HSNOI

We currently have posted on Youtube.com/HSNOI over 250 episodes from the past 10 years starting with Show #330 taped 5/26/04 to the most recent show. Allan Kugel generously volunteered to create links from episodes listed on the FP web pages to the youtube pages where the shows can be viewed and he is making the FP pages searchable by typing in the name of the artist.

We taped 2 great shows in July:

598) 7/7/14 The Levins - Ira and Julia Levin combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with wistful overtones of the 1930s and the intention of putting a smile on your face. Original tunes, guitar, piano and voices provide a full sound with unexpected harmonies and unique arrangements. It's Happy-Folk, Smile Pop....sounds likeThe Mamas and The Papas having coffee with Cole Porter. 2011 Winners of the Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition. www.thelevinsmusic.com

599) 7/7/14 Spook Handy Band - has 4 full length CDs to his credit with a 5th on its way. ~ He has written for film and theatre. His songs have charted as high as #6 on the Folk Radio Charts. He has toured throughout North America playing over 3000 concerts in 47 U.S states and 2 Canadian provinces. In the band: Paul Prestopino who toured and recorded with Peter Paul and Mary for 14 years, Gary Olear on fiddle & mandolin and Ron Greenstein who is the bass player for the Chad Mitchell Trio. http://spookhandy.com

Upcoming:

600) 8/7/14 6:45 Avi Wisnia - Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter with an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those that came before, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. www.aviwisnia.com

601) 8/7/14 8:00 Marci Geller - Her warmth is inviting, and her music is chock-full of surprises, yet her melodies linger on long after the show. There is something classic about her songwriting, and yet if challenged, you can’t figure out who she reminds you of. There is an ease about her, almost as if you’ve been invited to her home — her musical home. http://www.marcigeller.com

602) 9/17/14 6:45 David Falcone - a wonderful guitarist whose playing equals and often surpasses many better-known fingerstyle artists. His deft touch pulls stories from the strings in wordless tales of inspired nuance, shifting rhythms and tempos - all with flawless accuracy and soulful feel. Ramble Cultural Magazine http://www.lasalle.edu/~falcone/

603) 9/17/14 8:00 Harry Noble & Jess Bardwell - Folk Rock Americana duo; they've been in the Quimby Mountain Band for about 10 years now. Jesse will be singing lead vocals and playing mandolin. Harry will be playing guitar and singing harmony. www.quimbymountainband.net

Oct 16 – Ted Yoder http://www.tedyoder.com ; Tri-County Ramblers http://www.tricountyramblers.com

Nov. 6 – Juggernaut String Band http://juggernautstringband.com; Piedmont Bluz http://www.piedmontbluz.com