Podcasts about John McCutcheon

Laila Brady Walzer has spent decades exploring music, sound, and healing, transforming her own life through Sufi-based healing, Qur'anic recitation, and Divine Love. A Muqaddim Mirrabi-Rouhi in the Shadhuliyya Sufi tariqa, she blends deep spiritual wisdom with musical mastery. She holds degrees in Music, Sociolinguistics (Swarthmore College), and a Master of Divinity (University of Sufism). Laila is a graduate of Grammy Award-winning David Darling's Music for People improvisation facilitation training, and has studied with Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, and John McCutcheon, among others. She has immersed herself in interfaith work, global musical traditions, and lived in Africa, Ireland, and Germany, enriching her spiritual and artistic path. The University of Sufism presents Healing Sounds of the Abrahamic Faiths, a groundbreaking program exploring the mystical power of sacred sound in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Learn from renowned masters as they unveil how sacred vibrations can restore balance, elevate consciousness, and awaken the divine within. Enroll now and begin your path toward sacred sound healing. Visit www.sufiuniversity.org to learn more or call 800-238-3060 x701 to speak with an admissions counselor. Full program course descriptions: https://sufiuniversity.org/healing-sounds-of-the-abrahamic-faiths/healing-sounds-course-list/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

John McCutcheon discusses his latest album “Field of Stars.” Plus, Kosmo Vinyl stops by with the story behind “Human Behavior” by Bjork, and voice actor and comedian Euguene Mirman stops by ahead of his upcoming stand-up show at Terminal West on May 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

These artists are participating in the upcoming Treefort Music Festival www.treefortmusicfest.com Rubblebucket "Rattlesnake" - Year Of The Banana www.rubblebucket.com Chuck Vibes "Berlin" https://www.corporatrecords.com/chuckvibesZookraught "Brew" - Vida Violet www.zookraught.com Family Worship Center "Is It Me" - kicked Out Of The Garden www.worshipthefamily.com Sun Atoms "Mandatory" - Everything Forever *********************Miss FD "Curse Breaker" www.missfd.com Sugar Bones "Leave The Light On" www.sugarbonesband.com Jonny Blade "Repeat Offender" https://linktr.ee/JonnyBladeNick Shane 'Songs Of Love" Molosser Crude "Swallow The Sun" Eville "Plaything" ****************************Trappist Afterland "Barefoot In Thistles" - Walk To Paradise Garden The Miners "Leaving For Ohio" - Megunticook www.theminers.com The Wildwoods "I'm In Sandusky" - Dear Meadowlark www.thewildwoodsband.com The Twangtown Paramours "The Goodwill Store" - The Wind Will Change Again www.thetwangtownparamours.com Joselyn & Don "Choose Love" - www.joselynanddon.comShannon Clark & The Sugar " - This Old World www.shannonclarksugar.com *************************ALBUM FOCUS:Putumayo World Music presents “Groove World”, with music blending African, Latin, Asian and European musical traditions with modern electronic beats. http://www.putumayo.comFrom this compilation I airedAlambic (France) "LADA"Misumena with Nes Mburu & Joy Msanii (Germany/Kenya) "Fururi"The Loire Valley Calypsos (France) "Mon Gaminn"******************************Sarah Pierce "Ropin' In The Wind" - Blessed By The West www.sarahpierce.comAllysen Callery "Our Lady Of The Highway" - Ghost Folk www.allysencallery.comBeth Wood "The Thing About Spring" - Love Is Onto You www.bethwoodmusic.comDonna Herula "Not Lookin' Back" - Bang At The Door www.donnaherula.com John McCutcheon "Waiting For The Moon" - Field Of Stars www.folkmusic.com **************************************Tom Russell "Benediction: EdwTard Abbey" - Hotwalker

150 - John McCutcheon in episode 150 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon. In their conversation John talks a little about the Hammered Dulcimer one of the many instruments John plays. He talks about its tuning, its construction, its history and how he moves it around to gigs. John tells us about his new album “A Field of Stars” and the musicians he works with on his albums, Steuart Smith (from the Eagles) and Stuart Duncan and how he encourages them to collaborate. John talks gear including his Huss and Dalton acoustic guitars and the Silvertone guitar he started on. John discusses one of his mentors, Pete Seeger. John describes the instruments he plays and what he would take to a gig. He also talks about the venues he's playing and his touring and songwriting camp schedule. He also tells us about a musical cruise down the Danube he's planning for 2026. John tells us about his plans for the future: an album celebrating 100 years since the Bristol sessions apart from the cruise down the Danube. John describes his role in the musicians union and how he made changes to suit the traveling musician. Finally John tells us about his pastimes… taking a 500 mile walk in Europe and baseball, major, minor and little league baseball as well as his family, gardening and bee keeping. You can find out all you want to know about John at his website: folkmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #JohnMcCutcheon #AFieldofStars #HussandDalton #steuartsmith #stuartduncan #FolkMusic #SilvertoneGuitar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #hgwt #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

As President Trump's first week in office comes to a close, Paul Emery and retired Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman sit down to discuss the economy he's inherited in the latest edition of the Economic Report. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Tibetan Monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India who are back in town for their yearly visit. Al Stahler speaks with local historian Hank Meals to discuss the development of our foothill community in the years following the Gold Rush, including the sordid details of legendary Nevada County resident. We close with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk. With the recent Grass Valley visit of John McCutcheon, Molly reflects on past generations of folk musicians.

*************************** ALBUM FOCUS: Cultural Crossroads, from Putumayo World Music www.putumayo.com Experience the magic of international artistic collaborations with Cultural Crossroads. The album weaves a rich tapestry of global sounds, proving music's ability to travel and unite people of different backgrounds and traditions. Sousou & Maher Cissoko (Senegal/Sweden) - "Wula" (Putumayo Version) SSLH Collective[Safeguard Sudan's Living Heritage (Sudan)]" "Rajeen Tany (We'll Return Again)" Ryan Tennis with El Caribefunk & Bakithi Kumalo (USA/Colombia/South Africa) "Morena" ************************* These artists are appearing in the upcoming Light Of Day series of concerts in NJ www.lightofday.org Jo Wymer "The Shoebox" - SLG www.jowymer.com Pete Mancini "She Don't Care" - Silent Troubadour: The Songs Of Gene Clark www.petemancini.com SONiA disappear fear "Broken Film" - Broken Film www.soniadisappearfear.com Deni Bonet "Primal Dream" - Bright Shiny Objects www.denibonet.com *********************** Sugar Bones "Leave The Light On" - s/t www.sugarbonesband.com Denise La Grassa "The Door" - Sundown Rising www.deniselagrassa.com Professor Louie & The Crowmatix "Fall Back On Me" - Strike Up The Band www.professorlouie.com Ed Alstrom "Slow Blues" - Flee Though None Pursue www.edalstrom.com The Pinkerton Raid "Holocene" - Jagged Vacance: Winter Songs By Other People, Volume 1 www.pinkertonraid.com Goldpine "About Tomorrow" - Two www.goldpinemusic.com Gasoline Lollipops "Freedom Don't Come Easy" www.gasolinelollipops.com March To August "Perfect Son" - Songs Inspired By Witness www.marchtoaugust.com Karan Casey "Nine Apples Of Gold" - Nine Apples Of Gold www.karancasey.com Peggy Seeger "How I Long For Peace" - First Farewell www.peggyseeger.com *************************** The Necks "Imprinting" - The Necks www.thenecks.com Tragedy Ann "Velveteen" - Heirlooms www.tragedyannmusic.com Julian Taylor "100 Proof" - Live At TD Music Hall www.juliantaylormusic.ca Doug Alan Wilcox "Walkin In The Dark" www.dawilcox.com John McCutcheon "At The End Of The Day" = Field Of Stars www.folkmusic.com Johnsmith "Where's The World Goin' To" - Backroads www.johnsmithmusic.com Closing: Geoffrey armes "Vrikshashana (The Tree)" - Spirit Dwelling www.geoffreyarmes.com Running time: 5 hours 13 minutes I hold deed to this audio's usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Send us a textLegendary folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon kicks off 2025 on You, Me and An Album by introducing Al to Pete Seeger's 1963 live album We Shall Overcome. John talks about how it was the first album he had ever bought and how it has shaped life and his work as a musician. He also discusses his personal relationship with Seeger and what made Seeger such an important and unique figure in folk music. John and Al wrap up by discussing John's new album, Field of Stars, his baseball fandom and his upcoming touring and recording plans.You can find out more about John's music at his website, folkmusic.com. Also be sure to give him a follow on Instagram at @appalseed.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/. You can also support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.As Al mentioned on the show, here is a list of organizations that are helping those who need assistance due to the fires in the Los Angeles area. Please consider donating to these organizations or helping in whatever way you may be able to.American Red Cross of the Los Angeles Region: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/california-wildfires-response-january-2025.htmlLos Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812Musicares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirereliefCA Community Foundation's Wildlife Recovery Fund: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/California Fire Foundation: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: https://www.habitatla.org/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/1:31 John joins the show2:41 John's copy of We Shall Overcome is incredibly well-preserved4:32 John did not buy the album because of Pete Seeger9:10 We Shall Overcome was different from other music that John had heard13:01 John talks about his first Seeger concert19:17 John explains why he thinks a rift developed in the folk community during the ‘60s21:50 Seeger took care in how he orchestrated his setlists25:45 We Shall Overcome was John's first taste of what a concert experience was like31:36 John talks about Seeger's courage as an artist34:33 John recounts the first time he met Seeger and his relationship with him over the years39:54 John discusses Field of Stars and being inspired by Henry Aaron45:49 John talks about his upcoming plansOutro music is from "Field of Stars" by John McCutcheon.Support the show

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We get to sit down again with the great John McCutcheon. On top of being an amazing song writer, John is also a fascinating guy to talk with. We talk about the writing of his newest record, "Field of Stars," and new songs he's written about all sorts of things including Hank Aaron and the MS St Louis.For more information including tour dates, check out John's website.

