Sing Out! articles from January 2005

Sing Out! archives from January 2005

Active and passive!(The First Words ...)(Editorial)
January 1, 2005

"Teen night" at the minstrel.(Broadsides: letters from our readers: thoughts, comments, criticism & ideas)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005

Waiting for info.(Broadsides: letters from our readers: thoughts, comments, criticism & ideas)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005

We got the blues ... wrong.(Broadsides: letters from our readers: thoughts, comments, criticism & ideas)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005

We want to extend our thanks and gratitude to Jim Musselman and Appleseed Recordings for yet another generous contribution to Sing Out!(Sing Out! News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

You've probably heard about the most recent Woody Guthrie controversy in the news, but you might not know about its resolution.(General News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Last issue, we reported on the donations made by Red House Records to the Breast Cancer Fund from receipts of their Greg Brown tribute album, Going Driftless.(General News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Just after we had gone to press with the last issue (Fall '04, v.48#3), we received word from northwestern folk band Misty River that group member Carol Harley has been diagnosed with leukemia.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Kirsty MacColl.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Eddie Adcock.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

On July 14, the Vermont Slate Legislature honored the state's traditional musicians with a resolution praising the music and musicians on the recording Kitchen Tunks and Parlor Songs.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Our congratulations go out to bluegrass veteran Doyle Lawson on the 25th anniversary of his band, Quicksilver.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Steve Goodman.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Quique Almendros.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

We'd like to congratulate our friend, colleague and contributing writer Stephanie Ledgin who was this year's recipient of the Brown Jug award.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Dave Swarbrick.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Jeff Green began his new position as executive director of the Americana Music Association on October 15.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

International Bluegrass Music Association.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Cyril Tawney.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

If you're a Sing Out! member then you're already familiar with the mastering skills of the staff at Airshow Mastering--they are responsible for the great sound on the Sing Out! member CD compilations.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The Academy of Western Artists presented its Will Rogers Awards show on July 13.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Way back in v.46#3 (and again in v.47#4), we told you about plans for a Ralph Stanley museum ... well, we're very happy to announce that it's been completed and had its grand opening with a weekend-long celebration and street festival starting on Friday October 15, with the official opening the next day.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

We're happy to report that Mother Maybelle Carther's guitar is back in the Country Music Hall of Fame. On loan to the museum since 1998, the guitar's owner put it up for auction in May, 2004.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Dan Fogelberg.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Robert Hazard.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Film maker Jim Brown's newest music documentary, Isn't This a Time!, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, held September 9-18.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

We'd like to congratulate all the winners of this year's Mountain Stage NewSong Performing Songwriter contest.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Reginald Robinson.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Planet Bluegrass hosts several folk music events in Colorado and has sent word of the winners of its summer competitions.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The Walnut Valley Festival, held every September in Winfield, Kansas, is the home to some of this country's best instrumental competitions.(People, Places, Miscellany)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

If you hadn't already noticed, Steve Earle has quite a lot to say ... about a lot of things.(Airwaves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Matt Watroba.(Airwaves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Folk pas.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2005

Our congratulations go out to folk DJs Ed McKeon and Susan Forbes Hansen on milestone anniversaries for their respective radio programs.(Airwaves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Signature Sounds.(Events)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

By the time you read this, you'll have just a few weeks left to send in your submission for a showcase slot at Winterfolk III, February 4-6 in Toronto, Canada.(Events)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005

The English Folk Dance and Song Society is holding a celebration of the life of Bob Copper on April 2, 2005.(Events)
January 1, 2005

Johnny Cash.(Events)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival.(Events)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Sharon Katz.(Events)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Oasis CD Manufacturing.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Prepaid Digital Music.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Deering Banjos.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Gibson's Original Acoustic Instruments.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn.
January 1, 2005

The Good Years.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

John Langstaff: a man for all seasons.(Biography)
January 1, 2005

Bingo.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The Brisk Young Widow.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Niamh Parsons: back to basics.(Interview)(Biography)
January 1, 2005

Lakes of Coolfin.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Tinariwen: from guns to guitars ... becoming the voice of the touaregs.(Interview)
January 1, 2005

Amassakoul 'N'Tenere.
January 1, 2005

Maria Kalaniemi: pushing Finland's buttons.(Interview)(Biography)
January 1, 2005

Oradea.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Steve Earle's bloodless revolution.(Biography)
January 1, 2005

Rich man's war.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Eliza Gilkyson: a song for the longing.(Biography)
January 1, 2005

Ballad of Yvonne Johnson.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Mercy.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Amazing Grace: the Round.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Stage Struck or the care and feeding of a great open mic.(Hey rube! Tips, hints & ideas to foster a good working environment among folk music's community of performers)
January 1, 2005

Just One Spark.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Judgement Day.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Singing together!(Homemade jam: a potpourri of regional folk activities in North America & abroad)
January 1, 2005

There'll Be No Church Tonight.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Father William.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The folk progress: lyrics sent by our readers: new words to old tunes or snatches of a good song--different viewpoints, too.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005

My Heart Across the Ocean.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

In Flander Fields.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The songfinder: a reader-assisted song search service.
January 1, 2005

Better When You Take it Slow.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

The storyweavers: two for the show.(The endless tale: storytelling: its events, tellers, stories, organizations, resources & points of discussion)(Interview)
January 1, 2005

Nelly Was a Lady.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

You've Been a Good Old Wagon.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005

Lake Rhymes: Folk Songs of the Great Lakes Region.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

The British Folk Revival 1944-2002.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

The Truman and Eisenhower Blues: African-American Blues and Gospel Songs, 1945-1960.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

No Lonesome Road: Selected Prose and Poetry.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

String Bands in the North Carolina Piedmont.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

Stories of Hope and Spirit: Folktales from Eastern Europe.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005

The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005