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Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 24
A Mother Day’s Special Featuring Margaret Wright and Cassandra Damper

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For this Mother’s Day, we’d like to celebrate all mothers who play dulcimer. We especially appreciate the dulcimer mothers who teach dulcimer to their children and to others. To honor all dulcimer mothers, we’re presenting the heartwarming story of a special dulcimer mother: Margaret Wright and her daughter Cassandra Damper.

Listen to the episode, see photos, videos, and more:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/024.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 23
Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene Part 2: A Conversation with Ed Freeman

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Ed Freeman was part of the Cambridge folk music scene in the early 60s and interviewed Richard and Mimi Fariña on his radio show in 1965. We spoke with Ed about this and much more.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/023.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 22
Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene Part 1: A Conversation with Rick Turner

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The well-known luthier Rick Turner shares personal stories about Richard and Mimi Fariña and how his luthier skills led him to become part of dulcimer history that was almost forgotten

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/022.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 21
AppalAsia: Bridging Traditions

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With the unusual combination of two American and one Chinese instrument, the trio AppalAsia bridge the Appalachian and Chinese music traditions to create music that is soulful, sophisticated, and genre bending.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/021.html

Yes, Joellen wrote a fun article about a wonderful musician. Wayne and I spent an afternoon with Aaron and his wife Nicole when they were visiting Portland over the holidays. We're looking forward to sharing our conversation with Aaron on the podcast.  :-)

Here's a wonderful article  by Joellen Lapidus about Aaron O'Rourke. We'll be having Aaron on a Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episode later this year.

We featured Joellen in two Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episodes talking about Joni Mitchell ( episode #2 ) and Richard Fariña ( episode #5 ).

Appalasia will be joining us in a Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episode next year. We're excited about their music!

Thanks for listening!

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 20
The Winter Holiday Dulcimer

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From a contemporary jazz folk original to holiday staples and medieval music, we present tunes that are joyous, reflective, and capture the essence of winter. With music by Linda Brockinton, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb, Lance Frodsham, Jack and Mary Giger, Mark Gilston, Jessica Comeau, Bing Futch, and Appalasia.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/020.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 19
National Dulcimer Championship 2016

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We have a new episode … National Dulcimer Championship 2016 with Mark Gilston, Cassandra Damper, and Wendy Songe. Listen to their dramatic stories about winning the national championship. With commentary by Jim Woods from McSpadden Dulcimers.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/019.html

That's great to hear Ken, thanks! :-)

Thanks so much for listening Lexie! We appreciate your feedback. We hope he can come to the US too. :-)

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 18
Ivan Ng Sheng Kai: Singapore's Only Dulcimer Busker

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Singapore seems to have only one performing mountain dulcimer player. He’s a 24 year old busker named Ivan Ng Sheng Kai. Hear what it’s like to be the lone dulcimer performer in Singapore, and the extraordinary measures he’s had to take to find and learn how to play it.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/018.html

Thanks for listening! 

If you're not familiar with the Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast, it's a podcast dedicated to everything about the mountain dulcimer. In our first year, Wayne and I created 16 episodes. You can find out about them here on FOTMD  or you can check out our website: http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 17
Dulcimer Short Story with Neal Hellman: Celebrities at the Renaissance Faire

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This episode features stories told by Neal Hellman about celebrities who encountered the dulcimer at the Renaissance Faire.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/017.html

Thanks John! :-)

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 16
Blues on Dulcimer

On the surface, it seems that the mountain dulcimer is not an instrument created for playing the Blues. The impression of the dulcimer’s sweet simple sound seems that it would be too gentle to express the raw feelings evoked with the Blues. Additionally, the dulcimer’s diatonic fret pattern often doesn’t have the notes that are in the pentatonic Blues scale. Needless to say, it takes creativity and persistence to play the Blues on the dulcimer.

With guests John Keane, Chris Shoemaker, and Bing Futch. Additional music from Steve Eulberg and Steven K. Smith.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/016.html

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 15
Steve Eulberg: Dulcimer Crossing

Steve Eulberg is a multi-instrumentalist who plays and sings traditional songs and fiddle tunes; weaving together Celtic, Old-Time, blues, and jazz on both the mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer. He runs the website Dulcimer Crossing, which provides hundreds of online video dulcimer lessons by several known dulcimer teachers.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/015.html

As of today, the clip of Richard and Mimi playing House Un-American Blues Activity Dream from Pete Seeger's Rainbow Quest is still on YouTube, for those who haven't heard it.

Fariña sure lit up my mind, as well as my heart. <3

What a fun coincidence! I feel lucky that I discovered their music "back in the day." Richard and Mimi made magic with their music.

April 30, 2016 is the 50 year remembrance of the late, great dulcimer player Richard Fariña. Richard died in a motorcycle accident in Carmel Valley, CA on his wife Mimi Fariña's 21st birthday. He left this world way too soon. Would you like to be part of this tribute to Richard? Here are a few ideas …

• If you knew Richard, post some of your memories of him.
• If you didn’t know Richard, but he influenced you, share how his life, music, writing, dulcimer playing, etc., affected you.

