http://www.odeo.com/channels/48993-The-Woodsongs-Old-Time-Radio-Hour-Podcast Sitecreations no Straight from beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, Woodsongs is an internationally syndicated radio program that celebrates the known and unknown independent musician. You don't have to be famous to get on Woodsongs, but you do have to be GOOD. Straight from beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, Woodsongs is an internationally syndicated radio program that celebrates the known and unknown independent musician. You don't have to be famous to get on Woodsongs, but you do have to be GOOD. Woodsongs is an internationally syndicated radio program that celebrates the known and unknown independent musician. en 40 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:11:58 -0700 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:11:58 -0700 Music http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25246412-WS545-Diana-Jones-and-Carbon-Leaf DIANA JONES returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Better Times Will Come on Proper American Records. It’s been three years since her breakthrough CD My Remembrance of You made Diana a major figure in Americana music. Since then, Diana has landed the opening slot on high-profile European tours with Richard Thompson and Mary Gauthier and has been the featured invitee at folk festivals in Ireland, England, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. One of her songs, “Henry Russell's Last Words,” has been recorded by Joan Baez. CARBON LEAF is a five piece rock band based out of Richmond, VA. The band won the Coca-Cola New Music Award for the song “The Boxer,” off of their fifth and final self-released CD, Echo Echo. Part of the prize was the opportunity to become one of the rare unsigned bands to ever play on the American Music Awards. They signed to Vanguard Records and have released three albums. Their song “Life Less Ordinary” became a radio hit and gave Carbon Leaf its first... DIANA JONES returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Better Times Will Come on Proper American Records. It’s been three years since her breakthrough CD My Remembrance of You made Diana a major figure in Americana music. Since then, Diana has landed the opening slot on high-profile European tours with Richard Thompson and Mary Gauthier and has been the featured invitee at folk festivals in Ireland, England, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. One of her songs, “Henry Russell's Last Words,” has been recorded by Joan Baez. CARBON LEAF is a five piece rock band based out of Richmond, VA. The band won the Coca-Cola New Music Award for the song “The Boxer,” off of their fifth and final self-released CD, Echo Echo. Part of the prize was the opportunity to become one of the rare unsigned bands to ever play on the American Music Awards. They signed to Vanguard Records and have released three albums. Their song “Life Less Ordinary” became a radio hit and gave Carbon Leaf its first taste of mainstream exposure. The band’s latest CD is Nothing Rhymes With Woman. DIANA JONES returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Better Times Will Come on Proper American Records. It’s been three years since her breakthrough CD My Remembrance of You made Diana a major figure in Americana music. Since then, Diana has landed the opening slot on high-profile European tours with Richard Thompson and Mary Gauthier and has been the featured invitee at folk festivals in Ireland, England, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. One of her songs, “Henry Russell's Last Words,” has been recorded by Joan Baez. CARBON LEAF is a five piece rock band based out of Richmond, VA. The band won the Coca-Cola New Music Award for the song “The Boxer,” off of their fifth and final self-released CD, Echo Echo. Part of the prize was the opportunity to become one of the rare unsigned bands to ever play on the American Music Awards. They signed to Vanguard Records and have released three albums. Their song “Life Less Ordinary” became a radio hit and gave Carbon Leaf its first taste of mainstream exposure. The band’s latest CD is Nothing Rhymes With Woman. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25246412 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:11:58 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25240249-WS544-Chuck-McCabe-and-Mitch-Barrett CHUCK McCABE is a master storyteller in the tradition of the great folk troubadours. A vein of humor and a theme of respect run through McCabe’s distinctly award winning songwriting. His delivery demonstrates an understated elegance that is a rare find among performers – especially those who cross the lines between wit and wisdom. Chuck's latest CD is "Creatures of Habit." MITCH BARRETT is one of Kentucky’s most sought-after and talented singer songwriter sons. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true ‘Americana’, rooted in authentic experience, not just a record label’s genre. Mitch’s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. In June of 2009 Mitch was awarded the title of "Telluride Troubadour" as part of the 36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride Colorado. Mitch has won several of the countr... CHUCK McCABE is a master storyteller in the tradition of the great folk troubadours. A vein of humor and a theme of respect run through McCabe’s distinctly award winning songwriting. His delivery demonstrates an understated elegance that is a rare find among performers – especially those who cross the lines between wit and wisdom. Chuck's latest CD is "Creatures of Habit." MITCH BARRETT is one of Kentucky’s most sought-after and talented singer songwriter sons. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true ‘Americana’, rooted in authentic experience, not just a record label’s genre. Mitch’s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. In June of 2009 Mitch was awarded the title of "Telluride Troubadour" as part of the 36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride Colorado. Mitch has won several of the country's major songwriting competitions. The Folk’s Festival Songwriting Competition, The Merlefest “Chris Austin” Songwriting Competition (twice awarded), and The Kerrville “New Folk” Competition. CHUCK McCABE is a master storyteller in the tradition of the great folk troubadours. A vein of humor and a theme of respect run through McCabe’s distinctly award winning songwriting. His delivery demonstrates an understated elegance that is a rare find among performers – especially those who cross the lines between wit and wisdom. Chuck's latest CD is "Creatures of Habit." MITCH BARRETT is one of Kentucky’s most sought-after and talented singer songwriter sons. His approach to lyrical storytelling is true ‘Americana’, rooted in authentic experience, not just a record label’s genre. Mitch’s music draws from his Appalachian heritage and the values it instilled: agrarian work ethic, simple living, the importance of family and celebrating the joys and the struggles of everyday life through music and song. In June of 2009 Mitch was awarded the title of "Telluride Troubadour" as part of the 36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride Colorado. Mitch has won several of the country's major songwriting competitions. The Folk’s Festival Songwriting Competition, The Merlefest “Chris Austin” Songwriting Competition (twice awarded), and The Kerrville “New Folk” Competition. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25240249 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:51:56 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25232879-WS543-Jonathan-Edwards-and-Amy-Speace JONATHAN EDWARDS is a singer/songwriter who is best known for his crossover folk singles "Sunshine" and "Shanty." Born in Minnesota, Jonathan picked up the guitar in high school in the early 60s. He studied art in college but continued to play music. Soon Jonathan was booked to open for acts such as the Allman Brothers Band and B. B. King, and he signed with Capricorn Records. In 1971, his energetic, happy-sounding statement of protest and independence called "Sunshine" earned him a gold record. Jonathan has kept pretty busy lately. Aside from touring and releasing a live CD "Rollin' Along: Live in Holland," he scored the soundtrack for the major motion picture “The Golden Boys” and Media Artists released a documentary of his career, titled “That’s What Our Life Is.” AMY SPEACE is a New York city-based songwriter with a street-smart folk/Americana edge, prompting comparisons to artists like Neko Case, Lucinda Williams and Roseanne Cash. A world-class voice, award-winning songs and a... JONATHAN EDWARDS is a singer/songwriter who is best known for his crossover folk singles "Sunshine" and "Shanty." Born in Minnesota, Jonathan picked up the guitar in high school in the early 60s. He studied art in college but continued to play music. Soon Jonathan was booked to open for acts such as the Allman Brothers Band and B. B. King, and he signed with Capricorn Records. In 1971, his energetic, happy-sounding statement of protest and independence called "Sunshine" earned him a gold record. Jonathan has kept pretty busy lately. Aside from touring and releasing a live CD "Rollin' Along: Live in Holland," he scored the soundtrack for the major motion picture “The Golden Boys” and Media Artists released a documentary of his career, titled “That’s What Our Life Is.” AMY SPEACE is a New York city-based songwriter with a street-smart folk/Americana edge, prompting comparisons to artists like Neko Case, Lucinda Williams and Roseanne Cash. A world-class voice, award-winning songs and an engaging stage presence led the North American Folk Music Alliance to nominate her as their "Emerging Artist of the Year." Folk music icon Judy Collins calls Amy Speace "one of my favorite new songwriters." That led her to sign Amy to Wildflower Records. She has just released her second album for the label titled "The Killer in Me" which finds the songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of her self-imposed isolation during the final separation of her long marriage. JONATHAN EDWARDS is a singer/songwriter who is best known for his crossover folk singles "Sunshine" and "Shanty." Born in Minnesota, Jonathan picked up the guitar in high school in the early 60s. He studied art in college but continued to play music. Soon Jonathan was booked to open for acts such as the Allman Brothers Band and B. B. King, and he signed with Capricorn Records. In 1971, his energetic, happy-sounding statement of protest and independence called "Sunshine" earned him a gold record. Jonathan has kept pretty busy lately. Aside from touring and releasing a live CD "Rollin' Along: Live in Holland," he scored the soundtrack for the major motion picture “The Golden Boys” and Media Artists released a documentary of his career, titled “That’s What Our Life Is.” AMY SPEACE is a New York city-based songwriter with a street-smart folk/Americana edge, prompting comparisons to artists like Neko Case, Lucinda Williams and Roseanne Cash. A world-class voice, award-winning songs and an engaging stage presence led the North American Folk Music Alliance to nominate her as their "Emerging Artist of the Year." Folk music icon Judy Collins calls Amy Speace "one of my favorite new songwriters." That led her to sign Amy to Wildflower Records. She has just released her second album for the label titled "The Killer in Me" which finds the songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of her self-imposed isolation during the final separation of her long marriage. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25232879 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:06:06 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25201548-WS542-Ray-Bonneville-and-Those-Darlins RAY BONNEVILLE is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep blues groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and soulful rack harmonica into image provoking songs that can be believed. Born in Canada, he moved to the Boston area in his early teens where he started playing guitar and harmonica. His last 30 or so years have seen him seeking adventure and playing music throughout the world. Being a dual citizen allows him the freedom to live between Montreal Canada, and Austin Texas. Ray's latest CD is "Goin' by Feel" on Red House Records. The CD includes the 2009 International Folk Alliance "Song of the Year" - "The Big Easy." THOSE DARLINS are a trio of young women based out of Murfreesboro, TN. They are part Carter Family and part Ramones. The unrelated band mates are Kelley Darlin, the group's bassist, Jessi Darlin, who plays guitar, and Nikki Darlin, on baritone ukulele. Sonically, they walk the line between traditional country and punk. A... RAY BONNEVILLE is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep blues groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and soulful rack harmonica into image provoking songs that can be believed. Born in Canada, he moved to the Boston area in his early teens where he started playing guitar and harmonica. His last 30 or so years have seen him seeking adventure and playing music throughout the world. Being a dual citizen allows him the freedom to live between Montreal Canada, and Austin Texas. Ray's latest CD is "Goin' by Feel" on Red House Records. The CD includes the 2009 International Folk Alliance "Song of the Year" - "The Big Easy." THOSE DARLINS are a trio of young women based out of Murfreesboro, TN. They are part Carter Family and part Ramones. The unrelated band mates are Kelley Darlin, the group's bassist, Jessi Darlin, who plays guitar, and Nikki Darlin, on baritone ukulele. Sonically, they walk the line between traditional country and punk. As the NY Times put it, "This young country trio is a tangle of bare legs, cowboy boots and Southern sass." Their new self titled CD is grounded in the old-time country, psychedelic guitars, and sly tales of triumph. And their live show is part grit, part glamour. RAY BONNEVILLE is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep blues groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and soulful rack harmonica into image provoking songs that can be believed. Born in Canada, he moved to the Boston area in his early teens where he started playing guitar and harmonica. His last 30 or so years have seen him seeking adventure and playing music throughout the world. Being a dual citizen allows him the freedom to live between Montreal Canada, and Austin Texas. Ray's latest CD is "Goin' by Feel" on Red House Records. The CD includes the 2009 International Folk Alliance "Song of the Year" - "The Big Easy." THOSE DARLINS are a trio of young women based out of Murfreesboro, TN. They are part Carter Family and part Ramones. The unrelated band mates are Kelley Darlin, the group's bassist, Jessi Darlin, who plays guitar, and Nikki Darlin, on baritone ukulele. Sonically, they walk the line between traditional country and punk. As the NY Times put it, "This young country trio is a tangle of bare legs, cowboy boots and Southern sass." Their new self titled CD is grounded in the old-time country, psychedelic guitars, and sly tales of triumph. And their live show is part grit, part glamour. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25201548 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:48:41 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25088894-WS541-Jake-Shimabukuro JAKE SHIMABUKURO returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Jake is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. Born in Hawaii, Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was but four years old. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best-selling Gently Weeps. The 17-song CD includes 12 Shimabukuro originals and five covers (including a jaw-dropping version of J.S. Bach's "Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor" and an amazing interpr... JAKE SHIMABUKURO returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Jake is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. Born in Hawaii, Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was but four years old. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best-selling Gently Weeps. The 17-song CD includes 12 Shimabukuro originals and five covers (including a jaw-dropping version of J.S. Bach's "Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor" and an amazing interpretation of MICHAEL JACKSON’S "Thriller" ... we kid you not!!!! JAKE SHIMABUKURO returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Jake is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers. Born in Hawaii, Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was but four years old. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best-selling Gently Weeps. The 17-song CD includes 12 Shimabukuro originals and five covers (including a jaw-dropping version of J.S. Bach's "Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor" and an amazing interpretation of MICHAEL JACKSON’S "Thriller" ... we kid you not!!!! