Five Lesser-Known Folksingers from the '60s Greenwich Village Scene
The following is a continuation of my article Half-forgotten Folksingers from the '60s Greenwich Village Folk Scene. This one adds five more artists to the list.
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Dave Van Ronk
Many were introduced to Van Ronk by the popular film Inside Llewyn Davis, which was partially inspired by
The Alternative Fact of "Buffalo Gals"
In 1844 a blackface minstrel named John Hodges, who performed under the name “Cool White,” wrote and published a song titled “Lubly Fan.” Over the years it became quite popular throughout the country, and touring minstrels would often switch up the lyrics to appeal to wherever they were playing. Now
Rhonda Vincent: All-American Bluegrass Girl
Rhonda Vincent has had a long and successful career in bluegrass music. From her origins in northeastern Missouri to her emergence as the Queen of Bluegrass, a crown conferred on her by The Wall Street Journal, she has represented bluegrass music's wholesome image while winning awards and growing
Talking with Mary Sue Twohy of SiriusXM
I'm always open to interviewing DJs, artists, and other industry types. This week, thanks to a suggestion from Compass Records' Christina Dunkley, we have our first SiriusXM DJ. Please feel free to contact me with any suggestions you may have.
Bill Frater: Where and when did you
Remembering the Music of Greg Trooper
Greg Trooper passed away on January 15, 2017 at the age of 61. He had been dealing with pancreatic cancer for some time, but the singer-songwriter lived up to his last name, performing shows up until the end.
If you are unfamiliar with Greg Trooper's work, you
Clarksdale Changes Lives in the Birthplace of the Blues
“Muddy Waters’ music changed my life, and whether you know it or not, and like it or not, it probably changed yours too.”
Eric Clapton about Muddy Waters, who grew up in Clarksdale, Miss.
Your life has probably been changed by someone from Clarksdale, Mississippi. From Muddy Waters, Ike Turner,