Interviews with folk artists and exclusive live folk music recordingshttp://www.folkalley.com/extras/Copyright 2005, FolkAlley.comen-usFri, 12 Aug 2005 13:56:22 -0400Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:56:17 -0400FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0)Listen to Jim Blum's interview with the Hot Buttered Rum String Band: Another exciting, up and coming string band from the West Coast, members of the Hot Buttered Rum String Band sit down with Jim Blum in their vegetable oil powered "Veggie Bus." They talk about how they met, their backgrounds and how they find inspiration for their music at high elevations in the Sierra Mountains. They also tell us about what it's like to tour in a bus powered by recycled french fry oil.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/magnoliafest/buttered/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:56:10 -0400Hailing from Winnipeg, The Duhks are one of the hottest, most exciting young 'contemporary-traditional' bands arriving on the scene. Jim Blum talks with Leonard and Jessica about what it feels like to be performing on Bill Monroe's stage for the first time, the band's diverse musical background that influences their sound, and what's up with this new wave of young string bands anyway?http://www.folkalley.com/extras/magnoliafest/duhks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:56:13 -0400Listen to Jim Blum's backstage interview with Peter Rowan as they talk about Peter's early days as one of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and what it means to play at Bean Blossom today. They discuss a bit about Peter's new release with Tony Rice, You Were There for Me (Rounder Records), some earlier releases, and how Peter keeps his shows fresh after performing all these years.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/magnoliafest/rowan/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:56:17 -0400David Olney tells Jim Blum about, among other things, his musical journey from Rhodes Island to Nashville via North Carolina and New York, a friendship with musician/playwright Bland Simpson that solidified over candles, how his first songs were successful by not standing out, and more in a music-rich interview. Olney performs live versions of "Upside Down/Wait Here for the Cops" from his new CD, Migration, and "Jerusalem Tomorrow" from 1989's Deeper Well while discussing songs including "1917" that illustrate his songwriting process.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/david-olney/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:57:30 -0400http://www.folkalley.com/extras/david-olney/Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:57:30 -0400http://www.folkalley.com/extras/david-olney/Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:57:30 -0400http://www.folkalley.com/extras/david-olney/Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:57:30 -0400The Greencards sit down with Jim Blum to discuss roots music and their own roots in Australia and England. The band brings an unusual global perspective to the bluegrass band they assembled while living in Austin.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/the-greencards/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400English fiddler Eamon McLoughlin adds musical elements from the British Isles. Other band influences include Australian trad, jazz and the New Grass Revival. Kym Warner talks about the importance of learning bluegrass playing firsthand.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/the-greencards/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400The band gives background on their songs including the old-time, scratchiness of "Jolly Hockeysticks," the live version of "Time," arranging "Almost Home," using a bouzouki on "Like a Melody" and working with New Grass Revival guitarist Pat Flynn.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/the-greencards/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400On touring minor-league ballparks this summer with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan and producing The Greencards soon-to-be-released new album, Weather and Water.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/the-greencards/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400The Greencards tell Jim Blum about choosing songs for the band and the members' admiration for Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and other influential artists.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/the-greencards/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Randy Sparks tells the story behind his satirical song, Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio, a surprise hit for John Denver. Sparks shied away from writing negative or angry songs, but he did not enjoy his visit to Toledo.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Blum and Sparks talk about the inspiration behind the recent New Christy Minstrels reunion in Arizona, the genesis of the group and meeting Sparks' idol, Burl Ives.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Sparks on striking gold by creating the New Christy Minstrels in 1961 originally as a platform for his songwriting. The 10-people strong group faced an uphill battle to get recognition, but were an almost instant success.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Blum brings Sparks up to his present life as a California ranch-owner. The pair discuss Dolan Ellis (the official balladeer of Arizona), Barry McGuire and taking the stage of the Troubadour under very sketchy circumstances.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Life after the New Christy Minstrels - Sparks and Blum discuss starting new ventures, writing the hit tune Today and the wisdom that comes with age.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Sparks and Blum join together in support of the future of folk music and plead the case of older music - even if it comes in the form of a parody like A Mighty Wind.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/randy-sparks/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:16 -0400Jim talks with Rhonda about the making of her new album, Ragin' Live, bluegrass vs. country, Alison Krauss and growing up as part of the Sally Mountain Show.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/rhonda-vincent/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:31:00 -0400Rhonda describes the "authenticity" of the bluegrass sound of her onstage performances with her band, The Rage - including playing music with her daughter, fiddle player Hunter Berry and the incomparable banjo player Kenny Ingram.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/rhonda-vincent/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:31:00 -0400Jim and Rhonda discuss creating music and the difference in country and bluegrass instrumentation and song structure.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/rhonda-vincent/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:31:00 -0400Rhonda looks to the future of her life as a touring musician and bandleader and talks about the different role of women in bluegrass, spending time with her family and serving as the "voice" of Martha White Flour.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/rhonda-vincent/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:31:00 -0400Vance and Jim discuss the music on his latest album, Unfamiliar Moon.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/vance-gilbert/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:04:00 -0400After years on the road, Jim asks Vance about keeping it "real" on the road, comedy vs. music and finding his way to music as a profession.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/vance-gilbert/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:04:00 -0400Vance on life with his hair, creating the perfect album cover, songwriting, Dave Carter, Richard Shindell and bringing a song to life.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/vance-gilbert/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:04:00 -0400Finding motivation from songs of other generations - including Sam Cooke and Doc Pomus - the beauty of soulfulness and giving songwriters their due.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/vance-gilbert/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:04:00 -0400Bibb talks about staying the course and building a career over a lifetime. He describes his journey as a performer and songwriter that included time spent living and discovering the Blues in Sweden.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400Bibb gives his take on the historical aspects of African Americans and their relationships with Blues and other African - and rural - based musical forms.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400Growing up among musicians - Bibb talks about his personal connection to the folk revival and some of his earliest influences: his family, Odetta, Judy Collins, Richie Havens and a young man named Bob Dylan who offered the 11 year-old sage advice.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400Bibb tells Gunderman about meeting Maria Muldaur and teaming up with Rory Block for the album Sisters and Brothers.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400A Family Affair, Bibb's album collaboration with his father Leon, was prompted in part by a joint appearance of father and son on WKSU's holiday folk special, Ornaments and Icing. Program producer Gunderman accepts some credit and talks with Bibb about the unique experience of creating work with a famous parent.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400Actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson, a friend of Leon Bibb's, was Eric Bibb's godfather. Bibb previews a new project he's working on with his dad that celebrates Robeson's music and life.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400On Friends, Bibb's most recent Telarc release, Bibb is joined on a series of collaborations with a wide range of artists, including Guy Davis, Ruthie Foster, Kristina Olsen and Mamadou Diabate. He outlines how he chose the particular musicians and describes the recording process for the CD.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/eric-bibb/gunderman@folkalley.com (Joe Gunderman)Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:00:00 -0400Slaid Cleaves chats about his recent album, Wishbone.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/slaid-cleaves/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Mon, 7 Feb 2005 15:50:48 -0400Ian discusses her web site and unmasking the CD creation process.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/janis-ian/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:50:48 -0400Ian talks about her respect for Billie Holiday and building on the work of past generations.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/janis-ian/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:50:48 -0400Ian discusses her mother and the effect of aging and losing loved ones.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/janis-ian/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:50:48 -0400Ian talks about the origin of songs and the enduring nature of murder ballads.http://www.folkalley.com/extras/janis-ian/jim.blum@folkalley.com (Jim Blum)Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:50:48 -0400