Mind Folk'd (June 9)

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- Gospel Plow (Bob Dylan)

- Trombone Rag (Clark Kessinger)

- Carroll County Blues (Gordon Tanner)

- Sally in the Garden (JD Cornett)

- Sally in the Garden (Marion Sumner)

- Muddy Roads (Gaither Carlton)

- Cacklin Hen (Roy Pope)

- Little Brown Jug (Joe Thompson)

- Steal Driving Man (Fruit Jar Guzzlers)

- Rambling Gambler (Dixon Brothers)

- Undertaker Blues (Buster Johnson & James Cole's Washboard Band)

- Gonna Die with my Hammer in my Hand (Williamson Brother & Curry)

- I'm Satisfied (Mississippi John Hurt)

- Hard Livin (Justin Townes Earle)

- Blood and Rain (The Pining)

- Bobby-O (Kimya Dawson)

- Bad Luck Saturday Night (Mystery Boyz)

- Get Out Those Old Records (Highwater Jug Band)

- Let My Love (Damion Suomi & The Minor Products)

- Worry Stone (The Black Swans)

- Pebbles (Roger Dean Young)

- Blue Bird (Doug Paisley)

Mike Seeger

Mike Seeger & His Guitars

1933-2009

Mind Folk'd (June 2)

Dived into some good banjo tunes today. Played a little surf. And of course folk music. Check out Pete and his "half brother" Mike Seeger, very important for providing accurate canvas's of old music. Especially liked the Roustabout.

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- House of the Rising Sun (Bob Dylan)

- Josh Thomas' Roustabout (Mike Seeger)

- Erie Canal (Pete Seeger)

- Home Sweet Home (Bela Fleck)

- Mississippi Sawyer (Foghorn Stringband)

- Warm Whisky (The Bitterweed Draw)

- Cage (Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside)

- Crazy (Patsy Cline)

- Virgin (Peaks)

- Squad Car (Eddie and the Showmen)

- Whittlin Man (The Awesome Hots)

- The Gardner (The Tallest Man on Earth)

- Traveling Light (JJ Cale)

- The Farm Song (John Jenkins)

- Country Dance (Ethan Collister)

- Darlin' Kate (Emmylou Harris)

Ben Caplan

Good man playing an old bar piano on the East Coast. Sounds like a gypsy. Ben Caplan, Stranger ...

Mind Folk'd (May 26)

For sure check out "My Brother Went to Prison." Also, any old blues. It'll do you good.

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- In My Time of Dyin (Bob Dylan)

- Shake Em Down (Fred McDowell)

- Worried Blues (Frank Hutchison)

- Lord Send Me an Angel Down (Blind Willie McTell)

- Mr. Johnson's Blues (Lonnie Johnson)

- Bath House Blues (Ashley's Melody Men)

- Cry Darling Cry (Chris Thile & Michael Daves)

- Ol Cannon Ball (North Mississippi All Stars)

- Country Death Song (Violet Femmes)

- My Brother Went to Prison (Morgan Cameron Ross)

- I Love My Angel (Dan Page)

- When the Bottom Fell (Vic Chessnut)

- Out Here (Darren Smith)

- Hog Killin Time (Widow Maker)

- Reflections of Woody Guthrie (Ted Danson)

Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show)

Gotta be one of my favorite songs/bands right now. Interesting history behind the song as well, I guess it was started/"sketched" by Bob Dylan and then later completed by the Old Crow Medicine Show. Any way, it's a good one ...

More info on the song: Click HERE

Mind Folk'd (May 19)

Hey there!

Rainy day outside today, but felt just fine. Lots of good stuff on the show this morning, I would especially check out the Old Crow Medicine Show and Daniel, Fred and Julie stuff. Playlist below. Until next time ...

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- It Ain't Me Babe (Bob Dylan)

- Wreck on the Highway (Roy Acuff)

- When the Golden Train Comes Down (The Sons of the Pioneers)

- El A Noy (Win Stracke)

- Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show)

- Echo on the Night Train (Three Blind Wolves)

- Da Da (The Strange Boys)

- Lost Dreams (Selvatone)

- The Gambler and the Bride (Daniel, Fred and Julie)

- Bumblebee Symphony (Weigh Anchors)

- Into the Mystic (Van Morrisson)

- Up and Leaf (Grant Davidson)

- Vessel in Vein (Smog)

- Illustrated Bible Stories for Children (The Weakerthans)

Mind Folk'd (May 12)

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- It's All Over Now Baby Blue (Bob Dylan)

- Hard Travelin (Woody Guthrie)

- The Bed That I Bought (Whisky Town)

- You're the Reason (Hank Locklin)

- Thanks A Lot (Ernest Tubb)

- Effigy (Fish and Bird)

- JCB Song (Nizlopi)

- Church I'm Fully Saved (One String Willie)

- Fly Farm Blues (Jack White)

- Lonesome Road (Moonshine Ramblers)

- Lose My Mind (Kate Maki)

- I Shall Not Be Moved (Andrew Bird)

- Sittin on Top of the World (Bob Wills and the Playboys)

- Nearer My God To Thee (Titanic Soundtrack)

- Shiny Things (Tom Waits)

- Woman When I've Raised Hell (Josh T. Pearson)

Friday May 13th

Friday May 13th

Information: Click Here

Mind Folk'd (May 5)

Good show today. Check out the Carolina Chocolate Drops or Phil Ochs when you get a chance. Trust me ...

