Marcy Marxer, Tom Paxton, and Cathy Fink - photo by Michael G. Stewart Legendary folksinger and songwriter Tom Paxton has seen several of his songs cut bluegrass style, but he hasn't recorded much that way himself. A recipient of a Lifetime
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Hot Pink House Trailer from Fink, Marxer & Gleaves
Long running folk and old time duo Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have added a third, and rebranded for a new album with singer/songwiter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Gleaves. The three met at the Common Ground On The Hill instructional camp, and
Della Mae chosen for American Music Abroad
Boston's favorite bluegrass gals, Della Mae, have been selected to participate in the US State Department's American Music Abroad program. A dozen acts were chosen to tour outside the United States, primarily in areas where access to live performances by American
Music From The True Vine
Among the books mentioned in the University of North Carolina Press Fall/Winter 2011 catalogue is Bill C. Malone’s biography, Music From The True Vine: Mike Seeger's Life & Musical Journey. The recently-deceased Seeger was the son of musicologists Charles and Ruth Crawford Seeger
Cathy and Marcy remember Mike Seeger
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer will be on the Kojo Nnamdi Show today (8/12) on WAMU to remember Mike Seeger and his music. Mike passed away on August 7 at his home. Cathy and Marcy were good friends of Mike's and
Banjo To Beatbox from Cathy and Marcy
Multiple Grammy winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer have a new CD, an 8 song EP collaboration with beatbox artist Christylez Bacon. The album is titled Banjo To Beatbox, and is Cathy and Marcy's latest collection of children's songs, performed
Lost and Found on WDVX
The Friday (3/13) edition of Blue Plate Special on WDVX will include a performance by Lost & Found. Their set is sure to include selections from their new Rebel project, Love Lost and Found, due for release on March 24. This
Magic banjos?
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have a new video podcast available on their web site - Cathy & Marcy in BANJOLAND. It's a fun romp through the world of banjos, designed to introduce the instrument to younger folks without a clear
New Bluegrass Podcast for Kids
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer have recently launched their first podcast, Cathy & Marcy's Song Shop. The target audience is kids, or families with kids. The podcast is intended to be a sing-along, play-along, laugh-along adventure for kids. The first episode
Banjos at the Birchmere
In you're in the Eastern Virginia area, and a fan of old time banjo playing, here's an event you might want to check out this weekend. The Old Time Banjo Festival is happening tonight at the Birchmere. The event is,