Podcasts about Philadelphia Folk Festival

Interview with Jeff Lang 2024 Australian guitarist-songwriter-vocalist-producer, Jeff Lang has built a reputation for making startling music that is accomplished, intricate, gutsy, melodic and loaded with soul. Often taking unexpected turns, he has consistently inspired his audiences by creating a stylistically diverse catalog of over 25 albums. Jeff has mischievously called his music ‘Disturbed Folk.' One writer referred to him as a “quiet achiever.” But the overall impression one has from observing Jeff's lengthy career is that of a driven man who keeps his head down, playing and recording music as if his very life depends on it. Outside of his homeland, Jeff has toured the UK, Europe, Japan, India, China, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada as well as concentrated work in the U.S., where he has played upwards of 300 shows, living there for 6 months at a time. He has appeared on prestigious American radio programs A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage and Acoustic Café. Jeff has shared stages with Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Richard Thompson, Bonnie Raitt, Ani Di Franco, Chris Whitley, Albert Collins, Loudon Wainwright III, Greg Brown, John Butler, AR Rahman and Bob Geldolf, among many others. Jeff has delivered show-stopping performances at festivals all across the globe: The Dublin Blues Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Quebec City Music Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Winterhawk Bluegrass Festival, Fuji Rock, Glastonbury, Echo Park China, Ottawa BluesFest as well as on his home turf at Port Fairy, Woodford, Bluesfest Byron Bay and Womadelaide. Jeff Lang's unique musical vision easily finds a home in myriad settings, from large festival stages to the intimate, long-running Ann Arbor, Michigan club The Ark to the Sydney Opera House. Most importantly, Jeff Lang has achieved what is a rarity in the cluttered world of contemporary sounds: his own voice. Jeff's info https://jefflang.com.au  

MPF Discussion with Gary & Cathy ScarpelloCan You Feel It: Music, Healing, and Unity with Gary & Cathy Scarpello  In this thought-provoking episode of My Perfect Failure, I sit down with Gary and Cathy Scarpello, the creative duo behind the powerful record "Can You Feel It." Gary shares his musical journey, from growing up in a home filled with music to recording alongside legends like Stevie Wonder. Cathy opens up about the magical role music has played in her life and how it has helped her navigate difficult times. Together, we discuss the impact of their song, which calls for positivity and unity in a world facing deep divisions. Whether you're a music lover or simply searching for inspiration, this episode will leave you feeling uplifted and motivated to make a difference.  About GaryGary Scarpello is a seasoned musician with a rich career spanning various genres like folk, rock, blues, country, and jazz. Starting out as a guitar teacher, he performed across the Philly tri-state area as a solo act, in duos, and with bands. His performances have taken place in coffeehouses, colleges, clubs, and more, with features on WHYY and WMMR radio stations.Gary co-produced and mixed the album Swords Into Plowshares: Songs of Freedom and Struggle with Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton. He also worked as an assistant engineer at Alpha Studios, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Harold Melvin, and Al Martino.His past bands include A.O.K. and Moonrise, with Moonrise opening for Essra Mohawk and scheduled to open for Mississippi Fred McDowell. A.O.K. headlined prominent venues like Ambler Cabaret and Empire Rock Club. He's also been a volunteer at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and served as a college radio DJ.  About CathyI work in healing. I have been a massage therapist and Reiki Master/Teacher for 32 years. Music has always been a saving grace for me, what carried me through troubled times and celebrated the joys and victories. I love to sing.  Key Takeaways:Music's profound role in helping us overcome personal challenges.How "Can You Feel It" became a message of unity after January 6th.How music can shift our mindset and encourage positive change.The origins and deeper meaning behind "Can You Feel It."The emotional strength that music can bring to individuals and communities.  Gary & Cathy Social linksCathy's Website: https://www.garyscarpellomusic.com/ Listen to “can You Feel it”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpmqxLaNEDY   Please Leave A Review Like this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!   Paul: Contact DetailsWork with me: paul@myperfectfailure.comMPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/ Subscribe to MPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275

We Are Parasols "My Heart Is All Blurred" - Body Horror https://nomovementrecords.com/ Hawks Do Not Share "Midtown" - A Dream To Hold On To https://nomovementrecords.com/ Sun Atoms "Ceiling Tiles" www.sunatoms.com Me You Us Them "Me You Us Them" - EP1 www.meyouusthem.com ****************** Jessie Kilguss "The Tiger's Wife" - What Do Whales Dream About At Night? www.jessiekilguss.com Rebecca Folsom "Walls" - Sanctuary www.rebecccafolsom.com Tom Freund "Runaround" - East Of Lincoln www.tomfreund.com Jeff Plankenhorn "Flat Tire" - Alone At Sea www.jeffplankenhorn.com Ian North "Landscape Architect" - Everything Is Incomplete www.iannorthmusic.com Pete Mancini "Gypsy Rider" - Silent Troubadour: The Songs Of Gene Clark www.petemancini.com David G Smith "To Be Human" - Witness Trees www.davidgsmithmusic.com Deni Bonet "Palisades" - Bright Shiny Objects www.denibonet.com ************ These artists are part of the upcoming Philadelphia Folk Festival www.folkfest.org Ellis Paul "Tattoo Lady" - 55 www.ellispaul.com Nathans & Ronstadt "Flatbush Sunset" - Hello World www.nathansandronstadt.com Alice Howe "You've Been Away So Song" - Circumstance www.alicehowe.com Jess Klein "Safe Harbor" - When We Rise www.jessklein.com Jonathan Byrd "Wild Ponies" - Cackalack www.jonathanbyrd.com Shanna In A Dress "Have a Great Day" - Robot www.shannainadress.com The Faux Paws "Child Of The Great Lakes" - s/t www.thefauxpawsmusic.com ************************ Federale "No Strangers" - www.federalepdx.com Gabriel Seize "My Video Game" - Prologue https://www.facebook.com/gabrielsesbouemusic/ Adrianna "Wild Electric"(808 State remix) - www.djadrianna.com Doombia "Como te voy a olvidar" - Dommbia: En Vivo www.doombiamusica.com June Body "Take Our Time Back" - Last Everything www.junebodyband.com The Out Seer "Fading" - www.theoutseer.com Boss' Daughter "Okay" - Bouts With Brummers www.bossdaughter.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

Over the past couple of years, Emily Drinker has released a full length album, played at Firefly and the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and opened for artists like Pat Benatar and JD Souther, and along with her band and housemates has brought the Philly music community together with a festival thrown in her backyard called CINNAMiN Fest. Her soulful folk pop goes down smooth whether she's performing with her powerhouse band the Funky T or in a more intimate format incorporating live looping, Emily is an artist who has found a way to do what she does using every weapon in her considerable arsenal.She is someone I personally consider a top-shelf vocalist and she has had some incredible and unusual experiences in her travels as a working musician. She's also happens to be so much of a regular at Bob's Diner in Roxborough that they know to save a corn muffin for her anytime she stops in.I hope you enjoy my wonderful conversation with Emily at Bob's Diner.. where they offer a monumental eating experience!

