Sunday, April 26, 2009

4/26/09 Playlist

1. Trent Wagler & Jay Lapp: Go Up to That Mountain (Adrienna Valentine), self www.trentwagler.com
2. Burning Bridget Cleary: Jimmy Leg Set (Everythng Is Alright), self www.burningbridgetcleary.com
3. Michael Berkowitz: The Perfect Record Collection (A Song for Every Station), self www.songsaboutsnow.com
4. We're About 9: Nobody Flying (Paperdust : Stardust), self www.wo9.org
5. Jennifer Warnes: Famous Blue Raincoat (Famous Blue Raincoat 20th Anniversary Edition), Shout Factory www.jenniferwarnes.com

6. Ben Bedford: Fisher's Hill (Land of The Shadows), Hopeful Sky www.benbedford.com
7. Cindy Kalmenson: I Want It Back (I'm Not Leaving), Big Gack www.cindykalmenson.com
8. Richard Shindell: Mariana's Table (Not Far Now), Signature Sounds www.richardshindell.com
9. Naomi Sommers: Mama's House (Gentle As The Sun), American Melody www.naomisommers.com

I had hoped to play a few songs about prepping gardens, but three were on LPs and the turntables were down:
10. Stephanie Davis: Talkin' Harvest Time Blues (download)

1. Debra Cowan: The Rainbow (Fond Desire Farewell), Falling Mountain www.debracowan.com
12. Brian Vardigans: Springhill (Springhill), self www.brianvardigans.com
13. Carla Sciaky: Under The Quarter Moon (Rewind: The Vinyl Years), Propinquity www.carlasciaky.com
14. Craig Bickhardt: A Day Well Spent (Brother to The Wind), Stone Barn www.craigbickhardt.com

First kayak venture of the year yesterday – 89 degrees in Connecticut. Whew.
15. Domestic Science Club: Kayaking (Domestic Science Club), Discovery (1994)
16. Nancy White: The Eskimo Roll (Canoesongs Volume II), Portage www.canoesongs.ca
17. Carolann Ames: Where to Now St. Peter? (So Long Abilene), Ear Candy www.carolannames.com
18. Jeff (Jennifer) Hale: Blue Canoe Lullaby (Canoesongs), Portage www.canoesongs.ca

Same-sex marriage is now codified in CT. There was a huge effort by the National Organization for Marriage and others to scare voters into calling their legislators and urge failing the bill, but it didn’t work. I read Susan Campbell’s column “Why Use Fear When There’s So Much Need for Love?”
http://www.courant.com/features/lifestyle/columnists/hc-susan0426.artapr26,0,3401339.column
19. Roy Zimmerman: Defenders of Marriage (Faulty Intelligence), Metaphor www.royzimmerman.com
20. Iris DeMent: Let The Mystery Be (Infamous Angel), Warner Bros
21. Susan Werner: Why Is Your Heaven So Small? (The Gospel Truth), Sleeve Dog www.susanwerner.com

Using religion for the wrong reasons:
22. Chuck Brodsky: In the Beginning (Tulips for Lunch), Waterbug www.chuckbrodsky.com
23. Tom Waits: Road to Peace (Orphans), Anti- www.anti.com
24. Steve Earle: Rich Man's War (The Revolution Starts ... Now), Artemis E-squared
25. Eliza Gilkyson: Tender Mercies (Land of Milk and Honey), Red House www.redhouserecords.com
26. Kevin Keady: Go for Your Guns (The Off-Season), Camp

The Dreaded Folk Calendar over selections from Bill Frisell's "The Best of Bill Frisell: Vol 1, Folk Songs," Nonesuch www.billfrisell.com

27. Lori Lieberman: Killing Me Softly (Gun Metal Sky), Drive On www.lorilieberman.com
28. Jack Williams: The Heart of Saturday Night (Don't Let Go), Wind River www.folkera.com/windriver
29. The Folkaltones: All Is Quiet (Tuning Up), Propinquity www.folkaltones.com
30. Bill Cooley with Kathy Mattea: Madman Across The Water (The Return Journey), Nancy Lee www.billcooleymusic.com
31. Jack Williams: Biloxi (Don't Let Go), Wind River www.jackwilliamsmusic.com

32. The Victor Mourning: Zachariah (Fire Fire Demos), Backwoods Modern www.thevictormourning.com
33. Wendy Wall: Fool's Gold (The Road to Paradise), Tumblestone www.wendywall.com
34. Toby Walker: Better Luck Next Time (Hand Picked), Band in The Hand www.littletobywalker.com
35. Laura Love: Passin' (NeGrass), Octoroon Biography www.lauralove.com
36. Eliza Gilkyson et al: Peace Call (Land of Milk and Honey), Red House www.redhouserecords.com

Seeger birthday celebrations EVERYWHERE on May 3

Clay Eals, Steve Goodman's biographer (Facing The Music), has just posted a note drawing attention to the fact that there are going to be MANY celebrations for Pete on May 3.