The Appalachian dulcimer is now a core instrument in the American tradition, but styles performed by modern dulcimer enthusiasts run the gamut from traditional folk music through popular and experimental forms. This week we'll hear new and classic recordings by Jean Ritchie, John McCutcheon, Sally Rogers, Malcolm Dalglish, Claudia Schmidt and Ken Kolodner. Hear the heart of the dulcimer … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysTachyonmetry / “Invention #13 in A minor” / Sunset Waterfall / Self-producedJean Ritchie / “Pretty Polly” / Jean Ritchie & Doc Watson at Folk City / Smithsonian FolkwaysThe Fuzzy Mountain String Band / “Bonaparte's Retreat” / The Fuzzy Mountain String Band / RounderJohn McCutcheon / “St. Anne's Reel-Cricket on the Hearth-Kitchen Girl-Mississippi Sawyer” / Wind that Shakes the Barley / RounderWalt Michael / “Prince William's Medley” / Hammered Dulcimer Retrospective / Flying FishBruce Cockburn / “Vagabondage” / In the Falling Dark / ESDJoni Mitchell / “Carey” / Blue / RepriseSally Rogers / “A Knock on the Door” / The Unclaimed Pint / Flying FishClaudia Schmidt / “Rooster” / Slow Steady Heart / Self-producedTachyonmetry / “Concerto in D-Allegro” / Sunset Waterfall / Self-producedTibetan Institute of Performing Arts / “Nang-ma Ta-la Shi-pa” / Dhama Suna / DetourMalcolm Dalglish & the Ooolites / “Quil O'Quay” / Pleasure / OooliticBrave Old World / “Waltz Roman A Clef” / Beyond the Pale / RounderCathy Barton & Dave Para / “When I Went for to Take My Leave” / Sweet Journeys / RoustaboutKen & Brad Kolodner / “Richmond Blues-Possum on a Rail” / Stony Run / FenchurchPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Welcome to Season 04 Episode 02 - the "Grape Pie" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Dr. Karl Boelter, Board President of the Fredonia Jazz Society; Mr. Alberto Rey, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia; Mr. Nyles Emile, director of the PAC production Fairview; and Mr. John McCutcheon, folk artist and historian. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps Dr. Karl Boelter/Fredonia Jazz Festival 1:26 Mr. Alberto Rey/Edvard Munch 18:38 Arts Calendar 35:15 Mr. Nyles Emile 37:13 Mr. John McCutcheon 45:57 Media "It's A Wonderful Day for Pie" from the television series Family Guy, Season 08 Episode 01 "Road to the Multiverse" "Waiting for Amalia", from the album Alegria de Casa; Anat Cohen and the Trio Brasileiro, May 2016; from a performance at the Tiny Desk Concert, September 2, 2020; Anat Cohen, clarinet; Marcello Gonçalves, guitar. "Louisiana," from the album Anat Cohen Quartetinho, Anat Cohen, composer; Anzic Records, Oct 7th 2022. "The Wind that Shakes the Barley", from the album The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Rounder Records, January 1977; John McCutcheon, hammer dulcimer "Immigrant", from the album Welcome the Traveler Home, John McCutcheon, composer/performer; Appalseed Productions, September 2010. Artist Links Karl Boelter Fredonia Jazz Festival Tickets Alberto Rey Munch tickets John McCutcheon John McCutcheon tickets SUNY Fredonia Box Office Website BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!      

EBR Systems Inc (ASX:EBR) president and chief executive officer John McCutcheon joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss the submission of a final Pre-Market Approval (PMA) module to the US FDA for its WiSE CRT System, marking a significant milestone in the company's commercialisation pathway. The final PMA application module will undergo an initial filing review period to ensure administrative completeness and adequacy of technical elements before the FDA conducts a substantive review. The WiSE System has received Breakthrough Device designation, allowing EBR to benefit from prioritised review and interactive communication with the FDA throughout the PMA process. WiSE is the world's only wireless cardiac pacing device for heart failure, addressing a patient population with no current treatment options and potentially improving conditions for millions of patients. EBR anticipates FDA approval in the first quarter of 2025 and remains on track for a commercial launch next year in the substantial US market, valued at US$3.6 billion. The PMA application includes extensive technical documentation and clinical data, notably from the pivotal SOLVE-CRT trial, which met its primary safety and efficacy endpoints. Following approval, EBR will focus on driving adoption of the WiSE System at key, high-volume procedure sites across the US. #Proactiveinvestors #EBRSystems #ASX #WiSECRT, #FDAApproval, #PMAApplication, #CardiacResynchronizationTherapy, #HeartFailure, #MedicalDevices, #BreakthroughDevice, #ClinicalTrials, #SOLVECTR, #HealthcareInnovation, #WirelessPacing, #MedicalTechnology, #USMarket, #2025Launch, #HeartHealth, #PatientCare, #MedicalNews, #RegulatoryApproval, #BioresearchMonitoring

Carrie Newcomer joins us for a Song of the Soul drawn from her latest album, A Great Wild Mercy, including some songs co-written with John McCutcheon and with Siri Undlin/Humbird.

Today, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Grammy-nominated folk singer, storyteller, humanitarian, author and multi-virtuoso-instrumentalist John McCutcheon. During his five-decade career, John has released 44 albums spanning an eclectic catalog of ballads, historical songs, children's songs, love songs, topical satire, fiddle and hammer dulcimer instrumentals, and even symphonic works. He is regarded as a master of the hammered dulcimer, and is also proficient on many other instruments including guitar, banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, and jaw harp, and has received six Grammy Award nominations for his children's songs. I got to know a bit of John's story early on, his evolution as a preservationist and what its been like to be an ambassador for as long as he has, what he's up to these days, and of course some geeking out on music history. Enjoy! More on John: Official Website Facebook Patreon ___ Support Educational Programming: Tax-Exempt Donations Join the Patreon Community One-time donation via Venmo or PayPal Follow American Songcatcher on Instagram  Credits:  Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, research, editing, recording and distribution --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/support

Interview begins at :45 Follow John and learn more about him at www.folkmusic.com Learn about FARHOF and the Boch Center at www.farhof.org.

Part 2 of a birthday celebration for Si Kahn on his 80th birthday, this week with John McCutcheon and Cathy Fink, sharing streams of music and meaning that flow from Si Kahn.

Part 2 starts right here: *********** ALBUM FOCUS: BREAKIN' NEWS TEN YEARS OF BLUES http://www.nola-blue.com NOLA BLUE celebrates 10 years as an independent blues label with this compilation. I aired these: Cash MacCall "One Who's Got A Lot" Clarence Spady "If Only We Could" Trudy Lynn "Golden Girl Blues" ********************************* Brainstory "Hanging On" - Sounds Good www.brainstorymusic.com Kee Avil "At His Hands" - Spine www.keeavil.com Attic Theory "Violent Delight" - What We Fear The Most www.attictheory.co.uk '92 "Brick By Brick" - s/t https://www.facebook.com/ninexdeuce Gypsy's Kiss "We've Comme To Play" - https://www.gypsyskiss.net/ Nervous Eaters "Vampire" - www.facebook.com/nervouseate Marc Valentine "Eve Of Distraction" - Basement Sparks ************************************ Shari Puorto "Workin' The Room" - My Obsession www.sharipuorto.com Kelly's Lot "That Fool" - Where And When www.kellyslot.com Danielle Miraglia "Meet Me In The Morning" - Bright Shining Stars www.daniellem.com Bison Hip "The One That Got Aawy" - www.bisonhip.com Burr Island "Our Home" - "Older Stronger Better www.burrisland.com Eliane Amherd "Cornalin" - La Degustation www.elianeperforms.com Mouths Of Babes "Pictures Of You" - World Brand New www.mouthsofbabes.com Girlyman "I Wonder Where You've Gone" - Little Star www.girlyman.com John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton "Life Before You" - Together www.folkmusic.com Closing music: Coyote Oldman "Home World" - Under An Ancient Sky Running time: 4 hours, 42 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

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

ALBUM FOCUS Tropical Party www.putumayo.com The Putumayo Discovery digital series continues with the digital album, Tropical Party by Putumayo, a collection of 10 upbeat and festive songs by rising musical stars from Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, Angola, Haiti and more. Putumayo Discovery is a digital series that highlights exceptional songs by contemporary artists from around the world. Zezinho Noy (Angola) - Minha Amiga Teodora RAM (Haiti) - Tout Pitit (Se Pitit) Pâmela Amaro (Brazil) - Negro Amaro Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band (Nigeria / USA) - Upendo Telek (Papau New Guinea) - Lus Lo Solwara *********************** Robert Jon & The Wreck "Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man" www.robertjonandthewreck.com Anthony Gomes "Blues-A-Fied" - High Voltage Blues www.anthonygomes.com Eric Johanson "Beyond The Sky" - The Deep & The Dirty www.ericjohanson.com Cedar County Cobras "Walkin' Blues" - Homesick Blues www.cedarcountycobras.com Mol Sullivan "Like This Now" - Goose www.molsullivan.com Helene Cronin "What Do You Lean On" - Landmarks www.helenecronin.com Scott Sean White "People" - Even Better On The Bad Days www.scottseanwhite.com Claudia Gibson "The Night Visiting Song" - The Fields Of Chazy www.claudiagibson.com Keith Kallina "To Get To You" - Etta Place www.keithmichaelkallina.com ************************* Mizu "Rinse" - Forest Scenes www.iammizu.com Danielle Miragllia "Sounds Like Home" - Bright Shining Stars www.daniellem.com Gus Glynn "Rollin' " - Paint It Blue www.gusglynn.com John McCutcheon with Tom Paxton "Invisible Man" - Together www.folkmusic.com Noah Derksen "Maybe Next Year" - Sanctity Of Silence www.noahderksen.com Johnsmith "Where's The World Goin' To - Backroads www.johnsmithmusic.com Closing music: MFSB "My Mood" Running time: 4 hours 16 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

