Category Archives: Misc

Listener Appreciation Day

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Greg Harness

Listener Appreciation Day December 14th, 2011 The December 14th edition of Ramblers’ Retreat will be Listener Appreciation Day. You the listeners have the opportunity to tell me what you’d like to hear on Ramblers’ Retreat. It can be something you … Continue reading →

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Rosalie Sorrels

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Greg Harness

Rosalie Sorrels Many of you know how much I love the music of Rosalie Sorrels. I received a letter from her family through the Folk Alliance Region West mailing list, and I wanted to share excerpts with you. It includes an update on … Continue reading →

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Wade Mainer

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Greg Harness

Wade Mainer, 1907-2011 Banjo player Wade Mainer passed away last week at the age of 104. I’ll have some of his music on Ramblers’ Retreat in the next week or two. In the meantime, here’s a great interview he did … Continue reading →

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Anthem

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Greg Harness

An Anthem for Ramblers’ Retreat Since the first episode of Rambler’s Retreat I’ve had a theme song, “Bonaparte’s Retreat” performed by Skip Gorman. I’ve decided it’s time to declare an anthem for the show: “Singing Through The Hard Times” written … Continue reading →

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Utah Phillips

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Greg Harness

U. Utah Phillips U. Utah Phillips is on my short list of the greatest American folk singers. He sang traditional songs of cowboys and miners and working people, the labor songs of Harry McClintock and Joe Hill, and wrote a number … Continue reading →

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The Buckhorn Mountain Boys

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Greg Harness

The Buckhorn Mountain Boys I loved this Boise-based bluegrass band. They’ve gone their separate ways, but there will be a Buckhorn Mountain Boys reunion at the Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association’s Fall Festival which will take place in Round Valley from September … Continue reading →

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