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Everything folk: roots, Americana, blues, bluegrass, newgrass, traditional, folk rock, blues, R&B and Celtic music and allied forms of dance happening from the greater Boston / Cambridge / Somerville area out to New England and into New York and eastern Canada.
Threads of general interest are welcome, but please limit discussion and events to folk and roots music in the Northeast. Take discussion of other forms of music to other groups.
"If you're not doing it already, resolve in 2008 to get out and hear live local music. As Jonathan Perry said in The Boston Globe 12/28, you owe it to yourself to investigate why the Boston area's "musical landscape" is "so consistently exciting, surprising and gratifying."" - Dennis Brennan, 1/2/08.
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Peter Mulvey's "no gasoline tour"
After the bike tour, Peter will be heading to Ireland and New
England.
http://www.myspace.com/petermulvey
http://www.petermulvey.com/
NO GASOLINE TOUR ROLLS
Hello, all. Last week I did the final 250 miles of training and felt fine, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be for the No Gasoline Tour 2008. I'm excited for the first leg, starting next Wedneseday.
Here's a video I put together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI5eENHZEp...
It captures the spirit of the tour pretty well. I hope you'll forward it to any friends you might have interested in music, bicycling, or the environment.
Many thanks to Wheel and Sprocket, especially Bob Jung, and to my friends who have biked with me over the summer.
Also, here's the scoop on the semi-organized ride on Saturday 9/20 to benefit the Urban Ecology Center: I and a small group of riders will leave the Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson at 8am, following this route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2205227
I'd expect we'll be in Dousman by 10:30 or so, Waukesha by 11:30, and arrive at the UEC in Washington Park by 1pm. So joining the ride is as simple as this: you head west along the route, until you meet a group of cyclists that includes a recumbent with a guitar on a rack in back. That's probably us. Then, you join us and ride back.
You pick the time of your departure, you decide the mileage, and once you meet up with the group, trust me -- we'll be moving at a relaxed pace that anyone can maintain (I'll be towing gear, and will have done over 400 miles in the past 10 days, so I won't be moving all that quickly.) We'll arrive at the UEC, and if you feel like writing a check for any amount, I'll collect them and add my own and hand them over. Then we'll all have some conversation and drink some water and disperse, and hopefully I'll see you at the show. It goes without saying but I'll say it: you ride at your own risk and PLEASE, for crying out loud, wear a helmet.
Finally, they'll have extra bike racks at Turner Hall for the show, and Alterra Coffee will be giving out coupons for a free cup if you ride to the show. Again, if you ride to the show: SERIOUSLY, wear a helmet and use lights!
Thank you all,
PM
ps I'll post the details of the UEC ride on my myspace page in the blog section, and if I get around to it I'll post routemaps for all the legs of the tour.
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Trinity House Theater Livonia, Michigan
Sep 9 2008 8:00P
WHEEL & SPROCKET PRESENTS the "NO GASOLINE" TOUR 2008 Various, Wisconsin
Sep 10 2008 8:00P
Paradigm Coffehouse w/Brianna Lane Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sep 11 2008 7:30P
The Flying Pig Algoma, Wisconsin
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
New Moon Cafe w/Brianna Lane Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sep 13 2008 7:30P
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wisconsin
Sep 18 2008 7:00P
High Noon Saloon w/Antje Duvekot Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 19 2008 8:30P
Cafe Carpe w/Antje Duvekot Fort Atkinson
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Turner Hall Ballroom w/Antje Duvekot, Chip Cruz Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
END OF BIKE TOUR Milwaukee, Wisconsin
http://www.myspace.com/petermulvey
http://www.petermulvey.com/
NO GASOLINE TOUR ROLLS
Hello, all. Last week I did the final 250 miles of training and felt fine, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be for the No Gasoline Tour 2008. I'm excited for the first leg, starting next Wedneseday.
Here's a video I put together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI5eENHZEp...
It captures the spirit of the tour pretty well. I hope you'll forward it to any friends you might have interested in music, bicycling, or the environment.
Many thanks to Wheel and Sprocket, especially Bob Jung, and to my friends who have biked with me over the summer.