Click to listen to episode (9:16). Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImageSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 2-1-24. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of February 5 and February 12, 2024. MUSIC – ~35 sec – lyrics: “We are on a ship, a great big ship.  It takes all of us to take of it.  And we can use the stars to navigate our trip.  We are riding on a ship.” That's the closing of “On a Ship,” by Blacksburg, Va., singer-songwriter Kat Mills.  Since January 2010, Virginia Water Radio has been bringing you sounds, music, and information about the watery nature of the good ship Earth, particularly the waters of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  With the recent passage of Water Radio's 14th anniversary, this will be the show's last regularly scheduled episode.  Water Radio may return from time to time with special-project episodes; if so, I hope you'll be able to have a listen. To mark the transition away from regular episodes, I've invited several guests to call out the range of topics that Water Radio has aimed to explore.  Have a listen for about 45 seconds to their voices, interspersed with some favorite sounds, of birds, the spokesman for traditional fishing boat singers, children, a rolling river, and rumbling thunder. VOICES AND SOUNDS - ~41 sec VOICE 1 - Water in the biology of humans, birds, frogs, plants, and other living things.  SOUND 1 - Little Blue Heron fishing, plus sounds of Red-winged Blackbirds.       VOICE 2 - Water-related history and cultural expression.  SOUND 2 – Spokesman for Northern Neck Chantey Singers saying, “We are the Northern Neck Chantey Singers.” VOICE 3 - Water laws and policies, management and uses, and people.  SOUND 3 – Group of children and adults calling out “Take a kid to a park!” VOICE - Groundwater, surface water, and watersheds.  SOUND 4 – South Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Va.     VOICE - Water science, water research, and weather.  SOUND 5 – Thunderstorm. Along with its focus on water-related sounds, much of Water Radio's vitality has come from music about water, with either the music or the musicians having a Virginia connection.  Several groups and individuals have graciously allowed frequent use of their songs.  Those include Kat Mills, whose song “On a Ship” you heard earlier; Ben Cosgrove and Stewart Scales, whose versions of “Shenandoah” and “Cripple Creek,” respectively, open and close alternating episodes; and the following artists, whom you'll hear in an upcoming medley: the late Madeline MacNeil, with “New Spring Waltz”;Timothy Seaman, with “Bass Fisherman's Reel”;Torrin Hallett, with “Tropical Tantrum”;Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand, with “Samuel Mason.”Chamomile and Whiskey, with “Dirty Sea”;The Steel Wheels, with “Valley”;No Strings Attached, with “Kartune”; andBob Gramann, with “Rappahannock Running Free.” Have a listen for a little over three minutes. MUSIC - ~3 min./15 sec. “New Spring Waltz.” - ~ 23 sec – instrumental. “Bass Fisherman's Reel - ~20 sec – instrumental. “Tropical Tantrum” - ~27 sec – instrumental. “Samuel Mason” - ~24 sec – lyrics: “Samuel Mason, that is my name.  I left Fort Henry seeking fortune and fame.  I came from Virginia a long time ago, but now I am a pirate along the Ohio.” “Dirty Sea” - ~18 sec – instrumental. “Valley” - ~41 sec – lyrics: “These mountains have been here for centuries.  There's stories in the water, something if you're listening; what kind of stories do you wanna see?  ‘Cause I wanna go where the wind don't blow; take me down to the valley.  I wanna go where the wind don't blow; take me out tonight.” “Kartune” - ~19 sec – instrumental. “Rappahannock Running Free” - ~23 sec – lyrics: “I love the Rappahannock, and its water running free; in the rapids of this river, that's where I want to be.   I love the Rappahannock, and its waters running free; in the rapids of this river, that's where I'll always be.” Thanks to all the musicians, sounds sources, and collaborators who contributed to this episode and to the previous 673 episodes.  Thanks also to radio stations WEHC at Emory and Henry College, and WVRU at Radford University, for carrying the show on air each week. We close Water Radio's regular-episode era with one more musical selection.  Here's about 1 minute/20 seconds of John McCutcheon's “Water from Another Time,” a song rich in water imagery, fine music, and valuable words.  Here's to that. MUSIC - ~77 sec – lyrics: “New-born cry in the morning air, the past and the future are wedded there; in this wellspring of my sons and daughters, the bone and blood of living water.  And of Grandpa's hands have gone to dust, like Grandma's pump reduced to rust.  Their stories quench my soul and mind, like water from another time.  You don't take much but you gotta have some; the old ways help, the new ways come; just leave a little extra for the next in line, they're gonna need a little water from another time.  You don't take much but you gotta have some; the old ways help, the new ways come; just leave a little extra for the next in line, they're gonna need a little water from another time.  Gonna need a little water, need a little water, need a little water, gonna need a little water from another time.” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to Patrick Fay for helping create Virginia Water Radio in 2010. The guest voices in this episode were recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., during the last week of January 2024.  Thanks to the those five people for lending their voices to this episode. The sounds heard in this episode were as follows. Sound 1: Little Blue Heron fishing, plus Red-winged Blackbirds.  These sounds were from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov/cdm/; this recording specifically is online at https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/audio/id/55/rec/56.  These sounds were used previously in Episode 478, 6-24-19, on the Little Blue Heron. Sound 2: Spokesman introducing the Northern Neck Chantey Singers.  This audio was taken from from a video of the group's September 11, 2011, performance at the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase in Charlottesville, Va.; used with permission of Virginia Humanities (formerly the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities), located in Charlottesville and online at https://virginiahumanities.org/.  The full performance video is available online at https://www.virginiafolklife.org/sights-sounds/northern-neck-chantey-singers-and-lewis-r-blackwell-jr/.  Additional information from Virginia Humanities about the Northern Neck Chantey Singers and the Northern Neck of Virginia is available in the January 2024 article, “From Generation to Generation: Reedville Fishermen's Museum.”  These sounds were used previously in Episode 635, 8-29-22, on Virginia Menhaden fishing. Sound 3: Group of children and adults calling out “Take a kid to a park!”  This was recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., on May 12, 2013.  This sound was used previously in Episode 655, 5-15-23, on Virginia state parks. Sound 4: South Fork Roanoke River near Elliston, Va. (Montgomery County).  This was recorded by Virginia Water Radio on August 23, 2012.  This sound was used previously in Episode 363, 4-10-17, on stream insects. Sound 5: Thunderstorm.  This was recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., on April 20, 2015, 9 p.m.  This sound was used previously in Episode 568, 3-15-21, on Virginia's annual springtime tornado drill. The musicians and music heard in this episode were as follows (in the order heard); all music used with permission.  For each song, the most recent previous Virginia Water Radio episode using the music are listed; many of the songs have been used previously several times, and other music be each of the artists has been featured in many Water Radio episodes. Kat Mills, “On a Ship,” from the 2015 album “Silver.”  More information about Kat Mills is available online at http://www.katmills.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 651, 3-20-23. Madeline MacNeil, “New Spring Waltz, ” from the 2002 album “Songs of Earth & Sea.”  More information about the late Madeline MacNeil is available from Janita Baker's “Blue Lion Dulcimers & Guitars” Web site, online at https://www.bluelioninstruments.com/Maddie.html.  This music was used previously in Episode 627, 5-9-22, on spring songbirds nesting near water. Timothy Seaman, “Bass Fisherman's Reel,” from the 2004 album “Virginia Wildlife.”  More information about Timothy Seaman is available online at https://timothyseaman.com/en/.  This music was used previously in Episode 590, 8-16-21, on the rescue of an osprey caught in fishing line. Torrin Hallett, “Tropical Tantrum,” composed in 2017.  More information about Torrin Hallett is available online at https://www.facebook.com/torrin.hallett.  Thanks very much to Torrin for composing the piece especially for Virginia Water Radio.  This music was used previously in Episode 656, 5-29-23, a preview of the 2023 Atlantic tropical cyclone season. Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand, “Samuel Mason,” from the 2010 album “All the Good Summers.”  More information about Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand is available online at https://andrewandnoah.bandcamp.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 491, 9-23-19, on Samuel Mason and on piracy historically and in modern times. Chamomile and Whiskey, “Dirty Sea,” from the 2013 album “Wandering Boots.”  More information about Chamomile and Whiskey is available online at http://www.chamomileandwhiskey.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 584, 7-5-21, on Operation Dry Water. The Steel Wheels, “Valley,” from the 2010 album “Red Wing.”  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at http://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 355, 2-13-17, on Abraham Lincoln's family roots in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. No Strings Attached, “Kartune,” from the 1992 album “Blue Roses.”  More information about No Strings Attached—a long-time Blacksburg- and Roanoke-based band which is no longer performing—is available online at http://www.enessay.com/index.html.  This music was used previously in Episode 555, 12-14-20, on water-related jokes. Bob Gramann, “Rappahannock Running Free,” from the 2008 album, “Mostly Live.”  More information about Bob Gramann is available online at http://www.bobgramann.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 589, 8-9-21. John McCutcheon, “Water from Another Time,” from the 1987 album “Gonna Rise Again.”  More information on John McCutcheon is available online at http://www.folkmusic.com/.  This music was used previously in Episode 142, 12-31-12. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGE Diagram of the water cycle (also called the hydrologic cycle), from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), “Water Science School/Water Cycle Diagrams,” online at https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/water-cycle-diagrams, 2-7-24. SOURCES Please see the show notes for individual episodes of Virginia Water Radio for sources of information on many water-related topics. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html). Links are provided above in the Acknowledgments section to previous episodes using the sounds or music heard in this current episode. Following are links to some milestone episodes.

We interviewed Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon back before Christmas about their jointly written and performed album called Together. We're talking about an overabundance of music creation skills by two folk musicians who have released over 100 albums between them.

Two of folk music's most celebrated songwriters, Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon delve into their vibrant songwriting partnership. The post Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Cris Cohen interviews John McCutcheon. They discussed:His new album with Tom Paxton, "Together"Co-writing songs via ZoomIntertwining hope and heartbreak in the song "Ukrainian Now"Writing lighter tunes like "Same Old Crap"And morebandstofans.com

ALBUM FOCUS Putumayo World Music www.putumayo.com The groundbreaking world music label debuts a fourth full-length digital album "Global Reggae." This collection features songs by ten artists from around the world who have embraced this beloved music genre. Dobet Gnahoré, Kajeem (Côte d'Ivoire) - "Lagô" Angam (France) - "Wala Liam" Nina Ogot (Kenya) - "Pole Pole" Youthie, Kino Doscun (France) - "Inna Ud" Mista Savona, Havana Meets Kingston, Beatriz Márquez (Cuba/Jamaica/Australia) - "Lágrimas Negras" ********************** Black Heart Drifters "Santa Fe" - Under A Western Sky https://www.facebook.com/BlackHeartDrifters/ Izzy Ded & The Existential Dread "All The Good Horses" - What Hurts Most www.izzyded.com Cocktail Slippers "123" - www.cocktailslippers.com Dmitry Wild "Rock-n-Roll Is My Business" - www.dmitrywild.com Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers "Plum Crazy" - Hot Mess www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com Laurie Morvan "Gotta Dig Deep" - Gravity www.lauriemorvan.com Goldpine "Scarecrow" - Two www.goldpinemusic.com Jon Shain "Woodsmoke" - Never Found A Way To Tame The Blues www.jonshain.com Katie Curley "Buring The Midnight Oil" - Penny For My Heartbreak www.katiecurley.com ************************ Avi Wisnia "It's Gonna Rain Today" - Catching Leaves www.aviwisnia.com Janie Barnett "Gibbous Moon" - But Longing Is Primal www.janiebarnett.com Ynana Rose "Let Go The Day" - Under A Cathedral Sky www.ynanarose.com Jeff Plankehorn "Bluer Skies" - Alone At Sea www.jeffplankenhorn.com Dan Whitaker "Every Now And Then" - I Won't Play By Your Rules www.danwhitaker.com Terry Klein "Shimmers and Hums" - Leave The Light On www.terykleinmusic.com Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon "Prairie Star" - Together www.folkmusic.com Tret Fure "Waiting All My Life" - Lavender Moonshine www.tretfure.com Closing music: MFSB "My Mood" Running time: 4 hours, 15 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

Click to listen to episode (5:19).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 11-6-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of November 27 and December 4, 2023. MUSIC – 8 sec – Instrumental. That's part of “Backburner,” by The Faux Paws.  It opens Virginia Water Radio's annual episode on winter-weather preparedness.  Have a listen for about 30 seconds to some of the song's lyrics to set the stage for talking about cold times. MUSIC – ~32 sec – Lyrics: “I put my heart in the freezer, I put my love on ice,  I tell myself I don't need her, wouldn't that be nice?  I put my heart in the freezer, I put my love on hold, I tell myself I don't need her, and then I wonder why I feel so cold.  I wonder why I feel, I wonder why I feel, I wonder why I feel so cold.” All Virginia residents, whether or not they've tried to put their heart in the freezer, will soon have no wonder about why they feel so cold: winter astronomically begins in Virginia on December 21 at 10:27 p.m.  That's the Eastern Standard time of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when that hemisphere is at its maximum tilt away from the sun.  From well before the December solstice, all the way through the season's conclusion in March, winter can bring cold temperatures, hazardous roads, power outages, fire hazards, and other concerns.  To help you be prepared, here are 10 tips compiled from information provided by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Avoid traveling in winter-storm conditions if you can.  If you must travel, get road-condition information from the Virginia 511 telephone system, mobile app, or Web site, and carry in your vehicle an emergency kit, including jumper cables, blankets, a flashlight, food and water, and other items. 2. Have battery-powered sources of lighting and information, along with enough batteries to last through a power outage of several days. 3.  Develop and practice a family emergency plan that covers sheltering; escape from a home fire; emergency meeting places; communications; a supply of food, water, and medications; and other factors specific to your circumstances. 4.  Get fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys inspected and cleaned. 5.  Install a smoke detector in every bedroom and on every floor level; test them monthly and replace the batteries at least annually.  6.  Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery every six months. 7.  If you use electric space heaters, make sure they'll switch off automatically if the heater falls over; plug them into wall outlets, not extension cords; keep them at least three feet from combustible objects; don't leave heaters unattended; and check for cracked or damaged wires or plugs. 8.  Generators, camp stoves, and other devices that burn gasoline, charcoal, or other fuels should be used outdoors only. 9.  Learn where to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.And 10.  Be careful of overexertion during snow shoveling. More information on preparing for winter weather, fires, and other emergencies is available online from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, at vaemergency.gov. Next time the forecast calls for snow, freezing rain, or other wintry weather, here's hoping that you can stay warm, dry, and safe. Thanks to Andrew VanNorstrand for permission to use this episode's music, and we close with about 20 more seconds of “Backburner.” MUSIC - ~20 sec – Instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Backburner,” from the 2023 album of the same name, is copyright by The Faux Paws, used with permission of Andrew VanNorstrand.  More information about The Faux Paws is available online at https://thefauxpaws.bandcamp.com/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES (Photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Ice on the New River in Giles County, Va., January 1, 2018.  Frozen rain on, and sleet below, a Red Maple tree in Blacksburg, Va. (Montgomery County),December 16, 2020.Ice on a seasonal pond in Heritage Park in Blacksburg, Va. (Montgomery County), December 31, 2022. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS The following information is quoted from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, “Winter Weather,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather, as of 11-6-23. “Winter storms can range from freezing rain or ice to a few hours of moderate snowfall, to a blizzard that lasts for several days.  Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures, power outages, and unpredictable road conditions. Before, during, and after a winter storm, roads and walkways may become extremely dangerous or impassable.  Access to critical community services such as public transportation, child care, healthcare providers and schools may be limited.  Preparing your home, car, and family before cold weather and a winter storm arrives is critical. *During a winter storm, stay off the roads as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary.  Always give snow plows the right of way.*Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning device inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace, or any other partially enclosed area.*Snow shoveling is a known trigger for heart attacks!  Always avoid overexertion when shoveling.*When severe weather occurs, plan to check on elderly or disabled neighbors and relatives.*If you must travel, know the road conditions before you leave home.  Visit 511Virginia.org or call 511 for road condition updates.*Protect yourself from frostbite!  Hands, feet, and face are the most commonly affected areas so wear a hat, and mittens (which are warmer than gloves) and cover your mouth with a scarf to reduce heat loss.*Keep dry!  Change out of wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.*Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer or heavy clothing. Winter Storm Watch – Be Aware Severe weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two. Winter Storm Warning – Take Action Severe winter conditions have either begun or will begin soon in your area. Prepare Your Home *Make sure your home is properly insulated.*Check the weather stripping around your windows and doors.*Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.*Have additional heat sources  on hand in case of a power outage.*Keep a fire extinguisher accessible.*Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector annually. Prepare Your Car *Batteries lose power as temperatures drop, be sure to have yours tested.*Check your car's antifreeze level.*Have your radiator system serviced.*Replace your car's windshield wiper fluid with a wintertime mix.*Proactively replace your car's worn tires and wiper blades.*To help with visibility, clean off your car entirely – including your trunk, roof, windows, and headlights. Include a Car Emergency Kit Tailor your winter car emergency supply kit to you and your family's needs.  Here are suggested items: blankets;drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets;boots;basic first-aid kit;warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,);rags, paper towels, or pre-moistened wipes;basic set of tools;car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors;ice scraper/snow brush;jumper cables/jump pack;fire extinguisher;cash;items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc.;flashlight, with extra batteries;hand warmers;paper map;portable smartphone power bank;extra medication;garbage bags;traction aid such as sand, salt, or non-clumping, cat litter;tarp, raincoat, and gloves;shovel. Did You Know? *Dehydration can make you more susceptible to hypothermia.*If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet!  Don't leave pets outside for prolonged periods of time and have plenty of fresh, unfrozen water on hand.*It can snow at temperatures well above freezing.*Temperatures do not have to be below zero degrees to cause harm.” SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION Timeanddate.com, “December Solstice: Longest and Shortest Day of the Year,” by Konstantin Bikos, Aparna Kher, and Graham Jones, online at https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/december-solstice.html. American Red Cross, “Winter Storm Safety,” online at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html, or contact your local Red Cross chapter. Farmers' Almanac, “The First Day Of Winter 2023: Winter Solstice,” online at https://www.farmersalmanac.com/winter-solstice-first-day-winter.    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):“Be Prepared for a Winter Storm,” online at https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-Storm;“Build a Kit,” online at https://www.ready.gov/kit; “Car Safety,” online at https://www.ready.gov/car; “Make a Plan,” online at https://www.ready.gov/plan;“Portable Heater Fire Safety,” online (as a PDF) at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/portable_heater_fire_safety_flyer.pdf;“Portable Heater Fires in Residential Buildings (2017-2019),” online (as a PDF) at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/v21i11.pdf; and “Winter Weather,” online at http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “NOAA Weather Radio,” online at https://www.weather.gov/nwr/.National Weather Service, “Weather and Water Events Preparedness Calendar,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/events_calendar. This page lists events by state.National Weather Service/Cleveland, Ohio, Forecast Office, “The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices,” online at https://www.weather.gov/cle/seasons. Smithsonian Science Education Center, “What is the Winter Solstice?”  Online at https://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/what-winter-solstice.U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/Frequently Asked Questions,” online at https://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm; and “Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage,” online at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/psa/candles.html. U.S. Department of Energy, “Small Space Heaters,” online at https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/small-space-heaters. Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/.  This is the Commonwealth of Virginia's central source of information on preparedness for all types of emergencies and disasters.  See particularly the following pages:“Winter Weather,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather;“Fires,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/fires; and“Make a Car Emergency Kit” (1 min./31 sec. video), online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPgvWgtiWHI. Virginia Department of Health, “Winter Weather Preparedness,” online at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/. Virginia Department of Transportation, “Virginia Traffic Information,” online at http://www.511virginia.org/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject category. Following are links to previous years' winter-preparedness episodes, with music used in the episodes. Episode 190, 12-2-13. Episode 242, 12-1-14 – featuring “Cold World” by Kat Mills. Episode 292, 11-30-15 – featuring “Winter is Coming” by The Steel Wheels. Episode 344, 11-28-16 – featuring “Drive the Cold Winter Away” by Timothy Seaman. Episode 396, 11-27-17 – featuring “Winter's Fall” by No Strings Attached. Episode 448, 11-26-18 – featuring “New Boots” by John McCutcheon. Episode 501, 12-2-19 – featuring “Cold Frosty Morn'” by New Standard.Episode 553, 11-30-20 – featuring “Drive the Cold Winter Away” by Timothy Seaman and “Cold World” by Kat Mills.Episode 605, 11-29-21 – featuring “Mid-winter Etude” by Timothy Seaman.Episode 643, 12-5-22 – featuring “Winter is Coming” by The Steel Wheels. Following are links to some other winter-related episodes.Frost – Episode 597, 10-4-21. Freezing and ice – Episode 606, 12-6-21 (especially for grades K-3). Ice on ponds and lakes – Episode 404, 1-22-18 (especially for grades 4-8). Ice on rivers –

If you don't know Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon, you should. And their new album (the first one they've done together) is called 'Together.' It was written over weekly Zoom calls where they would talk and hang out and, occasionally break out the instruments. 'Together' is available now and the two are doing several dates on the east coast of the US to support the record- they are definitely worth checking out.For more information, check out Tom's website, or check in on John's website.

Joy Division "Dead Souls" We Are Parasols "Body Horror' - Body Horror https://nomovementrecords.com/we-are-parasols Golden Shoals "Jimmy Beam Ain't My Friend" www.goldenshoals.com Krashkarma "Voodoo Devil Drum" www.krashkarma.com Hologramme "Unfold" SOLEDAD opus 32 no.1, https://www.hologramme.mu/ Surprise Chef 'Spiky Boi" - Friendship www.bigcrownrecords.com Brokof "Postcard Of Rome" Blind Spot On The Bright Side Of Life www.brokof.net Crowes Pasture "The Night We Met" - Don't Blink https://crowespastureduo.com/ ********************* Mississippi McDonald "The Devil Wants Repayment" - Heavy State Lovin' Blues https://mississippimacdonald.com/ Danielle Miraglia "Pick Up The Gun" - Bright Shining Stars www.daniellem.com Katie Dahl "Jericho" - Seven Stones https://katiedahlmusic.com/ Claudia Schmidt "Broken Glass" - Reimagining www.claudiaschmidt.com Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon "Invisibe Man" - Together www.folkmusic.com Joselyn & Don "Wayfarer's Son" - Soar https://joselynanddon.com/ Michele Hannan & One Blue Night "Blue Days & Lonely Nights" www.onebluenight.com Terry Klein "Blue Hill Bay" - Leave The Light On https://terrykleinmusic.com Slaid Cleaves "Nature's Darker Laws" - Together Through Th Dark www.slaidcleaves.com Ed Sweeney with Cathy Clasper-Torch "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie" - A Sunday Drive https://edsweeneymusic.com/ Closing music: Lou Reed "Halloween Parade" - New York Daniel Johnston "Grievances" - Songs Of Pain Running time: 4 hours, 42 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

Here's a reboot of a fan favorite: Noel Paul Stookey, the Paul of Peter, Paul & Mary. He not only rode the folk wave of the early 1960s with such indelible songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon," "If I Had a Hammer" and helping popularize a young Minnesotan bard who went by the stage name of Bob Dylan, but helped created it. He shares the iconic trio's origin story as well as his own, and the many memories of a life, well lived, in music. Peter, Paul & Mary's long, legendary career was cut short with Mary Travers' tragic death in 2009, but their place in the cultural zeitgeist is eternal. Noel, a part-time Ojai resident, joins us to talk about his new album, "Fazz: Now & Then" and to reflect on the experience of collaborating with fellow musicians during the pandemic to create this nuanced, wide-ranging collection of 20 original songs with talented musicians such as Kent Palmer, Paul Winter, Paul Sullivan, David LaPlante and Edward Mottau. Fazz, as Noel explains, was christened by Paul Desmond of the Dave Brubeck Quartet to explain Peter, Paul & Mary's distinct fusion of jazz and folk. Noel picks up the resident Ojai podcast guitar (be still, my heart) to explain the shadings of alternate chord structures that inform much of the color of the album, as illustrated by the A Major, and the A Major 7th, its "smoky, mysterious cousin." Noel talks about writing "The Wedding Song: There is Love" - for Peter Yarrow's wedding, and his reluctance to perform it again until urged by Peter, and how it has made many, if not most, of the lists of most beautiful songs of all time, right up there with fellow Ojai resident Amanda McBroom's "The Rose." He also discusses his Christian faith and the epiphany he had at age 30 after a decade of fame, and the toll it took on his well-being. There's relevant folk music news: Noel's good friend John McCutcheon just released “Ukraine Now.” We did not talk about Ron DeSantis' fading aspirations, the Buffalo Bills abysmal overtime record or the enduring mystery of who ordered the hit on Tupac Shakur.

Click to listen to episode (5:03).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 9-1-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of September 4 and September 11, 2023. MUSIC – ~22 sec – Lyrics: “Wake up in the morning and get to work; wake up in the morning and get to work.  Got a lot of work to do, gonna go do it, gotta get to it.” That's part of “Get to Work,” by the Harrisionburg- and Rockingham County, Va.-based band, The Steel Wheels, from their 2019 album, “Over the Trees.”  It sets the stage for a water-and-work quiz game, honoring Labor Day by exploring some water-related jobs.  In this game, I'll read 10 short samples of people describing their work connected to water; you'll have a couple of seconds of river sounds to guess the job, then I'll tell you the answer.  Let's get to it! No. 1.  I manage places where marine or freshwater creatures are grown for food, restoration, or other purposes. [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's an aquaculturist. No. 2.  I ply big rivers on large, flat vessels full of coal, grains, and other goods.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC] That's a crew member on a river barge. No. 3.  I'm a scientist who studies fish.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's an ichthyologist. No. 4.  I'm a scientist who studies inland waters, both fresh and salty.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a limnologist.  No. 5.  I respond to often dangerous emergencies with the aid of trucks, hoses, pumps, and other equipment.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a firefighter. No. 6.  I use filters, chemicals, and tests to treat water going from sources to customers.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That a water-supply plant worker. No. 7.  I use filters, chemicals, and tests to treat used water and send it back to water sources.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a wastewater-treatment plant worker. No. 8.  I board huge ships in open waters, then guide the ships safely into port.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a harbor pilot. No. 9.  I work to ensure safe, accessible, and effective use of a water-recreation facility.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a swimming pool manager, lifeguard, or water exercise instructor. And No. 10.  I use powerful drills to provide access to groundwater.  [RIVER SOUNDS - ~2 SEC]  That's a water-well contractor. Other water-related jobs include boat building, farming, public health, managing lakes and dams, managing watersheds, identifying wetlands, and lots more.  As Labor Day comes and goes, here's a big thank you to people who work to provide, manage, navigate, protect, and teach and learn about our common wealth of water.   Thanks also to The Steel Wheels for permission to use part of “Get to Work.”  We close with some more music, this time by renowned musician and former Charlottesville, Virginia, resident John McCutcheon.  From his 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” here's about 35 seconds of “Labor Day.” MUSIC – ~36 sec – Lyrics: “Labor Day, Labor Day, September or the first of May.  To all who work this world we say, ‘Happy Labor Day.'” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The river sounds heard in this episode were recorded by Virginia Water Radio beside the New River at Radford, Va., on October 6, 2013. “Get to Work,” from the 2019 album, “Over the Trees,” is copyright by The Steel Wheels, used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at http://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 558, 1-4-21. “Labor Day,” from the 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” on Rounder Records, is copyright by John McCutcheon/Appalsongs and Si Kahn/Joe Hill Music, used with permission of John McCutcheon.  More information about John McCutcheon is available online at http://www.folkmusic.com/.  Thanks to John Plunkett of Appalseed Productions for his help in acquiring permission to use this music.  More information about Appalseed Productions is available online at https://appalseed-productions-2.square.site/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES (Except as otherwise noted, photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) A Virginia Tech worker testing fire-hyrdrant pressure on the university campus in Blacksburg, March 10, 2017.A well-drilling rig at a Montgomery County, Virginia, residential project, June 20, 2014.A barge transporting stone on the Ohio River at Huntington, West Virginia, November 6, 2011.A commercial ship on the Chesapeake Bay as viewed from Kent Island, Maryland, September 22, 2010.EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT LABOR DAY The following information is from U.S. Department of Labor, “History of Labor Day,” online at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history.  “Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states.  After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation.  New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887.  During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit.  By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.” SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, “What is Limnology?”  Online at https://www.aslo.org/what-is-aquatic-science/what-is-limnology/. Encyclopedia Britannica, “May Day,” by Meg Matthais, online at https://www.britannica.com/topic/May-Day-international-observance. Fire Safety USA, “All [Product] Categories,” online at https://firesafetyusa.com/collections/all-products. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service, “What is aquaculture?”  Online at this link. NPR, “Harbor Pilots Reap High Rewards for Dangerous Job,” by Gloria Hillard, March 21, 2012. NPR, “What is May Day?”  For the most part, the opposite of capitalism,” by Emma Bowman, May 1, 2023. Tennessee Valley Authority, “Commodities Shipped on the River,” online at https://www.tva.com/environment/managing-the-river/commodities-shipped-on-the-river. University of New Mexico, “Position Classification Description: Aquatics Manager,” online at https://jobdescriptions.unm.edu/detail.php?v&id=I6001. U.S. Department of Labor, “History of Labor Day,” online at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Learn About Private Water Wells,” online at https://www.epa.gov/privatewells/learn-about-private-water-wells. Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Household Water Quality Program, “Wellcheck Contractor List,” online at https://www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu/wellcheck-contractor-list.php. Karen Zraik, “What is Labor Day?  A History of the Workers' Holiday,” New York Times, September 4, 2023 (first published in 2018).RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Overall Importance of Water” subject category. Following are links to some other episodes on Labor Day or water-related labor.Episode 279, 8-24-15 – Oysters, Nitrogen, and the Chesapeake Bay. Episode 378, 7-24-17 – The Complicated Challenge of Cleaner Water. Episode 436, 9-3-18 – Labor Day, “Sandy Boys,” and the Big Sandy River. Episode 578, 5-24-21 – Water Well Construction is an Ancient and Modern Human Practice. Episode 635, 8-29-22 – A Fishing Focus for Labor Day, Featuring the Northern Neck Chantey Singers FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-5: Earth and Space Systems3.7 – There is a water cycle and water is important to life on Earth. Grades K-5: Earth Resources3.8 – Natural events and humans influence ecosystems.4.8 – Virginia has important natural resources. Grade 66.6 – Water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment.6.8 – Land and water have roles in watershed systems.6.9 – Humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Earth ScienceES.6 – Resource use is complex.ES.8 – Freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.ES.10 – Oceans are complex, dynamic systems subject to long- and short-term variations.