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- All I Really Want To Do (Bob Dylan)

- Jerusalem (Dan Bern)

- No Milk Today (Chris Gheran)

- Cornbread and Butterbeans (The Carolina Chocolate Drops)

- My Homes Across the Smoky Mountain (Barb Barrow)

- The Ballad of Peggy Grover (Neil Young)

- I Wonder (The Squires)

- Rebel Rouser (Bill Justice)

- Sealed with a Kiss (Bryand Hyland)

- Country Life (The Waterson)

- Rebel Rebel (Seu Jorge)

- Cinco De Mayo (Ween)

- Three Hours (Nick Drake)

- When I'm Gone (Phil Ochs)

Be well. Chat with you next week ...

Seaksick Steve

If I Had It My Way (Cigar Box Guitar covers of Blind Willie Johnson)

Today on the show I played a few tracks from the album "If I Had It My Way," a tribute to Blind Willie Johnson done entirely on cigar box guitars. It's a free download, and as promised, here the link to it as well as other places to find more information on cigar box guitars ...

If I Had It My Way album download

Cigar Box Guitar information

Mind Folk'd (Apr 28)

Well then, I actually really had a good time on the show this morning. Played some stuff from Joe Pug (recommended by a listener), some cigar box guitar blues and some artists that will be at this years Calgary Folk Fest! Check out the playlist below ...

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- Buckets of Rain (Bob Dylan)

- Speak Plainly Diana (Joe Pug)

- Time Barrels By (Pistol George Warren)

- What About Business School (The Financial Group)

- Death is a Warm Bath (Daniel Lefkowitz)

- San Francisco Bay Blues (Jesse Fuller)

- Stealin' (Devil in a Woodpile)

- Thunderbird (Seasick Steve)

- Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning (Nigel McTrusty)

- Leave it There (Matt Towe)

- Clap Your Hands (Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band)

- Father Death Blues (Allen Ginsberg)

- Cooperstown (The Felice Brothers)

Until next time, stay well ...

Trampled by Turtles

Wait so Long

"Playing the violin like your having a seizure and playing the banjo like your on crack ..."

Mind Folk'd (Apr 21)

Had a fun time today, especially liked listening to Ian Kilburn and Trampled by Turtles.

Remember to email in for tickets for "The Word of Ol' Rev. E. Smith" May 13th show! It's gonna be a great night of folk music in an amazing venue. Would love to have you out!

Until next time, take care ...

Mind Folk'd Playlist
- It's Alright Ma (I'm only Bleeding) (Bob Dylan)
- Mississippi Sea (Hezekiah Jones)
- Hasta La Vista (Jonno)
- Down by the River (Ian Kilburn)
- Lonesome Ranger (Kayla Luky)
- Big Time in the Jungle (Old Crow Medicine Show)
- Wait so Long (Trampled by Turtles)
- You're gonna need someone on your bond (Pine Hill Haints)
- Honey you don't need that much (Mount Moriah)
- Chimes of Freedom (Pioneer)
- Children, Go Where I Send Thee (Ralph Stanley)
- Prodigal Son (The Rolling Stones)
- Hardcore Man (Wally Pleasant)
- The Devil May Care (Mom and Dad Don't) (The Brian Jonestown Massacre)

John Henry

Been coming across a lot of material on John Henry lately. For those that don't know, here's where to find out some starter information ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_(folklore)

Mind Folk'd (Apr 14)

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- Highway 61 Revisted (Bob Dylan)

- If you come, come; if you go, go (Seleshe Damessae)

- Mississippi Sawyer (Will Keys)

- John Henry (Hobart Smith)

- Here I am, Oh Lord, Send Me (Mississippi John Hurt)

- Keep it to yourself (Sonny Boy Williamson)

- Trouble in Mind (Snooks Eaglin)

- Railroad Bill (John Jackson)

- Big Fat Mamma (Honey Boy Edwards)

- You've got to see your mamma tonight (Claude Williams)

- Big Black Train (Flat & Scrugs)

- Sweet bunch of daisies (Kenny Baker)

- The water is wide (John Gorka)

- Hey all you hippies (The Low Anthem)

- Going back east (The Breakmen)

Transportation

Wedding Bells by Lissie

Mind Folk'd (Apr 7)

Playlist below. Will be making a special post sometime next week about a show I'm involved in. Stay tuned! It'll be good...

Mind Folk'd Playlist

- Don't Think Twice It's Alright (Bob Dylan)

- Never to Far from My Heart (Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion)

- Hey Now (Luke Doucet and his White Falcon)

- Four Strong Winds (Neil Young)

- The Wind (Alela Diane)

- Southern Ontario Girl (The Deep Dark Woods)

- Transam (Ox)

- Take it on the Chin (William Elliot Whitmore)

- Lone Pine Hill (Justin Townes Earle)

- The Mountain (Steve Earle)

- San Andres Fault (Richard Laviolette)

- Wedding Bells (Lissie)

- Lost Highway (Townes Van Zandt)

- Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohan)