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Joe Jencks

Thursday, September 5, 2019

2:00 AM

MHH - Episode 1.4 - A Tribute to Andy & Bill Spence -  and Old Songs

Website: folkmusicnotebook.com

Episode 1.4 of My Highway Home
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Featuring an interview with Andy Spence - founder of the Old Songs Festival - reflecting on the origins of Old Songs, her husband Bill Spence, the renaissance of the Hammered Dulcimer, and a lifetime of dedication to ethe Folk music community.

Also featuring music from some of the multitude of Old Songs musicians including:

Dan Bergren – Country Life, and Over The Mountain

John Roberts & Tony Barrand – Save Your Money While You’re Young

Bill Spence & Fennig’s All Star String Band – The Black Nag, Childgrove, and Spring In The Valley

John McCutcheon – Water From Another Time

Debra Cowan – Bay of Biscay-O

Ellis – Looking For The Good

Michael Cooney – Candy Man

Ann Hills – The Train To Morrow

Musique a Boushes – Plantons la Vigne

Matthew Byrne – What Fortunes Guide A Sailor

Herdman, Hills, & Mangsen - Chickadee

Magpie & Kim & Reggie Harris – Give Light

Kim & Reggie Harris – Eyes On The Prize

Heather Pearson – Let It Roll Off Your Back

Alash - Karachal

George Wilson – Leaving Lismore



Many thanks to Andy, Bill, & Hannah Spence, Old Songs and all of the festival Staff & Volunteers who continue make the magic possible.

Audio engineering & field recordings by Joe Jencks. Additional engineering by Charlie Pilzer. Special audio Roadside Assistance provided by Kate Blain.

All interviews copyright 2019, Joe Jencks, Turtle Bear Music.

Special thanks to Ron Olesko & Folk Music Notebook

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