Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - Eli Polonsky

(R) - Song by request, or a request for the artist/band

My guest today was Betsy Siggins, one of the founders of the legendary Club 47 in Cambridge, now the founder of the New England Folk Music Archives.

Betsy selected the music for today's show (except tracks 1, 2 and 15) and spoke about the rich legacy of five decades of New England folk music, and the Gala Opening of the New England Folk Music Archives with performances by Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur and many more this Sunday 9/20 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston.

We also interviewed folk legend Geoff Muldaur by phone.

01. Arlo Guthrie - The Motorcycle Song
02. Tom Rush - No Regrets (R)

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins

03. Joan Baez - Silver Dagger
04. Joan Baez - Long Black Veil
05. Jim Kweskin Jug Band - Fishing Blues
06. Jim Kweskin Jug Band - When I Was A Cowboy

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins

07. Tom Rush - Lonely (new release)

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins and Geoff Muldaur

08. Geoff Muldaur w/Jim Kweskin - Borneo
09. Geoff Muldaur - Small Town Talk

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins and Geoff Muldaur

The following two contemporary folk artists will perform at the Folk Archives Opening Gala:
10. Jonatha Brooke - How Deep Is Your Love
11. Meg Hutchinson - The Crossing

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins

12. The Staple Singers - The Tramp On The Street
13. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself
14. Joan Baez - Famous Blue Raincoat
15. Bonnie Raitt - Bluebird (R)

Interview segment with Betsy Siggins

16. Carolina Chocolate Drops - Starry Crown (lead vocalist will perform at Folk Archives Opening Gala)

Thanks for listening,
Eli Polonsky