In her teens Kerri Powers began performing in local coffeehouses throughout New England. Standing ovations, encores and significant press promptly became the norm and led to invitational performances at the Boston Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. All indications pointed to her firmly being on her way to establishing a legitimate career. However, amidst her ascent, cupid's arrow struck, she fell in love, got married and the couple promptly had a child. Unfortunately her partner was less than supportive when it came to her continuing to pursue her music and, as tensions mounted, Kerri was pretty much forced to put her career aside.  Singer-songwriter Kerri Powers channels blues and soul with an eye-to-eye, earthy sensibility that makes for honest listening and reflection. She's your sage girlfriend speaking from the heart and does so with a new collection of songs written from a place of grief and longing - something that speaks to us all. With Love is Why, Powers' first full-length album since 2018 to be released on October 28th, the New England-based artist explores the universal emotion that is love and its huge influence on the decisions we all make in life. In particular, she examines love in the context of holding on or letting go through human loss and grieving. The album's original songs were written during the pandemic and after Powers lost her father, whom she calls “my best friend.” “I wrote the songs from a place of loss and grieving and went from there,” she says. “Writing the songs was hard but a necessary part of healing. At the end of the day, all the songs were written from a place of love for humanity and the need to spread the message that love is essential.” Love is Why was recorded in February 2021 at Dagotown Recorders in Boston. Produced by drummer Marco Giovino and engineered by Sam Margolis. For more on Kerri log onto her website: https://www.kerripowers.com/

Late night gigs. Recording Sessions. Touring. The erratic schedules of working musicians make work-life balance a tough thing to achieve. Add a partner and a growing child to the mix, and finding that balance gets even tougher!In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Moonfruits Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy, as they share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned while balancing the demands of a music career with the responsibilities of raising a family.From the challenges of finding childcare to the importance of fostering a supportive community, Moonfruits candidly share their strategies for maintaining a harmonious balance between their roles as artists and parents. This episode also delves into the broader landscape of parenting in the music industry, touching on topics such as work-life integration, self-care, and the need for flexibility and adaptability. Whether you're a musician, a parent, or simply interested in the intersection of art and family life, this conversation is sure to resonate deeply and provide valuable insights for listeners of all backgrounds.About MoonfruitsMoonfruits craft contemporary folk that addresses our collective humanity with heart, wit, and wonder. Led by partners Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy, Moonfruits pen songs in both French and English, reflecting their bilingual lived experience in their hometown of Ottawa.The band harmonizes over assiduous arrangements of guitar, banjo, chord organ, and glockenspiel, weaving song-worlds that rouse and serenade in equal measure. Theirs is the music of open-minded dreamers and diligent doers, music that confronts dehumanizing capitalism and environmental catastrophe with a rousing message of solidarity.Moonfruits have gone from serenading market-goers as buskers in Ontario and Europe to connecting with audiences in prestigious listening rooms (National Arts Centre, Place des Arts) and festivals (Philadelphia Folk Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Festival of Small Halls Ontario). Since the release of their début full-length concept album Ste-Quequepart (2017), they have garnered Stingray Rising Star, SOCAN, and Trille Or awards and toured their transportive live show across Canada, the US, France, Belgium, and Germany.Moonfruits' anticipated sophomore album, Salt (Oct 2022), is a lushly orchestrated 12-song suite that explores what it means to the band to live, dream, and raise a child in an era of climate change and deepening socio-economic inequality.Watch 'Salt"  Recorded live at the Folk Music Ontario Conference 2022Follow Moonfruits on Social Media: WebsiteInstagramYouTubeFacebookBandcampSpotify______________Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon (Folk Music Ontario), Rosalyn Dennett (Folk Music Ontario), Tim Fraser + Tanya Fraser (Murdoch Entertainment)Recorded by Kayla Nezon, and Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinEdited by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie KarnThe ReFolkUs Project is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage

Growing up outside of Boston, multi-instrumentalist David Hamburger first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Through his first guitar teacher he was exposed to bluegrass music, and at home his father was turning him on to Tin Pan Alley pop. Through his teens, Hamburger was also becoming more interested in blues and jazz, incorporating the various styles into his playing. His interest in blues was further stoked while attending Wesleyan University when a friend taught him to play slide. A stint at Manhattan's School of Music where he was studying jazz composition didn't last, as Hamburger left the graduate program to play with a then-unknown Freedy Johnston. Hamburger was also playing with an R&B band as well as performing solo, finally gathering some of his favorite local musicians to help him record King of the Brooklyn Delta in 1995. Extensive touring helped him to build a live following around New York and New England, while he continued to contribute guitar, dobro, and pedal steel to the recordings of others. Indigo Rose, recorded in a little more than a week, arrived in 1999.As a solo artist, David has appeared at Merlefest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Old Settlers Music Festival, and venues including Passim, Cafe Lena and the Cactus Cafe. He has opened for Dave Van Ronk, Jorma Kaukonen, Rory Block and Roy Book Binder and jammed onstage with Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown and Tinsley Ellis. As a sideman and session musician, David has recorded with Freedy Johnston, toured the U.S. with Joan Baez, and appeared with Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen on Springsteen's remake of “The Ghost of Tom Joad.”David is also the author of two dozen instructional books and videos, including the award-winning Beginning Blues Guitar, which has sold over 100,000 copies and been released in a second edition after 20 continuous years in print.We talk all things acoustic blues, he even whips out a stunning sounding Martin and demos a bit for us so, not one to miss! Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.comFollow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast Make a small donation at 'Buy me a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bluesguitarshowAcoustic Blues Guitar Course: https://www.udemy.com/share/1086SM/Support the show

