Folk Project TV: "... Horses Sing None of It!"

"...Horses Sing None of It!" is a non-commercial half-hour cable television series featuring a surprising variety of great entertainers in performance and conversation, produced and hosted by Ralph Litwin, twice NJ Old Style Banjo Champion, winner of the Uncle Dave Macon Freewheelin' Style & 2nd place in Harmonica at 1996 Uncle Dave Macon Days, Murfreesboro, TN, and a biographee in Who's Who In Entertainment (1997) and Who's Who In the East (25th Edition). The series has won three awards from The Hometown Video Festival, the country's largest and longest-running community media competition: 1996 & 1997 in the category of Cultural/Ethnic Diversity, and 1997 in the Entertainment category. Wondering Where the Title Comes From? The story is told in the opening montage that Big Bill Broonzy was once asked, possibly by Studs Terkel, if he considered his blues to be folk music. He replied: "Must be. I never heard no horses sing none of it!"

Where to See the Show

General Information

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Donations Welcome This project to document and broadcast the performances of talented, contemporary musicians is a labor of love of dedicated Folk Project volunteers. It always costs more to produce these episodes and ship them out for broadcast and sale than is taken in. If you consider this a nobel effort and would like to lend your support, please click the button below to charge a major credit card with whatever amount you wish to contribute. Many thanks for your generosity.

A Few Comments from our Viewers

"Prompted by the 2001 Billy Jonas tape that aired last night, I was looking over the list of shows that have been taped! What an impressive body of work! ... a fine job of aquainting the general population with an eclectic blend of music!" Nancy H., Morris Plains, NJ

"Great show. I watch it every week and wish it was on more often. Thank you, for the GREAT job you are doing for education and entertainment for the community." Dutch K., Mendham, NJ

"I discovered your show on Public Access TV this morning... I loved it! It cured my sad & lousy mood. Thanks!" Jodi B., New York, NY

"I tape the show every week and watch it with my kids. It's the only TV show we watch." Rick J., Hopatcong, NJ

"I have enjoyed watching your show for the past several months & especially enjoyed Inkhay." Robert W., Summit, NJ

"Your tapings are such a treasure to the world!" Eve R., New York, NY

Ralph Litwin

Ralph on the set with Claude Bourbon

Upcoming Shows to be Recorded

Broadcast Schedule

NOTE: Some performers have links to websites that describe them or their music. Such links are shown below as for the first link and for a second link following the group or performer name. Artists with a button following their names have special experimental CD-quality sound clips available from AT&T at www.digitalphono.com. Simply click on the button to get to the clips for each artist. You will need to download the free experimental AT&T player to hear them.

Adelphia Cable in La Verne, CA (suburb of Los Angeles)
6:00 PM Friday, LVTV-3

Cablevision, Morris, NJ, area
7:30 PM Sun., Channel 21

7/26:	#469	Martin Swinger	Award-winning originals, Americana, swing & jazz, known for sterling performance & vocal range, diverse repertoire & engaging stage presence, over 100 gigs/yr
8/2:	#246	The Booglerizers	Friendly trio playing very sly originals in a traditional, jugband-blues kinda groove, from easy swaying to foot-stompers
8/9:	#256	Groovelily	Fresh from their triumphant performance at Minstrel, not to mention Kerrville, The Bottom Line, and a standing ovation opening for Cyndi Lauper
8/16:	#257	Dawn Landes	Strong performance of folk-pop originals from a charming young participant in Jack Hardy's songwriter's group

