungar in 1982 and used in the Ken Burns documentary on the Civil War. It is done on a Bacon Flat-top plectrum. It was written as a goodnight waltz at the annual Ashokan fiddle and dance camps held by Ungar