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THE FOLK REVIVAL

Date: 
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

This show consists of songs from the 25 year period between 1948-1973 which constitutes the period of the 20th century's popular folk revival, with tracks from Burl Ives, the Weavers, the Tarriers, Harry Belafonte, the Kingston Trio, the Limeliters, the Brothers Four, Joan Baez, the Chad Mitchell Trio, the Highwaymen, Bob Dylan, the New Christy Minstrels, the Cumberland Trio, Judy Collins, Carolyn Hester, Peter-Paul-&-Mary, and MANY MANY MORE!

Living the Dream

Date: 
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we will feature the Fiske Jubilee Singers, Paul Robeson, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Josh White, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Kim & Reggie Harris, Joel Rafael, Beth DeSombre, Bob Dylan, Vance Gilbert, Andrew Calhoun & Campgtound, and many other artists!

The Songs of Phil Ochs

Date: 
Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

A tribute to the words and music of one of the great topical folksingers of the Folk Revival period, featuring an interview with Phil's sister, Sonny Ochs. Phil would have turned 72 this December.

Listener Requests and Fan Favorites

Date: 
Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

On this week's Folk Revival Nick Noble will be servicing your requests with some of your favorites, new releases, and a live visit from Jed Marum!

The Name's The Thing

Date: 
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

On this week's Folk Revival, there will be four hours of music with women's names in the titles. Tune in Thursday the 29th to see if a song with your name shows up!

Local New England Artists, Live!

Date: 
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

For this week's Folk Revival, there will be a live broadcast from the WICN performance hall. Guests will include Secret Sage, Don Prange, Rick Gottlieb, Susan Cattaneo, James Keyes, P.E. James, Ari Charbonneau, and maybe others.

A Tribute to Veterans

Date: 
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

A Tribute to Veterans for Veterans Day, along with several tracks from albums new to the station, will create an eclectic mix of musical magic. Each hour, host Nick Noble will feature both songs in honor of Veterans Day, as well as a variety of offerings from new releases by contemporary artists. Enjoy!

Joan, Judy & Joni

Date: 
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

Tune in for four hours of Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Joni Mitchell!

Listener Requests and Fan Favorites

Date: 
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

Don't miss a special show with Nick Noble, as he presents his listener's favorites as well as tracks from new releases and special guests Carolyn Waters and Charlie Peacock. Be sure to tune in Thursday, October 11th at 7PM.

A Guthrie Family Tribute

Date: 
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 7:00pm
Program: 
Folk Revival

2012 is the 100th anniversary of the year of Woody Guthrie’s birth, while October 3, 2012 is the 45th anniversary of Woody’s death. So in tribute we’ll play songs from
Woody and by Woody, along with dozens of Woody covers, as well as recordings from Arlo Guthrie, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, and others. Local artist James Keyes will be a guest in the studio. Be sure to listen at 7PM this Thursday.

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