Folk Scene

Another heartbreak for the folk community hit last Tuesday when legendary musician Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson passed away in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was an exceptional staple of the Folk Scene, and will be surely missed. 

While his passing, and that of banjo legend Earl Scruggs (March 6, 2012) signify the end of these legends’ music makin’ on this earth, their influence lives on in the tunes of all those who come pickin’ after.  From the depths of the heart of the Folk Scene, Rest in Peace, boys.

Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson  March 3, 1923- May 29, 2012

Well folks, my banjo and I are off to the Emerald Isle for the summer, where I hope to hear and make some folky-tunes myself. I appreciate all of those who listened to Folk Scene this semester, and I look forward to returning in the fall for another season of the show. While it’s not American folk, I’d like to leave you with some selections from the Irish folk scene, one of equal talent and heart to that in America. Here yeeare, a bit of somethin old and somethin new:

“Rare Old Mountain Dew” – The Dubliners

“Chill the Beans” – My Fellow Sponges

- Miss Sarah

Here is Tyler playing solo at a competition at the Warren-Wilson College Fiddles and Folklife Festival. He’s also associated with some other groups: The Empty Bottle String Band, The Old Time Pride Band, Tyler Hughes and the Generation Gap, and Fifth String.

The Empty Bottle String Band- How Many Biscuits Can You Eat?

Great to see young folks playing Old-Time! Keep on keepin’.
Here he is, the FolkScene featured artist- Tyler Hughes , y’all.

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Tune in this Sunday, April 29 from 6:00-8:00pm on 90.5fm WUOG Athens, or right here on wuog.org to hear FolkScene, scrumptious old-time and contemporary folk.
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Last week, the Folk world lost one of it’s greatest legends, Earl Scruggs. Scruggs revolutionized banjo-pickin’ with his 3-finger style of playing, which became standard for bluegrass and much folk music. He developed this style and brought it to its current glory while picking with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. He and Lester Flatt continued on by forming the Foggy Mountain Boys, where Scruggs and his banjo truly shone.
Rest in peace, Mr. Scruggs, and thanks a million.

Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt with the Foggy Mountain Boys- “Heaven”

Scruggs with Béla Fleck- “Home Sweet Home”

Tune in to Folk Scene, this Easter Sunday, April 8, from 1-3pm to hear Sarah and Charles, her dad and number one musical influence, deejay together! Folk Scene will be back to its regular time, from 6-8pm the following Sunday. Thanks for listening to Folk Scene on 90.5FM WUOG Athens.

About this time last year, I got a chance to travel to Ireland and listen to some folk tunes, both Irish and American.  Turns out, American folk music is pretty popular amongst some musical crowds over there, and looking at the history of the music, it makes sense.  Many traditional American songs and reels can be found to be rooted back in the Emerald Isle on some level or another, and Ireland is one of the only places in the world (along with the U.S.) which incorporates banjo as a core instrument in its folk scene.  The traditional Irish banjo is the tenor banjo, which has a shorter neck and only four strings.  On this side of the pond, it is often associated with River Boat type minstrelsy.

But that’s neither here nor there, and y’all will have to wait until closer to St. Patty’s day for some Irish lovin’ and fusion tunes from WUOG.  In the mean time, I wanted to share a nice bite of folk that one of my friends sent me.This one fella is also responsible for introducing me to an artist you’ll hear quite often on Folk Scene, William Elliott Whitmore, who has quickly become one of my contemporary favorites.

Now, here y’are, another selection from him, with Mr. Charlie Parr on the 12-string resonator guitar.  Enjoy and sláinte! 

Athens Folk Music and Dance Society is hosting a special Valentine’s Hoot at the Melting Point!

when:  the evening of Monday, February 13

where: The Melting Point-  http://meltingpointathens.com/

what:  Music and dancing and loving and laughing

So, whether you wanna come on out with a hot date or roll in for some good ole’ fashioned dancing with strangers, pop on by the Melting Point for live music and good company.  All ages welcome.

More information can be found on the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Facebook page, and the url for the group’s website is www.athensfolk.org.

http://www.facebook.com/events/123834034405018/

Happy Dancing Y’all!

Folk Scene is back on air for spring, folks! I will try to have a few shows recorded and posted, assuming the computer doesn’t eat me. Apparently we don’t use phonographs anymore… If there’s anything you’d like to hear on the show, leave a comment or call in to Folk Scene, 6-8pm most every Sunday e’nin.

In the mean time, here’s a little somethin to wet yer whistles

Saturday October 2, 2010

Alumni Weekend!  Folk Scene will be back on air next week, Saturday October 8, 2010.

Saturday September 25, 2010

Charity Fund Raiser- Seize the Airwaves

Saturday September 18, 2010

on the way

Saturday September 11, 2010

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Pick of the Week:  Riley Baugus- “What are they Doing in Heaven”

Saturday September 4, 2010

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After battling the dragon of technology, I think (fingers crossed) that I’m able to get the Folk Scene shows online.  Shows from August 28, 2010 until present will be posted here, so keep checking in if you miss a show!

Thanks for listening, and feel free to send any requests, questions, or comments about Folk Scene or Old-Time music my way.

-Sarah

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hey thanks to nathan for showing me how to work my COM pUTE ER