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Hi. I'm Steven Johnson from Michigan Folk Live. I'd like to welcome you to MichiganFolkLive’s inaugural podcast. This is the first of a series of podcasts presented by Michigan Folk Live, featuring both National touring acts and local Michigan Artists. With this first podcast we are going focus on the talented group of people who call Michigan home.
Annie and Rod Capps ~ In this Town
This first song is from a Husband and Wife duo Annie and Rod Capps. The song titled “In This Town” is a clever tune about a women musing about moving to a new town and starting over. Where she can reinvent herself and be anyone she wants to be. This song is the title song of their most recent release, which of course is available on Michiganfolklive.com. Let’s listen Annie and Rod Capps performing “In This Town”.
Stonecross- Rathlin Island
Next we are going to hear a song by the Michigan Celtic duo, Stonecross, showcasing alto Susan O’Rourke on guitar and her partner Zig Zeitler on the bouzouki. If you are not familiar with Stonecross, they also run a wonderful concert venue in Saginaw named the White Crow Conservatory. If you get an opportunity to see a show at the Crow make sure you take it as it is a fabulous venue with lots of great musicians appearing there. In addition the White Crow Conservatory is a great place to get a music lesson and they carry a fine line of musical instruments.
So here is Stonecross performing a song written by former Detroiter Cathie Ryan. This song, “Rathlin Island 1847”, is a story of the great Irish famine and the mass migration to the Americas by many in Ireland. Rathlin Island was hit very hard by this migration and a thriving community of 1200 people was eventually reduced to fewer than 100. This song depicts the great sadness and sense of loss felt by those who were forced by their circumstances to leave their home and also the few you were left behind.
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http://www.efolkmusic.org/ArtMusic/ViewArtist.aspx?aid=1306
The Lonely Jones ~ House on the River ~ The Life of the Lonely Jones
This next song was recorded by a group from West Michigan that goes by the name of “The Lonely Jones” and also “Potato Moon”. This six piece band are all Members of the Jones Family and have recorded traditional folk and bluegrass tunes for years under the group name “Potato Moon”. They recently released a new CD, which has a more Folk Rock and Blues feel to it and our touring as “The Lonely Jones”. From that CD titled “The Life of the Lonely Jones”, is a song titled “House on the River” .
Laura Bate and Brandon Foote ~ All wiil be Well ~ Jubilee
This next Michigan duo, Laura Bates and Brandon Foote have recently released a wonderful collection of self-penned tunes on their CD titled “Jubilee”. The “Jubilee” CD features guest performances by many talented Michigan Artists many of whom record for the CD’s label Earthwork Music. We are going to playing a song from the CD titled “All Will Be Well”. I think this song and CD has it all, wonderful vocals, insightful lyrics and great musicianship.
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Mustard’s Retreat ~ Mindy's Song ~ A Resolution of Something
Here is another Michigan duo, David Tamulevich and Michael Hough, who go by the name “Mustard’s Retreat”. They have been gracing our ears as Mustard’s Retreat for over 30 years having got their start at the legendary Ann Arbor Folk Music club, “The Ark”. This Duo is known as an audience favorite that always manages to get the show goers involved in a sing along. Here is a song about a Man you is working on a county road crew to the disappointment of his family and friends.
Mustard’s Retreat with “Mindy’s Song” from their CD “ A Resolution of Something”.
Jill Jack ~ Roamin ~ Moon and the Morning After
This next Artist is no stranger to anyone familiar with the Michigan Roots music landscape. Jill Jack has been a fixture of the Michigan music scene for over 10 years and has amassed 18 Detroit Music Awards in the Acoustic/Folk, Country and Pop/Rock Categories. This next song has an old-time country vibe that I just love. Here is Jill Jack performing “Roamin’” from her “Moon and the Morning After” CD. This CD won a 2006 Detroit Music Award for “Best Acoustic/Folk Recording.
Jen Sygit ~ Marshall Street
This last performer is highly regarded by all that I have talked to in the Music Industry for both her performances and her exemplary song writing ability. This is Lansing’s Jen Sygit Performing “Leaving Marshall Street from her most recent CD of the same name.
Thank you to all the talented Artists who particpated in our first podcast!
We are not worthy!!
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