According to Contemplator:
America is based on an "Old English Air," God Save the King. The words to America were written by Samuel Francis Smith in Boston, July 4, 1832 for a children's celebration. The tune was also sung in the German Reich as Heil Dir in Seigerkranz.
Tradmusicnew.com has reported that
Scottish folk singer Iain MacKintosh passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday 28th August. Known as the Quiet Man of Scottish Folk Music he performed as a solo artist and with singers Brian McNeill and Hamish Imlach as …read full article >
IAIN MACKINTOSH RIP
Please send us the name of your favorite Bluegrass Festival so we can spread the word.
According to the Bluegrass Blog:
Nashville-based Vietti Foods Company is using the hot sounds of bluegrass and country artists to supplement the marketing of their spicy canned Vietti Chili brand. Cherryholmes, The Grascals and The Isaacs are involved in this promotion, along with Pat Flynn, Riders In The Sky and John Corbett.
Each featured artist will have their photo printed on cans of Vietti Chili, and will offer free downloads of their music from the Vietti Vinyl web site. Visitors to the site sign up for the free downloads by providing an email address and some basic contact information.
John Doyle, a native of Co. Dublin is one of the greatest guitar players to ever play the instrument AND he plays it left handed! It looks like John is very busy touring with Liz Carroll this Fall. If he is performing anywhere near you, I would highly recommend going out to have a listen. He was one of the founding members of the Irish super gorup Solas and also has numerous recordings to his credit.
In 1949, the legendary Weavers were ready to break up, but several months later the song "Goodnight Irene" hit the charts selling two million copies on Decca Records. "Tzena Tzena" was on the flip side. ..Thank goodness they stayed together!!
It's a folk tradition that started with Pete Seeger, pushed worldwide by the Kingston Trio, used by everyone from Don McLean to Harry Chapin. The long neck, open back banjo is being reintroduced to a new generation in a new century by the Deering Banjo Company and folksinger Michael Johnathon. Deering, who owns the original Vega logo and long neck design originbally concieved by Pete Seeger, recreated the look and sound of the long neck based on Johnathon's new design. The sleek, black walnut instrument, black banjo head with gold colored hardware looks as beautiful as it sounds, yet still retains many of the famous Vega features. Johnathon has recieved so many compliments and requests for the banjo while on tour, and from those that have seen him perform on the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, that Greg and Janet Deering decided to produce a full line of the new banjos. The "WoodSongs Professional Series" and also the more affordable "WoodSongs Campfire" line of long neck, open back banjos will be issued this fall by the Deering Banjo Company.
Folksinger Michael Johnathon's syndicated radio show, the WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR, will begin launching as a Public television TV series in September. The show airs on 481 radio stations with a weekly audience of over one million listeners. Information available at www.woodsongs.com
Matt Nozzolio has the following upcoming shows:
September 21 — 9:30 p.m., Java Hut, co-bill with Gary Blanchard. 1073-A Main St., Worcester, Ma. 508-752-1678. javahutma.com
September 23 — 6 p.m., Coffee Planet, 100 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY. 508-884-9913. cafe.thecoffeeplanet.net
Another performer who has attreacted a lot of attention in recent years is Susan McKeown. She is a native of Dublin, Ireland and has a powerful voice.
She will be be appearing at the following venues.
September 10, 2006
The Klezmatics with special guest Susan McKeown
Harmony on the Hudson
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park
NYC, NY
FREE ENTRY!
December 21, 2006
The Klezmatics with special guest Susan McKeown
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323.850.2000
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