Clay says "Spurred by the Internet proliferation of an idea advanced by Marie Goonan, a Seeger enthusiast from Melbourne, Australia, a grassroots movement has taken hold to schedule concerts all over the world on May 3, Seeger's 90th, to pay tribute to the legendary musician and humanitarian. Marie's apt and catchy suggestion for a theme for these shows is "For Pete's Sake: Sing!" "

He was kind enough to provide a list of events, and says "you might Google for more. Seems like shows keep getting added every day."

Seattle, WA
http://thehistoricadmiraltheater.com/index_files/Page1277.htm

Huntington, NY http://fmshny.org/concerts.htm

Telkwa, BC http://tools.bcweb.net/smithers/events.shtml?x023&cmd%5B59%5D=x-77-14023

Ithaca, NY http://www.jimharpermusic.com/forpetessakesing.html

Richmond, VA http://www.thecamel.org/

Rockville, MD http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2396756/

Boston, MA http://www.fssgb.org/fssprty.shtml#pete

Sherborn, MA http://my.calendars.net/peaceabbey/d01/05/2009?display=M&style=C&positioning=A

Bellingham, WA http://www.lindasongs.com/pages/itinerary.htm

Knoxville, TN http://www.sparkyandrhonda.com/schedule.html

Dayton, OH http://www.daytonpeacemuseum.org/PETEFLYER2.pdf
(an amazing poster!)

In Australia: http://unionsong.com/seeger90.html

In Scotland: http://www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk/2009programme.html

Sunday, April 19, 2009

4/19/09 Playlist

1. Glen Reid: Wolves at The Gate (Dusty Ol' Denim), Royston Road www.glenreid.com
2. Celeste Krenz: I Know You (My Mother and Me), High Horse www.highhorserecords.com
3. Paul Kaplan: Henry the Accountant (The Folk Process), Old Coat www.paulkaplanmusic.com
4. Priscilla Herdman: The Galaxy Song (Into the Stars), Stardreamer www.priscillaherdman.com
5. Anders Osborne: Lucky One (Coming Home), M.C. Records www.mc-records.com
6. Anais Mitchell & Rachael Ries: O My Star! (Country E.P.), Righteous Babe 058 www.anaismitchell.com
7. Bill Morrissey: Dangerous Way (Come Running), Turn and Spin www.turnandspin.com
8. Gretchen Peters with Tom Russell: Wolves (One to The Heart, One to The Head), Scarlet Letter www.gretchenpeters.com

9. Jed Marum: The Town I Loved So Well (Sands of Aberdeen), Boston Road www.jedmarum.com
10. Sally Rogers, Claudia Schmidt, Howie Bursen: Ezekial Saw the Wheel (Closing the Distance), Flying Fish
11. Todd Snider: Cape Henry (Peace Queer), Aimless www.toddsnider.net
12. Po' Girl: All My Tears (Deer in The Night), self www.pogirl.net

Earth Day’s Wednesday:
13. Rachel Carson speaking shortly after the publication of "Silent Spring" (Songs for The Earth: A Tribute to Rachel Carson), MUSE www.musemusic.com
14. Tom Paxton: When It's Gone, It's Gone (It Ain't Easy), Flying Fish 70574
15. Malvina Reynolds: What Have They Done to The Rain? (Ear to The Ground), Smithsonian Folkways
16. Tom Paxton, Anne Hills, Bob Gibson: Something's Wrong with The Rain (Best of Friends), Appleseed 1077 www.appleseedmusic.com
17. Tish Hinojosa: Something in The Rain (Songs for The Earth), MUSE

18. Mark Erelli: Imaginary Wars (Hope & Other Casualties), Signature Sounds www.markerelli.com
19. Cris Williamson: Waters of Spokane (Real Deal), Wolf Moon www.criswilliamson.com
20. Tom Paxton & Anne Hills: There Goes the Mountain (Under American Skies), Appleseed www.appleseedmusic.com
21. Eliza Gilkyson: Beautiful World (Beautiful World), Red House www.redhouserecords.com

The Dreaded Folk Calendar over selections from Tony Trischka's "Territory," Smithsonian Folkways 40169 www.folkways.si.edu

Interview with Carla Sciaky, recorded April 14 www.carlasciaky.com
22. Lark in The Morning (live)
23. Hymn to Life (live, with daughter Chloe Prendergast)
24. Too Easy to Break (live)
25. Bouncing Back (Rewind: The Vinyl Years), Propinquity [www.carlasciaky.com]
26. Ode to Erma Bombeck (live)

27. Jack Williams (Sounding Board 4/25): The Heart of Saturday Night20(Don't Let Go), Wind River www.jackwilliamsmusic.com
28. Josee Vachon: Quand le soleil dit bonjour (25 Ans), CeVon www.joseevachon.com
29 - 31. Dar Williams (it’s her birthday): You Are Everyone, Holly Tree, The Tide Falls Away (Promised Land), Razor & Tie 793018
32. Eliza Gilkyson et al: Peace Call (Land of Milk and Honey), Red House 174 www.redhouserecords.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Mountain Aid -- The Concert

June 19-20 in Chatham County, North Carolina

"Mountain Aid" will raise funds for the Pennies of Promise campaign to build a new school for the children of Marsh Fork Elementary. Located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, the school is threatened daily by a 2.8 billion gallon coal sludge impoundment in the hills above them. [In the video on the page, the sludge pond is described as being held back by a dam just 350 feet from the school; the pond contains toxic sludge which includes dangerous levels of lead and mercury, for starters.]

According to West Virginia state officials, however, a new school is a fiscal impossibility. "Mountain Aid" will help Ed Wiley and the Pennies of Promise campaign raise the money for a new school themselves. The goal is eight million dollars. Help us help the children of Marsh Fork Elementary by enjoying this world class music event in the beautiful hills of North Carolina.

http://www.mtnaid.com/

Sunday, April 12, 2009

4/12/09 Playlist

1. Ramblin' Jack Elliott: Rising High Water Blues (A Stranger Here), Anti- 87005
2. Kerri Powers: Low Down Low (Faith in the Shadows), self www.faithintheshadows.com
3. Richard Shindell: Gethsemani Goodbye (Not Far Now), Signature Sounds 2020 www.richardshindell.com
4. Ashleigh Flynn: American Dream (American Dream), Home Perm www.ashleighflynn.com

5. Mike and Ruthy: Short While (The Honeymoon Agenda), Humble Abode 010 www.mikeandruthy.com
6. Rod Picott & Amanda Shires: Salida (Sew Your Heart with Wires), self www.rodpicott.com
7. Bill and Kate Isles: True in You (Matching Baggage), self www.billandkateisles.com
8. Gretchen Peters with Tom Russell: These Cowboys Born out of Their Time (One to The Heart, One to The Head), Scarlet Letter www.gretchenpeters.com

9. Rod MacDonald: Stop the War (After the War), Blue Flute www.blueflutemusic.com
10. Peggy Seeger: Bring Me Home (Bring Me Home), Appleseed 1106 www.appleseedmusic.com
11. Darrell Scott: Out Among the Stars (Modern Hymns), Appleseed 1111 www.appleseedmusic.com
12. Lynn Miles: Night Drive (Black Flowers Volume 1), self www.lynnmilesmusic.com

13. Bela Fleck with D'Gary: Kinetsa (Throw Down Your Heart), Rounder 0634 www.belafleck.com
14. Lissa Schneckenburger: Jam on Gerry's Rock / Willie's (Song), Footprint www.lissafiddle.com
15. Corb Lund with Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Truck Got Stuck Talkin' Blues (Hair in My Eyes Like A Highland Steer), Stony Plain 1309 www.corblund.com
16. Ramblin' Jack Elliott: Soul of A Man (A Stranger Here), Anti- 87005

17. Carrie Newcomer: Don't Push Send (The Geography of Light), Philo 1253 www.carrienewcomer.com

From "Appalachia: Music from Home," Lonesome Records www.lonesomerecords.org
18. Darrell Scott: Banjo Clark
19. Molly Slemp: The Blackest Crow
20. Ralph Stanley: Gloryland
21. Jean Ritchie: Pretty Saro

22 & 23. Carla Sciaky: Sjala Moma Ran Bosilek & And I Will Sing (In Between), Propinquity LP
24. Luka Bloom: Sunday (Eleven Songs), Bar / None 195 www.lukabloom.com
25. Jenny Agutter: Garden Waste (Top Cat, White Tie & Tails -- Guide Cats for the Blind volume 3), Osmosys www.bcab.org.uk
26. Charlotte Green: VoiceMail (Guide Cats for The Blind), Osmosys www.bcab.org.uk

