This is an incredibly special episode of The High Note! First, I talk about Mordecai‘s debut album “It’s Never Enough.” Read my blog for info and see Mordecai Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Holocene in Portland. Next, I talk about […]
Tag: Folk
Philadelphia Folk Festival Prepares For 56th Edition Of Tradition
The legacy of the oldest continually-run outdoor music festival in North America will converge with fellowship, and of course music, at the 56th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival next week. On the third week of August […]
Christopher Kent’s Holiday Spirit Earns Songwriting Nominations
Singer-songwriter Christopher Kent has two songs, “Songs of the Season,” and “Twas The Day Of Thanksgiving” nominated for the 2017 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.
Julie Byrne Paints A Lyrical Landscape On ‘Not Even Happiness’
Julie Byrne captured the natural beauty she uncovered during her journey across the country on her transcendent folk album, “Not Even Happiness.”
Dawes Releases Surprise Live Album As A Valentine To Fans
Valentine’s Day can be full of surprises. Folk-rock band Dawes sent a valentine to its fans in the form of a new live album, “We’re All Gonna Live,” on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Recorded in January in […]
Mornings With Conor
I spent a couple weeks waking up at 5 a.m. and listening to the latest Conor Oberst album “Ruminations.” Here’s what I learned.
Fresh Audio For Your Ears – Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
Where to begin on such a jam-packed week of amazing music released Friday, Sept. 30? This week we have a little bit of everything from old-time country to prolific piano-driven pop. Be sure to check […]
Episode 2 – Talkin’ Philly Folk Fest with Cousin Mike
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55th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates The Spirit Of Music
Pulling off the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension at Exit 31, a sign appears as I turn around the bend: “Folk Fest →.” I ease back in my seat, turn the volume up on the stereo […]
Fresh Audio For Your Ears – Friday, Aug. 5, 2016
Music is like a bookmark for time. It can take you back to a moment or capture an emotional feeling for an entire era. It’s amazing to see the evolution of music and hearing bands […]