Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin Charleston show reviewed

"Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin provide introspection at Friday's Music Hall show" Jon Santiago

Songs about Irish cities, towns and geographic locations

Here are some selections about life in various cities, towns and areas of Ireland (yes, Belfast included).

Some highlights from Jeff Emery's November 10 KZSC "Backroads" show:

"When A Soldier Makes It Home," Arlo Guthrie
"Homecoming Time," John McCutcheon  "One Piece At A Time," Joe Jencks
 "Flag Of Hope," David Roth "Infantryman," John Wort Hannam
Semper Fi," John Gorka

A Terence Martin remembrance

Terence Martin died on this day in 2011: here is his obituary.

"Remembering Terence Martin, A Gifted Singer-Songwriter" Michael Kornfeld

Some musical samples:

Remembering Eva Cassidy

Eva Cassidy died on November 2 back in 1996. Her musical accomplishments were many and included performing a better-than-Sting's-original "Fields of Gold." So haunting.

Some background.

More.

Remembering Al Grierson

Al Grierson, he formerly of the school bus abode near Luckenbach, Texas, died on November 2, 2000.

A look at Grierson's life.

More.

"A Review of the Al Grierson's CDs "Things That Never Added Up To Me" & "A Candle For Durruti"

A sample of his best:

A Forbes magazine look at Mare Winningham

"Not Just An Actress, Mare Winningham Is Also A Folk Music Force" Jeryl Brunner

A 30-year 'hobby' of sharing

"Peter Kernast celebrates 30 years of his WTSR radio show" Lois Levine