Four time BBC Radio award winner Mohsen Amini from Glasgow, Scotland is one of the fastest growing names in the traditional world. He continuously tours with firebrands Talisk & the supergroup Imar, appearing in all corners of the globe at world leading festivals including closing out Saturday nights main stage at the 2019 Cambridge Folk Festival, three back to back years at Philadelphia Folk Festival, four at Tønder Festival and five at Celtic Connections. https://www.talisk.co.uk/about/ https://www.imarband.com

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with three of the members of the band, The Naked Sun. During this conversation, Drew Harris, Tim Campbell, and Tom Tusler talk with me about the magic of music and the role that it has played in each of the lives as well as the release of their upcoming album, “Modern Life.” This is another one of the amazing groups that we connected with at the Philadelphia Folk Festival.  Ironically, we didn't actually get to see them perform at the festival, but they were our neighbors in the campground.  We got to know them before we even realized that they were performing at the festival. I've since been able to listen to quite a bit of their music and was honored to have them on the show. The Naked Sun is fronted by singer-songwriter, Drew Harris and guitarist Tim Campbell, the band has been a staple of the Philadelphia music scene since forming in 2011.  After spending the mid-aughts in the Baltimore, MD, eclectic and robust music scene, Harris moved home to his native Philadelphia to start a rock band with a little more edge than the folky “streetgrass” stylings of his previous bands. Harris and Campbell met in Campbell's South Jersey home, exchanged tunes, and started making music together. Soon after, the Naked Sun would go on to win the WXPN Beta Hi-Fi Festival, the band recorded their first EP, “Space, Place, and Time,” and started playing shows. Flash forward to today, Harris and Campbell are joined by Dylan Mulcahy on drums, Tom Tusler on bass, Alan Sheltzer on keys, and Bradley Moser on lead guitar. The Naked Sun is set to follow up their debut LP, War With Shadows, with a brand new 6-song record entitled, Modern Life, set for release on January 27th, 2023. The Naked Sun mixes sounds familiar to bands like Wilco, the War on Drugs, My Morning Jacket, Drive-by Truckers and the Jayhawks in an indie-rock stew they have coined “honest-rock.” Harris explains, “We make music for people who like to really dig-in to their music.” To find out more about the band and their music, check out their website at www.wearethenakedsun.com.

Join us as we sit down with neo-folk songstress Emily Drinker, who recently performed during our Winter WonderJam.  A Philly-native, with deep roots connected to music and the area, Emily shares stories of her early days being exposed to musical theatre and Philly Folk Fest, beginning songwriting in college and then joining a band for a run of performing on cruise ships in the Mediterranean.  Then to return home and to producing her own music - the 2017 EP Run The Race, and the 2022 album Starting to Feel.  Emily also performs live during the show - a song that is not yet complete!  (If you have an idea for the bridge, let her know!)Website: https://www.emilydrinker.com/YouTube ChannelSpotifyBandcampBioEmily Drinker is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. She blends folk, pop, and rock with a high-energy band and soulful 3-part harmonies through live looping. Emily has been featured by NPR Music, Philadelphia's WXPN, and played at many regional festivals including Firefly, Musikfest, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. In the summer of 2022 Emily opened for rock icon Pat Benatar, songwriting legend JD Souther, and bass virtuoso Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon's Graceland). In addition to her busy performance schedule in Philly and its surrounding areas, Emily enjoys working as a session vocalist doing sync work for national TV shows. Most recently, Emily's band won a contest that awarded them a slot playing on the Martin Guitar Main Stage at the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival in August, which was a dream come true for this rising star. Emily released her first EP, Run the Race, in 2017 and her most recent release is 2022's Starting to Feel. Thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp, and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use their music in the show open and close. It makes everything sound so much better!If you'd like to sponsor our show or if you're a musician who'd like to come on the show, or if you have a recommendation for OUR next favorite band, hit us up on any of the social media platforms at @nextfavband, or visit our website at stereophilia.studio for more information and to contact us. Let's catch a live show together soon!#nextfavband #livemusic #music #musicinterview #musician #singer #guitar #song #newmusic #explorepage #instamusic #bestmusic #musicismylife #musicindustry #musiclife #songwriter #musiclover #musicfestival

