is a helluva singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. He carries on the Canadiana folk music tradition in his songs his homespun lyrics with historical references and a warm voice. We talked Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at the 60th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival where he was a performer throughout the weekend. His latest album is "." He is showcasing Saturday, Nov. 5 at  at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, Cape Breton, Thursday, Nov. 10 at  in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saturday, Nov. 12 at the  in Cape Breton, Novia Scotia. Follow him on social media @mikemckennajr. Subscribe to The High Note podcast anywhere you subscribe to podcasts including,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;. Follow @HighNoteBlog anywhere you go on social media including&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;. The intro and outro music was written, composed and recorded by Paul “Dawg” Dixon.

Mike McKenna Jr.

Perry Thompson is the president of the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society based in Atlantic City, New Jersey whose mission is to preserve and promote Black music culture through education and experiences. He has held lectures in person at Stockton University featuring Reggie Reg from Cash Crew and singer and pianist Nina Simone as well as online seminars covering the legacies of Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Snoop Dogg. Follow the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society , ,  and . The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society is a nonprofit organization that accepts donations via check or money order to P.O. Box 7401 Atlantic City NJ 08404, or Cashapp $RBPS18  Follow @HighNoteBlog anywhere you go on social media including&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;. Subscribe to . The intro and outro music was written, composed and recorded by Paul “Dawg” Dixon.

Perry Thompson

The High Note blog hits the air with its first episode of The High Note podcast. Check out highnoteblog.com for more.

The High Note - Episode 1 - Introducing

Episode 1 - Introducing...

Cousin Mike stops by the podcast to talk about the 55th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival! We talk about The Sheepdogs, The Quiet Life, Darlingside, Del & Dawg, Anderson East and The Stray Birds as well as 1998 Y100 FEZtival in Camden, New Jersey. #TheHighNote 

Episode 2 - Talkin' Philly Folk Fest with Cousin Mike

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