Song Of The Soul

Susan Urban is half of February Sky, along with Phil Cooper, a duo originally from the Chicago area now well-installed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They play a wide range of traditional, modern, and original folk and Celtic tunes, on guitars, banjos, citterns, dulcimers, and other instruments. Susan's songs are full of reality-based fictional story-telling, conveying important meaning and values at the heart of our lives. All songs in this program are written Susan Urban & performed by her and Phil Cooper as February Sky: Anne Marie St. Claire- from Silver Wolf Moon Inner Voice Shouting - from Time-Honored Pathways Anna and Tim - from Goldenrod Sacagawea - from Silver Wolf Moon Live Fully, Love Wastefully - from Silver Wolf Moon

Phil Hoose writes songs that we all love and that other performers love to perform. His best-known, Hey, Little Ant, is a song, but also a book that has sold over 1 million copies in 10 languages. With a quirky eye for seeing the world differently, his songs intrigue, amuse, & enchant. An employee of The Nature Conservancy for decades, and the author of more than 10 books, including the inspirational Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, Phil's awards included the John Newbery Medal, Sibert Medal, and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. All songs in this program are written & performed by Phil Hoose: Hey Little Ant (see the book) Operation Desert Son - music by Joe McDonald - Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die Rag Allenwood Jail (the Gentlemans Jail) What if the Russians Dont Come? Tonight I Missed Miller Time Again The Delaware Bay Blues

Steve Suffet has the heart & the pedigree of a 100% authentic old-fashioned folk singer. Growing up near ground zero of the folk music explosion of NYC in the early 1960's, Steve has witnessed & shared the music of many others, and added his share to the conversation. Though he waited a few decades to start recording his music, Steve has 7 CDs on CDBaby. All songs in this program are written & performed by Steve Suffet: The October Waltz - from Low Rent District The Evergreen Line - from Folksinger's Fancy - also featuring Anne Price Can You Hear That Steam Whistle Blow? - from I've Been Up on the Mountain Where's My Bagel and Lox? from I've Been Up on the Mountain, co-written with Joel Landy Low-rent District - from Low Rent District Trucker's 900 Miles - from I've Been Up on the Mountain, also featuring Anne Price Got My Union - from Folksinger's Fancy - also featuring Anne Price

Though he's of & lives in South Armagh, Ireland, the music of Ben Reel is variously described as Rock/Americana, Roots Rock, Alternative Folk, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock and even Jazz Pop. Thing is, he's great. Though Irish through-and-through, he's influenced by musicians all over, like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young, Rob Orbison, U2, & many more. Having grown up in the middle of "the troubles" in Ireland, Ben is deeply committed to a better country & a better world. Find his music on CDBaby/BenReel and CDBaby/BenReelBand All songs in this program are written & performed by Ben Reel: Queen of all Roses - from This Is the Movie This is the Movie - from This Is the Movie All Souls Alive - from New Horizon Keep on Drivin - from Time to Get Real Darkness and the Light - from Darkness and the Light Landscapes - from Land of Escape Email invite sent on 7/29/19

Joe Iadanza is an exceptional Common Man from Long Island, who, in addition to his music tinged with Harry Chapin and Bruce Springsteen flavors, has a serious spirituality and healing avocation, which you can access through his LivingRoomStudio.org site, for his meditation, yoga, podcast, & spiritual direction gifts. Joe performs solo, as part of Joe Iadanza & His Beautiful Band, and in a duo with Carolann Solebello. All songs in this program are written & performed by Joe Iadanza: Remember Me - from Common Man Common Man - from Common Man In My Heart - from Traveling Salesman All in Good Time - from All in Good Time Weary Hearts - from Common Man

Kori Riesenweber has an angelic voice & a love for harmonies that has been lived out many ways, from the bluegrass band of her extended families, in the intricate arrangements of her time as part of Beacon James (on Facebook and on Bandcamp), and currently with Girl Band. She also performs solo, and sings constantly with her newborn son. All songs in this program are written by Kori Riesenweber and are performed/recorded as indicated below: Hush - performed with Beacon James Starlight - performed by Kori with Pine Hollow Songwriter's Collective 2012 Why Would Someone Steal? - performed by Kori with Pine Hollow Songwriter's Collective 2012 Up On The Hill - performed live by Kori for Song of the Soul You Are The Rain - performed live by Kori for Song of the Soul As The Crow Flies - performed live by Kori for Song of the Soul