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25088894 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:10:54 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25077698-WS540-The-Greencards-and-Reid-Genauer THE GREENCARDS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new album called "Fascination" on Sugar Hill Records. The critically acclaimed band’s love and respect for country, Americana, blues and bluegrass brought them together in 2003. They’ve already toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for“Emerging Artist of the Year” and in 2008 landed a Grammy nomination (“Best Country Instrumental Performance” for Viridian). REID GENAUER is the singer/songwriter behind the New York City rocks and roots based band Assembly of Dust. The band's new album "Some Assembly Required" contains the strongest collection of songs the group has created to date, each expertly crafted tune illuminated by a stellar lineup of guests including Bela Fleck, David Grisman, John Scofield, Mike Gordon (Phish), Richie Havens, Jerry Douglas and Martin Sexton. THE GREENCARDS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new album called "Fascination" on Sugar Hill Records. The critically acclaimed band’s love and respect for country, Americana, blues and bluegrass brought them together in 2003. They’ve already toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for“Emerging Artist of the Year” and in 2008 landed a Grammy nomination (“Best Country Instrumental Performance” for Viridian). REID GENAUER is the singer/songwriter behind the New York City rocks and roots based band Assembly of Dust. The band's new album "Some Assembly Required" contains the strongest collection of songs the group has created to date, each expertly crafted tune illuminated by a stellar lineup of guests including Bela Fleck, David Grisman, John Scofield, Mike Gordon (Phish), Richie Havens, Jerry Douglas and Martin Sexton. THE GREENCARDS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new album called "Fascination" on Sugar Hill Records. The critically acclaimed band’s love and respect for country, Americana, blues and bluegrass brought them together in 2003. They’ve already toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for“Emerging Artist of the Year” and in 2008 landed a Grammy nomination (“Best Country Instrumental Performance” for Viridian). REID GENAUER is the singer/songwriter behind the New York City rocks and roots based band Assembly of Dust. The band's new album "Some Assembly Required" contains the strongest collection of songs the group has created to date, each expertly crafted tune illuminated by a stellar lineup of guests including Bela Fleck, David Grisman, John Scofield, Mike Gordon (Phish), Richie Havens, Jerry Douglas and Martin Sexton. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-05,25077698 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:47:04 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24990384-WS539-Cyril-Neville-and-Rob-Ickes CYRIL NEVILLE is the youngest of the beloved group, the Neville Brothers. Born in New Orleans to a musical family, Cyril began singing professionally at 19 and released his first single in 1970. In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril Neville has issued several solo albums on his own plus he has guested on various other artist's recordings including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux among others. His latest solo CD it titled Brand New Blues released on MC Records. ROB ICKES returns to WoodSongs with songs from a great new album. He is the 10-time IBMA winner of dobro player of the year and is a founding member of the super bluegrass group Blue Highway. His 5th solo album Road Song is a ground break... CYRIL NEVILLE is the youngest of the beloved group, the Neville Brothers. Born in New Orleans to a musical family, Cyril began singing professionally at 19 and released his first single in 1970. In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril Neville has issued several solo albums on his own plus he has guested on various other artist's recordings including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux among others. His latest solo CD it titled Brand New Blues released on MC Records. ROB ICKES returns to WoodSongs with songs from a great new album. He is the 10-time IBMA winner of dobro player of the year and is a founding member of the super bluegrass group Blue Highway. His 5th solo album Road Song is a ground breaking album with wondrous romps and intimate dobro-piano dialogues that reach into the emotional core of 10 great jazz standards. Rob will be joined on stage by jazz pianist Michael Alvey and sultry Nashville vocalist Robinella. CYRIL NEVILLE is the youngest of the beloved group, the Neville Brothers. Born in New Orleans to a musical family, Cyril began singing professionally at 19 and released his first single in 1970. In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers, Cyril has formed other bands over the years, Cyril also founded the New Orleans Musicians Organized (NOMO), which helps musicians who need business advice with their careers. Cyril Neville has issued several solo albums on his own plus he has guested on various other artist's recordings including albums by Edie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Willie Nelson, Tab Benoit, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux among others. His latest solo CD it titled Brand New Blues released on MC Records. ROB ICKES returns to WoodSongs with songs from a great new album. He is the 10-time IBMA winner of dobro player of the year and is a founding member of the super bluegrass group Blue Highway. His 5th solo album Road Song is a ground breaking album with wondrous romps and intimate dobro-piano dialogues that reach into the emotional core of 10 great jazz standards. Rob will be joined on stage by jazz pianist Michael Alvey and sultry Nashville vocalist Robinella. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24990384 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:43:38 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24973246-WS538-Neko-Case NEKO CASE is an American alternative country singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. SPIN Magazine called Case "one of pop music's best" voices. Case's last album, 2006's Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, brought her to the nexus where critical acclaim meets commercial success. Her sixth studio album is Middle Cyclone released on Anti- Records and has been called her best work to date. The CD debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest opening to date in 2009 by an independent release on Billboard's main album chart. The entire broadcast of WoodSongs will be devoted to Neko and her stripped down band. NEKO CASE is an American alternative country singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. SPIN Magazine called Case "one of pop music's best" voices. Case's last album, 2006's Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, brought her to the nexus where critical acclaim meets commercial success. Her sixth studio album is Middle Cyclone released on Anti- Records and has been called her best work to date. The CD debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest opening to date in 2009 by an independent release on Billboard's main album chart. The entire broadcast of WoodSongs will be devoted to Neko and her stripped down band. NEKO CASE is an American alternative country singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. SPIN Magazine called Case "one of pop music's best" voices. Case's last album, 2006's Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, brought her to the nexus where critical acclaim meets commercial success. Her sixth studio album is Middle Cyclone released on Anti- Records and has been called her best work to date. The CD debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest opening to date in 2009 by an independent release on Billboard's main album chart. The entire broadcast of WoodSongs will be devoted to Neko and her stripped down band. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24973246 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:01:39 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24938732-WS537-Trevor-Hall-Among-The-Oak-Ash TREVOR HALL is originally from South Carolina and is most known for his song “Other Ways” which was featured in the Shrek III motion picture soundtrack. He has been writing and performing since his early teens and has released two independent recordings. Trevor combines a unique musical mix of reggae and acoustic rock that serves as a landscape for his thought-provoking, inspiring lyrics. His self-titled Vanguard debut was just released and embodies a soulfulness, depth and passion far beyond his 22 years. AMONG THE OAK AND ASH is the duo of Garrison Starr and Josh Joplin. Individually, New York-based Joplin and Nashville-based Starr have built impressive careers, signing to major labels as teenagers and winning substantial critical acclaim while building loyal grass-roots fan bases. Joplin and Starr crossed paths on the road, instantly bonding over their shared experiences. The friendship resulted in the formation of Among the Oak & Ash the moniker taken from an old folk song of th... TREVOR HALL is originally from South Carolina and is most known for his song “Other Ways” which was featured in the Shrek III motion picture soundtrack. He has been writing and performing since his early teens and has released two independent recordings. Trevor combines a unique musical mix of reggae and acoustic rock that serves as a landscape for his thought-provoking, inspiring lyrics. His self-titled Vanguard debut was just released and embodies a soulfulness, depth and passion far beyond his 22 years. AMONG THE OAK AND ASH is the duo of Garrison Starr and Josh Joplin. Individually, New York-based Joplin and Nashville-based Starr have built impressive careers, signing to major labels as teenagers and winning substantial critical acclaim while building loyal grass-roots fan bases. Joplin and Starr crossed paths on the road, instantly bonding over their shared experiences. The friendship resulted in the formation of Among the Oak & Ash the moniker taken from an old folk song of the same name. Their self titled debut CD released on Verve Forecast puts a modern spin on centuries-old Appalachian murder ballads and traditional folk songs while also adding original songs to the canon. TREVOR HALL is originally from South Carolina and is most known for his song “Other Ways” which was featured in the Shrek III motion picture soundtrack. He has been writing and performing since his early teens and has released two independent recordings. Trevor combines a unique musical mix of reggae and acoustic rock that serves as a landscape for his thought-provoking, inspiring lyrics. His self-titled Vanguard debut was just released and embodies a soulfulness, depth and passion far beyond his 22 years. AMONG THE OAK AND ASH is the duo of Garrison Starr and Josh Joplin. Individually, New York-based Joplin and Nashville-based Starr have built impressive careers, signing to major labels as teenagers and winning substantial critical acclaim while building loyal grass-roots fan bases. Joplin and Starr crossed paths on the road, instantly bonding over their shared experiences. The friendship resulted in the formation of Among the Oak & Ash the moniker taken from an old folk song of the same name. Their self titled debut CD released on Verve Forecast puts a modern spin on centuries-old Appalachian murder ballads and traditional folk songs while also adding original songs to the canon. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24938732 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:43:56 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24934997-WS536-Kacey-Jones-and-The-Bats KACEY JONES brings her “body of work” back to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Donald Trump’s Hair. It’s the hilarious follow-up to her previous comedy album, “Nipples to the Wind” and contains fifteen new tracks, including the debut single, “I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly.” Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, this madcap redhead now based in Nashville sees the world at large with laser perception and a funny tilt. That’s why audiences have been laughing with this singer, songwriter, musician, producer, publisher for years. THE BATS describe themselves as “your mom, with an electric guitar.” It’s Rock & Roll meets Cabaret & Comedy made by the five feisty women and three very brave men of The Bats. Embracing many musical styles, the band play songs that range from lost love, weight gained, growing older, retail therapy, plastic surgery and anything else life throws their way… and they do it with skillful musicianship. Their new CD is titled Some Settling May Occur. KACEY JONES brings her “body of work” back to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Donald Trump’s Hair. It’s the hilarious follow-up to her previous comedy album, “Nipples to the Wind” and contains fifteen new tracks, including the debut single, “I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly.” Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, this madcap redhead now based in Nashville sees the world at large with laser perception and a funny tilt. That’s why audiences have been laughing with this singer, songwriter, musician, producer, publisher for years. THE BATS describe themselves as “your mom, with an electric guitar.” It’s Rock & Roll meets Cabaret & Comedy made by the five feisty women and three very brave men of The Bats. Embracing many musical styles, the band play songs that range from lost love, weight gained, growing older, retail therapy, plastic surgery and anything else life throws their way… and they do it with skillful musicianship. Their new CD is titled Some Settling May Occur. KACEY JONES brings her “body of work” back to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new CD titled Donald Trump’s Hair. It’s the hilarious follow-up to her previous comedy album, “Nipples to the Wind” and contains fifteen new tracks, including the debut single, “I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly.” Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, this madcap redhead now based in Nashville sees the world at large with laser perception and a funny tilt. That’s why audiences have been laughing with this singer, songwriter, musician, producer, publisher for years. THE BATS describe themselves as “your mom, with an electric guitar.” It’s Rock & Roll meets Cabaret & Comedy made by the five feisty women and three very brave men of The Bats. Embracing many musical styles, the band play songs that range from lost love, weight gained, growing older, retail therapy, plastic surgery and anything else life throws their way… and they do it with skillful musicianship. Their new CD is titled Some Settling May Occur. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24934997 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:16:23 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24860464-WS535-Beppe-Gambetta-The-Rhythm-Angels BEPPE GAMBETTA is one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. From Italy, he has a deep passion for both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. His latest CD is Rendez-vous where he attempts to break the boundaries of the flatpicking technique in some creative and experimental ways. THE RHYTHM ANGELS are a duo with seamless harmonies and smart lyrics. Celeste Krenz and Rebecca Folsom have been circling around each other for years. Celeste hails from the ranch country of North Dakota, while Rebecca comes out of the mountains of Colorado. It wasn't until they performed at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee that they sang together for the first time. Their CD Girls Like Us was just released on High Horse Records BEPPE GAMBETTA is one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. From Italy, he has a deep passion for both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. His latest CD is Rendez-vous where he attempts to break the boundaries of the flatpicking technique in some creative and experimental ways. THE RHYTHM ANGELS are a duo with seamless harmonies and smart lyrics. Celeste Krenz and Rebecca Folsom have been circling around each other for years. Celeste hails from the ranch country of North Dakota, while Rebecca comes out of the mountains of Colorado. It wasn't until they performed at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee that they sang together for the first time. Their CD Girls Like Us was just released on High Horse Records BEPPE GAMBETTA is one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. From Italy, he has a deep passion for both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. His latest CD is Rendez-vous where he attempts to break the boundaries of the flatpicking technique in some creative and experimental ways. THE RHYTHM ANGELS are a duo with seamless harmonies and smart lyrics. Celeste Krenz and Rebecca Folsom have been circling around each other for years. Celeste hails from the ranch country of North Dakota, while Rebecca comes out of the mountains of Colorado. It wasn't until they performed at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee that they sang together for the first time. Their CD Girls Like Us was just released on High Horse Records tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24860464 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:25:40 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24830752-WS534-Doyle-Lawson-and-Quicksilver-Samantha-Crain DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER are one of Bluegrass' most honored and revered talents. This award winning ensemble has picked up the IBMA Award for best vocal group an unprecedented seven years in a row. Doyle is also the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowship, the Endowment's highest honor granted to traditional and folk artists for career accomplishments. He and his band are back to introduce songs from their new album called Lonely Street released on Rounder Records. SAMANTHA CRAIN is a 22-year-old Oklahoma-based songwriter who already has several national tours and dozens of self-produced recordings to her credit. She, along with her band The Midnight Shivers, have just released their full-length debut CD on Ramseur Records called Songs in the Night. DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER are one of Bluegrass' most honored and revered talents. This award winning ensemble has picked up the IBMA Award for best vocal group an unprecedented seven years in a row. Doyle is also the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowship, the Endowment's highest honor granted to traditional and folk artists for career accomplishments. He and his band are back to introduce songs from their new album called Lonely Street released on Rounder Records. SAMANTHA CRAIN is a 22-year-old Oklahoma-based songwriter who already has several national tours and dozens of self-produced recordings to her credit. She, along with her band The Midnight Shivers, have just released their full-length debut CD on Ramseur Records called Songs in the Night. DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER are one of Bluegrass' most honored and revered talents. This award winning ensemble has picked up the IBMA Award for best vocal group an unprecedented seven years in a row. Doyle is also the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowship, the Endowment's highest honor granted to traditional and folk artists for career accomplishments. He and his band are back to introduce songs from their new album called Lonely Street released on Rounder Records. SAMANTHA CRAIN is a 22-year-old Oklahoma-based songwriter who already has several national tours and dozens of self-produced recordings to her credit. She, along with her band The Midnight Shivers, have just released their full-length debut CD on Ramseur Records called Songs in the Night. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24830752 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:35:45 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24815178-WS533-Rhonda-Vincent-and-the-Rage-Guy-Davis RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE is a true superstar in the world of bluegrass. They return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release on Rounder Records called Destination Life. The new album features a stellar lineup of new, original and classic bluegrass songs. This 7 time IBMA vocalist of the year takes her music to new heights while maintaining her deep bluegrass roots. GUY DAVIS has been real busy since his last WoodSongs appearance. He just finished a special tour with Pete Seeger. This master blues musician has just released his 9th recording on Red House Records called Sweetheart Like You. Guy also recently recreated the role made famous by blues legend, Sonny Terry in the Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow". He played at two tributes for his friend Odetta, and performed at Madison Square Garden with Bruce Springsteen and others for Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday celebration. RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE is a true superstar in the world of bluegrass. They return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release on Rounder Records called Destination Life. The new album features a stellar lineup of new, original and classic bluegrass songs. This 7 time IBMA vocalist of the year takes her music to new heights while maintaining her deep bluegrass roots. GUY DAVIS has been real busy since his last WoodSongs appearance. He just finished a special tour with Pete Seeger. This master blues musician has just released his 9th recording on Red House Records called Sweetheart Like You. Guy also recently recreated the role made famous by blues legend, Sonny Terry in the Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow". He played at two tributes for his friend Odetta, and performed at Madison Square Garden with Bruce Springsteen and others for Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday celebration. RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE is a true superstar in the world of bluegrass. They return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release on Rounder Records called Destination Life. The new album features a stellar lineup of new, original and classic bluegrass songs. This 7 time IBMA vocalist of the year takes her music to new heights while maintaining her deep bluegrass roots. GUY DAVIS has been real busy since his last WoodSongs appearance. He just finished a special tour with Pete Seeger. This master blues musician has just released his 9th recording on Red House Records called Sweetheart Like You. Guy also recently recreated the role made famous by blues legend, Sonny Terry in the Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow". He played at two tributes for his friend Odetta, and performed at Madison Square Garden with Bruce Springsteen and others for Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday celebration. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24815178 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:09:38 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24722702-WS532-Sara-Watkins-and-The-Lovell-Sisters SARA WATKINS is best known as the founding member of the Grammy Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek. This singer, songwriter and fiddle player has just released her self-titled debut solo album on Nonesuch Records. The CD was recorded in Los Angles and Nashville and was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Sara will be joined on stage by her brother and fellow Nickel Creek band mate Sean Watkins. The LOVELL SISTERS The LOVELL SISTERS won Prairie Home Companion's National Teen Talent Competition in 2005. The talented sisters return to WoodSongs with their heavenly harmony of mandolin, fiddle and dobro. The three sisters, Rebecca, Megan, and Jessica began lessons in classical music at age 5, but grew to love traditional bluegrass music. The ensemble hails from Calhoun, Ga., but is traveling the world playing in major cities in Europe as well as across America. SARA WATKINS is best known as the founding member of the Grammy Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek. This singer, songwriter and fiddle player has just released her self-titled debut solo album on Nonesuch Records. The CD was recorded in Los Angles and Nashville and was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Sara will be joined on stage by her brother and fellow Nickel Creek band mate Sean Watkins. The LOVELL SISTERS The LOVELL SISTERS won Prairie Home Companion's National Teen Talent Competition in 2005. The talented sisters return to WoodSongs with their heavenly harmony of mandolin, fiddle and dobro. The three sisters, Rebecca, Megan, and Jessica began lessons in classical music at age 5, but grew to love traditional bluegrass music. The ensemble hails from Calhoun, Ga., but is traveling the world playing in major cities in Europe as well as across America. SARA WATKINS is best known as the founding member of the Grammy Award-winning, critically acclaimed, and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek. This singer, songwriter and fiddle player has just released her self-titled debut solo album on Nonesuch Records. The CD was recorded in Los Angles and Nashville and was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. Sara will be joined on stage by her brother and fellow Nickel Creek band mate Sean Watkins. The LOVELL SISTERS The LOVELL SISTERS won Prairie Home Companion's National Teen Talent Competition in 2005. The talented sisters return to WoodSongs with their heavenly harmony of mandolin, fiddle and dobro. The three sisters, Rebecca, Megan, and Jessica began lessons in classical music at age 5, but grew to love traditional bluegrass music. The ensemble hails from Calhoun, Ga., but is traveling the world playing in major cities in Europe as well as across America. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24722702 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:19:55 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24722703-WS531-Steve-Wariner-tribute-to-Chet-Atkins STEVE WARINER is a superstar of country music. His latest project is a tribute to his mentor and friend Chet Atkins. Steve first met Chet in 1977, who then quickly signed Steve to RCA Records. Steve will be the sole guest on WoodSongs and be playing material for his new CD Steve Wariner c. g. p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins along with a couple of Steve’s hits. Steve scored his first hit record in 1980 and thus began a career that has spanned three decades, 25 Albums released, 18 1's and millions of records sold. In 2009, he won his third Grammy (this one in collaboration with Brad Paisley). As an FYI, The abbreviation "c.g.p." stands for "Certified Guitar Player," a title that Chet would bestow on only four guitar pickers: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Steve Wariner. STEVE WARINER is a superstar of country music. His latest project is a tribute to his mentor and friend Chet Atkins. Steve first met Chet in 1977, who then quickly signed Steve to RCA Records. Steve will be the sole guest on WoodSongs and be playing material for his new CD Steve Wariner c. g. p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins along with a couple of Steve’s hits. Steve scored his first hit record in 1980 and thus began a career that has spanned three decades, 25 Albums released, 18 1's and millions of records sold. In 2009, he won his third Grammy (this one in collaboration with Brad Paisley). As an FYI, The abbreviation "c.g.p." stands for "Certified Guitar Player," a title that Chet would bestow on only four guitar pickers: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Steve Wariner. STEVE WARINER is a superstar of country music. His latest project is a tribute to his mentor and friend Chet Atkins. Steve first met Chet in 1977, who then quickly signed Steve to RCA Records. Steve will be the sole guest on WoodSongs and be playing material for his new CD Steve Wariner c. g. p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins along with a couple of Steve’s hits. Steve scored his first hit record in 1980 and thus began a career that has spanned three decades, 25 Albums released, 18 1's and millions of records sold. In 2009, he won his third Grammy (this one in collaboration with Brad Paisley). As an FYI, The abbreviation "c.g.p." stands for "Certified Guitar Player," a title that Chet would bestow on only four guitar pickers: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Steve Wariner. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24722703 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:18:12 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24695645-WS530-Maura-O-Connell-and-Si-Kahn MAURA O’CONNELL is a wonderful, interpretive singer. She returns to WoodSongs to introduce her latest CD project where her voice takes center stage. This Grammy nominated singer spent nearly two years working on a project she’s been wanting to do for a very long time. The result is Naked With Friends, O’Connell’s first a cappella album, which will be released by Sugar Hill Records. Born and raised in County Clare, Ireland, she was the third of four singing sisters. She will performing on WoodSongs solo ... Just her voice ... No instrumentation. Get ready for something very special!!!! SI KAHN makes a return visit to the WoodSongs stage. Aside from being a brilliant songwriter, he has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician in the Southern United States. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as "Aragon Mill" "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain" have been recorded by over 100 artists. Si has released 14... MAURA O’CONNELL is a wonderful, interpretive singer. She returns to WoodSongs to introduce her latest CD project where her voice takes center stage. This Grammy nominated singer spent nearly two years working on a project she’s been wanting to do for a very long time. The result is Naked With Friends, O’Connell’s first a cappella album, which will be released by Sugar Hill Records. Born and raised in County Clare, Ireland, she was the third of four singing sisters. She will performing on WoodSongs solo ... Just her voice ... No instrumentation. Get ready for something very special!!!! SI KAHN makes a return visit to the WoodSongs stage. Aside from being a brilliant songwriter, he has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician in the Southern United States. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as "Aragon Mill" "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain" have been recorded by over 100 artists. Si has released 14 albums of his original songs, plus a collection of traditional labor, civil rights and women's songs with Pete Seeger and Jane Sapp. His latest CD is “Thanksgiving.” MAURA O’CONNELL is a wonderful, interpretive singer. She returns to WoodSongs to introduce her latest CD project where her voice takes center stage. This Grammy nominated singer spent nearly two years working on a project she’s been wanting to do for a very long time. The result is Naked With Friends, O’Connell’s first a cappella album, which will be released by Sugar Hill Records. Born and raised in County Clare, Ireland, she was the third of four singing sisters. She will performing on WoodSongs solo ... Just her voice ... No instrumentation. Get ready for something very special!!!! SI KAHN makes a return visit to the WoodSongs stage. Aside from being a brilliant songwriter, he has worked for over 40 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician in the Southern United States. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as "Aragon Mill" "Gone, Gonna Rise Again" and "Wild Rose of the Mountain" have been recorded by over 100 artists. Si has released 14 albums of his original songs, plus a collection of traditional labor, civil rights and women's songs with Pete Seeger and Jane Sapp. His latest CD is “Thanksgiving.” tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24695645 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:37:00 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24688412-WS529-Red-Molly-and-Sam-and-Ruby RED MOLLY is a talented female trio that plays a variety of stringed instruments, and sings tight 3-part harmony, creating their distinctive rootsy, Americana sound. The group has garnered a devoted regional fan base, and has begun laying the groundwork for national touring. Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and a warm, engaging stage presence. The trio will be playing songs for their newest release Love and Other Tragedies. SAM & RUBY come from different parts of the world but seemed destined to make music together. Ruby Amanfu was born in Ghana, West Africa and spent her time hopping ponds with her Top 5 charted pop album, Smoke and Honey. Sam Brooker was raised in Green Bay Wisconsin and started making a name for himself in both the Nashville and NYC music scenes. They penned their first song together, "The Here & The Now" and the two would go on to perform the song at each other's shows and the audie... RED MOLLY is a talented female trio that plays a variety of stringed instruments, and sings tight 3-part harmony, creating their distinctive rootsy, Americana sound. The group has garnered a devoted regional fan base, and has begun laying the groundwork for national touring. Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and a warm, engaging stage presence. The trio will be playing songs for their newest release Love and Other Tragedies. SAM & RUBY come from different parts of the world but seemed destined to make music together. Ruby Amanfu was born in Ghana, West Africa and spent her time hopping ponds with her Top 5 charted pop album, Smoke and Honey. Sam Brooker was raised in Green Bay Wisconsin and started making a name for himself in both the Nashville and NYC music scenes. They penned their first song together, "The Here & The Now" and the two would go on to perform the song at each other's shows and the audience immediately embraced them, giving rise to the dynamic duo of Sam & Ruby. Their song, "Heaven's My Home," was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007. They will be performing songs from debut CD on Rykodisc called The Here and Now. RED MOLLY is a talented female trio that plays a variety of stringed instruments, and sings tight 3-part harmony, creating their distinctive rootsy, Americana sound. The group has garnered a devoted regional fan base, and has begun laying the groundwork for national touring. Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and a warm, engaging stage presence. The trio will be playing songs for their newest release Love and Other Tragedies. SAM & RUBY come from different parts of the world but seemed destined to make music together. Ruby Amanfu was born in Ghana, West Africa and spent her time hopping ponds with her Top 5 charted pop album, Smoke and Honey. Sam Brooker was raised in Green Bay Wisconsin and started making a name for himself in both the Nashville and NYC music scenes. They penned their first song together, "The Here & The Now" and the two would go on to perform the song at each other's shows and the audience immediately embraced them, giving rise to the dynamic duo of Sam & Ruby. Their song, "Heaven's My Home," was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007. They will be performing songs from debut CD on Rykodisc called The Here and Now. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24688412 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:17:53 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24643928-WS528-BeauSoleil BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24643928 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:17:53 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24638912-WS527-The-Flatlanders THE FLATLANDERS are Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. That their first go-round as The Flatlanders in 1972 was completely rejected by the country music establishment is surprising in retrospect but, ultimately, poetic. That each went on to have formidable solo careers is a testament to their talent and determination. Add to this their diverse yet complimentary styles – Joe the street-wise rocker, Jimmie Dale the mystic with the classic country voice and Butch the cerebral folk singer – and you’ve got a story of one of the most extraordinary kinships in American musical history. It took these Flatlanders a mere three decades to release the sequel to their legendary debut. Their latest CD on New West Records is titled Hills & Valleys. THE FLATLANDERS are Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. That their first go-round as The Flatlanders in 1972 was completely rejected by the country music establishment is surprising in retrospect but, ultimately, poetic. That each went on to have formidable solo careers is a testament to their talent and determination. Add to this their diverse yet complimentary styles – Joe the street-wise rocker, Jimmie Dale the mystic with the classic country voice and Butch the cerebral folk singer – and you’ve got a story of one of the most extraordinary kinships in American musical history. It took these Flatlanders a mere three decades to release the sequel to their legendary debut. Their latest CD on New West Records is titled Hills & Valleys. THE FLATLANDERS are Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. That their first go-round as The Flatlanders in 1972 was completely rejected by the country music establishment is surprising in retrospect but, ultimately, poetic. That each went on to have formidable solo careers is a testament to their talent and determination. Add to this their diverse yet complimentary styles – Joe the street-wise rocker, Jimmie Dale the mystic with the classic country voice and Butch the cerebral folk singer – and you’ve got a story of one of the most extraordinary kinships in American musical history. It took these Flatlanders a mere three decades to release the sequel to their legendary debut. Their latest CD on New West Records is titled Hills & Valleys. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24638912 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:32:59 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24695646-WS528-BeauSoleil BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. BEAUSOLEIL bring their Grammy winning Cajun music to WoodSongs for a Special Event Broadcast. Since forming in 1975, BeauSoleil claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. The band takes the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Yet, it all begins with the preservation of a sacred culture, the lifelong calling of fiddling frontman Michael Doucet. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit but is easily their most adventuresome record yet. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24695646 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:59:34 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24574816-WS526-GiveWay-and-Danny-Schmidt GIVEWAY is a band based in Scotland, four very talented sisters performing traditional Celtic and cross-over music. They have been performing from a very early age and feature vocals, fiddle, guitar, accordion, piano, whistle, drums, and bass. Award winners at the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, the band is, like the title of their current CD on Greentrax Records...Inspired. DANNY SCHMIDT is a writer's writer based out of Austin, Texas, with a lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, and Dave Carter. Upon winning the prestigious Kerrville New Folk award in 2007, Sing Out Magazine tagged Schmidt "the best new songwriter we've heard in 15 years." Just one man sitting alone on stage with his acoustic guitar and his poetry, in the timeless troubadour tradition, his musical influences draw from deeply-rooted Appalachian mountain gospel to haunted English balladry, from syncopated Piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. But it all boils d... GIVEWAY is a band based in Scotland, four very talented sisters performing traditional Celtic and cross-over music. They have been performing from a very early age and feature vocals, fiddle, guitar, accordion, piano, whistle, drums, and bass. Award winners at the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, the band is, like the title of their current CD on Greentrax Records...Inspired. DANNY SCHMIDT is a writer's writer based out of Austin, Texas, with a lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, and Dave Carter. Upon winning the prestigious Kerrville New Folk award in 2007, Sing Out Magazine tagged Schmidt "the best new songwriter we've heard in 15 years." Just one man sitting alone on stage with his acoustic guitar and his poetry, in the timeless troubadour tradition, his musical influences draw from deeply-rooted Appalachian mountain gospel to haunted English balladry, from syncopated Piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. But it all boils down to just great songwriting, in a singular style all his own. GIVEWAY is a band based in Scotland, four very talented sisters performing traditional Celtic and cross-over music. They have been performing from a very early age and feature vocals, fiddle, guitar, accordion, piano, whistle, drums, and bass. Award winners at the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards, the band is, like the title of their current CD on Greentrax Records...Inspired. DANNY SCHMIDT is a writer's writer based out of Austin, Texas, with a lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, and Dave Carter. Upon winning the prestigious Kerrville New Folk award in 2007, Sing Out Magazine tagged Schmidt "the best new songwriter we've heard in 15 years." Just one man sitting alone on stage with his acoustic guitar and his poetry, in the timeless troubadour tradition, his musical influences draw from deeply-rooted Appalachian mountain gospel to haunted English balladry, from syncopated Piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. But it all boils down to just great songwriting, in a singular style all his own. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24574816 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:10:12 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24476629-WS525-Michael-Martin-Murphey-and-Tom-Rush MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY song “Wildfire” was one of the biggest pop hits of the 70's. He returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new bluegrass CD called Buckaroo BlueGrass. The album features Michael's acoustic versions of his songs that have been recorded by Bluegrass bands over the years and was produced by Michael’s son. This "singing cowboy poet", is not only the number one, best-selling singer/ songwriter of American Cowboy Music, he's one of the world's most respected singer/ songwriters in the Pop and Country-Western field. TOM RUSH impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s. He recently released his first studio CD in 35 years. Recorded in Nashville, What I Know was produced by Tom's long-time friend Jim Rooney and includes original Tom Rush material, as well as harmonies by Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Bramlett and Nanci Griffith. MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY song “Wildfire” was one of the biggest pop hits of the 70's. He returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new bluegrass CD called Buckaroo BlueGrass. The album features Michael's acoustic versions of his songs that have been recorded by Bluegrass bands over the years and was produced by Michael’s son. This "singing cowboy poet", is not only the number one, best-selling singer/ songwriter of American Cowboy Music, he's one of the world's most respected singer/ songwriters in the Pop and Country-Western field. TOM RUSH impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s. He recently released his first studio CD in 35 years. Recorded in Nashville, What I Know was produced by Tom's long-time friend Jim Rooney and includes original Tom Rush material, as well as harmonies by Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Bramlett and Nanci Griffith. MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY song “Wildfire” was one of the biggest pop hits of the 70's. He returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new bluegrass CD called Buckaroo BlueGrass. The album features Michael's acoustic versions of his songs that have been recorded by Bluegrass bands over the years and was produced by Michael’s son. This "singing cowboy poet", is not only the number one, best-selling singer/ songwriter of American Cowboy Music, he's one of the world's most respected singer/ songwriters in the Pop and Country-Western field. TOM RUSH impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s. He recently released his first studio CD in 35 years. Recorded in Nashville, What I Know was produced by Tom's long-time friend Jim Rooney and includes original Tom Rush material, as well as harmonies by Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Bramlett and Nanci Griffith. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24476629 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:00:03 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24471294-WS524-Susan-Werner-and-Vance-Gilbert SUSAN WERNER has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter. Her new release Classics, delivers entirely new string arrangements of mainstream popular songs by top songwriters from the classic pop era - the sixties and seventies. Drawing on her unique training as a classical vocalist and the diverse talents of esteemed Boston Symphony and Pops players, Classics sets a mood that highlights elegance and sophistication previously overlooked in the first lives of songs like Paul Simon's A Hazy Shade of Winter, Marvin Gaye's Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed and America's Lonely People. VANCE GILBERT burst onto the music scene in the early 90's when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-jazz singer who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. The word spread of this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer to New York; Shawn Colvin invited Vance Gilbert to be special guest on her Fat City tour. With eight critica... SUSAN WERNER has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter. Her new release Classics, delivers entirely new string arrangements of mainstream popular songs by top songwriters from the classic pop era - the sixties and seventies. Drawing on her unique training as a classical vocalist and the diverse talents of esteemed Boston Symphony and Pops players, Classics sets a mood that highlights elegance and sophistication previously overlooked in the first lives of songs like Paul Simon's A Hazy Shade of Winter, Marvin Gaye's Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed and America's Lonely People. VANCE GILBERT burst onto the music scene in the early 90's when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-jazz singer who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. The word spread of this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer to New York; Shawn Colvin invited Vance Gilbert to be special guest on her Fat City tour. With eight critically acclaimed albums, he continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. His latest CD is Up on Rockfield. SUSAN WERNER has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter. Her new release Classics, delivers entirely new string arrangements of mainstream popular songs by top songwriters from the classic pop era - the sixties and seventies. Drawing on her unique training as a classical vocalist and the diverse talents of esteemed Boston Symphony and Pops players, Classics sets a mood that highlights elegance and sophistication previously overlooked in the first lives of songs like Paul Simon's A Hazy Shade of Winter, Marvin Gaye's Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed and America's Lonely People. VANCE GILBERT burst onto the music scene in the early 90's when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-jazz singer who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. The word spread of this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer to New York; Shawn Colvin invited Vance Gilbert to be special guest on her Fat City tour. With eight critically acclaimed albums, he continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. His latest CD is Up on Rockfield. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24471294 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:56:06 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24416004-WS523-Almira-Fawn-and-the-Dixie-Bee-Liners ALMIRA FAWN is just eleven years old. She was brought on stage by Michael during the encore of show #515 and serenaded her hero, JJ Grey, with one his songs that she rewrote and received a standing ovation. Almira is from Lexington, Kentucky and has been busking at the Farmer’s Market and playing at restaurants and cafes around her hometown. She recently finished her first CD which includes several originals and will be appearing on NBC’s America’s Got Talent over the summer. THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS are creating quite a buzz in the world of bluegrass. The band’s ground-breaking sophomore album Ripe released on Pinecastle Records last year has achieved four #1's songs to date. The band was recently named The Roots Music Association Bluegrass Artist of the Year for 2008. They are hard at work in studio working on next album titled Susanville. The band’s lead vocalist Brandi Hart grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. ALMIRA FAWN is just eleven years old. She was brought on stage by Michael during the encore of show #515 and serenaded her hero, JJ Grey, with one his songs that she rewrote and received a standing ovation. Almira is from Lexington, Kentucky and has been busking at the Farmer’s Market and playing at restaurants and cafes around her hometown. She recently finished her first CD which includes several originals and will be appearing on NBC’s America’s Got Talent over the summer. THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS are creating quite a buzz in the world of bluegrass. The band’s ground-breaking sophomore album Ripe released on Pinecastle Records last year has achieved four #1's songs to date. The band was recently named The Roots Music Association Bluegrass Artist of the Year for 2008. They are hard at work in studio working on next album titled Susanville. The band’s lead vocalist Brandi Hart grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. ALMIRA FAWN is just eleven years old. She was brought on stage by Michael during the encore of show #515 and serenaded her hero, JJ Grey, with one his songs that she rewrote and received a standing ovation. Almira is from Lexington, Kentucky and has been busking at the Farmer’s Market and playing at restaurants and cafes around her hometown. She recently finished her first CD which includes several originals and will be appearing on NBC’s America’s Got Talent over the summer. THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS are creating quite a buzz in the world of bluegrass. The band’s ground-breaking sophomore album Ripe released on Pinecastle Records last year has achieved four #1's songs to date. The band was recently named The Roots Music Association Bluegrass Artist of the Year for 2008. They are hard at work in studio working on next album titled Susanville. The band’s lead vocalist Brandi Hart grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24416004 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:05:05 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24382556-WS522-Samuel-James-and-Shout-Sister-Shout SAMUEL JAMES is a young master of fingerstyle, slide, banjo, harmonica, and piano and is not yet out of his twenties. With musical influences ranging from Skip James and Sonny Terry to Gus Cannon and Charley Patton, such understanding of pre-war blues is rarely embodied in the music of one person. His songwriting is absolutely unparalleled in contemporary blues. His second CD and debut for NorthernBlues Music entitled Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy is available now. SHOUT SISTER SHOUT is an old-time jazz unit, formed by Boston Music Award Winner Rachel Davis and roots band Steppin’ In It through a common love of 30s & 40s jazz standards. The summer of 2006 found the two acts working at the same festivals, which led to joining each other for a classic tune by Nat King Cole or Billie Holiday during their respective sets. By mid summer, the quintet was dubbed ‘Shout Sister Shout’ and an album was in the works. Their debut self-titled CD was just released on MC Records and is full of ti... SAMUEL JAMES is a young master of fingerstyle, slide, banjo, harmonica, and piano and is not yet out of his twenties. With musical influences ranging from Skip James and Sonny Terry to Gus Cannon and Charley Patton, such understanding of pre-war blues is rarely embodied in the music of one person. His songwriting is absolutely unparalleled in contemporary blues. His second CD and debut for NorthernBlues Music entitled Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy is available now. SHOUT SISTER SHOUT is an old-time jazz unit, formed by Boston Music Award Winner Rachel Davis and roots band Steppin’ In It through a common love of 30s & 40s jazz standards. The summer of 2006 found the two acts working at the same festivals, which led to joining each other for a classic tune by Nat King Cole or Billie Holiday during their respective sets. By mid summer, the quintet was dubbed ‘Shout Sister Shout’ and an album was in the works. Their debut self-titled CD was just released on MC Records and is full of timeless old-time American Jazz featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads. SAMUEL JAMES is a young master of fingerstyle, slide, banjo, harmonica, and piano and is not yet out of his twenties. With musical influences ranging from Skip James and Sonny Terry to Gus Cannon and Charley Patton, such understanding of pre-war blues is rarely embodied in the music of one person. His songwriting is absolutely unparalleled in contemporary blues. His second CD and debut for NorthernBlues Music entitled Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy is available now. SHOUT SISTER SHOUT is an old-time jazz unit, formed by Boston Music Award Winner Rachel Davis and roots band Steppin’ In It through a common love of 30s & 40s jazz standards. The summer of 2006 found the two acts working at the same festivals, which led to joining each other for a classic tune by Nat King Cole or Billie Holiday during their respective sets. By mid summer, the quintet was dubbed ‘Shout Sister Shout’ and an album was in the works. Their debut self-titled CD was just released on MC Records and is full of timeless old-time American Jazz featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24382556 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:37:09 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24382557-WS521-Shemekia-Copeland-and-Dan-Crary SHEMEKIA COPELAND has already received numerous blues awards worldwide, a Grammy nomination, and has a resume that includes work with musical titans like Dr. John and film giants like Martin Scorsese. She returns to WoodSongs with a brand new CD Never Going Back on Telarc Records. The CD was produced by Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers and takes a more forward view of the blues, and in so doing points her music and her career in a new direction while remaining loyal to her blues roots. DAN CRARY is a musical legend, a pioneer and a master of the guitar. With more than 50 years as a performer, he’s a flatpicking stylist with an international reputation for innovation, taste and brilliance with a long and distinguished recording career, featuring solo projects and group efforts. His latest CD, Renaissance of the Steel-String Guitar, takes you on an instrumental journey into the past and recent history of the instrument, with performances of the music that has punctuated its rise. SHEMEKIA COPELAND has already received numerous blues awards worldwide, a Grammy nomination, and has a resume that includes work with musical titans like Dr. John and film giants like Martin Scorsese. She returns to WoodSongs with a brand new CD Never Going Back on Telarc Records. The CD was produced by Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers and takes a more forward view of the blues, and in so doing points her music and her career in a new direction while remaining loyal to her blues roots. DAN CRARY is a musical legend, a pioneer and a master of the guitar. With more than 50 years as a performer, he’s a flatpicking stylist with an international reputation for innovation, taste and brilliance with a long and distinguished recording career, featuring solo projects and group efforts. His latest CD, Renaissance of the Steel-String Guitar, takes you on an instrumental journey into the past and recent history of the instrument, with performances of the music that has punctuated its rise. SHEMEKIA COPELAND has already received numerous blues awards worldwide, a Grammy nomination, and has a resume that includes work with musical titans like Dr. John and film giants like Martin Scorsese. She returns to WoodSongs with a brand new CD Never Going Back on Telarc Records. The CD was produced by Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers and takes a more forward view of the blues, and in so doing points her music and her career in a new direction while remaining loyal to her blues roots. DAN CRARY is a musical legend, a pioneer and a master of the guitar. With more than 50 years as a performer, he’s a flatpicking stylist with an international reputation for innovation, taste and brilliance with a long and distinguished recording career, featuring solo projects and group efforts. His latest CD, Renaissance of the Steel-String Guitar, takes you on an instrumental journey into the past and recent history of the instrument, with performances of the music that has punctuated its rise. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-22,24382557 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:34:11 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24307283-WS520-Kelleigh-McKenzie-and-Slide KELLEIGH McKENZIE just received three Independent Music Award nominations, with her song "Gin" winning Best Americana Song, and she was named a winner in last fall’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. She delivers a captivating blend of folk, blues, old-time and rock with a uniquely urbane edge. She plucks and thumps out twist-filled tales on banjo and acoustic guitar, all while pounding along on her amplified stomp-box. This Oregonian-turned-New Yorker's debut CD is called "Chances." SLIDE is an impressive, powerful Irish traditional music band from Dublin, Ireland. The high energy band is named after the liveliest and most exciting of the tune rhythms from the South of Ireland. Formed with an all-star line up of award winners, this rollicking band is living proof of how innovation need not compromise tradition. The Irish Times calls Slide “traditional musicians with attitude.” They will be performing material from a wonderful, brand new CD that will be released in the spring. Bring t... KELLEIGH McKENZIE just received three Independent Music Award nominations, with her song "Gin" winning Best Americana Song, and she was named a winner in last fall’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. She delivers a captivating blend of folk, blues, old-time and rock with a uniquely urbane edge. She plucks and thumps out twist-filled tales on banjo and acoustic guitar, all while pounding along on her amplified stomp-box. This Oregonian-turned-New Yorker's debut CD is called "Chances." SLIDE is an impressive, powerful Irish traditional music band from Dublin, Ireland. The high energy band is named after the liveliest and most exciting of the tune rhythms from the South of Ireland. Formed with an all-star line up of award winners, this rollicking band is living proof of how innovation need not compromise tradition. The Irish Times calls Slide “traditional musicians with attitude.” They will be performing material from a wonderful, brand new CD that will be released in the spring. Bring the kids to this one!!!! KELLEIGH McKENZIE just received three Independent Music Award nominations, with her song "Gin" winning Best Americana Song, and she was named a winner in last fall’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. She delivers a captivating blend of folk, blues, old-time and rock with a uniquely urbane edge. She plucks and thumps out twist-filled tales on banjo and acoustic guitar, all while pounding along on her amplified stomp-box. This Oregonian-turned-New Yorker's debut CD is called "Chances." SLIDE is an impressive, powerful Irish traditional music band from Dublin, Ireland. The high energy band is named after the liveliest and most exciting of the tune rhythms from the South of Ireland. Formed with an all-star line up of award winners, this rollicking band is living proof of how innovation need not compromise tradition. The Irish Times calls Slide “traditional musicians with attitude.” They will be performing material from a wonderful, brand new CD that will be released in the spring. Bring the kids to this one!!!! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-14,24307283 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:42:42 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24275712-WS519-Walden-The-Ballad-of-Thoreau The two act, four character play is a conversation between Thoreau and Emerson set during the final two days Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond. Over 7,100 colleges and schools have already performed the play. Now we want to send it nationwide on Public TV, Public Radio, Movie Theaters plus online with lesson plans into thousands of schools across North America as an Earth Day Special Event. The two act, four character play is a conversation between Thoreau and Emerson set during the final two days Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond. Over 7,100 colleges and schools have already performed the play. Now we want to send it nationwide on Public TV, Public Radio, Movie Theaters plus online with lesson plans into thousands of schools across North America as an Earth Day Special Event. The two act, four character play is a conversation between Thoreau and Emerson set during the final two days Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond. Over 7,100 colleges and schools have already performed the play. Now we want to send it nationwide on Public TV, Public Radio, Movie Theaters plus online with lesson plans into thousands of schools across North America as an Earth Day Special Event. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24275712 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:12:33 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24273920-WS518-Hal-Ketchum-Dailey-and-Vincent HAL KETCHUM’s latest CD Father Time is the ninth album in a distinguished musical career that includes such indelible Top 10 hits as “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Past The Point of Rescue,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “Stay Forever.” Reared in the village of Greenwich in the gorgeously verdant countryside of upstate New York, Ketchum hails from a family where singing and playing music was part of the daily (and nightly) diet for generations. He was exposed to country music (his father was a fan) as well as the symphonic classics and, one year, even the Newport Jazz Festival at the nearby Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Father Time is the album that Hal Ketchum’s talents have promised ever since he burst onto the country music scene in 1991, hitting #1 with his very first single, “Small Town Saturday Night.” DAILEY & VINCENT captured an unprecedented seven International Bluegrass Music Awards including the IBMA Entertainers of the Year. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are veterans o... HAL KETCHUM’s latest CD Father Time is the ninth album in a distinguished musical career that includes such indelible Top 10 hits as “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Past The Point of Rescue,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “Stay Forever.” Reared in the village of Greenwich in the gorgeously verdant countryside of upstate New York, Ketchum hails from a family where singing and playing music was part of the daily (and nightly) diet for generations. He was exposed to country music (his father was a fan) as well as the symphonic classics and, one year, even the Newport Jazz Festival at the nearby Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Father Time is the album that Hal Ketchum’s talents have promised ever since he burst onto the country music scene in 1991, hitting #1 with his very first single, “Small Town Saturday Night.” DAILEY & VINCENT captured an unprecedented seven International Bluegrass Music Awards including the IBMA Entertainers of the Year. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are veterans of Bluegrass music having some twenty years experience between the two of them from long tenures with Bluegrass and Country legends Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs. In 2003, the two worked together on a project which sparked into the early planning and structuring of a new duo and band that would become Dailey and Vincent. The band is about to release their second studio release for Rounder Records titled Brothers From Different Mothers in March. HAL KETCHUM’s latest CD Father Time is the ninth album in a distinguished musical career that includes such indelible Top 10 hits as “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Past The Point of Rescue,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and “Stay Forever.” Reared in the village of Greenwich in the gorgeously verdant countryside of upstate New York, Ketchum hails from a family where singing and playing music was part of the daily (and nightly) diet for generations. He was exposed to country music (his father was a fan) as well as the symphonic classics and, one year, even the Newport Jazz Festival at the nearby Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Father Time is the album that Hal Ketchum’s talents have promised ever since he burst onto the country music scene in 1991, hitting #1 with his very first single, “Small Town Saturday Night.” DAILEY & VINCENT captured an unprecedented seven International Bluegrass Music Awards including the IBMA Entertainers of the Year. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are veterans of Bluegrass music having some twenty years experience between the two of them from long tenures with Bluegrass and Country legends Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs. In 2003, the two worked together on a project which sparked into the early planning and structuring of a new duo and band that would become Dailey and Vincent. The band is about to release their second studio release for Rounder Records titled Brothers From Different Mothers in March. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24273920 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:45:46 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24247494-WS517-Lori-Lieberman-Mark-Olson-and-Gary-Louris LORI LIEBERMAN is one of music’s best kept secrets. Lori has remained in the spotlight since the early seventies, quietly gleaning the respect of an industry and a devoted fanbase with such hits as “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Landing her first record deal with Capitol Records, the album, simply titled, "Lori Lieberman", garnered both critical and audience appeal. As the album crept up the charts, Roberta Flack heard Lori’s simple folk song detailing her experience of sitting in the back of a nightclub, transfixed by the musician onstage who seemed to sing right through her. She immediately contacted her producer, Joel Dorn, and recorded the now classic, Grammy award winning song,"Killing Me Softly". After a number of years away from the music industry, she began recording again in the mid 90s for independent labels. Lori’s latest CD Gun Metal Sky will be released in January. MARK OLSON & GARY LOURIS are the founding members of the pioneering alternative group the Jayhawks, wh... LORI LIEBERMAN is one of music’s best kept secrets. Lori has remained in the spotlight since the early seventies, quietly gleaning the respect of an industry and a devoted fanbase with such hits as “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Landing her first record deal with Capitol Records, the album, simply titled, "Lori Lieberman", garnered both critical and audience appeal. As the album crept up the charts, Roberta Flack heard Lori’s simple folk song detailing her experience of sitting in the back of a nightclub, transfixed by the musician onstage who seemed to sing right through her. She immediately contacted her producer, Joel Dorn, and recorded the now classic, Grammy award winning song,"Killing Me Softly". After a number of years away from the music industry, she began recording again in the mid 90s for independent labels. Lori’s latest CD Gun Metal Sky will be released in January. MARK OLSON & GARY LOURIS are the founding members of the pioneering alternative group the Jayhawks, whose shimmering blend of country, folk, and bar band rock made them one of the most widely acclaimed artists to emerge from the alternative country scene. In 1996, Olson left the band to pursue a solo career while Louris kept the Jayhawks alive with an ever evolving lineup. The two old friends have reunited for a brand new release called Ready for the Flood released on New West Records. The album is largely an acoustic album that has all original material and a fine vocal blend that makes you think of old-timey and bluegrass brother teams like The Monroes, The Delmores, and The Louvins. LORI LIEBERMAN is one of music’s best kept secrets. Lori has remained in the spotlight since the early seventies, quietly gleaning the respect of an industry and a devoted fanbase with such hits as “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Landing her first record deal with Capitol Records, the album, simply titled, "Lori Lieberman", garnered both critical and audience appeal. As the album crept up the charts, Roberta Flack heard Lori’s simple folk song detailing her experience of sitting in the back of a nightclub, transfixed by the musician onstage who seemed to sing right through her. She immediately contacted her producer, Joel Dorn, and recorded the now classic, Grammy award winning song,"Killing Me Softly". After a number of years away from the music industry, she began recording again in the mid 90s for independent labels. Lori’s latest CD Gun Metal Sky will be released in January. MARK OLSON & GARY LOURIS are the founding members of the pioneering alternative group the Jayhawks, whose shimmering blend of country, folk, and bar band rock made them one of the most widely acclaimed artists to emerge from the alternative country scene. In 1996, Olson left the band to pursue a solo career while Louris kept the Jayhawks alive with an ever evolving lineup. The two old friends have reunited for a brand new release called Ready for the Flood released on New West Records. The album is largely an acoustic album that has all original material and a fine vocal blend that makes you think of old-timey and bluegrass brother teams like The Monroes, The Delmores, and The Louvins. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24247494 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:19:07 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24158711-WS516-Punch-Brothers PUNCH BROTHERS featuring Chris Thile return to the WoodSongs Stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. The focus of this broadcast will be the band’s four-movement suite that is the heart of Punch Brothers’ debut CD Punch released on Nonesuch Records last year. Chris’s long form composition is his most conceptually daring, emotionally cathartic work of an already impressive career. Although long passages of The Blind Leaving the Blind are purely instrumental, it is rigorously structured, yet Thile leaves room for jazz-like improvisation and for the personalities of the players to influence its flow. Join Chris, guitarist Chris Eldridge, banjo player Noam Pikelny, violinist Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul Kowert for an incredible and adventurous night of music. PUNCH BROTHERS featuring Chris Thile return to the WoodSongs Stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. The focus of this broadcast will be the band’s four-movement suite that is the heart of Punch Brothers’ debut CD Punch released on Nonesuch Records last year. Chris’s long form composition is his most conceptually daring, emotionally cathartic work of an already impressive career. Although long passages of The Blind Leaving the Blind are purely instrumental, it is rigorously structured, yet Thile leaves room for jazz-like improvisation and for the personalities of the players to influence its flow. Join Chris, guitarist Chris Eldridge, banjo player Noam Pikelny, violinist Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul Kowert for an incredible and adventurous night of music. PUNCH BROTHERS featuring Chris Thile return to the WoodSongs Stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. The focus of this broadcast will be the band’s four-movement suite that is the heart of Punch Brothers’ debut CD Punch released on Nonesuch Records last year. Chris’s long form composition is his most conceptually daring, emotionally cathartic work of an already impressive career. Although long passages of The Blind Leaving the Blind are purely instrumental, it is rigorously structured, yet Thile leaves room for jazz-like improvisation and for the personalities of the players to influence its flow. Join Chris, guitarist Chris Eldridge, banjo player Noam Pikelny, violinist Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul Kowert for an incredible and adventurous night of music. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24158711 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:05:12 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24052900-WS515-JJ-Grey-and-The-Duhks JJ GREY was born and raised just outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Grey comes from a long tradition of Southern musical storytellers. Like the best of the great Southern writers, he fills his songs with details that are at once vivid and personal, political and universal. JJ and his band Mofro’s brand of front porch soul has steadily built an intensely loyal following since their debut CD in 2001. JJ’s new album Orange Blossoms, released on Alligator Records, takes another giant step forward. JJ will be performing solo acoustic on WoodSongs. THE DUHKS return the WoodSongs stage to perform songs from their new CD Fast Paced World released on Sugar Hill Records. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the band has been hailed by The New York Times as one of the artists at the forefront of the neo-folk movement. The band's spot-on fusion of traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul have earned them a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Country Vocal Performance category a... JJ GREY was born and raised just outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Grey comes from a long tradition of Southern musical storytellers. Like the best of the great Southern writers, he fills his songs with details that are at once vivid and personal, political and universal. JJ and his band Mofro’s brand of front porch soul has steadily built an intensely loyal following since their debut CD in 2001. JJ’s new album Orange Blossoms, released on Alligator Records, takes another giant step forward. JJ will be performing solo acoustic on WoodSongs. THE DUHKS return the WoodSongs stage to perform songs from their new CD Fast Paced World released on Sugar Hill Records. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the band has been hailed by The New York Times as one of the artists at the forefront of the neo-folk movement. The band's spot-on fusion of traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul have earned them a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Country Vocal Performance category as well as a Juno award in their native Canada. Environmental issues are a passion for the band, inspiring them to launch The Duhks Sustainability Project in October 2007. JJ GREY was born and raised just outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Grey comes from a long tradition of Southern musical storytellers. Like the best of the great Southern writers, he fills his songs with details that are at once vivid and personal, political and universal. JJ and his band Mofro’s brand of front porch soul has steadily built an intensely loyal following since their debut CD in 2001. JJ’s new album Orange Blossoms, released on Alligator Records, takes another giant step forward. JJ will be performing solo acoustic on WoodSongs. THE DUHKS return the WoodSongs stage to perform songs from their new CD Fast Paced World released on Sugar Hill Records. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the band has been hailed by The New York Times as one of the artists at the forefront of the neo-folk movement. The band's spot-on fusion of traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul have earned them a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Country Vocal Performance category as well as a Juno award in their native Canada. Environmental issues are a passion for the band, inspiring them to launch The Duhks Sustainability Project in October 2007. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24052900 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:37:56 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24025072-WS514-The-Tannahill-Weavers-and-Lambchop THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts. Their latest release is a live CD recorded in Scotland and was released on Compass Records. LAMBCHOP is an alternative band based in Nashville. The unique, unclassifiable hybrid of country, soul, and jazz is a baroque beauty held together by the surreal lyrical wit and droll vocal pres... THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts. Their latest release is a live CD recorded in Scotland and was released on Compass Records. LAMBCHOP is an alternative band based in Nashville. The unique, unclassifiable hybrid of country, soul, and jazz is a baroque beauty held together by the surreal lyrical wit and droll vocal presence of frontman Kurt Wagner. Their latest CD "OH" (Ohio) continues their tradition of releasing challenging, mold-breaking records. THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts. Their latest release is a live CD recorded in Scotland and was released on Compass Records. LAMBCHOP is an alternative band based in Nashville. The unique, unclassifiable hybrid of country, soul, and jazz is a baroque beauty held together by the surreal lyrical wit and droll vocal presence of frontman Kurt Wagner. Their latest CD "OH" (Ohio) continues their tradition of releasing challenging, mold-breaking records. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24025072 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:32:15 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23953580-WS513-The-Faux-Frenchmen-and-Kati-Penn-Band THE FAUX FRENCHMAN are acoustic guitarists Brian Lovely and George Cunningham, Don Aren on double bass, and violinist Paul Patterson. The quartet have been playing 1930’s Hot Club-inspired string band gypsy jazz in and around Cincinnati since September 2002. Guitarist Django Reinhardt and violin virtuoso Stephane Grappelli lead the Hot Club of France from 1934 to 1939. Rather than being a Hot Club “tribute” band, the Faux Frenchmen attempt to adapt the Hot Club’s instrumentation and approach to their own musical ends. Their latest CD is Oblivion and seven of the eleven tracks are originals. KATI PENN is a native of Lexington, KY and is one of bluegrass’s premier up-and-coming artists. She started playing the fiddle at the age of ten; by the time she was twelve, she was playing and singing with the Young Acoustic All-Stars. Kati went on to work a stint with the New Coon Creek Girls that lasted through a transformation to the Dale Ann Bradley Band. She has lent her talents to over 100... THE FAUX FRENCHMAN are acoustic guitarists Brian Lovely and George Cunningham, Don Aren on double bass, and violinist Paul Patterson. The quartet have been playing 1930’s Hot Club-inspired string band gypsy jazz in and around Cincinnati since September 2002. Guitarist Django Reinhardt and violin virtuoso Stephane Grappelli lead the Hot Club of France from 1934 to 1939. Rather than being a Hot Club “tribute” band, the Faux Frenchmen attempt to adapt the Hot Club’s instrumentation and approach to their own musical ends. Their latest CD is Oblivion and seven of the eleven tracks are originals. KATI PENN is a native of Lexington, KY and is one of bluegrass’s premier up-and-coming artists. She started playing the fiddle at the age of ten; by the time she was twelve, she was playing and singing with the Young Acoustic All-Stars. Kati went on to work a stint with the New Coon Creek Girls that lasted through a transformation to the Dale Ann Bradley Band. She has lent her talents to over 100 CD’s and performed with the likes of JD Crowe, Bill Anderson and Ricky Skaggs. She and her band will be performing material from her new CD My Turn to Cry produced by WoodSongs friend and dobro master Rob Ickes. THE FAUX FRENCHMAN are acoustic guitarists Brian Lovely and George Cunningham, Don Aren on double bass, and violinist Paul Patterson. The quartet have been playing 1930’s Hot Club-inspired string band gypsy jazz in and around Cincinnati since September 2002. Guitarist Django Reinhardt and violin virtuoso Stephane Grappelli lead the Hot Club of France from 1934 to 1939. Rather than being a Hot Club “tribute” band, the Faux Frenchmen attempt to adapt the Hot Club’s instrumentation and approach to their own musical ends. Their latest CD is Oblivion and seven of the eleven tracks are originals. KATI PENN is a native of Lexington, KY and is one of bluegrass’s premier up-and-coming artists. She started playing the fiddle at the age of ten; by the time she was twelve, she was playing and singing with the Young Acoustic All-Stars. Kati went on to work a stint with the New Coon Creek Girls that lasted through a transformation to the Dale Ann Bradley Band. She has lent her talents to over 100 CD’s and performed with the likes of JD Crowe, Bill Anderson and Ricky Skaggs. She and her band will be performing material from her new CD My Turn to Cry produced by WoodSongs friend and dobro master Rob Ickes. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23953580 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:14:06 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23911763-Woodsongs-512-Peter-Puma-Hedlund-Blue-Moose-and-the-Unbuttoned-Zippers The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played for more than 600 years. It has 16 strings: 3 melody strings, one drone string, and 12 sympathetic vibration (or resonance) strings. It has about 37 wooden keys arranged to slide under the strings. The player uses a short bow with the right hand, and pushes on the keys with the left. The instrument almost died out during the first part of the 1900's, but it has made quite a come-back. There are about 10,000 nyckelharpa players in Sweden today. PETER HEDLUND is considered Sweden’s leading traditional player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa, having won the title World Champion twice, in 1992 and 2000. He earned the designation Riksspelman - Fiddler of the Realm - while still in his teens (1975). Peter's technique is unsurpassed. A current venture close to Peter's heart is his collaboration with Rita Leydon in the development and production of a three volume interactive Nyckelharpa Workshop in DVD format. BLUE ... The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played for more than 600 years. It has 16 strings: 3 melody strings, one drone string, and 12 sympathetic vibration (or resonance) strings. It has about 37 wooden keys arranged to slide under the strings. The player uses a short bow with the right hand, and pushes on the keys with the left. The instrument almost died out during the first part of the 1900's, but it has made quite a come-back. There are about 10,000 nyckelharpa players in Sweden today. PETER HEDLUND is considered Sweden’s leading traditional player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa, having won the title World Champion twice, in 1992 and 2000. He earned the designation Riksspelman - Fiddler of the Realm - while still in his teens (1975). Peter's technique is unsurpassed. A current venture close to Peter's heart is his collaboration with Rita Leydon in the development and production of a three volume interactive Nyckelharpa Workshop in DVD format. BLUE MOOSE AND THE UNBUTTONED ZIPPERS are dynamic young string band based out of Boston. This quartet takes from the rooted traditions of many cultures and translates including the nyckelharpa. Bronwyn Bird plays the traditional bowed stringed instrument from Sweden, where she lived and studied the instrument for a year. The evocative sound of Bronwyn's nyckelharpa and Mariel Vandersteel's hardanger fiddle, the traditional string instrument of Norway, is held together with the fiery tone of Andy Reiner's fiddle and the dynamic force of Stash Wyslouch's guitar. The band’s latest CD is The Antler Sessions. The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played for more than 600 years. It has 16 strings: 3 melody strings, one drone string, and 12 sympathetic vibration (or resonance) strings. It has about 37 wooden keys arranged to slide under the strings. The player uses a short bow with the right hand, and pushes on the keys with the left. The instrument almost died out during the first part of the 1900's, but it has made quite a come-back. There are about 10,000 nyckelharpa players in Sweden today. PETER HEDLUND is considered Sweden’s leading traditional player of the modern chromatic nyckelharpa, having won the title World Champion twice, in 1992 and 2000. He earned the designation Riksspelman - Fiddler of the Realm - while still in his teens (1975). Peter's technique is unsurpassed. A current venture close to Peter's heart is his collaboration with Rita Leydon in the development and production of a three volume interactive Nyckelharpa Workshop in DVD format. BLUE MOOSE AND THE UNBUTTONED ZIPPERS are dynamic young string band based out of Boston. This quartet takes from the rooted traditions of many cultures and translates including the nyckelharpa. Bronwyn Bird plays the traditional bowed stringed instrument from Sweden, where she lived and studied the instrument for a year. The evocative sound of Bronwyn's nyckelharpa and Mariel Vandersteel's hardanger fiddle, the traditional string instrument of Norway, is held together with the fiery tone of Andy Reiner's fiddle and the dynamic force of Stash Wyslouch's guitar. The band’s latest CD is The Antler Sessions. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23911763 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:26:18 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23819283-Woodsongs-511-Tim-Grimm-Victoria-Vox TIM GRIMM grew up in the woods and small town settings of southern Indiana, son of schoolteachers and grandson of farmers. He co-starred for 2 seasons on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts and appeared in several films like Harrison Ford's Clear and Present Danger, and has shared the stage with writer and poet Wendell Berry. He has filmed three major motion pictures this past year, including The Express, with Dennis Quaid, and Public Enemies, with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. Tim’s latest CD is Holding Up The World, on Corazong Records. VICTORIA VOX is a Ukulele master. She started writing and recording her first songs in her bedroom in small-town, Wisconsin at the age of 10, graduated from The Berklee College of Music with honors and a degree in songwriting, releasing a handful of DIY guitar-driven albums before a friend gave her a ukulele. It proved to be the perfect new partner for her rich voice, and changed the way she wrote and arranged music. She quit her “not-at-all-missed-r... TIM GRIMM grew up in the woods and small town settings of southern Indiana, son of schoolteachers and grandson of farmers. He co-starred for 2 seasons on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts and appeared in several films like Harrison Ford's Clear and Present Danger, and has shared the stage with writer and poet Wendell Berry. He has filmed three major motion pictures this past year, including The Express, with Dennis Quaid, and Public Enemies, with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. Tim’s latest CD is Holding Up The World, on Corazong Records. VICTORIA VOX is a Ukulele master. She started writing and recording her first songs in her bedroom in small-town, Wisconsin at the age of 10, graduated from The Berklee College of Music with honors and a degree in songwriting, releasing a handful of DIY guitar-driven albums before a friend gave her a ukulele. It proved to be the perfect new partner for her rich voice, and changed the way she wrote and arranged music. She quit her “not-at-all-missed-retail-job” in Green Bay, founded her own publishing company, Obus Music, and took to the road full time, sharing her songs and infectious smile from Los Angeles to London. Vox, who lives in Baltimore now, newest album is Chameleon and was released on her own label last spring. TIM GRIMM grew up in the woods and small town settings of southern Indiana, son of schoolteachers and grandson of farmers. He co-starred for 2 seasons on the NBC drama Reasonable Doubts and appeared in several films like Harrison Ford's Clear and Present Danger, and has shared the stage with writer and poet Wendell Berry. He has filmed three major motion pictures this past year, including The Express, with Dennis Quaid, and Public Enemies, with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. Tim’s latest CD is Holding Up The World, on Corazong Records. VICTORIA VOX is a Ukulele master. She started writing and recording her first songs in her bedroom in small-town, Wisconsin at the age of 10, graduated from The Berklee College of Music with honors and a degree in songwriting, releasing a handful of DIY guitar-driven albums before a friend gave her a ukulele. It proved to be the perfect new partner for her rich voice, and changed the way she wrote and arranged music. She quit her “not-at-all-missed-retail-job” in Green Bay, founded her own publishing company, Obus Music, and took to the road full time, sharing her songs and infectious smile from Los Angeles to London. Vox, who lives in Baltimore now, newest album is Chameleon and was released on her own label last spring. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-03,23819283 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:54:17 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23804132-Woodsongs-510-The-Refugees THE REFUGEES are a band of critically-acclaimed singer-songwriters performing their award-winning songs in glorious three-part harmony with high energy, humor, and stellar musicianship. Each successful in her own right as a solo artist, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007, and have released their first CD, Unbound, to rave reviews. Described as the female version of Crosby, Stills and Nash with a humorous twist, The Refugees have more than three decades of experience in the industry between them, nineteen solo albums, and multiple Grammy Award nominations. THE REFUGEES are a band of critically-acclaimed singer-songwriters performing their award-winning songs in glorious three-part harmony with high energy, humor, and stellar musicianship. Each successful in her own right as a solo artist, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007, and have released their first CD, Unbound, to rave reviews. Described as the female version of Crosby, Stills and Nash with a humorous twist, The Refugees have more than three decades of experience in the industry between them, nineteen solo albums, and multiple Grammy Award nominations. THE REFUGEES are a band of critically-acclaimed singer-songwriters performing their award-winning songs in glorious three-part harmony with high energy, humor, and stellar musicianship. Each successful in her own right as a solo artist, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007, and have released their first CD, Unbound, to rave reviews. Described as the female version of Crosby, Stills and Nash with a humorous twist, The Refugees have more than three decades of experience in the industry between them, nineteen solo albums, and multiple Grammy Award nominations. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23804132 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:04:02 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23793512-Woodsongs-509-Janis-Ian JANIS IAN returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Janis will not only be performing but will also be reading passages from her long awaited autobiography Society's Child. She stunned a generation in the 1960's with her dramatic song "Society's Child”. She returned in the 1970's with the equally powerful "At Seventeen". Roberta Flack had a mammoth hit with another Ian song, "Jesse". She is a brilliant artist, amazing performer and she has a huge story to tell. In addition to her book, she has also just released the new album Best of Janis Ian - The Autobiography Collection features all the songs mentioned in the book and many never before released tracks. JANIS IAN returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Janis will not only be performing but will also be reading passages from her long awaited autobiography Society's Child. She stunned a generation in the 1960's with her dramatic song "Society's Child”. She returned in the 1970's with the equally powerful "At Seventeen". Roberta Flack had a mammoth hit with another Ian song, "Jesse". She is a brilliant artist, amazing performer and she has a huge story to tell. In addition to her book, she has also just released the new album Best of Janis Ian - The Autobiography Collection features all the songs mentioned in the book and many never before released tracks. JANIS IAN returns to the WoodSongs stage for a one hour Special Event Broadcast. Janis will not only be performing but will also be reading passages from her long awaited autobiography Society's Child. She stunned a generation in the 1960's with her dramatic song "Society's Child”. She returned in the 1970's with the equally powerful "At Seventeen". Roberta Flack had a mammoth hit with another Ian song, "Jesse". She is a brilliant artist, amazing performer and she has a huge story to tell. In addition to her book, she has also just released the new album Best of Janis Ian - The Autobiography Collection features all the songs mentioned in the book and many never before released tracks. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-22,23793512 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:14:33 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23658757-Woodsongs-508-Mary-Flower-and-The-Giving-Tree-Band MARY FLOWER is a premier Fingerstyle Acoustic Blues Guitar player in Portland, Oregon. Working in both the intricately syncopated Piedmont fingerpicking style and her own deeply bluesy lap-slide guitar, Mary is the only woman in history to twice place in the top three at the legendary national Fingerpicking Guitar Championships. She has seven critically acclaimed CDs and five instructional DVDs to her credit. Mary was nominated for 2008 Blues Handy Award, and her newest CD is titled Bridges. THE GIVING TREE BAND is an original string band from Chicago playing acoustic folk, world-americana, outlaw bluegrass, and progressive olde-tyme. Using songwriting and performing as a vehicle for community service, the band’s mission is to inspire a culture of sustainability and peace. The Giving Tree Band perform with instruments that have been reused or built from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, and their music is produced with renewable energy and packaged with 100% recycled mater... MARY FLOWER is a premier Fingerstyle Acoustic Blues Guitar player in Portland, Oregon. Working in both the intricately syncopated Piedmont fingerpicking style and her own deeply bluesy lap-slide guitar, Mary is the only woman in history to twice place in the top three at the legendary national Fingerpicking Guitar Championships. She has seven critically acclaimed CDs and five instructional DVDs to her credit. Mary was nominated for 2008 Blues Handy Award, and her newest CD is titled Bridges. THE GIVING TREE BAND is an original string band from Chicago playing acoustic folk, world-americana, outlaw bluegrass, and progressive olde-tyme. Using songwriting and performing as a vehicle for community service, the band’s mission is to inspire a culture of sustainability and peace. The Giving Tree Band perform with instruments that have been reused or built from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, and their music is produced with renewable energy and packaged with 100% recycled materials. The band will also be featured in the new John Dillinger biopic “Public Enemy” starring Johnny Depp, and have begun recording the 'world's greenest album' to be released in the Spring. MARY FLOWER is a premier Fingerstyle Acoustic Blues Guitar player in Portland, Oregon. Working in both the intricately syncopated Piedmont fingerpicking style and her own deeply bluesy lap-slide guitar, Mary is the only woman in history to twice place in the top three at the legendary national Fingerpicking Guitar Championships. She has seven critically acclaimed CDs and five instructional DVDs to her credit. Mary was nominated for 2008 Blues Handy Award, and her newest CD is titled Bridges. THE GIVING TREE BAND is an original string band from Chicago playing acoustic folk, world-americana, outlaw bluegrass, and progressive olde-tyme. Using songwriting and performing as a vehicle for community service, the band’s mission is to inspire a culture of sustainability and peace. The Giving Tree Band perform with instruments that have been reused or built from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, and their music is produced with renewable energy and packaged with 100% recycled materials. The band will also be featured in the new John Dillinger biopic “Public Enemy” starring Johnny Depp, and have begun recording the 'world's greenest album' to be released in the Spring. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,23658757 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:50:35 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23609389-Woodsongs-507-The-Grascals THE GRASCALS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release Keep on Walkin’, on Rounder Records. They are already among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today’s bluegrass scene. They were the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year in 2005. Since then they won the IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors in 2006 & 2007. THE GRASCALS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release Keep on Walkin’, on Rounder Records. They are already among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today’s bluegrass scene. They were the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year in 2005. Since then they won the IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors in 2006 & 2007. THE GRASCALS return to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new release Keep on Walkin’, on Rounder Records. They are already among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today’s bluegrass scene. They were the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year in 2005. Since then they won the IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors in 2006 & 2007. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-11,23609389 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:31:09 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23598754-Woodsongs-506-Edgar-Meyer-and-Chris-Thile EDGAR MEYER & CHRIS THILE are two of the most respected and accomplished acoustic musicians on the planet. Chris Thile is making his 5th appearance on WoodSongs. By the time he was 20 he was attracting a worldwide following as a member of the Grammy Award– winning bluegrass super group Nickel Creek. A Washington Post critic recently said Thile “may well be the most virtuosic American ever to play the mandolin.” Edgar Meyer is a master of the double bass and has been called “the best bassist alive.” Meyer began studying bass at the age of five, and throughout a lifetime of performing and composing he has turned the double bass into a modern virtuoso instrument that is equally at home in classical music and in the American vernacular. In 1994, Meyer became the first bassist to win the Avery Fisher Career Grant. He is also a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award and three Grammy Awards. The entire one hour broadcast will be devoted to Edgar’s and Chris’s album release... EDGAR MEYER & CHRIS THILE are two of the most respected and accomplished acoustic musicians on the planet. Chris Thile is making his 5th appearance on WoodSongs. By the time he was 20 he was attracting a worldwide following as a member of the Grammy Award– winning bluegrass super group Nickel Creek. A Washington Post critic recently said Thile “may well be the most virtuosic American ever to play the mandolin.” Edgar Meyer is a master of the double bass and has been called “the best bassist alive.” Meyer began studying bass at the age of five, and throughout a lifetime of performing and composing he has turned the double bass into a modern virtuoso instrument that is equally at home in classical music and in the American vernacular. In 1994, Meyer became the first bassist to win the Avery Fisher Career Grant. He is also a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award and three Grammy Awards. The entire one hour broadcast will be devoted to Edgar’s and Chris’s album released on Nonesuch Records. EDGAR MEYER & CHRIS THILE are two of the most respected and accomplished acoustic musicians on the planet. Chris Thile is making his 5th appearance on WoodSongs. By the time he was 20 he was attracting a worldwide following as a member of the Grammy Award– winning bluegrass super group Nickel Creek. A Washington Post critic recently said Thile “may well be the most virtuosic American ever to play the mandolin.” Edgar Meyer is a master of the double bass and has been called “the best bassist alive.” Meyer began studying bass at the age of five, and throughout a lifetime of performing and composing he has turned the double bass into a modern virtuoso instrument that is equally at home in classical music and in the American vernacular. In 1994, Meyer became the first bassist to win the Avery Fisher Career Grant. He is also a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award and three Grammy Awards. The entire one hour broadcast will be devoted to Edgar’s and Chris’s album released on Nonesuch Records. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-09,23598754 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:05:15 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23595830-Woodsongs-505-The-Wood-Brothers-and-Railroad-Earth THE WOOD BROTHERS are made up of Oliver and Chris Wood who grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Both brothers moved away from home and explored different musical paths. Chris went to New York City and soon formed Medeski Martin Wood. Meanwhile, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south. Now The Wood Brothers have begun a collaboration that combines their influences of blues, folk, and rock music. The brothers’ new album, Loaded, is released on Blue Note Records. RAILROAD EARTH is a bluegrass band whose music also incorporates folk, Celtic, jazz, and rock music. The band started out in 2001, and earned a spot at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival that June. The band has never looked back and have just released their fourth studio album Amen Corner on SCI Fidelity Records. THE WOOD BROTHERS are made up of Oliver and Chris Wood who grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Both brothers moved away from home and explored different musical paths. Chris went to New York City and soon formed Medeski Martin Wood. Meanwhile, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south. Now The Wood Brothers have begun a collaboration that combines their influences of blues, folk, and rock music. The brothers’ new album, Loaded, is released on Blue Note Records. RAILROAD EARTH is a bluegrass band whose music also incorporates folk, Celtic, jazz, and rock music. The band started out in 2001, and earned a spot at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival that June. The band has never looked back and have just released their fourth studio album Amen Corner on SCI Fidelity Records. THE WOOD BROTHERS are made up of Oliver and Chris Wood who grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Both brothers moved away from home and explored different musical paths. Chris went to New York City and soon formed Medeski Martin Wood. Meanwhile, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south. Now The Wood Brothers have begun a collaboration that combines their influences of blues, folk, and rock music. The brothers’ new album, Loaded, is released on Blue Note Records. RAILROAD EARTH is a bluegrass band whose music also incorporates folk, Celtic, jazz, and rock music. The band started out in 2001, and earned a spot at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival that June. The band has never looked back and have just released their fourth studio album Amen Corner on SCI Fidelity Records. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-08,23595830 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:56:49 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23579667-Woodsongs-504-Jen-Chapin-and-Natasha-Borzilova JEN CHAPIN returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new double disc release titled Light of Mine. This Brooklyn, NY native is a singer, songwriter, activist and daughter of the late folksinger Harry Chapin. Her songs are urban folk stories. She has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien,” appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. NATASHA BORZILOVA was born in Russia and moved to Nashville as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist of the band Bering Strait, a group of classically trained musicians playing bluegrass music. Bering Strait had two CD releases on Universal South Records, receiving critical acclaim, a Grammy nomination for country instrumental of the year in 2002 and a performance on WoodSongs (Show #254 in our archives). She just released her debut solo CD Cheap Escape. JEN CHAPIN returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new double disc release titled Light of Mine. This Brooklyn, NY native is a singer, songwriter, activist and daughter of the late folksinger Harry Chapin. Her songs are urban folk stories. She has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien,” appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. NATASHA BORZILOVA was born in Russia and moved to Nashville as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist of the band Bering Strait, a group of classically trained musicians playing bluegrass music. Bering Strait had two CD releases on Universal South Records, receiving critical acclaim, a Grammy nomination for country instrumental of the year in 2002 and a performance on WoodSongs (Show #254 in our archives). She just released her debut solo CD Cheap Escape. JEN CHAPIN returns to the WoodSongs stage with a brand new double disc release titled Light of Mine. This Brooklyn, NY native is a singer, songwriter, activist and daughter of the late folksinger Harry Chapin. Her songs are urban folk stories. She has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien,” appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and opened up for Bruce Hornsby and the Neville Brothers. NATASHA BORZILOVA was born in Russia and moved to Nashville as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist of the band Bering Strait, a group of classically trained musicians playing bluegrass music. Bering Strait had two CD releases on Universal South Records, receiving critical acclaim, a Grammy nomination for country instrumental of the year in 2002 and a performance on WoodSongs (Show #254 in our archives). She just released her debut solo CD Cheap Escape. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23579667 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:58:53 -0800 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23532562-Woodsongs-503-Sonya-Kitchell-and-The-Slip-Doug-MacLeod SONYA KITCHELL is an American jazz singer-songwriter from Northampton, MA. Her songs are a true showcase for Kitchell's worldly voice, which, with its intimate tone and feathery falsetto, has earned her attention not only from critics, but also from one of the most respected figures in jazz: Herbie Hancock. The contemporary avant-rock trio band The Slip will be Sonya’s backing band for the show. DOUG MacLEOD is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Over 24 years, 12 studio albums, several live records and two DVDs, MacLeod has consistently earned raves. His songs have been covered by Albert King, Albert Collins, Coco Montoya, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy, and featured in many TV movies and the hit TV shows like In the Heat of the Night. Doug’s latest CD is The Utrecht Sessions. SONYA KITCHELL is an American jazz singer-songwriter from Northampton, MA. Her songs are a true showcase for Kitchell's worldly voice, which, with its intimate tone and feathery falsetto, has earned her attention not only from critics, but also from one of the most respected figures in jazz: Herbie Hancock. The contemporary avant-rock trio band The Slip will be Sonya’s backing band for the show. DOUG MacLEOD is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Over 24 years, 12 studio albums, several live records and two DVDs, MacLeod has consistently earned raves. His songs have been covered by Albert King, Albert Collins, Coco Montoya, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy, and featured in many TV movies and the hit TV shows like In the Heat of the Night. Doug’s latest CD is The Utrecht Sessions. SONYA KITCHELL is an American jazz singer-songwriter from Northampton, MA. Her songs are a true showcase for Kitchell's worldly voice, which, with its intimate tone and feathery falsetto, has earned her attention not only from critics, but also from one of the most respected figures in jazz: Herbie Hancock. The contemporary avant-rock trio band The Slip will be Sonya’s backing band for the show. DOUG MacLEOD is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Over 24 years, 12 studio albums, several live records and two DVDs, MacLeod has consistently earned raves. His songs have been covered by Albert King, Albert Collins, Coco Montoya, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy, and featured in many TV movies and the hit TV shows like In the Heat of the Night. Doug’s latest CD is The Utrecht Sessions. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-26,23532562 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:15:23 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23530714-Woodsongs-502-Tribute-to-Robert-Johnson-with-Rory-Block-and-Scott-Ainslie ROBERT JOHNSON is among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style have influenced a broad range of musicians, including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Jack White and Eric Clapton, who called Johnson "the most important blues musician who ever lived". He was also ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. RORY BLOCK is the winner of five Blues Music Awards. She studied the blues as a teenager with the legendary Son House who told Rory he taught Robert Johnson how to play guitar. In 2007, she released the award winning CD titled “The Lady and Mr. Johnson”. The recording is comprised entire... ROBERT JOHNSON is among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style have influenced a broad range of musicians, including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Jack White and Eric Clapton, who called Johnson "the most important blues musician who ever lived". He was also ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. RORY BLOCK is the winner of five Blues Music Awards. She studied the blues as a teenager with the legendary Son House who told Rory he taught Robert Johnson how to play guitar. In 2007, she released the award winning CD titled “The Lady and Mr. Johnson”. The recording is comprised entirely of Robert Johnson’s music. She has also released two instructional DVDs that teach the guitar of Robert Johnson and is currently working on a tribute CD to Son House. SCOTT AINSLIE heard Virginia Bluesman and grave digger, John Jackson play a couple of songs in the middle of a Mike Seeger concert just outside of Washington, DC, back in 1967. He started playing guitar a month later and has now spent nearly forty years studying and playing traditional music, visiting and documenting senior musicians in America’s old-time banjo and fiddle music, Blues and gospel traditions. With four CDs, a teaching DVD on the guitar techniques of Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson, and a book on Johnson’s music “Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads” to his credit, as a performer and a teacher, Ainslie continues to present programs that are vital and entertaining. ROBERT JOHNSON is among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend. His vocal phrasing, original songs, and guitar style have influenced a broad range of musicians, including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Jack White and Eric Clapton, who called Johnson "the most important blues musician who ever lived". He was also ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. RORY BLOCK is the winner of five Blues Music Awards. She studied the blues as a teenager with the legendary Son House who told Rory he taught Robert Johnson how to play guitar. In 2007, she released the award winning CD titled “The Lady and Mr. Johnson”. The recording is comprised entirely of Robert Johnson’s music. She has also released two instructional DVDs that teach the guitar of Robert Johnson and is currently working on a tribute CD to Son House. SCOTT AINSLIE heard Virginia Bluesman and grave digger, John Jackson play a couple of songs in the middle of a Mike Seeger concert just outside of Washington, DC, back in 1967. He started playing guitar a month later and has now spent nearly forty years studying and playing traditional music, visiting and documenting senior musicians in America’s old-time banjo and fiddle music, Blues and gospel traditions. With four CDs, a teaching DVD on the guitar techniques of Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson, and a book on Johnson’s music “Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads” to his credit, as a performer and a teacher, Ainslie continues to present programs that are vital and entertaining. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-25,23530714 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:59:10 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23515698-Woodsongs-501-Old-Blind-Dogs-Blue-Mountain OLD BLIND DOGS are on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. Dynamic percussion with the small pipes and whistle and a fine blend of guitar, cittern, fiddle with rich vocals. The band won “Best Folk Band of the Year” awards at the 2005 & 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards. Their latest CD titled “Four on the Floor” on Compass Records won them the “Best Celtic CD” award of 2007. BLUE MOUNTAIN have been living and playing in Oxford, Mississippi since the late eighties, creating original songs written in a traditional spirit, but with the hard edge of rock 'n' roll. The band reunited and have just released two new CDs “Midnight In Mississippi” and “Omnibus.” OLD BLIND DOGS are on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. Dynamic percussion with the small pipes and whistle and a fine blend of guitar, cittern, fiddle with rich vocals. The band won “Best Folk Band of the Year” awards at the 2005 & 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards. Their latest CD titled “Four on the Floor” on Compass Records won them the “Best Celtic CD” award of 2007. BLUE MOUNTAIN have been living and playing in Oxford, Mississippi since the late eighties, creating original songs written in a traditional spirit, but with the hard edge of rock 'n' roll. The band reunited and have just released two new CDs “Midnight In Mississippi” and “Omnibus.” OLD BLIND DOGS are on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. Dynamic percussion with the small pipes and whistle and a fine blend of guitar, cittern, fiddle with rich vocals. The band won “Best Folk Band of the Year” awards at the 2005 & 2007 Scots Trad Music Awards. Their latest CD titled “Four on the Floor” on Compass Records won them the “Best Celtic CD” award of 2007. BLUE MOUNTAIN have been living and playing in Oxford, Mississippi since the late eighties, creating original songs written in a traditional spirit, but with the hard edge of rock 'n' roll. The band reunited and have just released two new CDs “Midnight In Mississippi” and “Omnibus.” tag:odeo.com,2008-10-21,23515698 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:06:50 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23495727-Woodsongs-500-Richie-Havens Richie Havens is an icon of the folk world who first rose to fame in the music scene that also fostered Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In 1969 Havens opened the Woodstock Festival. His performance received continuous ovations and he kept playing encores until he ran out of songs. Finally, he decided to improvise a version of "Motherless Child"; the song was featured in the Woodstock film, and became an international hit. He will be performing material from his new CD "Nobody Left to Crown." Richie Havens is an icon of the folk world who first rose to fame in the music scene that also fostered Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In 1969 Havens opened the Woodstock Festival. His performance received continuous ovations and he kept playing encores until he ran out of songs. Finally, he decided to improvise a version of "Motherless Child"; the song was featured in the Woodstock film, and became an international hit. He will be performing material from his new CD "Nobody Left to Crown." Richie Havens is an icon of the folk world who first rose to fame in the music scene that also fostered Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In 1969 Havens opened the Woodstock Festival. His performance received continuous ovations and he kept playing encores until he ran out of songs. Finally, he decided to improvise a version of "Motherless Child"; the song was featured in the Woodstock film, and became an international hit. He will be performing material from his new CD "Nobody Left to Crown." tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23495727 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:05:24 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23495728-Woodsongs-499-Celebration-of-the-Music-and-Artists-of-Kentucky THE CHARLIE SIZEMORE BAND is based out of Eastern Kentucky. Charlie is the son and grandson of banjo players, and he became fascinated by the sounds of bluegrass and mountain music as a child. He toured in Ralph Stanley’s band as lead singer, replacing Keith Whitley, for 9 years. Charlie has made seven critically acclaimed albums. Website for Charlie Sizemore Band. ROB McNURLIN has the distinction of being the very first artist to perform on WoodSongs very first broadcast. Rob is known as “The Beatnik Cowboy” and just released a new album called Rhinestoned. Website for Rob McNurlin. HEIDI HOWE is singer/songwriter from Louisville, KY and could be the love child of John Prine and Dolly Parton. She writes irreverent, witty songs. No Depression says her voice is "from the deep end of the Kentucky holler." Website for Heidi Howe. MAGGIE ESTES is an 18 year old fiddler from Hopkinsville, KY. Maggie started playing fiddle when she was four. At 17, she had the honor of performing on the G... THE CHARLIE SIZEMORE BAND is based out of Eastern Kentucky. Charlie is the son and grandson of banjo players, and he became fascinated by the sounds of bluegrass and mountain music as a child. He toured in Ralph Stanley’s band as lead singer, replacing Keith Whitley, for 9 years. Charlie has made seven critically acclaimed albums. Website for Charlie Sizemore Band. ROB McNURLIN has the distinction of being the very first artist to perform on WoodSongs very first broadcast. Rob is known as “The Beatnik Cowboy” and just released a new album called Rhinestoned. Website for Rob McNurlin. HEIDI HOWE is singer/songwriter from Louisville, KY and could be the love child of John Prine and Dolly Parton. She writes irreverent, witty songs. No Depression says her voice is "from the deep end of the Kentucky holler." Website for Heidi Howe. MAGGIE ESTES is an 18 year old fiddler from Hopkinsville, KY. Maggie started playing fiddle when she was four. At 17, she had the honor of performing on the Grand Ole Opry. She also won the 2006 Georgia State Fiddle Championship. Website for Maggie Estes. JUDGE RAY CORNS has been warming up the WoodSongs audience every week since 2003 with his tales from WoodSongs Holler. During the day, he’s an actual highly respected Judge. THE CHARLIE SIZEMORE BAND is based out of Eastern Kentucky. Charlie is the son and grandson of banjo players, and he became fascinated by the sounds of bluegrass and mountain music as a child. He toured in Ralph Stanley’s band as lead singer, replacing Keith Whitley, for 9 years. Charlie has made seven critically acclaimed albums. Website for Charlie Sizemore Band. ROB McNURLIN has the distinction of being the very first artist to perform on WoodSongs very first broadcast. Rob is known as “The Beatnik Cowboy” and just released a new album called Rhinestoned. Website for Rob McNurlin. HEIDI HOWE is singer/songwriter from Louisville, KY and could be the love child of John Prine and Dolly Parton. She writes irreverent, witty songs. No Depression says her voice is "from the deep end of the Kentucky holler." Website for Heidi Howe. MAGGIE ESTES is an 18 year old fiddler from Hopkinsville, KY. Maggie started playing fiddle when she was four. At 17, she had the honor of performing on the Grand Ole Opry. She also won the 2006 Georgia State Fiddle Championship. Website for Maggie Estes. JUDGE RAY CORNS has been warming up the WoodSongs audience every week since 2003 with his tales from WoodSongs Holler. During the day, he’s an actual highly respected Judge. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23495728 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:57:45 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23384430-Woodsongs-498-Chuck-Leavell-and-Tori-Sparks CHUCK LEAVELL is one of the most respected piano players and keyboardists in music, as well as one of the most dedicated and revered conservationists in the world. His work both as a solo artist and as a musician with The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Train and many others is among the most accomplished of any living keyboardist. Tagged as the "fifth Rolling Stone," he appears with the band on their new CD and Martin Scorsese film, Shine A Light. He's now finally home after two years on the road with the Stones and focusing on his latest CD Live In Germany which was just released on Evergreen Arts Records. TORI SPARKS calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road in the U.S. and Europe. Called “a knockout” by the Village Voice, her dynamic live show is equal parts soulful singing and zany stand-up-style humor. Tori’s latest album Under This Yellow Sun released on her own record label (Glass Moun... CHUCK LEAVELL is one of the most respected piano players and keyboardists in music, as well as one of the most dedicated and revered conservationists in the world. His work both as a solo artist and as a musician with The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Train and many others is among the most accomplished of any living keyboardist. Tagged as the "fifth Rolling Stone," he appears with the band on their new CD and Martin Scorsese film, Shine A Light. He's now finally home after two years on the road with the Stones and focusing on his latest CD Live In Germany which was just released on Evergreen Arts Records. TORI SPARKS calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road in the U.S. and Europe. Called “a knockout” by the Village Voice, her dynamic live show is equal parts soulful singing and zany stand-up-style humor. Tori’s latest album Under This Yellow Sun released on her own record label (Glass Mountain Records). CHUCK LEAVELL is one of the most respected piano players and keyboardists in music, as well as one of the most dedicated and revered conservationists in the world. His work both as a solo artist and as a musician with The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Train and many others is among the most accomplished of any living keyboardist. Tagged as the "fifth Rolling Stone," he appears with the band on their new CD and Martin Scorsese film, Shine A Light. He's now finally home after two years on the road with the Stones and focusing on his latest CD Live In Germany which was just released on Evergreen Arts Records. TORI SPARKS calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road in the U.S. and Europe. Called “a knockout” by the Village Voice, her dynamic live show is equal parts soulful singing and zany stand-up-style humor. Tori’s latest album Under This Yellow Sun released on her own record label (Glass Mountain Records). tag:odeo.com,2008-09-22,23384430 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:37:40 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23381799-Woodsongs-497-Beoga-Nick-Ogawa BEOGA is the Irish word for ‘lively’. The group is a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, Ireland. Their unique sound features the twin dueling accordions of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four time All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray, pianist Liam Bradley, and one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne. Their latest CD, mischief, was released on Compass Records last year. NICK OGAWA is a cellist and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. His new album, Introduction, travels through blues, folk, and pop styles on the way to his distinctive contemporary sound. We loved his haunting rendition of the traditional Appalachian ballad “Shady Grove.” BEOGA is the Irish word for ‘lively’. The group is a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, Ireland. Their unique sound features the twin dueling accordions of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four time All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray, pianist Liam Bradley, and one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne. Their latest CD, mischief, was released on Compass Records last year. NICK OGAWA is a cellist and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. His new album, Introduction, travels through blues, folk, and pop styles on the way to his distinctive contemporary sound. We loved his haunting rendition of the traditional Appalachian ballad “Shady Grove.” BEOGA is the Irish word for ‘lively’. The group is a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, Ireland. Their unique sound features the twin dueling accordions of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four time All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray, pianist Liam Bradley, and one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne. Their latest CD, mischief, was released on Compass Records last year. NICK OGAWA is a cellist and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. His new album, Introduction, travels through blues, folk, and pop styles on the way to his distinctive contemporary sound. We loved his haunting rendition of the traditional Appalachian ballad “Shady Grove.” tag:odeo.com,2008-09-21,23381799 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:02:56 -0700 no The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour Podcast