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Joan Baez - Silver Dagger

Archival recordings from the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Rough and Rocky Road, Dave Thompson 1963

Played and Introduced by George Armstrong on The Wandering Folksong, a WFMT radio program, in 1980.

We Shall Overcome - Guy Carawan

Boys the buzzards are flyin'. An original fiddle tune by Garry Harrison.
Garry Harrison on fiddle and John Bishop on guitar. 
Recorded by Hawk Hubbard

Boys the buzzards are flyin'

Folk music changed significantly over the 1960s, and the Old Town School was no different--even as it sought to preserve the traditional music that defined it from the start. This episode features stories from Mike Dunbar, Ed Holstein, Stephen Wade, and more from the school’s second incarnation at 909 W Armitage Ave, where Ray Tate took over leadership from the school’s founders in the late 1960s. This is part three of a six-part documentary series on the 60-year history of Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, told through the voices and songs of the people who were there. Many of the stories featured were gathered in partnership with StoryCorps this year, along with music and interviews from the archive in the school’s Resource Center. Go to oldtownschool.org/StoryCorps to learn more.

Original recordings featured in this episode (in order of occurrence):
- “Glory of Love” performed by Big Bill Broonzy live at Circle Pines Center, circa 1950s 
- Win Stracke, “Farewell to Frank,” 4/15/1962 
- “In the Evening” performed by Frank Hamilton, 4/15/1962 
- StoryCorps conversation between Mike Dunbar & Mark Dvorak, 12/13/2016 
- “Medicine Show” performed by Mike Dunbar at 909 W Armitage Ave, 1975 
- “Sans Day Carol” by Armstrong party guests, New Year’s Day party, 1/1/1963 
- Ed Holstein interviews, 4/29/16 with Mareva Lindo & 3/22/17 with Rick Weiland (StoryCorps) 
- “Come Fare Away (Marnie)” performed by Fred Holstein at Somebody Else’s Troubles, 2/28/1976 
- Art Thieme phone interview by Paul Tyler, 1992 
- “Drill Ye Tarriers Drill” performed by Win Stracke, Compendium, circa 1965 
- “Elanoy” performed by Art Thieme, Wandering Folksong, 1/4/1980 
- StoryCorps conversation between Judy Hauff & Louise Dimiceli-Mitran, 3/22/2017 
- “I Am A Pilgrim,” performed by Ray Tate, Studs Terkel program, 1968 
- “John Henry” performed by Stu Ramsey, 333 W North Ave, 4/15/1962 
- "All the Good People" (written by Ken Hicks) performed by Fred Holstein, Old Town School benefit at Stages Music Hall, 9/28/1980
- “Drop Down Mama” performed by Ed Holstein, 4544 N Lincoln Ave, 11/13/2005 
- “The Twentieth Century is Almost Over” performed by Steve Goodman, circa 1980s
- “Six O’Clock News” performed by John Prine, Stages Music Hall, 9/28/1980 
- StoryCorps conversation between Jimmy Tomasello & Bill Brickey, 3/22/2017 
- “Banjo Contest (partial)” performed by Stephen Wade, Somebody Else’s Troubles, 7/31/1975 
- StoryCorps conversation between Stephen Wade & Matt Brown, 4/13/2017 
- “Walking Boss” performed by Fleming Brown, Somebody Else’s Troubles, 2/26/1976 

Additional reading: 
- Steve Goodman: Facing the Music by Clay Eals

Ep 15 - 60 Years Of Folk, Part 3: Folk clubs and all-night parties

Recorded at Garry's home in Charleston, Illinois by Hawk Hubbard

Ragtime Riffs / Garry Harrison (Guitar)

Richard Steele talks to author Aaron Cohen about his new book, MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER.

The Arts Section: New Book Explores Evolution of Chicago Soul Music

Garry Harrison on fiddle
Hawk Hubbard on guitar

Rymer's Favorite / Garry Harrison with Hawk Hubbard

An original composition by Ak Uchidai. 
This is Aki's tribute to the late Garry Harrison.　
fiddle / Aki Uchida, Banjo / Hiromasa Kase, Guitar / Jeffrey Yamada
recorded October 13, 2012

One Mule Is Gone

Recorded at the bunkhouse at Battleground Indiana by Hawk Hubbard

Garry Harrison and John Bishop play Lonesome John

The Vaults of (Roots Music) Heaven: Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music Unlocks the Lost Gems and Wild Creativity of its Live Archives 

Venerable vernacular music institution releases 127 live tracks by the best in American and global music from last half century. 

On a stacks of cassettes, reel to reel tapes and digital audio tapes lay the history of American music. There were local legends and major icons, global musicians and indie rockers. Some captured beautifully from the board, some gleaned quietly from the dusty archives of a radio station, the recordings held wildly creative decades of sound from Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, a roots-music touchstone for nearly 55 years. And no one had heard them.

Joan Baez and Donovan, Big Bill Broonzy and Ella Jenkins, Pete Seeger and Taj Mahal, Martin Carthy and Steve Earle, Doc Watson and Mahalia Jackson: It was a literal who’s-who of folk, gospel, country, bluegrass, blues, and world music, caught in hours of exciting performances. But someone had to put the pieces together—all 127 tracks worth—and someone had to clear all the rights with 85 different artists.

They succeeded, against odds that would have stopped others in their tracks. Live From The Old Town School (Old Town School Recordings; release: December 13, 2011) reveals not only the venerable institution’s storied start, but its role in the recent infusion of new energy into the roots music world, with everyone from Toumani Diabate and Oumou Sangare to Andrew Bird and Lila Downs. 

Jerusalem, Steve Earle

Follow us to hear select rare recordings; music from teaching artists; and The Archives podcast, showcasing stories from the Old Town School community alongside live performances, field recordings and more from the archive at the school’s Resource Center. The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in traditions of diverse US and global communities. Visit www.oldtownschool.org for more information on classes, concerts, the Resource Center, and other programming at the Old Town School.

Ep 15 - 60 Years Of Folk, Part 3: Folk clubs and all-night parties

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