John McCutcheon is classic & cutting-edge folk music. An amazing singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, he has now produced 40 albums, performed with all kinds of musical greats, like Pete Seeger, Tom Chapin, Tom Paxton, and Carrie Newcomer. He's witty, deep, creative, prolific, and he's in person for this interview on July 4th, 2019, at Grinnell College as part of the FGC Gathering. All songs in this program are written & performed live by John McCutcheon: Alternative Facts Our Flag Was Still There Unaware Joe Hill's Last Will Across This Great Divide (I think that's the name - John didn't say!) Follow The Light

Regla Garcia-Schmidt is half of The Hollywood Rockstarz. Regla's powerful voice & keyboards are born of Cuban immigrants, cultured in Connecticutt, expanded in Los Angeles, and have reached full fruit in Ladysmith, WI. She will wow you with the depths of her passion & the extent of her talent. All songs in this program are written & performed by Regla Garcia-Schmidt and Alan Schmidt of The Hollywood Rockstarz: Game of 3 - by Regla Smith Warrior by Regla Smith Creator - by Regla & Alan Smith Sweet Angel Funktified - by Regla Smith Hold Your Head High - by Regla Smith Three of the above song recordings are courtesy of Jaime Hansen and his recording studio.

Randall Adams has a passion for and connection to the the sacred Earth, especially the slice of heaven known as Lake Superior. From a very talented musical family and devoted to music from an early age, Randall spent years with music as his side job, doing chiropractic in the day. With retirement came his opportunity to flesh out his folk-ish tastes & talents, leading to the release of his CD West Wind. All songs in this program are written & performed by Randall Adams, unless otherwise noted. All are on Randy's 2017 CD, West Wind: West Wind Little & Big Oil in the Water - written by Randy's sister, Sandra Odom Outside Looking In A Day With the Apostles (Instr) Dreams

Jennifer Evans is the real folk deal. Covering traditional folk songs & adding songs composed by her brother, Griff Evans, Jennifer finger picks the tender chords of your heart. With decades of experience, she is late to emerge from the shadow of her day job to warm our souls with real, authentic, & skillful songs of the human condition. All songs in this program are written by Griff Evans & performed by Jennifer Evans on Jennifer's CD, The Last Cheap Hotel: There But For Fortune Cheatin' Kind I Missed Her The Last Cheap Hotel What Do You Hear? Sleep Young One

Pat Humphries of Emma's Revolution was at Pete Seeger's bedside as he died, singing to him. Pat and Sandy O of Emma's Revolution, along with Sally Rogers, Charlie King, Annie Patterson, and Peter Blood, join in the post-intermission part of a concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger's birth, held April 27th in Northampton, MA, at the Unitarian Society, as a benefit for Climate Action Now MA, part of a wealth of events for the 100th anniversary. Featured Music: Midnight Special - traditional song, led by Annie Patterson Get Up And Go - lyrics by Homer A. Shiveley, tune by Pete Seeger, led by Charlie King Precious Friend - by Pete Seeger, led by Charlie King How Can I Keep From Singing - by Robert Wadsworth Lowry & Doris Plenn, led by Sally Rogers Love Call Me Home - by Peggy Seeger, led by Sally Rogers Sailing Down The Golden River - by Pete Seeger, led by Sally Rogers Old Devil Time - by Pete Seeger, led by Emma's Revolution Well May The World Go - by Pete Seeger, led by Annie Patterson T

1st part of a concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger's birth, held April 27th in Northampton, MA, at the Unitarian Society, as a benefit for Climate Action Now MA, part of a wealth of events for the 100th anniversary. This concert includes performances by Emma's Revolution, Sally Rogers, Charlie King, Annie Patterson, and Peter Blood. Featured Music: Turn, Turn, Turn - Bountiful River - written by Pete Seeger, performed by Emma's Revolution Guantanamera - written by Julio Iglesias, performed by Emma's Revolution Oh Had I A Golden Thread - written by Pete Seeger, performed by Sally Rogers We'll Pass Them On - written & performed by Sally Rogers Spoon of Sand - written & performed by Charlie King Quite Early Morning - written by Pete Seeger, performed by Annie Patterson & Friends Sing People Sing - written & performed by Emma's Revolution Bonus Excerpt Songs: If I Had a Hammer - written by Pete Seeger, performed by Emma's Revolution Bountiful River - written by Pete Seeger &am

Peter Phippen is best known, perhaps, as a master of the flute - actually many different types of flutes, including those of Native American origin. That is, in fact, what earned him a Grammy nomination back in 2010. But Peter is all about all music, so you'll also frequently encounter him rocking out on his bass and whatever other form of music and instrumentation the moment calls for. In particular, his ability to improvise soul-deep on his flutes is known to transport listeners young and old. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Peter Phippen: Richard Fool Bull Bird-Head Flute - from Woodnotes Wyld Drawing Down the Moon - from Lavender Calm with Arja Kastinen Autumn Memories - from Sacred Spaces with Enrique Rueda Suspended Within - from Suspended Within with Rahbi Crawford

Kora Feder paints the sky, beautifully, with her words and melodies. Drawing on years living around the world, notably in Asia, and nurtured by musically-gifted parents like Rita Hosking & Sean Feder, Kora creates her very own style and power of music, wrestling with life and meaning with heart, wisdom, & creativity. All songs in this program are written & performed by Kora Feder: Written in Change - from Marigolds Still We Write - from In Sevens No Answers - from In Sevens I'd Be a Maria - from In Sevens Ballad to Feel - from Marigolds Lists - from In Sevens

Victoria Shoemaker is a multi-instrumentalist with a deep affinity & talent for the flute. Classically trained, but having discovered her deep passion in improvisational flute, and having been mentored by Eau Claires grammy-nominated flute artist, Peter Phippen, Victorias gifts are impressive and diverse. She rocks, folks, classicals & can definitely spin ethereal music of the spheres. Plus shes been twice nominated for the Peoples Choice Award for Best Music Teacher in NW Wisconsin. All this and she is still a few years away from 30. Also, catch her onstage with Peter Phippan in the mini rock duo Virginia Steel. All songs in this program are written & performed by Victoria Shoemaker: Eidolon Cries - from The Witching Hour The Witching Hour - from The Witching Hour So Blue Crone's Embrace - from The Witching Hour

Katy Vernon is a rare combination of deep, joyful, heart-rending, creative, and spritely. Wielding her trusty ukulele and backed up by a rich assortment of instruments, her voice, tunes, & lyrics will embed themselves in your heart. Born & raised in England, Katy landed in Minnesota in 1993, and has produced 3 CDs over the past 10 years. Just recently she performed her 4th Toilet Tune with Sarah Morris. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Katy Vernon and are from her CD Suit of Hearts: Listen (Strings and voice) Suit Of Hearts Catch Myself Somebodies Daughters Daughter Undertow Latest Disaster

The music of Jennifer Levenhagen stirs deep currents and invites soul rejuvenation. While shes shared her guitar, piano, violin, and exquisite voice in many settings, including playing bluegrass music, her current calling is to the meditative, rooting, flowing end of the spectrum, as evidenced by her recent release of piano improvisations, Another Sea, and her growing work in what she calls Listening Rooms, a place for personal deepening, reflection, and settling. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Jennifer Levenhagen: May My Being Be Insha'Allah Most Beautiful Sky Plant Me in the Earth One - from Another Sea Moonlight

Xanthe Alexis is a captivating and enchanting musician from Colorado Springs who so clearly captures power, meaning and charm through her music. She self-describes her music as sepia-toned Americana, and while I dont see it exactly that way, there is something reflective and deep that the listener will receive from her music, She performed for many years as part of The Hopeful Heroines including on their album, Goddamn Mess (Live), and just returned from the annual Folk Alliance International session in Montreal. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Xanthe Alexis: The Veil - from Time of War Poets - from Time of War White Dove - from Time of War Time of War - from Time of War Mother - from Time of War The Offering - not yet released, on up-coming CD

Ali Handal's launch into music was via the kind of rock music done by Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses, and has blossumed into a variety of singer/songwriter styles. She can rock out with a powerful Whole Lotta Love and she can inspire with an anthem like Love More, and bounce jazzily with songs like I Love My Pussy Cat. Unless otherwise noted, all the songs in this program are written & performed by Ali Handal: What Is and What Should Never Be - from Thats What She Said, written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Breathing Underwater - from Breathing Underwater You Get What You Settle For - from Thats What She Said, co-written with Gooding Everybodys So Naked - from Thats What She Said, written with Rocky Sands Love More - single released in 2018, written & performed with Debby Holiday Last Lullaby - from Thats What She Said