First Lady of the Air

Today, July 24, 2018, is the 121st anniversary of the birth of Amelia Earhart. You may not know that she … More

Songs for Mandela

July 18, 2018 – The hundredth anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. Six songs offered in memory and gratitude.

Born July 12, 1941 Barneley, West Riding of Yorkshire If you were to ask me to put together a list of … More

Two Blues legends, Two trailblazing women, two bass players, and Too Slim Memphis Minnie – Born Lizzie Douglas June 3, 1897 … More

He was one of the most important Tradition Bearers in the history of American music. Turner, with the Stricklands (Napoleon … More

Born June 1, 1952 Ferron is simply one of my personal heroes. one of my favorite singers and one of … More

I loved Andy Griffith. That’s Andy Griffith the storyteller, actor and singer, not so much the Andy of Mayberry he … More

In the Cambridge Folk Scene of the early 60s, Eric Von Schmidt was the MAN! He was the Alpha and … More

Tommy Brown was born in 1931. Junior Parker was born in 1932. Tommy Brown recorded in Atlanta for the Savoy … More

Born May 26, 1952 Denny is the son of Harold Breau and Rita Cote, who were known professionally as Hal … More