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JOLTIN' JOE PSZONEK NAMED "DJ OF THE MONTH" BY THE NACC CHARTS!
(NOVEMBER 2020)
Folk Music Notebook's own Joltin' Joe Pszonek has been honored as Genre DJ of the Month by the North American College and Community Radio Chart, often abbreviated as NACC. This well deserved honor recognizes Joe for his incredible work in supporting independent artists and the two outstandingly creative shows he presents
(NOVEMBER 2020)
Folk Music Notebook's own Joltin' Joe Pszonek has been honored as Genre DJ of the Month by the North American College and Community Radio Chart, often abbreviated as NACC. This well deserved honor recognizes Joe for his incredible work in supporting independent artists and the two outstandingly creative shows he presents each week on Folk Music Notebook.
We are honored to have Joe as an integral part of our lineup, and also for introducing us to many great artists on both sides of the Atlantic. Joe expands our community as well as smashes preconceived notions of "folk". Always entertaining and enlightening, weekly visits with Joe should be on your calendar! Check out his LIVE broadcasts - The Train Wreck Saturday mornings at 9am ET / 6am PT and also the iconic Radio Nowhere on Sundays at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. You don't want to miss these shows!
NACC is a weekly Top 200 radio chart that has become a music industry standard since their launch in 2017. The NACC chart receives weekly airplay reports from over 200 radio stations across North America and issues airplay charts, including the folk music genre, each week.
Click on the button below to read the NACC article.
TRadmad virtual camp
(August 2020)
TradMad Virtual Camp airs on Folk Music Notebook
Virtual Old Songs Festival
(June 2020)
Old Songs and Folk Music Notebook partner to present a virtual folk festival
2019 "CREATOR OF THE YEAR" AWARD FOR FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK
(NOVEMBER 2019)
Ron Olesko was presented with the Creator of the Year Award at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA) in recognition for the creation of Folk Music Notebook.
FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK LAUNCHES
FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK LAUNCHES
(MAY 2019)
Folk Music Notebook launches on May 3, 2019 on the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Pete Seeger
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Join us on Friday December 24th and Saturday December 25th when we present around the clock Christmas music! Let Folk Music Notebook be part of your holiday celebration!
It's our birthday!
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. On May 3, 2019, Folk Music Notebook launched as a 24/7 Internet radio channel. We chose May 3 to launch in 2019 because it was the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pete Seeger. When you tune in today, you will hear some classic and rare Pete Seeger recordings throughout the day as we celebrate his legacy as well as our own accomplishments on Folk Music Notebook.
Over the past 3 years, we have watched our audience grow - reaching listeners all across the globe. We have added exciting programs to our evening and weekend lineups that not only feature great music, but also wonderful guests from the diverse folk community. We have broadcast live from festivals like Old Songs and Falcon Ridge and other folk stages. We've added weekly shows from legendary venues such as Caffe Lena and Godfrey Daniels. and our hosts include many of the iconic names from folk radio.
I am also incredibly proud of the talented hosts and the shows we air as part of our lineup. When I put together our weekly program guide, I am astonished at the hard work that our hosts do to create what I think are some of the finest shows on radio, anywhere. This is the most creative group that I've ever had the honor to work with.
Folk Music Notebook can be heard on a variety of apps, including our own - and we have some exciting new features we will be adding to the app in the months to come! You can take us with you in your car on Bluetooth enabled devices, Amazon Alexa, and more.
We owe it all to our listeners. Not only have our listeners offered us encouragement, suggestions and praise - but so many folks have put a few bucks into our tip jar or purchased t-shirts and mugs to enable us to continue operating.
As we deal with a world that throws bad news and unexpected tragedy at us on a daily basis, I am honored that we can provide some solace and inspiration through the music of the artists we play. I promise that we will continue to build upon the foundation of our folk community and offer you the finest folk, 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your support. We are hard at work on some surprises, keep tuned!
With my deepsest gratitude,
ROn Olesko
Director / F
It's our birthday!
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. On May 3, 2019, Folk Music Notebook launched as a 24/7 Internet radio channel. We chose May 3 to launch in 2019 because it was the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pete Seeger. When you tune in today, you will hear some classic and rare Pete Seeger recordings throughout the day as we celebrate his legacy as well as our own accomplishments on Folk Music Notebook.
Over the past 3 years, we have watched our audience grow - reaching listeners all across the globe. We have added exciting programs to our evening and weekend lineups that not only feature great music, but also wonderful guests from the diverse folk community. We have broadcast live from festivals like Old Songs and Falcon Ridge and other folk stages. We've added weekly shows from legendary venues such as Caffe Lena and Godfrey Daniels. and our hosts include many of the iconic names from folk radio.
I am also incredibly proud of the talented hosts and the shows we air as part of our lineup. When I put together our weekly program guide, I am astonished at the hard work that our hosts do to create what I think are some of the finest shows on radio, anywhere. This is the most creative group that I've ever had the honor to work with.
