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The Folk Alley Chat
Volume 6, Issue 11 | 
- Music Taking Over the Streets
- Folk Music of the '00s
- Live From Folk Alley: Ruthie Foster
- Folk Alley Extras: The Wailin' Jennys from the Archives
- Open Mic Highlight: Grass Mountain Hobos
- November Music from Festivalink.net
- New Music for November
- How to Add Your Support
- Why Am I Receiving This Newsletter?
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Music Taking Over the Streets Fall in our home town is a time of colorful leaves and the crisp autumn air. It's also the time of the year that folk music takes over the city. The Kent State Folk Festival brings the big names - as well as up-and-comers - to Northeast Ohio. The 43rd KSFF is well underway with concerts from Old Crow Medicine Show and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros yet to come. And, on Friday, Nov. 13, we're going to roll the Folk Alley mobile recording studio downtown for Folk Alley 'Round Town - a day of free concerts throughout the city. This year, there are 40 venues involved with performances beginning at lunch and running until 2 a.m. If you're in the area, stop by, grab a bite and try out a lot of great folk! For those of you who are fans of Folk Alley on Facebook have probably noticed our short videos of Jim Blum discussing the new additions to the playlist each month. We're still perfecting the process - add your ideas on Facebook or on our YouTube page, FolkAlleyDotCom. See you 'round and keep listening! Ann VerWiebe, Folk Alley Editor | 
Folk Music of the '00s The 00's introduced us to a new decade of folk music, rich with many memorable releases from some of our favorite artists. It also marked the emergence of many new, exciting up-and-comers. Looking back over the last 10 years, what do you think are the most important folk songs from the last decade? What folk songs do you think defined the 2000-2009 period? We'll collect your votes from now through mid-December and post a special side-stream after Christmas! Submit your choices here! On the membership front, we'd like let you know of a special offer. Thanks to Signature Sounds Recordings, anyone who becomes a new or renewing member of Folk Alley, at the $60 level or above, during November will receive a copy of Peter Mulvey's new CD called, Letters from a Flying Machine. You will automatically receive this CD, in addition to any other gifts available at the various donation levels. Renew of become a member today! Click here to support Folk Alley. Thanks and enjoy the music! Linda | 
Live From Folk Alley: The Ruthie Foster Family Band at the Cleveland House of Blues  If Ruthie Foster had stayed the course and followed her military career, the world might have missed out on one of the strongest blues voices working today. Foster joined the Navy as an escape from the music that obsessed her - but, after an impromptu performance at a holiday party, the Navy recognized her power and added her to Pride, their touring band that works with recruitment. We first met Ruthie when she played the Kent State Folk Festival a few years back. She had the audience in the palm of her hand and sold every CD she had with her. Now, she's touring with a powerful and talented blues band, which is suitable for a woman who can blow the rafters off of the joint.
Hear this concert in the stream at Midnight, 8 a.m., Noon, and 8 p.m. EDT (GMT -4) on Friday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 22. Or, listen on-demand now directly from the Live from Folk Alley page. Folk Alley Members can download this concert. | 
Folk Alley Extras: The Wailin' Jennys from the Archives .gif) For November, revisit an interview with Canadian trio the Wailin' Jennys. Although the Jennys recently added a new voice to their mix, the group that came to Folk Alley in support of the Juno Award-nominated Firecracker included Ruth Moody, Nicki Mehta and Annabelle Chvostek. Formed from three powerful solo artists, the Wailin' Jennys combines musical artistry with entrancing vocal harmonies to create a sound that has drawn attention to the group from both sides of the border, including Garrison Keillor who has invited them to share the A Prairie Home Companion stage on numerous occasions. Their current Red House CD is Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House.
Hear Jim Blum's archived interview from 2006 along with an exclusive video slide show in Folk Alley Extras . | 
Open Mic Highlight: Grass Mountain Hobos  The Grass Mountain Hobos began in the June 2007 when they entered the showcase at The Rollo Bay Old-Time Music Festival in their native Prince Edward Island for free tickets to the festival. They won the fan choice award and were asked to play the next night - for money! Since that weekend the Hobos have been busking the streets, hopping on and off trains and making people smile from sea to shining sea.
Their first album The Grass Mountain Hobos won 3 2009 PEI Music Awards and The 2009 East Coast Music Association's Bluegrass Album of the Year. Touring constantly, The Hobos bring with them music of the wandering dreamer and the train hopping adventurer in a way that engages audiences both young and old. Learn more about the Grass Mountain Hobos and listen to their music on their Open Mic page . | 
November Music from Festivalink.net As the days get shorter, brighten up the darkness with live music captured at music festivals around the country. Start off with something a little jazzy when trombone player Wycliffe Gordon joins The Marcus Roberts Trion on "Nothin' Like It" at the Savannah Music Festival. Bluegrass phenom Sarah Jarosz (who wowed them recently at the Kent State Folk Festival) is featured on "Deep River Blues" in The Changing Face of Bluegrass Jam at Wintergrass in 2007. And, The Waybacks with Warren Hood and Phoebe Hunt shake up this year's MerleFest with a performance of "Cryin' Time." | 
New Music for November: There is nothing conventional about Lyle Lovett. Although he's considered a Country artist by many, his songs are often thoughtful and reflective - a perfect fit for Folk Alley! Lovett is out with Natural Forces - another CD that should remind us not to stereotype people in cowboy hats. Willie Nelson has also paid his Country dues. His new CD, American Classic , adds his unique voice to songs from the Amercian Songbook. He is joined by guests Diana Krall and Norah Jones for performances featuring music that has stood the test of time. The Dixie Bee-Liners focus on life on the road - a truism for any successful touring musician - with Susanville . The young bluegrass group has pulled together songs about traveling the shared experience of spending time on America's highways moving from place to place. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros is another band that knows something about the road. Since they burst onto the scene at this year's SXSW, they have been moving across the country in a big bus (necessary transportation for a group with 10 members that is just starting out). Their debut CD, Up From Below , is filled with a big sound and a sweet sensibility. More CDs to help you on your journey: Ray Davies and the Crouch End Festival Chorus - "The Kinks Choral Collection" Christine Kane - "Wide Awake" Chris Smither - "Time Stands Still" Patty Loveless - "Mountain Soul II" James Keelaghan - "House of Cards" Laura Love & Orville Johnson - "The Sweeter the Juice" Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Speed of Love" Caroline Herring - "Golden Apples of the Sun" Steep Canyon Rangers - "Deep in the Shade" Joel Mabus - "No Worries Now" Watch a video of Jim Blum discussing CDs new to Folk Alley in the blog . | 
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