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BONUS EPISODE: Second in this occasional series of interviews/conversations. My guest is singer and activist Frankie Armstrong, still singing and demonstrating in her 80s. Frankie was part of the British Folk Song Revival in the 1960s, has performed with the National Theatre, runs workshops for RCCSD graduate students and she is the founder of the Natural Voice Network.  We've been friends since 1967, and our conversations ranges from reminiscences, and the ageing process to singing styles and back again. 

Full transcript is available here: https://flloydkennedy.com/are-you-old-yet/

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In the 1950's, an extraordinary young woman lived, worked and performed her original music in New York City. Frustrated by a lack of commercial success, she left Manhattan and in 1974, disappeared entirely, never to be heard from again. In the 2000's, her astounding music was re-discovered and her legacy re-written. 

The story of Elizabeth Eaton Converse, known professionally as Connie Converse, is so bewitchingly intriguing that musician and writer Howard Fishman devoted 13 years of his life researching and chronicling it. The product of this nearly decade-and-a-half labor of love is his new book: To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse.

Howard joins us to highlight the deep genius of Connie Converse… possibly our first recorded singer/songwriter and additionally, an artist, poet, writer, classical composer, scholar and activist.

What were the factors that inspired her brilliance and muffled her notoriety within her own time?  Howard poured through Connie’s creations, files, journals, and letters. He spoke to those who knew her best and he carefully studied, analyzed and theorized about Connie’s work, her vision and her trajectory.

Upon first hearing Connie’s voice, Howard found her to be both unique and familiar. He needed to learn more.

Howard’s research brought him to small New England towns, suburban Michigan, Greenwich Village, Prague and beyond to better understand Connie’s path and to piece together the enigmatic life and ultimate mysterious fate of a woman who was so far ahead of her time, we are only now coming to hear and understand her.

Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Air on Prime and Comedy Central’s Drunk History on Hulu, Prime and many streaming platforms. 

Path Points of Interest:

To Anyone Who Ever Asks by Howard Fishman

Howard Fishman

Howard Fishman on Facebook

Howard Fishman on Twitter

Connie Converse on Wikipedia

Connie Converse Spotify Playlist

Connie Converse Article in Rolling Stone by Howard Fishman

Connie Converse article in New York Times by Howard Fishman

Drunk History

Air - Prime

Mark Erelli has released over 16 albums, as well as being an in-demand sideman with the likes of Lori McKenna, Josh Ritter, Paula Cole, Amy Helm and others. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, from how Mark reaffirms his commitment every day, to leaning on the combination of all of your experiences to get through tough situations, to how he learns from everyone he performs with, to the ritual of live music. 

Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the ability to have them answer your questions, special workshops, and more by becoming a member of our Patreon, at this link.

Links:

• Mark Erelli
• The Stray Birds
• Lori McKenna
• Josh Ritter
• Kris Delmhorst
• Mark Erelli - By Degrees
• Americana Awards
• Retinitis Pigmentosa

Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.

Social Media:

• The Other 22 Hours Instagram
• Michaela Anne Instagram
• Aaron Shafer-Haiss Instagram

All music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss.

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Emily Scott Robinson is a singer-songwriter with multiple records on John Prine's Oh Boy Records, and is a former social worker. Here we talk about the power of staying grounded in yourself and your needs, the endless hustle and grind culture of the business, validation addiction, mental health, and more.

Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the ability to have them answer your questions, special workshops, and more by becoming a member of our Patreon, at this link.

Links:

• Emily Scott Robinson
• Mary Gauthier
• Rocky Mountain Folks Fest

Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.

Social Media:

• The Other 22 Hours Instagram
• Michaela Anne Instagram
• Aaron Shafer-Haiss Instagram

All music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss.

Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This week, we talk with the great singer/songwriter Dar Williams. Her new album, I'll Meet You Here is available this Friday, October 1st. We had a great conversation about her work, how she got through the pandemic and her friendship with Pete Seeger.

For tour information and to get a copy of her new album, check out her website.

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Billie Marten, who joins Roadcase from East London for this fun interview, just released her 3rd album, Flora Fauna, on May 21, only a few days shy of her 22nd birthday. It's a gorgeous, free-flowing album full of wonderful guitar rhythms and sonic surprises. Billie is actually a seasoned road veteran whose first real gig was at 12 years old when she played with a guitar she borrowed from her uncle.  Since then, she's played tons more gigs, and many of the super early ones with her Dad as her roadie and de facto manager. For Billie, it's been a true family affair and she credits her parents and others for giving her the unconditional support she has enjoyed and benefited from thus far in her young life as a performer.   Come join us for this fun and informative chat with Billie along with a few surprises. It's a great ride so hop on board!!

For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com

Contact: info@roadcasepod.com

Theme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Join us for a heartwarming conversation between gallery founder Mike Goldmark and Sam Lee - Mercury Prize nominated folk singer, conservationist, song collector, award winning promoter, broadcaster and activist.

They chat about Sam's early life, his love of nature inspired by Forest School camps, his dyslexia and a condition that left him blind in one eye. They also discuss education and his time at Art School, his passion for music and the spiritual connection that he found with his mentor and legendary folk singer, Stanley Robertson.

Sam tells us of his musical career so far, the change in his life after being nominated for a Mercury Music Award and how these current times have affected musicians and live performance.