The Wagonload Of Monkeys

19/02/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we heard songs for Valentine's Day, music from bands gigging (more or less) locally and more. We heard: Alan Hull, Talisk, Billy Bragg, Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, Steeleye Span, Fay Hield, Owen Moore, Jilted John, Vin Garbutt, Filkin's Drift, Eric Sedge, The Kimberleys, and Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay.

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12/02/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we heard an all-female edition of the show. We heard: Amy Hopwood, June Tabor, Lou Killen, Eliza Carthy, Caroline Keane, Tara Howley, Katie Spencer, Sharon Shannon, Carthy Hardy Farrell & Young, Ellie Walker, The Staves and Kathryn Tickell.

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Playlists and more for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, Graham Rice's weekly radio show on WJFF featuring folk and roots music from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

05/02/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we heard winners in the 2024 UK Americana Awards, and more. We heard: The Imagined Village, Lúnasa, Daoirí Farrell, Ralph McTell, Michele Stodart, Elles Bailey, Holly Carter, Jonny Morgan , Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys, Billy Bragg , Alan Hull, Martin Simpson, Foghorn Leghorn and Kathryn Tickell.

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29/01/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we heard songs about snow, and more. We heard: Shirley Collins, Reg Meuross, Brass Monkey, Al Stewart, Pentangle, Laura Marling, The Staves, Jenny Sturgeon, Christopher Crompton, Boo Hewerdine,, Aidan O'Rourke, Foghorn Leghorn and Imar.

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22/01/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we caught up with some music from last year that somehow slipped through the net... and more. We heard: The Owl Service, June Tabor, Tamsin Elliott & Tarek Elazhary, Ward Knutur Townes, Cruel Folk, Frankie Archer, O'Hooley & Tidow, True Foxes, Jason McNiff & Gabriel Moreno, Sturgeon & Boo Hewerdine, Imar and Simon Mayor.

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08/01/2024

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we caught up with some music from last year that somehow slipped through the net... and more. We heard: Maz O'Connor, The Mary Wallopers, Davy Graham, Frank Bacon & The Baconeers, Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz, Melrose Quartet, Owen Moore, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson, The Silver Wye, Sea Song Sessions, Bert Jansch, Roy Harper, Ian Anderson's Country Blues Band, The Dubliners and Dan Evans.

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01/01/2024

Happy New Year from The Wagonload of Monkeys!

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we marked the turn of the year and looked ahead. We heard: Moore Moss Rutter, Emily Portman, The Melrose Quartet, Pete Coe, Waterson:Carthy, Christy Moore, The Foxglove Trio, Roy Bailey, Fine Lines, The Cast, Shirley & Dolly Collins, Maddy Prior & Tim Hart, Lady Maisery, Sandy Denny, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson and Dan Evans.

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26/12/2023

Happy Holidays from The Wagonload of Monkeys!

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we enjoyed this year's Christmas holiday special. We heard: Nick Lowe, Mick Moloney & Eugene O'Donnell, Graham Parker, Steeleye Span, The Watersons, Ralph McTell, Annie Lennox, Mithril Celtic Band, Cara Dillon, David Ford, Corinne Bailey Rae, Everything But The Girl, Shane MacGowan & Kirsty MacColl.

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18/12/2023

On Yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we remembered Shane MacGowan, and highlighted the plight of the homeless. We heard Skipinnish, Eric Clapton, Rory McLeod & The Familiar Strangers, John Tams, Shane MacGowan, The Pogues, and Shane MacGowan & Kirsty MacColl.

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20/11/2023

On yesterday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we enjoyed a whole hour catching up on recent releases. We heard: The Furrow Collective, Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden, Honey And The Bear, Spell Songs, Show Of Hands, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry, Gavin Marwick & Ruth Morris, and Matthews' Southern Comfort.

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31/10/2023

On Sunday's edition of The Wagonload of Monkeys - my folk music radio show on Radio Catskill (on 90.5FM in Pennsylvania and New York State, and online around the world) - we enjoyed British bluegrass music, some superb recent releases and more.

We heard: Martin Simpson, Band of Hope, The Ivor Cutler Trio, Simon Stanley Ward, The Old Grey Dogs, The Vanguards, The Down County Boys, The Fountaineers, Foghorn Leghorn, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy, Sam Sweeney & Louis Campbell, Emma Tricca & Bridget St. John.

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