Comcast (formerly Patriot Media), Somerville, NJ
3:30 PM Friday, Channel 280

7/24:	#294	Well Tempered String Band	Very spirited traditional old-timey trio from PA; don't miss "Slbberchops"
7/31:	#297	Rik Palieri	A unique folksinger, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (including mouthbow & Polish bagpipes) who hangs out with Utah, Pete, hobos, cowboys & gypsies
8/7:	#298	Ralph Litwin, songwriter, with Al Podber	As a celebration of our 350th episode, Ralph shares his story and songs with Rik Palieri acting as host/interviewer; this show will also be aired as part of Rik's own TV series in Vermont, which was inspired in part by our show
8/14:	#456	Randall Williams	After informing his voice teacher he was leaving classical music behind, he graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Mons, Belgium at the head of his class.
8/21:	#459	Andy Scott	(AKA Goat) From NYC, Jazz & Blues inspired originals, swing-tinged palate of warm storytelling; "...ultra-smooth, classically tuneful... a Rat-Pack-esque professional balladeer." The Washington Post Express
8/28:	#460	Redentor Jimenez	(AKA Red Reyne) Born in the Philippines immigrating to NJ at 10, prolific songwriter (grass roots folk, rock & eclectic pop influenced) & musician, performing, writing, producing & playing over 20 years
9/4:	#462	Jacob Johnson	Blends humor, impressive guitar skills and thoughtful writing into a passionate performance that has you laughing, pondering, bopping and always wanting more
9/11:	#464	Danielle Miraglia	A warm, soulful voice driven by solid writing skills, a deep understanding of traditional blues and an activist sensibility
9/18:	#465	Rich LaPierre	Singer-songwriter guitarist w/ over 30 years performing folk/rock, folk/blues & soft rock originals; extensively in Greenwich Village incl. regular gig at Mill's Pub, Bleecker St
9/25:	#466	Xylopholks	Dynamic group of musicians who mostly play 1920s novelty ragtime (featuring xylophone!) wearing furry animal costumes, to make people happy & maybe even dance.
10/2:	#300	Mike Esposito	To plug his a new solo acoustic CD of blues and ragtime by our old friend, an amazingly talented local performer
10/9:	#305	Glen Velez & Lori Cotler	Very personable grammy award-winner, reported to be the world's greatest frame drummer, with songwriter & scat vocalist
10/16:	#310	Kim & Reggie Harris	"Vocal acoustic joy!" wife/husband duo with unmatched spirit, stunning voices and intelligent harmonies
10/23:	#311	Jean Rohe & Ilusha Tsinadze	Young folk duo with great voices & unique originals, accompanied by Ilusha's very fine guitar work
10/30:	#312	Peter Hedlund	Sweden's very personable leading traditional player of chromatic nyckelharpa, having twice won the title World Champion
11/6:	#313	Lew Hollander	Singer-songwriter, cute old codger, long-standing member of the NJ folk community, his songs are well-crafted and professionally presented

Comcast Cablevision, Northwest NJ
3:30 PM Monday, Channel 21

7/27:	#380	Mad Tea Party	From Asheville, NC, unique retro sound of vintage music with modern energy flowing between original songs and old hokum numbers
8/3:	#381	Jay Smar	Traditional American & original folk, finger & flat-picked guitar instrumentals, vocals, banjo & flat-foots, fiddles and sings all at once
8/10:	#383	Solidarity Singers of NJ Industrial Union Council	Street chorus, preferred venue a picket line, to lift spirits of people engaged in struggle
8/17:	#431	Laura Higgins	"A gifted and uncompromising artist, Laura's songs cannot be listened to passively. They grab your heart and force you to pay attention...her music and her story will touch you." -- Jamie Reno, Newsweek correspondent
8/24:	#432	Siobhan Quinn & Michael Bowers	In '07, Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists & NE, SW & Int'l Folk Alliance Formal Showcase Artists
8/31:	#433	Blind Willies	San Fran duo wowed us w/ unique sound singing orig. urban folk tales Fiddler Annie Staninec toured w/ David Grisman. Guitarist Alexei Wajchman, songwriter
9/7:		No show Labor Day
9/14:	#435	Audrey Auld Mezera	"Music with the dirt left on", 'Americ-kinda' style - traditional American country and folk influences with strong Australian roots.
9/21:	#436	Robert Hill	Raised in N. Little Rock, AK, original Americana, Alt. Country & Roots music; 1st place Americana/AAA 10th Annual Unisong Intern'l Songwriting Competition
9/28:	#437	Lara Herscovitch	Unique and charismatic singer and songwriter, her original music is a skillful blend of acoustic/folk, pop, and world styles
10/5:	#382	Rich Deans	NJ-born former staff songwriter for ABC/Dunhill, Laurel Canyon Music & Castle Hill Music; a personable guy w/ sweet country songs
10/12:	#385	Orpheus Supertones	Fiddler/banjoist Walt Koken, fiddler Clare Milliner, banjoist Pete Peterson & guitarist Kellie Allen expertly play & sing old-timey
10/19:	#386	Pat Wictor with Cheryl Prashker	Lap slide guitar, originals drawn from rural blues, gospel and country with tasty percussion
10/26:	#387	Ema	Multi-instrumentalist & composer with formal training in anthropology who has spent most of his career exploring musical traditions of South Africa
11/2:	#388	John Sonntag	Compelling, easy-going folk pop songs, supple vocals, smart arrangements, and sharp storytelling
11/9:	#434	Ilusha Tsinadze	Honors Jazz Studies grad of Wm. Paterson U., plays classical, jazz, blues & other guitar styles; also, shares accordion music of his native Republic of Georgia
11/16:	#389	Uncle Buckle	Singer songwriter Mark Brown's band (pedal-steel man Fooch Fischetti, bassist John Hughes & drummer Dean Jones), quirky Americana

Fargo Access Channel 12, Fargo, North Dakota
On Cable One 6:30 PM Fridays & 3:00 PM Mondays

7/20 & 7/24:	#320	Andrew McKnight	An environmental engineer-turned-songwriter, he sings with the smooth and slightly smoky voice of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
7/27 & 7/31:	#263	Billy Jonas	An extraordinarily talented songwriter-performer, who gets audiences singing along while he bangs on an assortment of recycled garbage
8/3 & 8/7:	#209	Tom Blatz Trio	Leon Redbone's luthier from Cooperstown, NY with society jazz and more (fiddle, guitar, bass)
8/10 & 8/14:	#458	J.B. Kline	30 years playing w/ noted acts from Fats Domino to Johnny Winter, The Beach Boys & many more, he definitely "feels it" when he is singing & playing his blues/R&B & you feel it too!

Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), New York City
2:30 PM Thursday on Time/Warner Cable Channel 34 & on RCN Cable Channel 82
Also broadcast via streaming video on the web at www.MNN.org (popup players 34/82 http | mms)

7/23:	#458	J.B. Kline	30 years playing w/ noted acts from Fats Domino to Johnny Winter, The Beach Boys & many more, he definitely "feels it" when he is singing & playing his blues/R&B & you feel it too!
7/30:	#459	Andy Scott	(AKA Goat) From NYC, Jazz & Blues inspired originals, swing-tinged palate of warm storytelling; "...ultra-smooth, classically tuneful... a Rat-Pack-esque professional balladeer." The Washington Post Express
8/6:	#270	Big Road	Al Podber, Rick Eisenberg & Myriam Valle, sing spirited harmonies & play a variety of stringed instruments to recreate a historical trio blues sound that never was
8/13:	#426	Donald Ray Johnson	Rhythm & blues songwriter, vocalist & drummer, was in "A Taste Of Honey," 1st Afro-American Band presented w/ a "Grammy Award" for "Best New Artist"

Princeton Community Television/TV 30 (Patriot Media Channel 30, Princeton, NJ)
Showtimes are variable. Please go to http://princetontv.org/PCTV/Schedule.html to see the current schedule.
Latest listing: 6PM Saturday, 4:30PM Sunday, 2AM Monday

Service Electric Cable TV, Allentown, PA (airing in 84 towns)
9:30 PM Thursday, Channel 50