Folk Music Notebook can be heard on a variety of apps, including our own - and we have some exciting new features we will be adding to the app in the months to come! You can take us with you in your car on Bluetooth enabled devices, Amazon Alexa, and more.
We owe it all to our listeners. Not only have our listeners offered us encouragement, suggestions and praise - but so many folks have put a few bucks into our tip jar or purchased t-shirts and mugs to enable us to continue operating.
As we deal with a world that throws bad news and unexpected tragedy at us on a daily basis, I am honored that we can provide some solace and inspiration through the music of the artists we play. I promise that we will continue to build upon the foundation of our folk community and offer you the finest folk, 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your support. We are hard at work on some surprises, keep tuned!
With my deepsest gratitude,
ROn Olesko
Director / F
FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK VIRTUAL TICKET BOOTH
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION AMERICAN REVIVAL - LIVESTREAM FROM THE RYMAN IN NASHVILLE
A Prarie Home Companion American Revival live from Ryman Auditorium
- Livestream Date: Sunday, July 10th, 2022
- Livestream Start Time: 7:30 PM CT / 8:30 PM ET
- Replay Window: 48 Hours
LIVESTREAM TICKET INCLUDES:
- One (1) entry into the livestream show.
- Unlimited and on-demand replay access for 48 hours following the initial broadcast.
*PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE PURCHASING THIS TICKET AS A GIFT, YOU WILL BE EMAILED A UNIQUE CLAIM CODE WHICH YOU CAN USE TO TRANSFER YOUR TICKET.
A portion of each ticket sold helps support Folk Music Notebook. Please note - this is a virtual concert, it will not be streamed on Folk Music Notebook.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This weekend, Folk Music Notebook
is ringing in the New Year in a very special way!
Back in the "golden days" of radio, stations would spend New Year's Eve presenting broadcasts of big bands from various night clubs across the country. Folk Music Notebook will replicate the spirit of those broadcasts this New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Beginning at 7am ET on Saturday December 31st and continuing to 7pm on January 1st, Folk Music Notebook will offer recorded performances from two legendary venues here in the United States - **Caffe Lena** in Saratoga Springs, New York and **Godfrey Daniels** in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
For 36 hours, you will be treated to recorded to new and archival performances from artists like **Lucy Kaplansky, Stan Rogers, Bill Staines, Rosalie Sorrels, Utah Phillips, Susan Werner, Vance Gilbert, Ellis Paul, Slaid Cleaves, John Hartford, Sunny War, the Brother Brothers, Jake Blount, Heather Pierson, Kemp Harris,** and many others - all recorded "live" in performance on these historic stages. You will hear performances from legendary figures from folk scene as well as up and coming artists from our folk community.
Don't forget - each week you can enjoy performances from both venues - tune into **_Live From Caffe Lena_** every Wednesday at 7pm ET 4pm PT, and catch **_Live From Godfrey Daniels_** every Thursday at 7pm ET, 4pm PT.
sPECIAL EVENTs FOR OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS!
Special LIVE video stream events for all of our Patreon Members!
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As an extra feature, ALL Patreon subscribers will be given access to special live and precorded video features starting with a live stream from Folk Music Notebook's three nights of showcases at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance, November 9th through the 11th. You can join in to watch performances from artists like Ellis Paul, Tret Fury, Deidre McCalla, Alice Howe and Freebo and a collection of outstanding artists that will be performing live for our audience.
More than 30 artists, all performing live!
A special chat feature during the livestream will allow your comments to be shared on screen!
Sign up today and receive a private link for these virtual streams and more that we have planned for the future. Visit patreon.com/folkmusicnotebook and become a member-today!
CELEBRATING OUR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!
r.i.p. dan maher
HOST OF "DAN MAHER'S GOOD ROAD" PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 72
Folk Music Notebook mourns the passing of folk radio host and folksinger Dan Maher who succumbed to cancer on May 19th. Dan suffered a heart attack in January and while hospitalized he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer.
Before joining Folk Music Notebook two years ago, Dan hosted Inland Folk for over 38 years on Northwest Public Radio in Washington State, where he was an important resource and supporter for the Pacific Northwest folk community.
Though he was blind, Dan was his own producer, engineer and editor, utilizing special equipment provided by friends and students. His programs supported and celebrated numerous singers and songwriters from the region.
A beloved collector of songs, and master of sing-a-longs, Dan was a popular performer and recorded several albums of folksong during his lifetime.
Following Dan's wishes, Dan Maher's Good Road will continue to be heard on Folk Music Notebook every Saturday night from 10pm to 1am ET with his friend and Executive Producer Katrina Knight getting behind the mic to carry on Dan's work. Katrina is also Coordinator of the Tumbleweed Music Festival in Richland, Washington. Dan's spirit will continue to provide inspiration and support for the Pacific Northwest folk community. Our condolences to Dan's family and friends, and the countless number of listeners and fans he gathered during his amazing life.
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