In this week's podcast, we'll visit with John McCutcheon, president and CEO of EBR Systems, which is developing a miniature pacemaker that is powered by ultrasound and located in the left ventricle of the heart. McCutcheon shares his plans for the start-up but more on the point of this week he recalls his experience as CEO of Emphasys Medical, an interventional pulmonology start-up that received a shocking negative recommendation from an FDA panel in 2008. The no vote led to the shutdown and sale of Emphasys, but the rejection ultimately helped convince the FDA and industry to assess their relationship. Ultimately, the two sides improved relations as McCutcheon explains in the podcast. The rejection is somewhat reminiscent of the negative vote issued this week by an advisory panel for Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral renal denervation (RDN) therapy for hypertension. McCutcheon explains how the negative impact impacted him at the time, but more important how he's moved on to appreciate the experience. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network on any major podcast application.

Well, hurricane season is upon us, but so many recent storms and disasters are more devastating in nature. I'm thinking of a great friend who lives in Hawaii – and I was so pleased to hear that he was safe and well, despite the fires within thirty miles of his home. So we dedicate this week's archival program to J.P. On the program we'll sample music with a focus on natural disaster. Included in the episode we'll have music from The Duhks, The Bucking Mules, Jennifer Johnson, Tony Joe White, John McCutcheon and others. The great storm is over … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Grey Larsen & Malcolm Dalglish / “Thunderhead” / Thunderhead / Flying FishThe Duhks / “Mighty Storm” / Fast Paced World / Sugar HillBen Townsend & Friends / “Roaring River” / Deep End Sessions Vol.3 / Deep End SessionsOlabelle & David Reed / “Boats Up the River” / Third Annual Farewell Reunion / RounderDavid Grier / “Eye of the Hurricane” / Lone Soldier / RounderSteve Gillitte & Cindy Mangsen / “Tide and the River Rising” / A Sense of Place / RedwingThe Bucking Mules / “Fire On the Mountain” / Smoke Behind the Clouds / Free DirtJennifer Johnson / “Ready for the Storm” / My Secret Garden / Self-producedGrey Larsen & Malcolm Dalglish / “The Stormy Night-Glen Helen” / Thunderhead / Flying FishTim O'Brien Band / “Wind” / Tim O'Brien Band / Howdy SkiesRob Lutes / “Lightning” / Come Around / Lucky BearTony Joe White / “The Flood” / Hoodoo / Yep Roc-SwampRed State Ramblers / “Katrina” / Made in the Shade / Sugar HillJohn McCutcheon / “The Great Storm is Over” / Water from Another Time / RounderPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Rank-and-file SAG-AFTRA member Elliott Bales tells The Labor Heritage Power Hour why 160,000 actors are striking. Today's labor quote: John McCutcheon. Today's labor history: The "Bloody Friday" Minneapolis truckers' strike. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod @sagaftra #SAGAFTRAstrong Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

ALBUM FOCUS: A reoccurring series focusing on new and outstanding concept, compilation and tribute albums. Putumayo World Music presents Acoustic Latino, 10 up-and-coming singer-songwriters representing the best from Latin America. This is the world music label's first full-length digital-only album. www.putumayo.com Chejere "Trovador" Javier Moreno featuring Los Amigos Band "Despedida" Sandra Bernardo & Natalia Doco "Camino Que Pasa" Jasmine & Victor Hernandez "A Tu Lado" Francesco Pariset "Blanco Leon (Pinta de Amor)" ********************* Jon Shain & FJ Ventre "Overnight From Memphis" - Never Found A Way To Tame The Blues www.jonshain.com Philip Vonesh "Fly Over State" - If Only For The Night www.philipvonesh.com Pete Mancini "Law Of The River" - The Commonwealth Sessions Vol. 1 www.petemancini.com Maple Run Band "Mud River" - Used To Be The Next Big Thing www.maplerunband.com Davisson Brothers Band "Appalachian Breeze" - Home Is Where The Heart Is www.davissonbrothersband.com Dallas Burrow "Motel 6" - Blood Brothers www.dallasburrow.com Kelly's Lot "That Fool" - Where And When www.kellyslot.com Andy Whatley & Co. "Fighter" - Fighter www.andywhatleymusic.com Chris Canterbury "Heartache For Hire" - Quaalude Lullabies www.chriscanterburymusic.com ********************* Dan Tyminski "Keep Your Eye On Kentucky" - God Fearing Heathen www.dantyminski.com The Ruta Beggars "Pass You By" - Ever-Changing https://www.therutabeggars.com/ Duke & Goldie "Where Do Buffalo Roam" - s/t www.dukeandgoldie.com Katie Dahl "'Both Doors Open" - Seven Stones www.katiedahlmusic.com Tom Collins "Leaders" - Leaders https://www.facebook.com/tlcollinsmusic/ Nicholas Edward Williams "Green Rocky Road" - Folk Songs For Old Times Sake https://nicholasedwardwilliams.com/ John McCutcheon "The Ride" - Leap! www.folkmusic.com Julian Loida "Sphere" - Giverny http://www.julianloida.com/ Closing music: MFSB "My Mood" - Universal Love Running time: 4 hours, 33 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

We're pleased to bring you a very special hour of programming for Earth Day on Episode 658 of Folk Roots Radio. We celebrate the beauty of the planet we all call home, with a cautious reminder that we all need to what we can to ensure that the Earth remains habitable for generations to come. There are some great tunes in here, and, we've tried to keep the episode uplifting and inspiring. Join us as we check out music from Moonfruits, Sloan Wainwright, The Strange Valentines, Windborne, Jayme Stone, Colleen Kattau, Mary Madden, Beth DeSombre, Rebecca Folsom, John McCutcheon, Grover Mollineaux, The Rough & Tumble, Sultans of String, The Scooches and Tom Chapin. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-658-were-all-about-the-music-earth-day-edition/

Well, baseball's spring training is finally over and it always makes me joyful - even if I am a Philadelphia Phillies fan. Last season was magical, but without Rhys Hoskins anything could happen. The thing about baseball is that every year, every team starts the season unbeaten with highest hopes. On this edition of the program we celebrate the occasion with music about the national pastime. We'll hear selections from John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Danielle Miraglia, Caroline Spence, Harry Caray and of course, Steve Goodman, and many more. Play Ball! … 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- releasedChris 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

I'm stoked to interview kindie newcomers The Mighty Jarkobian and His Conglomerate of Sound on Radio Active Kids this week! Their debut album rocks! Also, brand-new tunes by Bill Harley, Sonia De Los Santos, Music for Kiddos, Will's Jams & Seeka Sings, The Hipwaders, Charity and the JAMband, Captain & Cat, Joanie Calem, Pottörhead & McShane & Shaw, plus older songs by John McCutcheon, Tu Rockcito/Los Patita de Perro, & Uncle Jumbo (ft. 123 Andrés)! Here's the playlist.

Join us on Episode 646 of Folk Roots Radio for another hour of the best new folk, roots and Americana releases with some great singer-songwriters thrown into the mix. This time around we check out new music from Kristen Martell, Barbra Lica, Rosanne Baker Thornley, Happy Traum, Windborne, Peter Mulvey & Sistastrings, John McCutcheon, Suzie Vinnick, Helen Townsend With Shannon Smith, Lily Frost, Dave Clancy and Youngtree & The Blooms. We also drop in classics from both Mary McCaslin who we lost recently and Cheryl Wheeler who is currently taking a break from her career to rebalance her mental health. We love the way this episode came together. We're sure you'll enjoy it. If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-646-were-all-about-the-music-howl-at-the-moon-edition/

John McCutcheon will be playing at the Center for The Arts on Saturday, January 7, at 7:00 PM in a benefit for KVMR. News Producer Felton Pruitt spoke with him about the details of his creative process, the art of maintaining friendships within the world of music, and his expectations regarding his upcoming performance.

Felton Pruitt sits down with long-time friend of the station John McCutcheon. In this family reunion of sorts, the two discuss, among many things, the folk multi-instrumentalist's upcoming KVMR benefit performance at the Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley this Saturday evening. We cover the arrest of a North San Juan resident for murder and local law enforcement's investigation into a seemingly fake bomb and hostage threat at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley. The California Report looks at the state's workplace health and safety regulator which has cited a for-profit prison company for violations.

