Wispy Mop Music Acoustic Radio Podcast
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago -Discussions with acoustic musicians and performing singer-songwriters, plus acoustic music gear reviews.
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Heath Hardin - King of Low-Fi
March 30, 2024 17:09 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHeath J Hardin aka 'Olds Sleeper' and 'Jellyspine Jenkins' writes and records his songs on a Zoom H2 portable recorder. He's the king of low-fi production. His active 'I wonder what that would sound like' mind has conjured up 29+ album projects of mostly original compositions. Join me for a fun conversation.
RIP - Max Honn
March 28, 2024 23:41 - 1 hour - 148 MBAcoustic musician and guitar collector Max Honn lost his battle with pancreatic cancer several days ago. He was a wonderful man. I'm a better person for having known him. Here is my conversation with Max from several years ago.
Guy Hofer - A Ukulele With Three Broken Strings Started It All
December 22, 2023 00:38 - 1 hour - 142 MBRetired educator Guy Hofer grew up in Chicago listening to his father play fiddle for the Kenosha Cornhuskers. His musical life began playing a ukulele with three broken strings. A Gibson hollow body electric gave way to an Italian acoustic 6-string. His retirement gift to himself was a Martin. Guy talks about music, teaching French and Spanish, and throws in a good story about the Oscar Mayer jingle.
Recording ’Fredericktowne Christmas’
December 07, 2023 22:45 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBI discuss the different stages of recording 'Fredericktowne Christmas'... warts and all. ;-)
New Song Preview & Mitch Scott Interview
December 05, 2023 19:16 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBCheck out a preview of my new song 'Fine To Me', then listen to my friend Mitch Scott talk about his life of adventure - JFK 50 Mile Race, Hang Gliding, hip replacements and more....
New All Acoustic Album by Steven Gellman
October 14, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe Hidden Poet (Steven Gellman) has just released his new album titled 'All You Need'. It's his first all acoustic album, written during the first year of COVID.
Dominica Knapp - Clawhammer Banjo and Appalachian Blues
August 09, 2023 18:56 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAmericana artist Dominica Knapp learned clawhammer banjo after seeing Abigail Washburn in concert. She was smitten with the sound and asked for a banjo for Christmas. The COVID shutdown allowed her the time to learn.
Kevin Neidig - Best Americana Artist of 2023
July 26, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBMechanicsburg PA native Kevin Neidig is an excellent guitarist. He sings really well also. He is the 2023 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards 'Best Americana Artist', as well as one of the 2023 emerging artists at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.
Doodling on a 1970’s Ovation Folklore - Ralph Hertges
June 22, 2023 01:28 - 40 minutes - 37 MBRalph Hertges is a retired therapist who dreamt of being a philosopher, but who didn't want to teach or make pizza. In retirement, he has rediscovered his love of guitar doodling on his trusted 1970's Ovation Folklore guitar.
How I Became the U.S. Distributor for Avian Guitars by Biao Zou
May 07, 2023 20:24 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBBiao Zou is an IT manager for a Buffalo (NY) based company. He was stuck in Buffalo during COVID while his wife was stuck in China. Having free evening and weekend time, he decided to improve his acoustic guitar skills. Biao explains how COVID and a budget Orangewood Guitar lead him to be an Avian Guitar player/fan and ultimately the U.S. distributor for Avian Guitars. Fascinating story !
Tony Denikos’ Top 11 Original Songs
March 24, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 59 MBI asked Tony Denikos to list his favorite original songs and write a little something about each. Here is the list of his top 11, and why.
Tony Denikos - The Musical Journey of an Americana Songwriter
March 15, 2023 01:44 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBMaryland based singer-songwriter Tony Denikos' 2009 CD 'Already Gone' went to #2 on the Euro Americana Chart and #7 on the Freeform American Roots Chart . Starting out as a bass player in his teens, Tony transitioned to playing bars and clubs with his trusty Ovation 6-string in the Norfolk VA area before returning to the Mid-Atlantic region. He has left bar gigs behind for songwriter showcases and house concerts, trading his Ovation for a Gibson J-45.
In Memoriam - The Songs of Dave Mott
March 05, 2023 22:02 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBMaryland based singer-songwriter David (Dave) Mott lost his battle with cancer on December 2, 2022. Dave was a loyal family man, successful business owner, avid golfer and a regional performing singer-songwriter. Dave's dream was to record an album of his original songs. Please join me and listen to the songs of David (Dave) Mott. Rest in Peace Dave.
Heather Aubrey Lloyd - Opening performer for a SOLD-OUT Gordon Lightfoot Show !
January 26, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBBaltimore based Heather Aubrey Lloyd splits her time between her band ilyAIMY, her solo career, songwriting/recording, producing live-stream videos and doing the laundry. And once in a while she gets invited to open for A-List performers like Gordon Lightfoot.
