Back in first half of the last century, a small music book, through its authors, tried to find a publisher for a book of songs, but had quite a bit of trouble getting a publisher to accept the book. Perhaps it was the subject, perhaps people didn’t want to think about the past, but nevertheless, finally, in 1967 the book was published and is now quite rare, sales in the heady days of the 1960s...
Since that show at Rockwood, they have toured with Ray Lamontagne and Elvis Perkins . They have played at (among others) Bonnaroo , Austin City Limits , and most recently the famed Newport Folk Festival . Their song To Ohio was selected Song of the Day by NPR Radio. The selection honored them with comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel and Bob Dylan. Their latest album, Oh My God Charlie Darwin , was...
Bess Lomax Hawes, 88, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, cowrote the Kingston Trio's whimsical, banjo-driven hit "M.T.A.," and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died, her family said Monday.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday.
Bess Lomax Hawes sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films.
Come Wednesday night, circa 8:00 The Duke will be at The Theater Of The Living Arts in Philly for what is sure to be one of this year’s best concerts: The Low Anthem opening for Josh Ritter. In preparation for this show, I was lucky enough to interview The Low Anthem via email. Below is said interview and a video from the Hear Ya! sessions. Look for a concert review in the coming days. The Duke:...
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "The M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88.
LOS ANGELES -- Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday.
Nick’s Bytes: Deportee Woody Guthrie Goodbye to my Juan, farewell Roselita Adios mes amigos, Jesus e Maria You won’t have a name when you ride the big airplane. All they will call you will be deportees. Bytes by Sometimes Saintly Nick posted at 11/28/2009 … Back in 1968, a young folk singer named Arlo Guthrie ( son [...]