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Maggie Mae. Maggie is one of the singer/songwriters that we saw perform at the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in August. She is a soulful singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia who fronts an exciting and energetic Folk/Funk group under the same name. She pulls inspiration from the music she grew up on and the strong musical foundation her family built, along with the ever-evolving world of music around her to carve out a sound all her own. Combining genuine, heartfelt lyrics with catchy, cutting guitar riffs, her songs can either touch your soul or make you want to get up and dance.  She has been described as “poppy, polished, talented, & promising,” by XPN's The Key's John Vettese. Originally hailing from Northern New Jersey, Maggie has always had music in her life. Her parents met in college and formed a bluegrass band called 'The Wild Oats,' and later performed throughout New Jersey with various traditional Irish bands. Her father instilled a love for 'all things string' from a very young age, and her mother always encouraged her to write and sing. With a Steinway Grand piano in her living room, and fiddles, penny whistles, hand drums, dulcimers, harps, mandolins, banjos, and guitars littered throughout her childhood home, Maggie has managed to pick up and write with just about any stringed instrument she can find. Growing up, she was always attending folk & bluegrass festivals, making sure she was up front for favorites like Martin Sexton, Dar Williams, Vance Gilbert, and Railroad Earth. Rock and Blues legends including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Allman Brothers, and Bonnie Raitt were always on heavy rotation in her house. During her time attaining an Associate's Degree in Music Performance, Maggie cultivated a love and appreciation for classical, jazz, funk, world, and jam music, and deepened her knowledge of jazz and bluegrass standards. She also fell deeply in love with one-man-band greats Michael Hedges and Keller Williams, leading her to discover and navigate the world of percussive guitar and loop pedals and effects. She puts all of this together to inspire, and continuously develop, the sound she creates today. Maggie has managed to round up a talented, ever-rotating cast of characters to support her over the years, featuring some of Philly's most talented musicians. No matter which lineup is sharing the stage with her, the band always brings an impressively varied set of skills and an undeniable energy to the stage. Maggie Mae has shared bills with both local and national acts including Soulive, The Heavy Pets, Dawg Yawp, Lohai, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, the Ladles, and more at many of Philly and New Jersey's premiere music venues. Maggie Mae released her debut single "Can You Hear Me Now?" featuring Jake Leschinsky of Philadelphia's favorite funk band, Swift Technique, on bass in November of 2018. The band made their debut appearance at World Cafe Live on December 20th, 2018 with friends Taylor Kelly & Erik Kramer filling the bill in celebration. You can listen to "CYHMN" on Spotify and iTunes.  At the end of 2019, Maggie won a contest to open for Soulive at the Ardmore Music Hall, where they made their debut as a 10-piece band. December marked the beginning of creating their debut album, recording the first single off the album, 'Hometown,' at Rittenhouse Soundworks with Michael Cumming engineering and Robby Webb producing. 'Hometown' is available everywhere. Maggie is currently in the studio recording her next LP, which is scheduled to release in early 2023. To find out more about Maggie and listen to some of her music, check out her website at www.maggiemaemusic.com. Click on either of the links below to listen to the conversation.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Sarah King. Sandy and I attended the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in August and one of the incredibly talented artists that we saw perform was Sarah King. After some exchanges through social media and email, I knew that she would be a great guest for the show.  Our timing was great as she has two brand new songs releasing on the same day as this podcast. Sarah received the 2021 Songwriter of the Year award from the New England Music Awards (NEMA). According to the Burlington Free Press, “Sarah King inhabits the dark side of Americana, creating ‘high-powered blues-Americana-rock' anchored by her atmospheric voice and rhythmic blues guitar.” Her 2021 debut EP The Hour, produced by Simone Felice and David Baron (The Lumineers, Jade Bird), marks her stunning arrival with "Nightstand" named 2020's #1 Best Song in Vermont by County Tracks. King's live show crackles with energy and devil-may-care attitude, earning her support slots for Blues Traveler in 2022, The Steel Woods in 2021, an official showcase at Folk Alliance International in 2022, performances at the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Philadelphia Folk Festival, a performance at the 2022 CT Folk Festival, a night at legendary Caffe Lena in 2022, and a main stage slot at Black Bear Americana Fest 2021. To find out more about Sarah and her music, check out her website at www.SarahKingSings.com.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Manas Itene again. Manas is the drummer for Michael Franti and Spearhead.  I had him on my show back in March following the release of his single, “Be Yourself.” Since that time, we have stayed in touch and have become friends.  When I told Manas that Sandy and I would be coming to see him and the band play at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, he wanted to see the RV and do another podcast with me. We had a great time together and as always, the band rocked and lit up the crowd on Saturday night. The main topic of our conversation this time around though was talking about the story behind his new single, “Show Your Love.”  The song is really an anthem for people to get out and be brave enough to share their talents with the world. In addition to music, we talk about how we all long for deep human connection.  Manas has started doing some retreats and we talked about how those events have really fed his soul as much as those who came to the event. I feel blessed to have Manas as a friend and look forward to getting together with him again, hanging out, and having him on the show many more times in the future. Click here to check out the new song today. For more information on Manas, his music, and his mission, check out his website at www.ManasItene.com.

Super excited to announce new guest, Nina de Vitry, to The Story!Nina de Vitry is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter with the storytelling of a folk-inspired songwriter yet the soul and allure of a voice rooted in jazz. Weaving influences ranging from Amy Winehouse and Stan Getz to the modern Lake Street Dive, she manages to create a sound that is both soulful and refreshingly unique. Evident through her appearances on stages ranging from the Philadelphia Folk Festival to the Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival, Nina's eclectic sound suits a variety of occasions. She has won international acclaim as a two-time jazz category finalist in the John Lennon International Songwriting contest and a jazz category finalist in the Unsigned Only competition. In addition to her commitment to her musicianship and creative projects, she feels deeply connected to her role as a music educator and has been teaching private lessons on the violin, viola, piano, guitar, and voice for more than 8 years. In recent years she has also been widening her horizons as a side musician, performing with friends on the fiddle, mandolin, and keyboard. Nina enjoys continually exploring her relationship to music, whether it's through developing her own musical ideas, sharing her love of music with students, or supporting friends on their musical projects.You can find her work here:Facebook: Nina de Vitry MusicInsta: @nina.dvSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3O0Unhrn2i5T979nRrrB0d...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

Super excited to announce new guest, Nina de Vitry, to The Story!Nina de Vitry is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter with the storytelling of a folk-inspired songwriter yet the soul and allure of a voice rooted in jazz. Weaving influences ranging from Amy Winehouse and Stan Getz to the modern Lake Street Dive, she manages to create a sound that is both soulful and refreshingly unique. Evident through her appearances on stages ranging from the Philadelphia Folk Festival to the Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival, Nina's eclectic sound suits a variety of occasions. She has won international acclaim as a two-time jazz category finalist in the John Lennon International Songwriting contest and a jazz category finalist in the Unsigned Only competition. In addition to her commitment to her musicianship and creative projects, she feels deeply connected to her role as a music educator and has been teaching private lessons on the violin, viola, piano, guitar, and voice for more than 8 years.In recent years she has also been widening her horizons as a side musician, performing with friends on the fiddle, mandolin, and keyboard. Nina enjoys continually exploring her relationship to music, whether it's through developing her own musical ideas, sharing her love of music with students, or supporting friends on their musical projects.You can find her work here:Facebook: Nina de Vitry MusicInsta: @nina.dvSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3O0Unhrn2i5T979nRrrB0d...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at https://basicfolk.com/donate/Richard Thompson's memoir, Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967 - 1975 (now out in paperback) is a page-turner of a read about a legend at the dawn of British folk rock. Thompson details his early days with Fairport Convention, one of the most influential folk bands of all time. He writes how they strived to be different and sought out then-unknown songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen while adapting a modern sound for traditional British folk songs, some that were over 500 years old. He recounts tragedy when the band suffered a huge loss: the 1969 car accident that killed their drummer, Martin Lamble and Richard Thompson's girlfriend of just two weeks, Jeannie Franklyn. He writes about their first experiences in America: rolling around Los Angeles with the likes of John Bonham and Janis Joplin and their triumphant debut at The Philadelphia Folk Festival. RT was game to get into anything I threw at him: talk about experiencing such excruciating grief at a young age, what British fortitude means to him, did he ever really get to know his parents, being outwardly calm and inwardly chaotic. There's a chapter in the book where he details some session work he did in between the time he left Fairport Convention in 1971 and his solo work and work with his then-wife, Linda Thompson. I had a blast looking up all these albums on YouTube, especially Lal and Mike Waterson's Bright Phoebus from 1972. Very fun music and fun that RT is playing on it! I highly recommend his memoir and hold out my hopes that there may be a part two in his future. I think there is much left to write: his days after the very public breakup with Linda, establishing himself as a solo act and then coming back to work with his extended family in the group Thompson in 2014 on the album Family. Richard's got a busy summer ahead of him with a couple of cruises and the tenth anniversary of his writing camp, Frets and Refrains. I'm grateful he was able to make some time for us on Basic Folk!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  The Adventures with Grammy Podcast is pleased to welcome Storyteller Debra Weller, a creative performance artist using oral tradition storytelling, puppets and music to engage her audiences and students. Debra began her career as a Storyteller more than forty years ago in New Jersey as part of the Annie Lynn Storytellers. They performed in schools, libraries, festivals and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. After a move to California, she helped to form the non-profit, South Coast Storytellers Guild. In California, she led storytelling camps, after school storytelling clubs, performed at schools, libraries and festivals as well as teaching kindergarten for thirty years. She was the Storyteller in Residence at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles for six months. Her favorite character is Mrs. Santa Storyteller. Three years ago, she moved to Florida and has served as the president of the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine and on the Board of Directors of the Florida Storytelling Association. Debra has taught workshops from docent training to teacher professional development. Storytelling has taken her to China, Vietnam, and Scotland. During the past two years, Debra has been presenting at international, virtual conferences and storytelling concerts. Her presentations deliver quality professional development and entertainment. In June 2021, she presented a workshop, Storytelling the Heart of the Curriculum for Early Childhood Development Forum and was a speaker at the Sphere of Influence Forum. She provides voice overs for the Magic Polygon Storytelling App and is a frequent guest teller on Basket of Talez podcast. She offers online education and virtual coaching on her web site: https://story-tellingcourses.com and her YouTube channel. She is driven by a personal philosophy to provide valuable, educational experiences and performances for children and adults to bring stories alive! DEBRA WELLER-EDUCATOR, STORYTELLER, CONSULTANT 949-295-7634 debteller136@gmail.com https://story-tellingcourses.com @debstoryteller https://youtube.com/c/DebraWellerStoryteller8084 https://www.facebook.com/debra.weller.18 http://linkedin.com/in/debra-weller-904bab1b3 @debstoryteller Instagram https://memorykpr.com/ https://www.magicpolygon.com/ Learn about the Adventures with Grammy's books at https://adventureswithgrammy.com The books are My Family Tree for children ages 5-12; My Life in Pictures: A Legacy Journal for Teens; and Snap Shots of My Life for adults.

Jesse Lundy has been a key fixture in the Philadelphia concert biz for two and a half decades. He's put on huge shows, intimate shows, rubbed elbows with music royalty, curated the bill at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, booked the legendary Main Line venue The Point, and helped out li'l ol' me on many occasions, even against his better judgement.. like when I named a short-lived songwriting collective the “Semen Brothers” back in the early aughts. He's also an accomplished guitarist, who plays regularly in the city with numerous bands. Throughout the pandemic, he's been a straight shooter, a mensch, a friend, always honest, invariably entertaining. He's got stories, he's got opinions, and he's not afraid to share them. Hope you enjoy our conversation in which we discuss rock star run-ins, how many books he can read in a year, and how we're both fairly certain that getting murdered is how we're going to die!  Enjoy our convo from Greg's Kitchen in the lovely Manayunk section of Philadelphia!

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Neil Taylor From The Porkroll ProjectThe band has a collective experience that runs deep and wide, having played together in various other projects for over ten years. They are well seasoned veterans of events such as the Philadelphia Jam on the River, the Annual Chameleon Club Blues Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Riverfront Blues Festival, the Billtown Blues Festival, the Paoli Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.So if you and your crew are craving some hard rocking, foot stomping, hip shaking, earth quaking entertainment, give an ear to a heaping helping of The Porkroll Project. It's the right thing to do, and a tasty way to do it. It's Porkalicious!!

Jesse Lundy has been working as a concert promoter and publicist in Philadelphia area since 1995 (Electric Factory Concerts 95-97; and New Park Entertainment/Jack Utsick Presents 97-01). In 2002, he joined Point Entertainment as Talent Buyer and Publicist at award-winning listening room The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA. Since The Point closed in June of 2005, Point Entertainment has been producing shows at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, concerts series and special events at numerous venues including the Campus Philly Kickoff Concert. Since 2009, Point Entertainment has been programming the Philadelphia Folk Festival. He also manages The Wallace Brothers Band http://www.wallacebrothersband.com The Brakes http://www.brakesband.com and John Francis http://www.johnfrancismusic.com and is proud to teach at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. Lundy is happily married. Jesse and I speak about his journey as a concert promoter and the shifts in promotional trends in entertainment over the past 20 years. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes Podcast. Social Media https://pointentertainment.com/about-us/

Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke singer/songwriter and father, Jesse Terry. We talk to Jesse about his being a father, but also about his music and being able to balance his craft and creativity, and fatherhood during COVID-19. About Jesse Terry After 10 years of full-time touring, with six mostly fan-funded albums and three EPs under his belt, Connecticut born singer/songwriter Jesse Terry's seventh album, When We Wander (out May 14 on Wander Recordings), is the first he wrote since becoming a parent. So, it's no surprise the family theme courses through many of its 12 songs. His music career has been a family project ever since he became a full-time touring artist a decade ago. That was right around the time when Jesse met his wife Jess working on a cruise ship in the South Pacific. "As soon as we got back to the states, I proposed to her at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe in July 2010 and we packed up the car for the first tour right after that. We've been touring together full-time ever since." Now with two-year-old Lily added to the clan, family is more important than ever to him, including the parental urge to love and protect. The life of a touring family inspired the album's title track. "When we wander, when we wander / Don't it feel like we're finally found." But in the face of the pandemic, he has found that "wandering is not just a literal thing. We've followed our hearts with so many decisions in 2020-2021, and have found that there are many ways to wander and be free and brave." The stage had been Jesse's home for a decade. He plays around 150 shows a year, from Bonnaroo to the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the 30A Songwriters Festival to AmericanaFest. When the pandemic canceled concerts and delayed the album's release, he pivoted to performing online and found a strong new connection to his fans, who had helped fund his albums all along. "My musical tribe has always been there for me," he says with gratitude. This time of great uncertainty, he says, "has really taught me how to move forward and make use of every second." The livestream concerts have "become the highlight of my week and the thing that sustains us emotionally and financially. And an amazing community has sprung up from these concerts." Recorded in 2019 in Nashville with producer Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Glen Phillips), the songs off the new album have really clicked with fans online. He and his band recorded When We Wander live in the studio, a first for his career. "I wanted to try that Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young approach to live recording, prioritizing emotion and raw performances over perfection. I loved that experience." Recorded live, the album resonates especially with the intimacy and community spirit of the online shows. Ironically, 2021 may prove to be the most productive year of his career, with both a covers album and a holiday album coming hot on the heels of When We Wander. And so, we circle back to appreciation and gratitude in the face of unexpected changes. "I don't take a second of my career or my life for granted. I always continue to fight for it and to reach higher and strive to be a better artist and human being." As he sings in "Pretty Good Hand" off the new album: "I don't know if I'll ever ride in no fancy limousine, but…I got somebody who understands, And that's a pretty good hand." For more information, please visit www.jesseterrymusic.com If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, an interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today!  

Matt, Dave. & John review an Oscar contender in 'Nomadland.' Interesting discussions on the nomad lifestyle, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and much more ensue throughout. Beer On Tap: Session India Pale Ale - Double Nickel Brewing Co.

Bucks County Bytes presents to you, friend, a former colleague in driving, Scott Goldstein, and a person who has helped thousands of people get to where they need to during a crisis. His help in transportation for hospital necessity, doctor appointments, wheelchair-bound, Veteran's assistance, and so much more.Scott has been a long time friend, and we met years ago as the original Uber drivers. In PA and NJ, Uber started out in 2014 and we were one of the very few that started on the platform. Years later, my business took on another lifeform, as well as Scott's, as he became one of the few drivers that were able to handle wheelchair-bound clients, transport the wheelchairs and handle the Philadelphia region transport jobs for Uber and Lyft.Listen to Scott's story as he talks about how his help and support for many go beyond just driving, and now during the pandemic, he needs your help and support for a medically necessary vehicle to help the people that need it the most.Bucks County Bytes podcast reaches an audience that can help him in his plight so he can continue to help those in need.Scott Goldstein's links for the support:Crip Cramp: A Disability Revolution - Netflix DocumentaryGo Fund Me Help Me Replace My Wheelchair Accessible VehicleFacebookScott GoldsteinScott's father, Dr. Kenneth S. Goldstein, one of the founders and the original Programming Directors of The Philadelphia Folk FestivalMusic by Jah Levi, Scott's brother, available on SoundCloud, Spotify, and many other platformsSponsor Dr. Patrick SanaghanThe Sanaghan GroupAmazon Author CentralBucks County BytesBucks County Bytes linksSupport the show (https://paypal.me/msexpresso?locale.x=en_US)

For this week’s program, we continue our visit to classic festivals and relive some of the great live performances we’re all missing this summer. You’ll hear recordings by Tim & Molly O’Brien, Old and In the Way, David Holt and Doc Watson, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Steve Goodman and many more. So grab your favorite festival blanket and enjoy some great festival memories … this week on The Sing Out Radio Magazine. Episode #20-30: Missing the Festivals, Pt.2 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways We Banjo 3 / “Puncheon Floor” / Roots to Rise-Live / Self Produced Tim & Molly O'Brien and the O'Boys / “Wichita” / Rocky Grass / Blue Planet Music Hot Rize / “Across the Sea” / Red Knuckles and the Trail Blazers-Hot Rize / Flying Fish The Country Gentlemen / “Handsome Molly” / On the Road / Smithsonian Folkways Old and In the Way / “High Lonesome Sound” / High Lonesome Sound / Acoustic Disc Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver / “Shenandoah Breakdown” / Live in Prague / Billy Blue David Holt and Doc Watson / “Whiskey Before Breakfast-Ragtime Annie” / Legacy / High Windy David Holt and Doc Watson / “Shady Grove” / Legacy / High Windy David Holt and Doc Watson / “Whoop 'Em Up Cindy” / Legacy / High Windy We Banjo 3 / “John Brown's” / Roots to Rise-Live / Self Produced Mary Chapin Carpenter / “The Moon and St. Christopher” / Planet Bluegrass / Telluride BG Festival Shawn Colvin / “Shotgun Down the Avalanche” / Planet Bluegrass / Telluride BG Festival Timberline / “Circlin'” / Planet Bluegrass / Telluride BG Festival Steve Goodman / “The City of New Orleans” / The Philadelphia Folk Festival 40th Anniversary / Sliced Bread Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

OH OUR DEAR, DEAR FRIENDS, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS UPON YOU FOR RETURNING TO THIS, THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH EPISODE OF THE WORLDS MOST JIM JAMMY PODCAST, CINEPUNX! Your two brown heroes are joined by the amazing Executive Director of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, Justin Nordell!! We first met Justin when he was the only friendly person who worked for the Philadelphia Film Society (from PFS to PFS is kinda ridiculous btw) back around 2010-2011 and we have tried to keep up with him ever since. Just the best! Justin chose two truly ridiculous films for us to discuss, Killer Workout and Drop, Dead, Gorgeous    Justin is the best and he does a stellar job with the Philadelphia Folk Festival which is entirely online this year. Check it out here! You can also find the man on twitter here  Thanks so much to him for being on the show, and thanks to YOU for listening and for your support! Please tell a friend, rate review and subscribe, and maybe hit us up on socials to let us know you enjoyed the episode or hated it. whichever Ok love y’all, stay safe   The post Cinepunx Episode 115: KILLER WORKOUT and DROP, DEAD, GORGEOUS with Justin Nordell appeared first on Cinepunx.