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (5:21).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 12-2-22. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of December 5 and December 12, 2022. SOUND – ~ 5 sec That sound of a winter storm opens our annual episode on winter-weather preparedness.  To start, have a listen for about 15 seconds to three more mystery sounds, and see if you can guess what winter-preparedness aspects you're hearing. SOUNDS  - ~14 sec – Virginia 511 Road Conditions System phone recording; filling a container with water; smoke alarm beeping. If you guessed road conditions, emergency supplies of water and other essentials, and fire protection, you're right! In 2022, winter astronomically begins in Virginia on December 21 at 4:48 p.m.  That's the Eastern Standard time of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when that hemisphere is at its maximum tilt away from the sun. From well before the December solstice, all the way through the season's conclusion in March, winter can bring cold temperatures, hazardous roads, power outages, fire hazards, and other concerns.  To help you be prepared, here are 10 tips compiled from information provided by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1.  Avoid traveling in winter-storm conditions if you can.  If you must travel, get road conditions from the Virginia 511 telephone system, mobile app, or Web site, and carry in your vehicle an emergency kit, including jumper cables, blankets, a flashlight, food and water, and other items.2.  Have battery-powered sources of lighting and information, along with enough batteries to last through a power outage of several days.3.  Develop and practice a family emergency plan that covers sheltering; escape from a home fire; emergency meeting places; communications; a supply of food, water, and medications; and other factors specific to your circumstances.4.  Get fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys inspected and cleaned.5.  Install a smoke detector in every bedroom and on every floor level and replace the batteries at least annually. 6.  Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery every six months.7.  If you use space heaters, make sure they'll switch off automatically if the heater falls over; plug them into wall outlets, not extension cords; keep them at least three feet from combustible objects; don't leave heaters unattended; and check for cracked or damaged wires or plugs. 8.  Generators, camp stoves, and other devices that burn gasoline or charcoal should be used outdoors only.9.  Learn where to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts. And 10.  Be careful of overexertion during snow shoveling. More information on preparing for winter weather, fires, and other emergencies is available online from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, at vaemergency.gov. Next time the forecast calls for snow, freezing rain, or other wintry weather, here's hoping that you can stay warm, dry, and safe. We close with about 35 seconds of music for the approaching winter.  Here's part of “Winter is Coming,” by the Harrisonburg- and Rockingham County, Va.-based band, The Steel Wheels. MUSIC - ~36 sec – Lyrics: “Summer's gone, we're movin' on, can't regret that frozen dawn.  Summer's over, winter's coming; summer's over winter's coming; summer's over winter's coming.” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The winter storm sound was from the recording DMP013016 HEAVYSNOWSTORM.wav, by user martypinso, made available for public use on Freesound.org at https://freesound.org/people/martypinso/sounds/22606/, accessed 12-1-22. The excerpt from the Virginia 511 phone service was recorded by Virginia Water Radio on December 1, 2022.  The running water sounds and smoke alarm were also recorded by Virginia Water Radio. “Winter is Coming,” from the 2015 album “We've Got a Fire,” is copyright by The Steel Wheels, used with permission.  More information about The Steel Wheels is available online at https://www.thesteelwheels.com/.  Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES (Photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Snow on U.S. 460 Bypass in Blacksburg, Va., January 16, 2022.Ice on the New River in Giles County, Va., January 1, 2018.Red-winged Blackbirds in a snowy tree in Blacksburg, Va., March 12, 2018.EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS The following is from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, “Winter Weather,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather/, as of 12-7-22. Winter storms can range from freezing rain or ice to a few hours of moderate snowfall, to a blizzard that lasts for several days.  Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures, power outages, and unpredictable road conditions. Before, during, and after a winter storm, roads and walkways may become extremely dangerous or impassable. Access to critical community services such as public transportation, child care, healthcare providers and schools may be limited. Preparing your home, car, and family before cold weather and a winter storm arrives is critical.  [Following are several suggestions.] *During a winter storm, stay off the roads as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary. Always give snow plows the right of way.*Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning device inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace, or any other partially enclosed area.*Snow shoveling is a known trigger for heart attacks! Always avoid overexertion when shoveling.*When severe weather occurs, plan to check on elderly or disabled neighbors and relatives.*If you must travel, know the road conditions before you leave home. Visit 511Virginia.org or call 511 for road condition updates.*Protect yourself from frostbite! Hands, feet, and face are the most commonly affected areas so wear a hat, and mittens (which are warmer than gloves) and cover your mouth with a scarf to reduce heat loss.*Keep dry! Change out of wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.*Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer or heavy clothing. Winter Storm Watch – BE AWARE Severe weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible in the next day or two. Winter Storm Warning – TAKE ACTION Severe winter conditions have either begun or will begin soon in your area. PREPARE YOUR HOME *Make sure your home is properly insulated.*Check the weather stripping around your windows and doors.*Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.*Have additional heat sources  on hand in case of a power outage.*Keep a fire extinguisher accessible.*Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector annually. PREPARE YOUR CAR *Batteries lose power as temperatures drop, be sure to have yours tested.*Check your car's antifreeze level.*Have your radiator system serviced.*Replace your car's windshield wiper fluid with a wintertime mix.*Proactively replace your car's worn tires and wiper blades.*To help with visibility, clean off your car entirely – including your trunk, roof, windows, and headlights. INCLUDE A CAR EMERGENCY KIT Tailor your winter car emergency supply kit to you and your family's needs. Here are suggested items: Blankets;Drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets;Boots;Basic first-aid kit;Warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,);Rags, paper towels or pre-moistened wipes;Basic set of tools;Car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors;Ice scraper/snow brush;Jumper cables/jump pack;Fire extinguisher;Cash;Items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc.;Flashlight, with extra batteries;;Hand warmers;Paper map;Portable smartphone power bank;Extra medication;Garbage bags;;Traction aid such as sand, salt or non-clumping, cat litter;Tarp, raincoat, and gloves;Shovel. DID YOU KNOW? *Dehydration can make you more susceptible to hypothermia.*If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pet!  Don't leave pets outside for prolonged periods of time and have plenty of fresh, unfrozen water on hand.*It can snow at temperatures well above freezing.*Temperatures do not have to be below zero degrees to cause harm. SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION American Red Cross, “Winter Storm Safety,” online at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html, or contact your local Red Cross chapter.Farmers' Almanac, “Winter Solstice 2022: When Is It, and What Is It?” online at https://www.farmersalmanac.com/winter-solstice-first-day-winter.          Federal Emergency Management Agency: “Be Prepared for a Winter Storm,” online at https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-Storm;“Build a Kit,” online at https://www.ready.gov/kit; “Car Safety,” online at https://www.ready.gov/car;  “Make a Plan,” online at https://www.ready.gov/plan;“Winter Weather,” online at http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “NOAA Weather Radio,” online at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.National Weather Service/Cleveland, Ohio, Forecast Office, “The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices,” online at https://www.weather.gov/cle/seasons. National Weather Service, “Weather and Water Events Preparedness Calendar,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/events_calendar. National Weather Service/Wakefield, Va., Forecast Office, “Virginia Winter Weather Awareness Week,” online at https://www.weather.gov/akq/WinterWeatherAwarenessWeek. Smithsonian Science Education Center, “What is the Winter Solstice,” online at https://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/what-winter-solstice.U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:“Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/Frequently Asked Questions,” online at https://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm;“Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage,” online at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/psa/candles.html. U.S. Department of Energy, “Small Space Heaters,” online at https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/small-space-heaters.Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/.  This is the Commonwealth of Virginia's central source of information on preparedness for all types of emergencies and disasters.  See particularly the following pages:“Winter Weather,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/winter-weather/;“Fires,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/fires/;“Make an Car Emergency Kit” (1 min./31 sec. video), online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPgvWgtiWHI. Virginia Department of Health, “Winter Weather Preparedness,” online at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/. Virginia Department of Transportation, “Virginia Traffic Information,” online at http://www.511virginia.org/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject category. Following are links to previous years' winter-preparedness episodes, with music used in the episodes. Episode 139, 12-3-12. Episode 190, 12-2-13 (a repeat of Episode 139).Episode 242, 12-1-14 – featuring “Cold World” by Kat Mills. Episode 292, 11-30-15 – featuring “Winter is Coming” by The Steel Wheels. Episode 344, 11-28-16 – featuring “Drive the Cold Winter Away” by Timothy Seaman. Episode 396, 11-27-17 – featuring “Winter's Fall” by No Strings Attached. Episode 448, 11-26-18 – featuring “New Boots” by John McCutcheon.Episode 501, 12-2-19 – featuring “Cold Frosty Morn'” by New Standard.Episode 553, 11-30-20 – featuring “Drive the Cold Winter Away” by Timothy Seaman and “Cold World” by Kat Mills.Episode 605, 11-29-21 – featuring “Mid-winter Etude” by Timothy Seaman. Following are links to some other winter-related episodes. Frost – Episode 597, 10-4-21.Freezing and ice –

FoilkScene speaks with folk legend John McCutcheon. Allen Larman is your host. Produced by Peter Cutler. ©FolkScene. It is cool to share FolkScene recordings with your friends, but the reproduction of our programs for commercial purposes is illegal. FolkScene airs on Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.(PDT) at KPFK 90.7 Los Angeles and online. at www.kpfk.org

On this episode of 'Why We Write with Kim Ruehl,' John McCutcheon talks about the relationship between songwriting and social justice, and how he became a songwriter in the first place.

Well, we're a bit more than halfway through Hurricane season. Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the Gulf and Atlantic shores of Florida and then made a return in the Carolinas, leaving chaos behind. On this week's program we'll sample music with a focus on natural disaster. Included in the episode will be music from The Duhks, The Bucking Mules, Jennifer Johnson, Tony Joe White, John McCutcheon and others. The great storm is over … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Grey Larsen & Malcolm Dalglish / “Thunderhead” / Thunderhead / Flying FishThe Duhks / “Mighty Storm” / Fast Paced World / Sugar HillBen Townsend & Friends / “Roaring River” / Deep End Sessions Vol.3 / Deep End SessionsOlabelle & David Reed / “Boats Up the River” / Third Annual Farewell Reunion / RounderDavid Grier / “Eye of the Hurricane” / Lone Soldier / RounderSteve Gillitte & Cindy Mangsen / “Tide and the River Rising” / A Sense of Place / RedwingThe Bucking Mules / “Fire On the Mountain” / Smoke Behind the Clouds / Free DirtJennifer Johnson / “Ready for the Storm” / My Secret Garden / Self ProducedGrey Larsen & Malcolm Dalglish / “The Stormy Night-Glen Helen” / Thunderhead / Flying FishTim O'Brien Band / “Wind” / Tim O'Brien Band / Howdy SkiesRob Lutes / “Lightning” / Come Around / Lucky BearTony Joe White / “The Flood” / Hoodoo / Yep Roc-SwampRed State Ramblers / “Katrina” / Made in the Shade / Sugar HillJohn McCutcheon / “The Great Storm is Over” / Water from Another Time / RounderPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

You think you've been productive during COVID? Maybe so, but did you write, record, and release three (that's right, THREE!!!) albums in two-plus years? No? Well, my next guest did. In fact, folk singer John McCutcheon's latest album Leap, released in September 2022, is not only his third album since 2020, but his 43rd of his career! John's love of folk music began as a young teenager watching the 1963 March on Washington; after seeing Bob Dylan, Odetta, Joan Baez, and Peter, Paul, and Mary, he was hooked. He's been writing and recording folk music since the mid-1970s, and hasn't looked back. In this episode, we talk about four songs from Leap—The Ride, The Troubles, Sorryland, and Work. We take a deep-dive into his prolific songwriting process, how the material keeps flowing, and how he hopes to stay “useful” as long as possible. Listen in!

