Folk Project TV: "... Horses Sing None of It!"
Folk Project TV: "... Horses Sing None of It!"
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"...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!" |
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Donations WelcomeThis 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.
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"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
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Ralph Litwin |
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Ralph on the set with Claude Bourbon |
| 7/15/09: | Porter Block | "Catchy melodies and buoyant harmonies" Washington Post; Peter Block & Caleb Sherman grew up just blocks apart in NYC, but never met till '03 when they became songwriting partners |
| 7/15/09: | David Jones | Originally from England, performed in N. America, Britain, Australia & Europe, presenting songs from great days of sail, Music Hall, trad. ballads & contemp. works, a capella & with guitar |
| 8/13/09: | Clarence Bucaro | Seamlessly intertwines introspective singer/songwriter tradition of Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell & acoustic Neil Young w/ silky soul of Curtis Mayfield & Marvin Gaye |
| 8/13/09: | The Booglerizers | Whether they play rural blues, ballads, ragtime, jug-band, New Orleans style or R&B, it all has a funky, barrel-house feel, with music and lyrics composed by Rich DiPaolo |
| 9/14/09: | Barry McCabe | Better known for their electric work, Irish singer-songwriter guitarist McCabe teams up with Netherlands guitarist Danny Vlaspoel for acoustic blues with a Celtic twist |
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.
| 6/21: | #228 | Scarlett Blue Duo |
Vivacious Scarlett has toured internationally belting out blues, R&B and funk with Moon, master of the electric blues guitar |
| 6/28: | #467 | Stephane ÈWrembel | Born in Paris, raised in Fontainebleau (home of impressionism & of Django Reinhardt's music), classically trained from age 4, a decisive turn in his teens when he discovered Django's music & Gypsies |
| 7/5: | #468 | Beaucoup Blue |
Americana Philly-based father/son duo, David & Adrian Mowry, fuse trad & contemp Blues, Folk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Country & Bluegrass in original songs, 2 soulful voices w/ variety of guitars |
| 7/12: | #299 | Galitcha |
From Ottowa, Ontario, playing devotional and love songs, lively dance tunes, incorporating traditional East Indian styles with western influences |
| 7/19: | #301 | The WIYOs |
Funky rootsy originals by this Brooklyn-based Americana trio; great hamonica playing |
| 6/26: | #455 | Jann Klose |
"Jann Klose's multicultural background is evident in his music, which evokes a global pop sound" &mdash Marianne Meyer, Washington Post |
| 7/3: | #290 | Greg Alexander |
Great singer-songwriter with a jolly-spirited personality "discovered" by Sandie Reilly at the Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase |
| 7/10: | #291 | Ayodele Maakheru Trio |
African roots inspired, jazzy original acoustic music by a very peace-full charismatic banjo & mandolin picking singer and his musical friends |
| 7/17: | #293 | Backroad Joe McKay |
Amusing & original down home songwriter, who sings about his life growing up on a pig farm in Secaucus, NJ |
| 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 |
| 6/22: | #430 | Dave Rowe Trio |
With Ed Howe & Kevin O'Reilly; make authentic Maine music, driven by lyrical fiddle melodies & hearty 3-part harmonies; a taste of Maine's music, humor & stories |
| 6/29: | #299 | Galitcha |
From Ottowa, Ontario, playing devotional and love songs, lively dance tunes, incorporating traditional East Indian styles with western influences |
| 7/6: | #375 | Steve James with Del Rey |
Songsmith & blues singer from Austin Texas, hot on guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, guitar-banjo, has toured extensively |
| 7/13: | #374 | Del Rey with Steve James |
Two hot guitar-mandolin-uke-picking,singers making music with hillbilly/smarty-pants/country blues aesthetic & manic intensity |
| 7/20: | #378 | Kitchen Cynics |
Aka Alan Davidson of Aberdeen, Scotland with more than 20 LPs, 7"s, cassettes and CDs since 1990 |
| 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 |
| 6/22 & 6/26: | #350 | Thea Hopkins |
"One of the most poetic, literate and powerfully moving singer-songwriters to emerge in the last few years" -- Peter, Paul and Mary |
| 6/29 & 7/3: | #352 | Jim Photoglo |
Backed John Belushi's "Joe Cocker" imitation at a party for Paul McCartney, opened for the Beach Boys on a national tour, sang back-up for Andy Gibb for 2 years, wrote 2 Number One Country chart hits |
| 7/6 & 7/10: | #429 | John Flynn |
Powerful songs of humanity and hope, performances known for disarming honesty and humor; "might well be one of the greatest hidden treasures the Americana axis has..." |
| 7/13 & 7/17: | #450 | Ippy and the Project |
Built on the songwriting of Paul and Linda Ippolito; a mix of country blues, pop, folk and rock; the full band has been performing frequently |
| 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! |
| 6/25: | #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. |
| 7/2: | #457 | Bob Wright & Harbortown Revue |
Home-grown, tap-toed, banjo zoned, bluegrass schooled, acoustic fueled original songs from an award-winning songwriter & multi-talented band |
| 7/9: | #425 | Maurice John Vaughn |
True Chicago blues original on guitar, sax & vocals, innovative & often humorous songs that spring directly from his experience |
| 7/16: | #428 | Normal Love |
"Unplugged" set by Philly quintet (violin, 2 guitars, bass & drums) who rip thru hyper-complex original scores w/ influences from contemp. jazz & classical to heavy metal, dubbed "the next big thing" by Philly's Citypaper |
| 6/25: | #391 | David Jacobs-Strain |
Winner of the coveted Agranoff Imperative, roots & blues on the edge, "one of the best of a new generation" -- All Music Guide |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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