December 31, 2020

Episode 15: Interview - Rich Maxham (Luthier)

December 31, 2020

A curious gypsy fiddle with a long lost brother, discussing the resurgence of Cremona in contemporary violin making and a family lineage that destined him to be a player and maker of violins. Rich Maxham regales us with a variety of stories that is sure to have something for everyone!

November 30, 2020

Brandon Kennedy

Episode 14: Tune - Father Dollard's

November 30, 2020

Brandon Kennedy

A tricky little hornpipe written for? by? a wonderful Irish poet and member of the Catholic parish. As usual, the the history gets tricky as we uncover not one, but TWO Father Dollards. Its a two for one episode as we head to Canada for a poetry reading.

February 16, 2020

Brandon Kennedy

Episode 12: Song - Nancy Spain

February 16, 2020

Brandon Kennedy

A wonderfully classic folk tune written for the media figure from the 1960s. Or was it....?

artistic advisor: J. Calvert Orem

December 9, 2019

Brandon Kennedy

folk music, music, hisory, irish traditional music

Episode 10: Tune - the Wounded Hussar/CPT O'Kanes

December 9, 2019

Brandon Kennedy

folk music, music, hisory, irish traditional music

A haunting tribute to Irish soldiers who served in foreign wars, this (maybe?) O’Carolyn piece has a twisty history that takes us all the way from the Sliabh Luachra region of Ireland to the banks of the rolling Danube in Austria.

Artistic advisor: J. Calvert Orem

July 9, 2019

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Episode 6: Composer - Paddy Fahey

July 9, 2019

Brandon Kennedy

The living legend passed away recently. Lets take look at his life and work as a celebration of his music!

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