WFDU-FM Christmas party online

Subject: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 20 Dec 03 - 10:52 PM

Every year since 1980 I have hosted a "Christmas Party" on the Sunday before Christmas during my radio program TRADITIONS that airs on WFDU-FM.   I am also hosting a holiday themed show on my other program, THE SUNDAY SESSION.

This year's event on TRADITIONS will be broacast on Sunday December 21 from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time on WFDU-FM. You can listen in on the internet at www.wfdu.fm , or if you are in the NYC metro area you can listen in on 89.1FM.

My SUNDAY SESSION program will air at 9am Eastern Time, also on Sunday December 21. Seasonal music from Ireland and Scotland will be shared.

Each year on TRADITIONS I try to focus on traditional artists singing traditional carols and songs. In a season where we are deluged by commercial pop tunes in every elevator and shopping mall, I try to offer an alternative by playing artists like Pete Seeger, Jean Ritchie, Odetta, the Watersons, Andrew Rowan Summers, Nowell Sing We Clear, The Christmas Revels, and many others.   This year, I will throw in a few "contemporary" songs from musicians like Darryl Purpose, Carol Noonan, Tom Prasada-Rao and others.    Throughout, the focus stays close to the tradition. We will have fun, talk a bit about the history of some of the songs, and enjoy the spirit of the holiday.

I hope you can join me for one or both of my shows.   I would love to share a cup of holiday cheer with all my friends on Mudcat, but since there isn't enough eggnog available, my radio show will have to be my present. Hope you can tune in!

Happy holidays,

Ron

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 20 Dec 03 - 11:03 PM

Here's to ya, Ron. (clink) I'll give a listen tomorrow.

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 20 Dec 03 - 11:06 PM

I luuuuuuuuv The Revels and Jean Ritchie. Is there any chance you can play Jean's "In the Valley"? (On her Kentucky Christmas - Old and New)

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 12:44 AM

I will try to play all requests posted here.

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 12:48 PM

Ron, just want to say thanks for all you do to "keep it alive". I know I have said that before, but it pleases me no end to have you out there. I am struggling with soundcard problems that will preclude me from listening in, and that saddens me. Have fun with your party, and thanks again.

All the very best,

"Big Mick" Lane

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 12:58 PM

Thanks Mick, that is so nice of you to say. I really appreciate it.

Having the Mudcat community to turn to has been a help to me in more ways than you could imagine. In addition to discovering some wonderful musicians and CD's to share with my listeners, I have also turned to Mudcat for help in research for background information. Along the way, I realized that this is truly a family - as cliche as that may sound. What I originally thought was a tool for my radio work has become something much bigger and personal. The knowledge, ideas and generosity of the people who post here has brightened many a day for me. Thank you all, and a very Merry Christmas!

I will be checking in to this thread while I host the show today. If anyone has a request, please post it here and I will make every attempt to include it in the show.

Ron

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:03 PM

I'm here.

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:22 PM

Thanks Ron! This is my favorite Christmas Carol this year!

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:32 PM

My pleasure! It is a great song!

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:33 PM

To do imaginative things like this is using the medium fully. It's real broadcasting. I only wish I could hear it. Way to go Ron! Burl

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:34 PM

Oh WOW! You're playing all my favs!

Children Go Where I Send Thee
Rise Up Shepherd
Behold That Star

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:44 PM

You can tune in Roy, go to our website - www.wfdu.fm and you will see how you can listen in online! Join us!

Subject: RE: WFDU-FM Christmas party online
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 21 Dec 03 - 03:48 PM

The quality is very good, and NO buffering!

(It's on Windows Media Player)