7/23:	#393	Mary Flower	"Unassuming blues heroine, one of the nation's premier fingerstyle blues guitarists" -- All Music Guide to the Blues
7/30:	#394	David Massengill	Down-home storytelling singer-songwriter transplanted to NYC from Tennessee, accompanied by Appalachian dulcimer or guitar
8/6:	#395	Jonathan Byrd	2003 saw his 2nd CD "The Waitress" and he won the prestigious New Folk competition in Kerrville, TX & set CD sales records there
8/13:	#396	Danny Schmidt	"Perhaps the best new songwriter in the last 15 years, iconoclastic style sets him apart yet quite accessible" -- Sing Out!
8/20:	#397	Open Book	Songwriters Michele Rubin & Rick Gedney "masterful mix of instruments & the finest country/folk/rock harmonies since the Everly Bros." -- Acoustic Live in NYC
8/27:	#292	Norris	Well-traveled African-American multi-instrumental songwriter & roots performer; in '75 Tracy Schwarz, et al backed him on his LP, now on CD from Bear Family
9/3:	#358	Red Molly	Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner & Carolann Solebello harmonize over guitar, banjo, mandolin & dobro old-time to pop & comtemp folk
9/10:	#301	The WIYOs	Funky rootsy originals by this Brooklyn-based Americana trio; great hamonica playing
9/17:	#302	Jack Williams	(Show 1 of 2) This 40-year veteran of the road is a joyously reckless performer at the meeting ground of traditional and contemporary
9/24:	#303	Jack Williams	(Show 2 of 2) This 40-year veteran of the road is a joyously reckless performer at the meeting ground of traditional and contemporary
10/1:	#304	Mad Agnes	Very spirited trio of Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones & Mark Saunders, with glorious 3-part harmonies, various guitars, piano & bass
7/2:	#308	Michael Troy	Native of Fall River, Massachusetts and his unique songwriting & personality are infused with its blue collar cultural perspectives
7/9:	#309	Heidi Muller	Award-winning songwriter, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player known for her crystalline alto voice
7/16:	#392	Modern Man	David Buskin, Rob Carlson & George Wurzbach are 3 hilarious singer-songwriters & great musicians: Crosby, Stills & Nash meet the Marx Bros.
7/23:	#393	Mary Flower	"Unassuming blues heroine, one of the nation's premier fingerstyle blues guitarists" -- All Music Guide to the Blues
7/30:	#394	David Massengill	Down-home storytelling singer-songwriter transplanted to NYC from Tennessee, accompanied by Appalachian dulcimer or guitar
8/6:	#395	Jonathan Byrd	2003 saw his 2nd CD "The Waitress" and he won the prestigious New Folk competition in Kerrville, TX & set CD sales records there
8/13:	#396	Danny Schmidt	"Perhaps the best new songwriter in the last 15 years, iconoclastic style sets him apart yet quite accessible" -- Sing Out!
8/20:	#397	Open Book	Songwriters Michele Rubin & Rick Gedney "masterful mix of instruments & the finest country/folk/rock harmonies since the Everly Bros." -- Acoustic Live in NYC
8/27:	#292	Norris	Well-traveled African-American multi-instrumental songwriter & roots performer; in '75 Tracy Schwarz, et al backed him on his LP, now on CD from Bear Family
9/3:	#358	Red Molly	Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner & Carolann Solebello harmonize over guitar, banjo, mandolin & dobro old-time to pop & comtemp folk
9/10:	#301	The WIYOs	Funky rootsy originals by this Brooklyn-based Americana trio; great hamonica playing
9/17:	#302	Jack Williams	(Show 1 of 2) This 40-year veteran of the road is a joyously reckless performer at the meeting ground of traditional and contemporary
9/24:	#303	Jack Williams	(Show 2 of 2) This 40-year veteran of the road is a joyously reckless performer at the meeting ground of traditional and contemporary
10/1:	#304	Mad Agnes	Very spirited trio of Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones & Mark Saunders, with glorious 3-part harmonies, various guitars, piano & bass

SICTV (Staten Island Community TV)
Saturdays 6:00 PM, channel 34

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