The Song Parlor with John Patterson
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The Song Parlor with John Patterson
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Lumbering Seasons to Celtic Journeys & Memories: This week, a lumbering-season excursion carries us along until we meet a banjo-picking girl -- among various engaging others -- and eventually finish off with a couple of Celtic-tinged journeys a
Gatherings, Memories & Thanks as the Season Turns -This week we bring together a wide array of pieces old and new that involve musical gatherings of families and friends to share hopes and memories to seek light and give thanks as the season tu
From Autumn Crossroads to Scottish Dreams: This week we start out at the crossroads, move on to songs to remind ourselves that election day draws near, stir in a few pieces about attitudes folks do (or could) bring with them every day, and fini
Mostly New: Some Voices of This Summer & a Few Voyages - A few recent musical responses to some of the challenges of our times and several journeys out on the water are front and center on this week’s edition of the Song Parlor.
Then & Now, Old & New: From Hard Times to Travels on Freedom’s Road - This week, a few older pieces exploring 20th century hard times carry us on to some recent songs and tunes, and, finally, several classic pieces related to ongoing efforts to
Climbing Into MayThis week’s show brings together an assortment of pieces that explore the idea of climbing (sometimes through challenging times) and/or traveling deeper into May and Springtime.
Navigating Seasons & Change + the Life Cycle of a Bold Outlaw - This week, as the season turns, we bring together a few pieces about navigating changes – seasonal and more – as well as several chronicles of encounters with Robin Hood.
International Journeys & Three Memorials: This week we begin with several pieces with Ukrainian connections, move on to a set that samples a few recent releases to take us on an international journey, and wrap up with three brief musical memori
Winter Scenes, Heart(land) Voices, VoyagesThis week: Wintry scenes old and new, advice from the heartlands, songs about the power of song, and several voyages.
Coming into a New Year & Finding Hope in Challenging Times: This week’s show brings together some songs and tunes to help steer us into a challenging new year -- as well as a couple of retrospective sets that also involve forward-looking visi
Another Turning of the Year - This week in the Song Parlor we bring together some songs and tunes to carry us through late December and on into the New Year.
Taking Flight and Seeking Light in Challenging Times: This week’s show centers around songs and tunes that involve finding ways to come together, to seek light, to dance, sing and soar – even in difficult times.
Remembering Mother Earth – and Veterans - This week, as the Glasgow Climate Change conference continues and Veterans Day comes around, the Song Parlor features an assortment of songs and tunes that explore environmental issues as well as severa
Halloween Spookiness – & Old & New Encounters Across Great DividesThis week: Eerie tales for late October, a few ballads that chronicle old battles along the St. Lawrence and Champlain Valley corridor, and several recent pieces that explore th
Indigenous People’s Day, a Ride on the Railroad, Staying Upbeat in Challenging Times, and Moving (Musically) into AutumnAs we ease into October, this week’s show begins with several songs for Indigenous People’s Day, then takes us on a memo
Growing Old, Shades of Blue, & Unraveling a Few Riddles: Some songs and tunes about aging, a few shades of the blues, & a number of riddling pieces are front and center in the Song Parlor this week.
Little Critters -- & Some Recent Songs for Our TimesAs we move into September after a long and challenging summer, in this week’s Song Parlor we check in with some little backyard critters, check out some recent releases, and briefly remember
Summertime & Two July BirthdaysThis week: Songs for summer times (and our times) & celebrating two July birthdays.
Three Special June Days: Juneteenth, Father’s Day, & Yeats’ BirthdayThis week’s show features songs and tunes to commemorate three special days in June: Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and the birthday of William Butler Yeats.
Memories – and Dialogues on the Golden DoorThis week songs and tunes that involve a varied assortment of precious memories – and the hopes, dreams, and challenges associated with them – are on parade in the Song Parlor.
May Scenes . . . and Some Trees & TraditionsSongs and tunes that involve opportunities for getting out and about in springtime – among the trees, to an assortment of eateries, and so on – and that celebrate the importance of honoring and passi
Working Toward Getting Out & About -- & Off to the DanceAs we slip into May and get shots in the arm we’re eager to head outside and move on into post-pandemic times, so that’s what we’re doing in the Song Parlor this week – with an assortment
Celebrating Two Birthdays (Pete Seeger & John Muir) & Earth Day!Musical birthday cards frame our Song Parlor podcast this week – one is for Pete Seeger (b, May 3, 1919) and the other honors John Muir (b. April 21,1838). Considering the pivotal
Springing Into AprilThis week in the Song Parlor we Spring into April!
We Were There: Some Women’s Places & VoicesAs we race through March – Women’s History Month – it seems appropriate that women’s voice predominate in the Song Parlor this week. Along the way we’ll hear from some old time gals, listen to a few
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