We’re in touch with Richard’s Irish family who live in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, where Richard's mother was born. We’ll send your well wishes, thoughts, etc. to Richard’s family. Their local church in Moortown will be announcing Richard’s anniversary this weekend at their mass services. Here are a few more ideas for you to be involved …

• Listen to some of the Fariña’s music. And/or play some of his music on your dulcimer.
• Read some of Richard’s writing. His novel Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me is an underground classic.
• Learn more about Richard and Mimi on Doug Cooke’s extensive website:  http://richardandmimi.com
  
• Listen to the 2 part podcast episode about Richard:

Part 1:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/004.html
Part 2:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/005.html

Many thanks to those who contributed to the podcast episodes about Richard. There’s lots of great music in these episodes from Caroline Doctorow, Plainsong, Neal Hellman, Robert Force, and Jerry Rockwell. There are also interviews with members of Richard’s family, and dulcimer players who were influenced by Richard.

Hi Lexie, Thanks so much, we really appreciate your feedback. We hope you will encourage your friends to listen to the Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast , and write a review in iTunes:  http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast.

Thanks Dusty, we appreciate your support! Thanks for listening. I'm sure our paths will cross again!

Thanks everyone for your comments. Howard Rugg's episode is now done, you can listen to it on our website: http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/010.html or in any podcast app on a mobile device. Our podcast Hearts of the Dulcimer , is also available in iTunes: http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast .

Hope you'll come by for a listen!  :-)

Hi Lexie, Wow, that's so touching! I'll share your words with her family, I know that will warm their hearts. Judy was a wonderful person and we're so glad we had an opportunity to know her. 

Thanks for listening!

Yup, we have a bit of a collection going.  :-) Thanks for listening! 

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 14
Neal Hellman: Part Folk, Part Classical, All Acoustic

Neal Hellman has played the mountain dulcimer for more than 40 years and is the founder, director, and one of the primary artists on the Gourd Music record label. Gourd Music recordings are known for lush arrangements often pairing the dulcimer with folk and classical instruments. With music by Gourd Music artists.

For episode resources: http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/014.html

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 13
Linda Brockinton: The Art of Fingerpicking

Linda Brockinton is known for playing a full chord fingerpicking style on the mountain dulcimer. In 2001, she was the first woman to win first place in the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship as well as the first to win playing a full chord fingerpicking style.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/013.html

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episodes 11 and 12
Judy Klinkhammer: A Dulcimer Life  

A two part celebration of Judy Klinkhammer's life. She was a well-loved dulcimer player and teacher who lived in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Many people credit Judy for introducing the dulcimer to that part of Arkansas in the early 60s. She truly lived with the dulcimer in the center of her life.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/011-12.html

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 10
Howard Rugg:  Master Luthier of CapriTaurus and Early Folk Roots Dulcimers  

Howard Rugg is the master luthier behind the well-known CapriTaurus and early Folk Roots Dulcimers. The thousands of dulcimers built in his workshop are being played all over the world by amateur to accomplished musicians. Howard has recently started making dulcimers again under the name CapriTaurus. With commentary by Lance Frodsham and Laura Devine Burnett. All the music in this episode was played on dulcimers created in Howard’s workshop.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/010.html

What a great story! Isn't it wonderful to have a variety of dulcimers to play, all with unique voices.

You probably know that you can get a 6 1/2 fret put on your Folk Roots. Just take it to a luthier.

Have you listened to our podcast? Go to: http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast  or  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast to listen. I'll be posting announcements for each new episode on FOTMD  or you can subscribe to the podcast and have new episodes downloaded to whatever device you use to listen.

Patricia

Hi Dusty,

Yes, we know Steve Eulberg.

Thanks!

Patricia

Hi!

My husband and I produce a podcast called Hearts of the Dulcimer  that explores the mountain dulcimer's past, present, and future. We're planning an episode about Howard Rugg, the luthier who created FolkRoots, CapriTaurus, RR&J (Rugg, Rugg & Jackel), and Rugg & Jackel dulcimers.

If you bought one of these dulcimers between 1969 and 1989, we'd like to hear about your experience playing it and how it changed your personal or musical life. A short paragraph (between 2 - 5 sentences) is best.

Please either reply to this thread or send me an email: info@dulcimuse.com. We'll be in touch with you if we air your posting.

Thanks!

Patricia

Thanks for listening John!

Wow, thanks Joy!

Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 9

Bing Futch: Dulcimer Road Warrior

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Bing Futch has embraced the mountain dulcimer as his first and foremost instrument. Known for touring around the US in his RV, Bing plays many diverse styles from traditional folk to rock to original compositions to the blues -- all on the dulcimer.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/009.html

That's awesome! 

Thanks Val, Wayne and I appreciate your comments.

Help spread the word ... please let your friends know about the podcast.

Thanks so much Rob! Your feedback means a lot to us. We appreciate you listening. If you haven't yet, would you be willing to write a review about the Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast on our iTunes page? The link is: http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast .

More reviews = more visibility on iTunes for the dulcimer!  :-)

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 8

Holly Tannen: Songstress of Folklore

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Holly talks about how playing the dulcimer helped her overcome her shyness, about songwriting, and more! Come by for a listen and hear some great dulcimer music.

For episode resources:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/008.html