We are delighted to have Lisa Schwartz Festival Director of Philadelphia Folk Festival on our Podcast this week. She shares the history of the festival, insight about the 2020 digital edition this August & more. Enjoy

On this week’s show, we begin a two-part feature focusing on classic singer/songwriters. We’ve selected some of the finest songs from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Tom Rush and many more. They write the songs … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #20-20: Classic Songwriters Pt.1 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Leo Kottke / “Bean Time” / Greenhouse / Capitol Bob Dylan / “Bob Dylan's Dream” / In Concert Brandeis University / Columbia Woody Guthrie / “Baltimore to Washington” / Muleskinner Blues / Smithsonian Folkways Pete Seeger / “Oh Had I A Golden Thread” / The Essential Pete Seeger / Vanguard Ian & Sylvia / “Play One More” / Folk Music at Newport / Vanguard Eric Andersen / “Thirsty Boots” / The Best of Eric Andersen / Vanguard Gordon Lightfoot / “If I Could” / Back Here on Earth / United Artists Tom Paxton / “Did You Hear John Hurt?” / Philadelphia Folk Festival 40th Anniversary / Sliced Bread Leo Kottke / “The Song of the Swamp” / Greenhouse / Capitol Tom Rush / “No Regrets” / The Circle Game / Elektra Joni Mitchell / “Urge for Going” / Songs of a Prairie Child / Elektra Murray McLauchlin / “Child's Song” / Songs from the Street / True North James Taylor / “Carolina on my Mind” / James Taylor / Apple-Capitol Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

This week, we conclude our two-part feature offering live recordings in this time of sheltering in place due to the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. We'll hear classic live recordings from Guy Clark, Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Mississippi John Hurt, Steeleye Span and many more. We’re still LIVE … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #20-18: In Concert, Pt.2 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Tom, Betty & Nathan Druckenmiller / “Arkansas Traveler/Soldier's Joy” / Back Home / Little Cat Guy Clark / “Introduction” / Songs and Stories / Dualtone Guy Clark / “LA Freeway” / Songs and Stories / Dualtone Dry Branch Fire Squad / “Mel Bay” / Live at Newburyport Firehouse / Rounder Dry Branch Fire Squad / “Lonesome Fugitive” / Live at Newburyport Firehouse / Rounder Bonnie Raitt / “Kokomo Blues” / Philadelphia Folk Festival 40th Anniversary / Sliced Bread Richard Thompson / “Beeswing” / Philadelphia Folk Festival 40th Anniversary / Sliced Bread Arlo Guthrie / “Ring Around the Rosie Rag” / Philadelphia Folk Festival 40th Anniversary / Sliced Bread Tom, Betty & Nathan Druckenmiller / “Sourwood Mountain - Jimmie Johnson” / Back Home / Little Cat Paul Rishell & Annie Raines / “Custard Pie” / A Night in Woodstock / Mojo Rodeo Mississippi John Hurt / “Candyman” / Blues at Newport / Vanguard Lightin' Hopkins / “Shake That Thing” / Great Bluesmen-Newport / Vanguard The Pentangle / “I've Got a Feeling” / Sweet Child / Castle Steeleye Span / “Blackleg Miner” / Back in Line / Shanachie Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Known for their tight vocal harmonies, often a cappella , plus their inventive arrangements and lively humor-filled performances, they were favorites with audiences in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions for years. This is episode 21 of Caffe Lena : 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah for her work in compiling the list of artists for this feature. Teresina Huxtable, Carol Christensen and Liz Hood sang popular music of five centuries, including traditional music of the British Isles and North America, Renaissance songs, sheet music standards, doo-wop, Western, and original tunes. They appeared at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Old Songs Festival, The Clearwater and Bear Mountain Festivals, The Towne Crier, Caffe Lena and Godfrey Daniels. After a long hiatus from regular performances, they released a new CD in 2016 and had returned to more frequent appearances. Recently, after a friendship of 53 years and a singing partnership of 45 years, we learned of the passing of Liz Hood. They

David Jacobs-Strain is a fierce slide guitar player, and a song poet from Oregon. He's known for both his virtuosity and spirit of emotional abandon. His live show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll. David has appeared at festivals from British Columbia to Australia, including Merlefest, Telluride Blues Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and many more. On the road, he's shared the stage with Lucinda Williams, Boz Scaggs (with whom he's done over 60 shows), Etta James, Taj Mahal, Tommy Emmanuel, Bob Weir, and many more. He often tours with his friend Bob Beach, who's career has spanned over 45 years. With his roots in blues, rock and folk, his innate feel for music transcends genre, and can be integrated into everything from hip hop to bluegrass to kids' cabaret and more.Support the show (http://www.wildmansteve.com/MEMBERS.html)

Folkin' Around in SchwenksvilleKen's guest is Jon Detweiler, second in command at the nation's longest running outdoor music event, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, why it still draws thousands for the fifty-eighth consecutive year, and why it's so much better than Woodstock. And rather than listener-submitted questions, Ken sets up shop in the middle of the Fest campground to interview a steady parade of random Festers.What “sticks in Ken's craw” this week? Why aren't you here camping at Fest??Found in this episode:*What's the buzz on the campground paths? *xx:xx:xx-xx:xx:xxThe constant refrain: Welcome home!Playing roadie to a hundred actsBy the time we got to Woodstock, the Fest was already 8 years old!Three generations of Festers here, there, and everywhereA Conversation with Jon Detweiler xx:xxThe volunteer-run Philadelphia Folk Festival in it's 58th yearTens of thousands spread out over the hillside at Godshall's farm in SchwenksvilleMusic acts great and small, from folk to Celtic rock to blues to the unclassifiableThe Fest: The crown jewel of the Philadelphia Folksong SocietyWhat Sticks in Ken's Craw? Why aren't you camping at Fest??Where else do people actually smile at each other?Where else are performers camped alongside you?Where else can your kids stay out until 3 AM?Where else are you a part of an extended family of thousands?Where else can you party until dawn and the cops don't come?Where else is the world actually the way you'd like it to be?More Information:Guests:Philadelphia Folk Festival: http://Folkfest.orgPhiladelphia Folksong Society: http://pfs.orgCommercials:Amendment 16: http://AmendmentSixteen.comFreedom Financial Tax: 866-401-1090Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania: http://LpPa.orgIron Will Tattoo Club: https://ironwilltattoo.clubSteven Werley Digital Marketing: https://www.stevenwerley.comToastmasters International: http://toastmasters.org

