Interviews 2013 (Most recent at top)
The Milk Carton Kids
On January 27, the Milk Carton Kids were featured and Artie spoke with Joey Ryan about their Grammy nomination for best album and recent involvement in the Showtime documentary "Another Day Another Time" |
Suzie Brown
Singer/songwriter/ cardiologist Suzie Brown was featured today and spoke with Artie about her mufti-faceted career. |
Jody Carver
On November 29, Steel Guitar legend Jody Carver joined Artie and talked about his life, Leo Fender, Arthur Godfrey, Theresa Brewer, Vaughn Monroe as well as his induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. |
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The Stray Birds
November 15 and the Stray Birds call in to Mostly Folk an hour early because they forgot to turn back the clock in the van. As they travelled to thei next venue with Carla driving, Charlie Muench spoke with Artie
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Terry Holder
On November 1, Terry Holder spoke with Artie about her new album Flowers at Midnight in an eary morning phone call from Washington.
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Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellies
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellies were featured on October 25 and discussed some interesting facts about bluegrass. Linsay Rilko took a break during an Elvis Costello workshop to speak with Artie.
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Montgomery Delaney
On October 18
Montgomery Delaney was kind enough to drop by when I subbed for Sonny Ochs on Folk Music and Other Stuff. Montgomery spent 2 hours and told great stories, played great new music and left us with much to contemplate. How often do you meet a literal "giant" who was a cop in the Bronx, a lawyer, possible judge and great singer songwriter? Don't miss this. |
Montgomery Delaney station ID!!
Artie and Monty.....note that Artie is standing on a platform.
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The Show Ponies
The Show Ponies were featured on Mostly Folk, October 18 and spoke with Artie from California where their new album "We're Not Lost" is receiving wonderul reviews and people are beginning to notice this incredible group.
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Hilary Hawke
On October 11, Hilary Hawke called in to Mostly Folk and discussed her group Dubl Handi and upcoming appearance in the area.
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Mary Gauthier
October 4
Mary Gauthier joined Mostly Folk via telephone from Massachusetts on her current tour promoting her new CD "Live at Blue Rock" . She speaks of her song writing process as well as the stories behind her music. |
Carolann Solebello
On September 13 Mostly Folk featured the music of Carolann Solebello and spoke with Carolanne regarding her new CD "Steel and Salt".
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Jude Johnstone
8/30 via telephone from California. Jude joined Mostly Folk via a phone interview from her home in California. She spoke about her amazing career, influences and new album "Shatter".
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Hank Woji
Live on on 8/28
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Listen to the entire show by clicking Part 1 and Part 2 above.
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Magpie
On 8/7, Magpie (Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino joined Mostly Folk and played live. We were also joined by Carl and Anne Lukens who talked about the facts regarding hunger in America as well as "Why Hunger" We also spoke with Jen Chapin who discussed her involvement in the the organization and hunger in America.
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Carl Lukens, Annie Lukens, Artie, Terry Leonino, Greg Artzner
Jen Chapin
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Iris Dement
On July 22 Iris Dement spoke with Artie about her current tour, new album, musical influences and her songwriting process.
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The Squirrel Hillbilies
On July 5 the Squirrel Hillbilies stopped by Mostly Folk to join Artie live in the studio on the last leg of their tour. Complete interview will be posted this week.
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Bill Stains
June 14th featured the music of folk legend Bill Stains. Listen as Bill discusses his career over the past 41 years, guitar technique and advise for musicians.
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Ellis Paul
June 7 featured Ellis Paul for 2 hours including a telephone call regarding his new album and continuing tour.
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Rita Hosking
On May 31 Rita Hosking was featured and interviewed about her music and new album "Little Boat" that has been in the top 10 albums in the folk DJ charts. For the past few months.
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Abbie Gardner (Red Molly)
On May 22 Abbie Gardner once again spoke with Artie about Red Molly's upcoming performances and their music.
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While riding on a train to New York City, Cliff Eberhardt spoke with Artie about his upcoming concert in Phoenicia NY and his early roots in Greenwich Village.
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Cliff Eberhardt
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David Francey
On May 10, David Francey joined Mostly Folk via a telephone interview from Canada after completing a major telephone interviw for "Q" in Canada.
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Chip Taylor
A surprise telephone visit from Chip Taylor occurred on May 8. Chip is presently on tour and about to release his latest album Block Out the Sirens of This Lonely World.
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George Mann
On April 26 George Mann and Rik Palieri spoke via telephone with an interesting account of their present and upcoming tour
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The Stray Birds
The Stray Birds are making waves in the folk community and spoke with Artie about their present concert and albums that have hit high numbers in the Roots folk music charts.
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Daryl Purpose
On Friday, April 12, Daryl Purpose joined Artie in the WIOX studio for 2 hours of live music and discussion about his tour and current album "Next Time Around" which has been ranked at #1 on the roots Folk Music Charts. Archive of the show will be posted soon.
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David singing his beautiful song "Rider On An Orphan Train"
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David Massengill
On April 5 David Massengill was featured on Mostly Folk. David spoke of his early experiences in the folk music world and the artists who worked with him along the way like Dave Van Ronk and Jack Hardy. His stories are as wonderful as his music . Click the player to the left to hear him. Don't miss his wonderful memories! |
Eric Andersen
On March 29th legendary singer/songwriter Eric Andersen joined Mostly Folk via telephone from NYC where he will be appearing this evening. Sonny Ochs will also joined me in the studio and we will speak with filmmakers Paul Lamont and Scott Sackett who are currently working on a documentary about Eric Andersen. Eric speaks of his early days in Greenwich Village and the magical time when the folk revival took hold. Listen to Sonny's stories, Paul and Scott's experience making the film about this incredible musician.
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Jon Brooks
On Friday March 15, Canadian singer/songwriter Jon Brooks joined Artie and Sonny Ochs for 2 hours discussing his musical journey and performing his beautiful songs. Click the player to the right to hear this amazing artist
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Sonny Ochs, Jon Brooks Artie Martello
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On March 4th, author Guy P. Harrison joined Mostly Folk via telephone discussing his new book 50 Popular Beliefs That People Think Are True on today's "Mindless Monday" segment
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Click player above to hear Heywood's "My Eyes Are Tired, etc."
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Heywood Banks
The wild and wacky Heywood Banks joined Mostly Folk via phone on Friday February 15th and discussed his life as a singer, songwriter, performer, comedian, poet, musician, icon and cult hero. Listen to Heywood philosophize, and get some laughs a by clicking the player on the left.
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The Wailin' Jenny's (Nicky Mehta)
On February 1 Mostly Folk featured the music of the Wailin' Jennys and spoke with Nick Mehta who represented the group. Listen to Nicky speak of the wonderful relationship with the other members of the group (Ruth Moody and Heather Masse), her life and influences, the upcoming tour, kids, Sesame Street and a whole lot more by clicking the player to the right.
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Filmed last January at their 10th Anniversary Concert, this is a montage of video clips taken on tour.
seemed to be a bit of squealing in the telephone line, but Nicky comes over fine.
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David joined Artie live on January 30 as he sat in for Terry Doyle on the "Crackle" radio show.
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David Rovics
David called in from Brooklyn, NY on his way to the Catskills where he will be appearing prior to his appearance on January 30 at the Pine Hill Community Center.
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Mara Levine
Mara called in from Florida on 1/25 where she is sharing a bill with Gathering Time. She speaks of her musical career recording and playing with great musicians as well as her new CD "Jewels and Harmony". Mara has been described by Christine Lavin as "one of the best folk singers of her generation".
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The Honey Dewdrops
On 1/18, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, better known as The Honey Dewdrops joined mostly folk via telephone from Virginia. They spoke of their new album "Silver Lining" (#4 on the folk DJ charts for 2012) recorded in a quiet mountain getaway with close friends.
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Loretta Hagen
On Friday, January 11, Loretta Hagen spoke with Artie about her music and her 3 studio albums including her new CD Mud and Stone.
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Lucy Kaplansky
Lucy Kaplansky was featured on Friday January 4. Her new album "Reunion" has climbed the Folk DJ charts to position # 7 after only 3 months. Listen to what Lucy has to say about this, her family and her career in music.
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