The Dreaded Folk Calendar over selections from Magical Strings' "Dances and Dreams -- Best of Magical Strings," self-released www.magicalstrings.com

22. Elizabeth LaPrelle: East Virginia (Lizard in The Spring), Old 97 Wrecords 011 www.old97wrecords.com
23-25. John McCutcheon: Not Me, Dick Cheney, Oprah Seat (This Fire), Appalsongs www.folkmusic.com

26. Patty Larkin: Cover Me (Watch the Sky), Vanguard 79851
27. Drew Nelson: Grandmother20Moon (Dusty Road to Beulah Land), Waterbug 87 www.drewnelson.net
28. Carolann Solobello: The Sinner and The Saint (Just Across the Water), Elizabeth Records 001 www.elizabethrecords.com
29. Ben Sollee: Bend (Learning to Bend), Thirty Tigers www.bensollee.com

30. Oisin McAuley: Souvenir of Venice / Belle of The Stage (Far from The Hills of Donegal), Compass 4446 www.compassrecords.com
31. Chuck McCabe: Partisan Polka (Creatures of Habit), Woodshed 7608 www.chuck-mccabe.com
32. Evalyn Parry: Bottle This! (These Times), Borealis 191 www.borealisrecords.com
33. Rufus Wainwright: Albatross (Born to The Breed), Wildflower 1313 www.wildflowerrecords.com
34. Eliza Gilkyson et al: Peace Call (Land of Milk and Honey), Red House 174 www.redhouserecords.com

Friday, April 10, 2009

Sunday, April 5, 2009

4/5/09 Playlist

Shortened show due to basketball preemption

1. Sara Watkins: Long Hot Summer Day (Sara Watkins), Nonesuch 516987 www.sarawatkins.com
2. James Talley: Whiskey and Beer (Heartsong), Cimarron download
3. Sometymes Why: Cold Feet Blues (Your Heart Is A Glorious Machine), Signature Sounds 2019 www.signaturesounds.com
4. Slaid Cleaves: Green Mountains and Me (Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away), Music Road Promo

5. Debra Cowan: Alcohol (Fond Desire Farewell), Falling Mountain 1054 www.debracowan.com
6. The Resentments: Wanderin' Boy (Roselight), Freedom Records www.freedomrecords.com
7. Idgy Vaughn: Mister Wrong (Origin Story), self www.idgyvaughn.com
8. Steve James: Folk Radio (Short Blue Stories), Hobemian 013 www.stevejames.com

9. Susan Werner: A Hazy Shade of Winter (Classics), Sleeve Dog 014 www.susanwerner.com
10. The Wood Brothers: Make Me Down A Pallet on Your Floor (Loaded), Blue Note www.thewoodbrothers.com
11. Vanessa Peters & Ice Cream on Mondays: The Next Big Bang (Sweetheart, Keep Your Chin Up), Little Sandwich
12. Old 97s: No Mother (Drag It Up), New West 6057 www.newwestrecords.com

Interview with Danny Schmidt recorded March 28, 2009 www.dannyschmidt.com
13. Better off Broke (live)
14. [with Carrie Elkin] Serpentine Cycle of Money (Instead, The Forest Rose to Sing), Red House www.redhouserecords.com
15. Guilty by Association Blues (live)
16. Stained Glass (live)
17. Two-Timing Bank Robber's Lament (live)

18. Carrie Elkin: Black Lung (The Jeopardy of Circumstance), self www.carrieelkin.com

For the anniversary of Three Mile Island; for the gardeners whose plant and seed orders are now arriving; for the new baseball season:
19. Don Lange: Take the Children and Run (Don Lange Live), Flying Fish LP
20. Stephanie Davis: Talkin’ Harvest Time Blues (Crocus in The Snow), Recluse Records www.stephaniedavis.net
21. Todd Snider: America’s Favorite Pastime (Baseball EP), Yep Roc download

22. Eliza Gilkyson et al: Peace Call (Land of Milk and Honey), Red House Records 174

Friday, April 3, 2009

Steve Martin on Grand Ole Opry May 30

Steve's bringing his banjo to the Grand Ole Opry on May 30. A tiny bit in the Hartford Courant's "Java" column says he'll perform songs from "The Crow," and will be joined by Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Stuart Duncan, Tim O'Brien, John McEuen. Going to the Opry's website, it looks as if it might be available on WSM-AM wsmonline.com or maybe Sirius XM (Sirius channel 62 and XM channel 10).