Also, here's the scoop on the semi-organized ride on Saturday 9/20 to benefit the Urban Ecology Center: I and a small group of riders will leave the Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson at 8am, following this route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2205227
I'd expect we'll be in Dousman by 10:30 or so, Waukesha by 11:30, and arrive at the UEC in Washington Park by 1pm. So joining the ride is as simple as this: you head west along the route, until you meet a group of cyclists that includes a recumbent with a guitar on a rack in back. That's probably us. Then, you join us and ride back.
You pick the time of your departure, you decide the mileage, and once you meet up with the group, trust me -- we'll be moving at a relaxed pace that anyone can maintain (I'll be towing gear, and will have done over 400 miles in the past 10 days, so I won't be moving all that quickly.) We'll arrive at the UEC, and if you feel like writing a check for any amount, I'll collect them and add my own and hand them over. Then we'll all have some conversation and drink some water and disperse, and hopefully I'll see you at the show. It goes without saying but I'll say it: you ride at your own risk and PLEASE, for crying out loud, wear a helmet.
Finally, they'll have extra bike racks at Turner Hall for the show, and Alterra Coffee will be giving out coupons for a free cup if you ride to the show. Again, if you ride to the show: SERIOUSLY, wear a helmet and use lights!
Thank you all,
PM
ps I'll post the details of the UEC ride on my myspace page in the blog section, and if I get around to it I'll post routemaps for all the legs of the tour.
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Trinity House Theater Livonia, Michigan
Sep 9 2008 8:00P
WHEEL & SPROCKET PRESENTS the "NO GASOLINE" TOUR 2008 Various, Wisconsin
Sep 10 2008 8:00P
Paradigm Coffehouse w/Brianna Lane Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sep 11 2008 7:30P
The Flying Pig Algoma, Wisconsin
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
New Moon Cafe w/Brianna Lane Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sep 13 2008 7:30P
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wisconsin
Sep 18 2008 7:00P
High Noon Saloon w/Antje Duvekot Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 19 2008 8:30P
Cafe Carpe w/Antje Duvekot Fort Atkinson
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Turner Hall Ballroom w/Antje Duvekot, Chip Cruz Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
END OF BIKE TOUR Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Peter Mulvey's "no gasoline tour" + -
http://www.myspace.com/petermulvey
http://www.petermulvey.com/
NO GASOLINE TOUR ROLLS
Hello, all. Last week I did the final 250 miles of training and felt fine, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be for the No Gasoline Tour 2008. I'm excited for the first leg, starting next Wedneseday.
Here's a video I put together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI5eENHZEp...
It captures the spirit of the tour pretty well. I hope you'll forward it to any friends you might have interested in music, bicycling, or the environment.
Many thanks to Wheel and Sprocket, especially Bob Jung, and to my friends who have biked with me over the summer.
Also, here's the scoop on the semi-organized ride on Saturday 9/20 to benefit the Urban Ecology Center: I and a small group of riders will leave the Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson at 8am, following this route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2205227
I'd expect we'll be in Dousman by 10:30 or so, Waukesha by 11:30, and arrive at the UEC in Washington Park by 1pm. So joining the ride is as simple as this: you head west along the route, until you meet a group of cyclists that includes a recumbent with a guitar on a rack in back. That's probably us. Then, you join us and ride back.
You pick the time of your departure, you decide the mileage, and once you meet up with the group, trust me -- we'll be moving at a relaxed pace that anyone can maintain (I'll be towing gear, and will have done over 400 miles in the past 10 days, so I won't be moving all that quickly.) We'll arrive at the UEC, and if you feel like writing a check for any amount, I'll collect them and add my own and hand them over. Then we'll all have some conversation and drink some water and disperse, and hopefully I'll see you at the show. It goes without saying but I'll say it: you ride at your own risk and PLEASE, for crying out loud, wear a helmet.
Finally, they'll have extra bike racks at Turner Hall for the show, and Alterra Coffee will be giving out coupons for a free cup if you ride to the show. Again, if you ride to the show: SERIOUSLY, wear a helmet and use lights!
Thank you all,
PM
ps I'll post the details of the UEC ride on my myspace page in the blog section, and if I get around to it I'll post routemaps for all the legs of the tour.
