The Gu-Achi Fiddlers, Old Time O'odham Fiddle Music
I recently happened upon a recording of fiddle-based music called The Gu-Achi Fiddlers, Old Time O'odham Fiddle Music, Volume 1. It is available on Canyon Records, a small label devoted to Native American music. Despite a cover photo which makes it look much older, I believe this music
Philadelphia Folk Fest Hero: Gene Shay
For 50 years, Gene Shay's been the Philadelphia Folk Festival's hero
BY JONATHAN TAKIFF
Philadelphia Daily News
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FOR SURE, there'll be some very familiar faces at the 50th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, returning to the Old Pool Farm in Upper
Review: J.D. Souther - Natural History
Natural History, out now on eOne Music, is just the the second J.D. Souther solo effort in 25 years -- following 2008's If The World Was You. That curious quietude from such a talented creative voice has only deepened Souther's essential anonymity. It also makes
Post-9/11's "Great Quiet" and Steve Earle's "John Walker's Blues"
The venerable online music magazine Perfect Sound Forever ran an amazing piece this month called “Steve Earle: Sympathy For An American Terrorist,” which is an excerpt from Dorian Lynskey’s recent book “33 Revolutions Per Minute – A History of Protest Songs,” which has immediately risen to the top of my
The Ballard Sessions - The Art of Eratosthenes Fackenthall: Original Folk Music Live and Local
When I started to think about what I would write about this month, I kept getting overwhelmed. The amazing experiences and acoustic music performances I was able to be a part of and witness to in June simply abound.
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A Closer Look At Old Crow Medicine Show's 'Wagon Wheel'
It's only when I try to learn to play a song that I really get into all its nuances. The coincidence of hearing 2 bands - Ahab and Manran - separately covering 'Wagon Wheel' at Heb Celt Fest and then my daughter posting a link to