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:22).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments Images Sources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 10-7-22. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of October 10 and October 17, 2022.  This revised episode from October 2015 is part of a series this year of episodes related to trees and shrubs. MUSIC – ~12 sec – instrumental. In this episode, we feature music about an annual turning point that inspires humans but shuts down trees.  Have a listen for about 40 seconds. MUSIC – 40 sec – Lyrics: “Leaves turn green and then grow bright to every color, every type, and finally in the wind let go, to fall and paint the earth below.  Roots so deep, the trunk so high, her arms reached up into the sky; through her veins all colors run from everywhere to everyone.” You've been listening to part of “Colors,” by John McCutcheon, on his 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” from Rounder Records.  Prior to moving to Atlanta in 2006, Wisconsin native John McCutcheon was a long-time resident of Charlottesville, Virginia.  The song's full lyrics describe a growing appreciation of the variety of fall leaf colors and their power to inspire and invigorate people.  But for deciduous trees—that is, those that lose all of their leaves annually—autumn colors and falling leaves are signs of internal changes leading to the relative inactivityof winter dormancy.  Reduced water movement is one of the key changes.  Leaf drop follows the sealing off of a leaf's veins from the stem vessels that carry water and dissolved materials to and from the leaf during the growing season.  During that growing season, evaporation of water from leaves—called transpiration—and the cohesion between water molecules are the main driving forces pulling water up from roots through woody stems to the leaves.  This water movement provides tree cells the vital fluid needed for the cells' structures and biochemical reactions that allow survival and growth.  That growth stops during winter dormancy, and water movement is much reduced. After leaf fall, left behind on winter twigs are characteristic marks called leaf scars containing bundle scars showing the previous growing season's points of fluid transfer between stems and leaves.  Above or beside the leaf scars are overwintering buds, harboring the tissues that will become next year's leaves and colors. Thanks to John McCutcheon and Appalseed Productions for permission to use this week's music, and we close with about 20 more seconds of “Colors.” MUSIC – ~23 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 285, 10-12-15. “Colors” from the 1998 album “Four Seasons: Autumnsongs,” on Rounder Records, is copyright by John McCutcheon/Appalsongs and Si Kahn/Joe Hill Music, used with permission of John McCutcheon.  More information about John McCutcheon is available online at http://www.folkmusic.com/.  Thanks to Erin Grace Deedy of Appalseed Productions for her help in acquiring permission to use this music.  More information about Appalseed Productions is available online at https://appalseed-productions-2.square.site/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES (Unless otherwise noted, photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Red Maple in Blacksburg, Va., October 6, 2022.  Sugar Maple in Blacksburg, Va., October 6, 2022.Two Sugar Maples with a Pignut Hickory in between, on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, October 11, 2022. Sourwood on Brush Mountain near Blacksburg, Va., October 9, 2022. Blueberry shrub on Brush Mountain near Blacksburg, Va., October 9, 2022.Black Gum twig showing bud above a crescent-shaped leaf scar; the leaf scar contains three white bundle scars.  Photo by John Seiler, Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Conservation; used with permission.SOURCES Used for Audio John R. Seiler, John W. Groninger, and W. Michael Aust, Forest Biology Textbook, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., 2022.  Access requires permission of the Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Conservation, online at https://frec.vt.edu/; phone (540) 231-5483; e-mail: frec@vt.edu. F. Stuart Chapin, III, et al., Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology, Second Edition, Springer Science+Business Media, New York, N.Y, 2011. Steven G. Pallardy, Physiology of Woody Plants, Third Edition, Elsevier/Academic Press, Burlington, Mass., 2008. U.S. Forest Service, “Why Leaves Change Color,” U.S. Forest Service, online (as a PDF) at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3817419.pdf. For More Information about Trees and Shrubs in Virginia and Elsewhere Center for Watershed Protection, “Trees and Stormwater Runoff,” online at https://www.cwp.org/reducing-stormwater-runoff/. Chesapeake Bay Program, “Field Guide: Plants and Trees,” online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/critters?s=&fieldGuideType=Plants+%26+Trees&fieldGuideHabitat=. eFloras.org, “Flora of North America,” online at http://www.efloras.org/flora_page.aspx?flora_id=1. James P. Engel, “Shrubs in the Understory,” February 2012, online at http://www.whiteoaknursery.biz/essays/ShrubsinUnderstory.shtml. Oscar W. Gupton and Fred C. Swope, Trees and Shrubs of Virginia, University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1981. Sanglin Lee and Alan Raflo, “Trees and Water,” Virginia Water Resources Research Center, Virginia Water Central Newsletter, pages 13-18, online at https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/49367. Penn State Extension, “Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcovers Tolerant of Wet Sites,” prepared by N. Robert Nuss, and reviewed and revised by Scott Guiser and Jim Smellmer, October 2007, online at https://extension.psu.edu/trees-shrubs-and-groundcovers-tolerant-of-wet-sites. Plant Virginia Natives, “Virginia Native Shrubs—Backbone of Our Landscape,” undated, online at https://www.plantvirginianatives.org/virginia-native-shrubs. 622 - Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension, “How Trees Grow,” online at https://agrilife.org/treecarekit/introduction-to-tree-care/how-trees-grow/. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service, Forests of Virginia, 2018, Resource Update FS-264, Asheville, N.C., 2020; available online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/59963. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service, “State and Private Forestry Fact Sheet—Virginia 2022,” online (as a PDF) at https://apps.fs.usda.gov/nicportal/temppdf/sfs/naweb/VA_std.pdf. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service/Climate Change Resource Center, “Forest Tree Diseases and Climate Change,” online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/topics/forest-disease. U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Forest Service/Northern Research Station (Newtown Square, Penn.), “Forest Disturbance Processes/Invasive Species,” online at https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/disturbance/invasive_species/.” U.S. Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service, “PLANTS Database,” online at https://plants.usda.gov. Virginia Botanical Associates, “Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora,” online at http://www.vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=start&search=Search. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation/Natural Heritage Program, “The Natural Communities of Virginia: Ecological Groups and Community Types,” online (as a PDF) at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-communities/document/comlist07-21.pdf. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation/Natural Heritage Division, online at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/. Virginia Department of Forestry, “Virginia's Forests,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/.  Some of the useful pages at that site are the following:“Benefits of Trees,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/education-and-recreation/learn-about-education-recreation/benefits-of-tree/;“Common Native Trees of Virginia,” 2020 edition, online (as a PDF) at https://dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/Common-Native-Trees-ID_pub.pdf;Tree and Forest Health Guide, 2020, online (as a PDF) at https://dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/Tree-and-Forest-Health-Guide.pdf;“Trees for Clean Water Program,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/urban-community-forestry/urban-forestry-community-assistance/virginia-trees-for-clean-water-grant-program/;“Virginia Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources,” November 2020, online (as a PDF) at https://www.stateforesters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-VA-Statewide-Assessment.pdf(see page 19 for statistics on forested land; p. 21 for economic benefits; and p. 23 for water quality benefits);“Tree Identification,” online at https://dof.virginia.gov/education-and-recreation/learn-about-education-recreation/tree-identification/. Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment, online at https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/. Virginia Forest Products Association, online at https://www.vfpa.net/. Virginia Native Plant Society, online at http://vnps.org/. Herbert S. Zim and Alexander C. Martin, as revised by Jonathan P. Latimer et al., Trees—A Guide to Familiar American Trees, St. Martin's Press, New York, N.Y., 2001. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html

Joe Uehlein is the founding President of Voices for a Sustainable Future and the Labor Network for Sustainability. Joe is the former Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO's Industrial Union Department and former director of the AFL-CIO's Center for Strategic Campaigns. Joe spent 35 years doing bargaining, organizing, public policy, and strategic campaign work in the labor movement. Joe also served on the United Nations first commission on global warming from its founding in 1988 until 2003. In the early 1970's he worked in an aluminum mill in Mechanicsburg, PA as a member of the United Steelworkers of America, and then on heavy and highway construction projects as a member of the Laborer's International Union of North America. Joe is most often seen fronting The U-Liners, his band of 19 years: www.uliners.com. Joe's been playing (guitar & vocals) in bands for nearly 54 years, since the age of 13, and has played all across the U.S., as well as in Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Great Britain, and Venezuela. Joe's music over the years has spanned genres from rock'n roll to bluegrass, folk to jazz, country to Motown, and more. From his early days growing up along the banks of the great Lake Erie, and working in an aluminum mill in Central Pennsylvania and on heavy and highway construction, and playing with Billy Wray & the Expressions, Joe developed a keen interest in Rock & Roll, Soul, and the Folk and Country sounds of working class music. Joe has performed with Pete Seeger, Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers, Dave Alvin, Steve Earle, Tom Morello, Boots Riley, Jill Sobule, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Emma's Revolution, John Kadlecik, Billy Bragg, John McCutcheon, Si Kahn, and with the punk band, the Dropkick Murphys. Joe has also performed at all of Washington, DC's finest venues, including Gypsy Sally's, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, The Birchmere, Strathmore Music Hall, IOTA Club, Jammin' Java, the Hamilton, Howard Theater, the Black Cat, and more. Joe has also played NYC's Knitting Factory, Starlight Ballroom, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Bally's in Las Vegas, among other fine venues. http://joeuehlein.com/

Singer-songwriter John McCutcheon is nothing short of prolific. His 42nd album “Leap!” will be released later this year, and his last release, “Bucket List,” is currently available for streaming. The musician joined Lois to share details on the flood of creativity he experienced during quarantine and the simple pleasures of being still. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, the Players Association and the owners have finally come to an agreement letting the baseball season commence. It makes me joyful even if I am a Philadelphia Phillies fan and our chances are just so-so. But every team starts the season unbeaten with highest hopes. We'll celebrate the occasion with music about the national pastime. We'll hear selections from John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Danielle Miraglia, Caroline Spence, Harry Caray and of course, Steve Goodman and many more. Play Ball! … 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

Parker and Carrie welcome singer songwriter, activist John McCutcheon, musician, activist and spiritual seeker.  He has 41 albums to his credit,  has received six Grammy Award nominations and worked for 40 years bringing together intelligent thoughtful songs, fearless commentary and music for social change. In this episode we talk about the power of music to connect and inspire, the dignity and value of each human being told in story and song, spiritual seeking and embracing the role of elder.