Sep 5 2008 8:00P
Trinity House Theater Livonia, Michigan
Sep 9 2008 8:00P
WHEEL & SPROCKET PRESENTS the "NO GASOLINE" TOUR 2008 Various, Wisconsin
Sep 10 2008 8:00P
Paradigm Coffehouse w/Brianna Lane Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sep 11 2008 7:30P
The Flying Pig Algoma, Wisconsin
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
New Moon Cafe w/Brianna Lane Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sep 13 2008 7:30P
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wisconsin
Sep 18 2008 7:00P
High Noon Saloon w/Antje Duvekot Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 19 2008 8:30P
Cafe Carpe w/Antje Duvekot Fort Atkinson
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Turner Hall Ballroom w/Antje Duvekot, Chip Cruz Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
END OF BIKE TOUR Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jeff
Bull Run Concerts, September + -
Jeff
A benefit for the Massachusetts Audobon Society, 9/5 + -
Folk for Feathers Festival, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Rd.,Cummaquid(Barnstable), MA.
Featuring Jake Armerding, Edie Carey, Rose Cousins and Oen Kennedy. A benefit for the Massachusetts Audobon Society.
Call (508)362-7475 x9351 or email bharris@massaudobon.org.
Jeff
River Sing + -
RiverSing
Bridging the Charles with Voice and Light
Sunday, September 21, 2008
5:00pm: Pre-show Festivities in Harvard Square
6:00pm: Communal Singing along the Charles
Free!
Celebrate the first day of fall at the 5th annual RiverSing, a free giant community sing along the banks of the Charles. Spread your picnic blanket and join thousands of singers – and musical guest artists - gathered to celebrate the new season with music, light and song.
Jeff
Spider John Koerner on L&F today + -
Hi folks, This didn't confirm until just this morning, hence the short notice. Folk/blues legend "Spider" John Koerner is scheduled to for a live half-hour on-air performance and interview on "Lost and Found" on WMBR today, beginning at approximately 12:45 PM! "Spider" John has been keeping the sounds of traditional and acoustic blues, folk/blues, and "old-timey" Americana alive for nearly 50 years, from the groundbreaking folk festivals of the early 1960s, to his current international touring schedule. Celebrating his 70th birthday later this week, "Spider" John is still going strong, and he will be performing tonight at Sally O'Brien's in Union Square, Somerville. I don't think they have a cover charge, so drop on by and hang out!
"Spider" John's website: http://www.mwt.net/~koerner
Sally O'Brien's pub: http://www.sallyobriensbar.com
We'll also have ticket giveaways today for lots of other great upcoming shows within the next couple of weeks, including Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Acoustic Hot Tuna, Levon Helm and more, so tune in for a somewhat "rootsy" edition of "Lost and Found" today.
As always, your requests and suggestions are welcome! Today 12 noon - 2 PM ET at WMBR 88.1 FM or http://www.wmbr.orghttp://lostwmbr.blogspot.com If you miss the show, archives are available for two weeks! Thanks for listening!
Eli
Jeff
24th Annual Bread and Roses Festival, 9/1 + -
Paine
SACCO AND VANZETTI THIRD ANNUAL MARCH AND RALLY + -
Sat 8/23 (1PM) @ Copley Square
Boylston St. and Dartmouth St. Boston, MA 02116
• Cost: free (dom - yours)
• Official Site: http://saccoandvanzetti.org
http://boston.going.com/event-374858;...
Jeff
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, 9/26-28 + -
Paine
Arlo + -
Far out, man!
Even if you cannot go, support the Arlo event (click "I like it"), that is unless you'd rather be with 35000 others singing "Sweet Caroline". Yikes, that's scary!
Thom
RE: Arlo + -
Jeff
New Pete Seeger album set for Sept. 30 release + -
August 20, 2008
New Pete Seeger album set for Sept. 30 release
Fishkill resident, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and folk singing legend Pete Seeger will release his first new album in five years Sept. 30.
"Pete Seeger at 89" contains 32 songs, many of which have never been recorded, and will come out on Appleseed Records. This record was produced by Seeger and David Bernz, a Hudson Valley native who has worked often with Seeger, and is a member of Work o' the Weavers, a tribute band honoring the memory of Seeger's former ensemble.
Joining Seeger on the CD are the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus, the After Hours Quartet, Hudson River Sloop Singers and violinist Sara Milonovich.
Visit www.appleseedmusic.com and click on the links to the left to learn more about Pete; and to watch a video interview in which Seeger discusses the Clearwater organization. Seeger founded Clearwater, which is based in Poughkeepsie, to clean up the Hudson River. Visit www.clearwater.org for information.