Attended by tens of thousands of people each August, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is the longest continually running folk festival in America. These pages capture 55 years of its beloved, creatively charged atmosphere. Over 800 photos from 1962 to today feature the more than 825 performers and bands who have taken the stage, including Jackson Browne, Roseanne Cash, Judy Collins, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian, Odetta, the Tuva Throat Singers, and Doc Watson. Enjoy stories of how the festival began, and the unusual and unique experiences that seem to transpire only at Festival. Revisit traditions like the creatively-constructed campground compounds, the Dulcimer Grove hammocks and kids' activities, and the origins of the “Smiling Banjo” logo. Whether you are a regular or haven't visited yet, learn why so many say of the Fest, "This is my home." Eric Ring has volunteered at the festival for over 20 years. John Lupton, a noted writer and radio host, has regularly attended the festival. Photo editor Jayne Toohey is a well-known folk music photographer who has photographed the festival for over 30 years. Description courtesy of Schiffer Publishing.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s historic 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, Smithsonian Folkways artists and award winning Boston, Massachusetts progressive folk trio “Lula Wiles” recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these bright Boston bards. Lula Wiles is a Boston based progressive folk trio consisting of Isa Burke, Eleanor Buckland, and Mali Obomsawin. Their blending of instrumental virtuosity, intricate three part harmony singing, and visionary songwriting has quickly ushered them to the forefront of modern American contemporary folk music. With the recent release of their Smithsonian Folkways album “What Will We Do,” the trio now joins the ranks of America’s most important folk artists. “Long before they were in a band together, the members of Lula Wiles were singing folk songs and trading fiddle tunes at camp in Maine. ‘All of us were lucky to have access to the folk music community at a young age,’ Burke says. “The music traditions that we’re drawing on are social, community-building traditions.” On those warm summer nights, playing music was just plain fun. But the members of Lula Wiles carry those early lessons of community and the meaning of shared art with them to this day, as they seek to create music that questions cultural virtues, soothes aching wounds, and envisions a better world. “Lula Wiles came of age in Boston, in the practice rooms of Berklee College of Music and the city’s lively roots scene. In 2016, the band self-released Lula Wiles, a sensitive, twang-tinged collection of originals. Since then, they have toured internationally, winning fans at the Newport Folk Festival and the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and sharing stages with the likes of Aoife O’Donovan, the Wood Brothers, and Tim O’Brien. “Now, the release of What Will We Do on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings places the group squarely in line with some of its deepest influences, from the protest anthems of Woody Guthrie to the trailblazing songs of Elizabeth Cotten and Hazel Dickens. (Even the band’s name is a twist on an old Carter Family song.)” - http://www.lulawiles.com/bio/ In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator and country music legacy Mark Jones offers a 1983 archival recording of Ozark original fiddler, Roger Fountain, performing the traditional tune “Saint Anne’s Reel,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. In this episode, Charley speaks with environmentalist and author Richard Mason on the question “What’s Worth Keeping” from our past in the rapidly evolving culture of our present.

Ethan Pierce opened our June concert with his trademark passion and vocal skills. From the Philly area, this singer songwriter counts as his influnces Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne Sam Cook and Otis Redding He has performed at such notable places as the World Cafe Live as well as the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Headlining our May concert was Philly’s favorite bluegrass band, Man About a Horse. This 5-piece bluegrass band brandishes strong ties to the folk music tradition, with a progressive streak that informs their original songwriting. Bridging generational boundaries, Man About a Horse is equally at home picking in concert parking lots and performing on stage at some of the nation’s finest bluegrass festivals.  They released a studio recording in 2015 (“The EP”) that earned national airplay. The band opened the main stage of the 2015 Philadelphia Folk Festival, and has shared bills with the likes of Donna the Buffalo, Steve ‘N’ Seagulls, Wood & Wire, and others at renowned venues around the East Coast. Their music has been featured on blogs such as The Key, the Random Tea Sessions, and Ear to the Ground. Photo courtesy of Dave Dircks.

VINTAGE WILDFLOWERS is a Tulsa Oklahoma-based trio of women that has developed an enthusiastic legion of fans with their vibrant blend of Celtic harp, Irish flute, fiddle and harmony vocals. Mix in bits of mandolin, whistle, guitar and banjo and you have an idea of what it's like to spend an evening with these women. Their second CD, "Lovely Madness" was released in the spring of this year. HOOTS & HELLMOUTH is a Philadelphia-based roots music act whose music brings together the passion of alt-country and the rustic tone of acoustic folk, merging them with loping jam band grooves. Sean Hoots and Andrew Gray (aka Hellmouth) were both veterans of the Pennsylvania alternative rock scene when they began making music together in 2005. After a breakthrough appearance at the 2006 Philadelphia Folk Festival, the group established a loyal following. The band's latest is an EP called "Face First in the Dirt."

ANGEL BAND is a group of three powerful women artists: Nancy Josephson, Kathleen Weber, and Aly Paige. No audience has been left unmoved by Angel Band�s all out, “take no prisoners� stage demeanor and rootsy, bluesy Americana songs. Performing at Bonnaroo, Merlefest, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and other high profile events, this band is winning over many new listeners in their travels. Their new album is titled "Bless My Sole" on Appleseed Records. MICHAEL HEARNE moved to Northern New Mexico 25 years ago from Austin, Texas, and immediately joined forces with numerous other musical luminaries including Michael Martin Murphey and Tish Hinojosa, becoming an integral part of Murphey's band. Called the �Acoustic Southwestern Americana Musical Guitar Genius,� this native Texan continues to leave an indelible mark on his audiences not only with his signature �Michael Hearne� guitar sound, but also with songs and stories that are rich in lyrical prose, imagery and humor. His newest CD, The High Road to Taos, has received critical acclaim, with some discriminating reviewers declaring it to be his finest work to date. THE LAWS are a husband and wide duo from Wheatley, Ontario Canada. They are the FIRST Canadians to win the prestigious Chris Austin Song Writing Contest at MerleFest. It's not surprising John and Michele Law kick off their sixth album "Try Love" with the line 'I believe in love at first sight,' as the album marks The Laws' 10 years and one million miles on the road as a couple.