Links We Like

Ramblin' Jack Elliott   Jack took off from Brooklyn and never looked back, except for the time he lived with Woody Guthrie on Mermaid Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, near Coney Island.  After listening to Jack in 1963, I bought a $17 Stella and 'Jack Sings the Songs of Woody Guthrie.'  So it began.

Woody Guthrie Archives   Nora Guthrie, Woody's daughter, is making sure that all of Woody's work is preserved and available to the public.

Mark Brine  A light shined down on Mark.  It was the spirit of Jimmie Rodgers.  The voice said, "Carry it on, son."  He has.

Tim Grimm  Tim is our kind of folk singer.   His songs are about people doing the right thing for each other, and the stories that express this sentiment range from the stark serious to the edgy humorous.  That Ramblin' Jack strum is the tie that binds.

Joe Stead  Some folks refer to Joe as the Pete Seeger of England.  Some don't!  Joe is great guy and the truest of true folk singers.  Visit his website.  Buy his CDs.  Be his friend.

Mike Agranoff  A true folky who thrives on the music and the community that it brings together.  His performances take you to the right place, and his work at Folk Project has created one of the best folk environments in this country.

Too Human    A great duet team...folk/blues/pop with a strong rhythmic base, intelligent lyrics, and the sweetest folks...Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno.  Find 'em, hear 'em, book 'em!    

WUMB Folk Radio  All folk, all day.  Listen on the web, become a member, hear us, sometimes.    

Mary Gauthier  From local phenomenon to internationally recognized star right before our eyes. Mary tells the truth and makes it rhyme.  Country noir to rattle your soul.

Bruce Molsky Up to date old-time music at its very best.  Wonderful ventures into musical tangents.
 
Lorraine & Bennett Hammond  Appalachian dulcimer, banjo, harp and that's just Lorraine.  Add  Bennett on guitar and you're in another world, one filled with charm and grace and beauty.  

Bob Franke  Songs of truth, healing, humor and the human spirit.  One of a handful of truly great songwriters.   Pal of ours.

Geoff Bartley  Among that same handful of truly great songwriters, a master guitar player, teacher and mentor to many of us, special friend.  

Joyce Andersen More old-time music brought up to date with beautiful fiddle, vocals, traditional and original songs.  

Harvey Reid  Guitar, autoharp, 6-string banjo, great musicianship, great musical taste, force of nature.   

Skip Gorman  Some of the best cowboy and traditional American music there is.  Oh, that lonesome sound is wonderful to hear.   

Michael Cooney    Want your history of folk music wrapped in thoroughly entertaining song and story?  Catch Michael in performance!    

Hugh Blumenfeld-BalladTree    Hugh is a veritable encyclopedia of folk music information and he has brought it together for your browsing convenience; more than you wanted to know, so dig in.  And there is Hugh Blumenfeld songwriter and singer who touches upon important issues with intelligence and drive.  Pay attention!

Susan Wilson Photography Susan takes great photographs of all sorts of things, and especially of musicians.  Visit her website and check out the Gallery -- if you've seen a memorable photo of a New England musician, it's a good bet that it was Susan behind the camera.

Mandolin Bros..After years of lusting over their catalogue, I made the pilgrimage to Staten Island for a visit.  Clever me, I visited with Geoff Bartley, whose guitar playing brought the store to a halt.  Owner, Stan Jay, welcomed us and told us we could play anything we wished.  We stayed for hours, but not long enough.  The store is amazing and Stan Jay is a phenomenon to be reckoned with.  Who else will let you take down a $50,000 guitar from the wall and play it without hanging all over you and knowing that you do not have $12 in your pocket?  Visit Mandolin Bros!

Mockingbird Music  Glenn Nelson is both luthier and player (Acoustic Planet) and 'go-to' guy for many professional musicians around these parts.  Support his business.

AcousticMusic.com   Dave Pyles has compiled a very useful site for gig prowling, checking out performers and their CDs.  Lots of good stuff.

The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston   The FSSGB has, for many years, been the mainstay of regional folkies who purely love the music.  Song listeners, song singers, song writers.   Members run house concerts and house singing gatherings.  There are regular concerts, as well.  If you're a touring artist, maybe an FSSGBer will let you stay in the garage, for a song!

Wyres Strings  In my never ending quest to find great sounding and long lasting strings, I stumbled into Wyres at an online store.  I ordered a couple of sets, restrung my beloved 1970 Martin D-41 and SHAZAM!, my guitar woke up from its Elixir & D'Addario sleep.  They sound better and last longer than any string I have used.  Wyres are handmade and I'm using the Teflon coated version which costs about 25% less than the other coated string brands.  I recommend them.  I endorse them.  I love 'em.