In Memoriam - The Songs of Pete Looney
December 31, 2022 17:17 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe music community lost a terrific singer-songwriter performer in late November. Pete Looney was one of most popular live performers at regional wineries, farm breweries, restaurant bars and distilleries. He was also a wonderful open mic host, introducing many folks to the joys of live performance. With his internal optimism, he continued to perform until shortly before he succumbed to cancer. Pete will be missed.
Ken Miller - Learning Guitar on His Wife’s Old Boyfriend’s Guitar
November 29, 2022 13:06 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBKen Miller learned how to sing harmony in church choir, played trombone in high school and taught himself how to play guitar on an old nylon string guitar his wife inherited from an old boyfriend.
Windon & Ricker - Two Ordinary Guys Who Make Extraordinary Music
October 21, 2022 02:08 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBMaryland based duo Windon & Ricker were put together musically by the pastor at their church in 1984. Describing themselves as ordinary guys who like to make music, Rick & Richey make music that is far from ordinary. Their CD 'Ordinary Man', released in 2000, was started in Maryland and finished in Nashville. It is incredibly good ! Meet Rick Windon and Richey Ricker.
Chris McLaughlin - Stella to Harmony Sovereign to Martin Dreadnought
October 04, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBChris McLaughlin has a wonderful collection of traditional and exotic musical instruments, but his favorite is the Harmony Sovereign he acquired at a young age. Like many of us, his first guitar was a Stella wall hanger, but his Harmony Sovereign began his love of acoustic guitar.
Carey Anne Farrell - Chicago Based Singer-Songwriter
September 21, 2022 22:19 - 1 hour - 69 MBChicago based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, teacher and author Carey Anne Farrell talks about her musical history, her upcoming CD 'Someone Else's Wings', playing trombone in her marching band and what triggers her songwriting.
In Memory of Dave Weiner - Working Man’s Songwriter
August 24, 2022 22:12 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBMaryland based songwriter Dave Weiner passed away August 15 (2022), five days shy of his 70th birthday. I have often described Dave as a working man's songwriter, much like his hero John Prine. Please join me as I reminisce and listen to Dave's songs from his CD 'Highway Song by D. L. Weiner'.
Reminiscing with Rich Brachold of ’Richard Todd’
July 17, 2022 23:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBMy best friend Rich Brachold and I met in college and began performing for coeds while the boys played basketball. We had so much fun, we ditched our after college jobs to begin performing professionally on Cape Cod, Boston and Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Maine. Rich and I reminisce about the beginning years of attracting girls with guitars and how we got to where we are today, still performing 50+ years later. Special thanks to Rich for joining me.
David Craver - Royal Guitar Strings & Open Mic Network
June 03, 2022 17:35 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBDavid Craver is a busy man. He is a performing singer-songwriter, founder of the Open Mic Network (www.openmic.us) and The Swiss String Company (Royal Guitar Strings). He is also the President of Amped Kids, an organization that gets musical instruments into the hands of foster kids, and two or three other things.
Cool Water - The Songs of Mark Austin
May 17, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAs a follow-up to my recent interview with Washington DC based songwriter/guitarist Mark Austin, here are the songs from his 2004 CD 'Cool Water'.
Mark Austin - Opening for Janis Ian - The Gig to Remember
April 22, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWashington D.C. based guitarist/songwriter Mark Austin relates what led up to him opening for the incredible Janis Ian, how he writes his songs, what string brand he uses (and why), and what it was like growing up disliking piano lessons, and how his grandmother came to the rescue.
Jeff Miller - Multi-Tracking LIVE With A Looper Pedal
April 20, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 102 MBNashville-based performing singer-songwriter Jeff Miller uses a looper pedal to create multi-tracked songs live on-stage. Jeff discusses his equipment, how he uses it and his collaboration with Phil Keaggy.
Ed Haser - Retired Electrical Engineer and His Guitar Playing Journey
April 04, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEd Haser began his guitar playing at the age of 14 on a cheap beginner guitar that is now history, but he still owns his first good guitar, a Harmony Sovereign jumbo that he bought for $60. We discuss his journey from the Harmony to a Martin D35, a Martin D28 and to his current favorite, a PRS electro-acoustic.
Carl Tosten - Acoustic Guitar Virtuosity and Songwriting
March 02, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWashington State based Carl Tosten is a member of the select group of contemporary acoustic guitar super players, adept at open tunings, percussion and tapping. He is also a performing songwriter and a clinician for Yamaha Guitars and Elixir Strings. He talks about his passion - acoustic guitars.
David Hanners - Pultizer Prize Winning Songwriter
February 03, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDavid Hanners spent his career as a Pulitzer Prize Winning journalist, but always kept a guitar handy. David tells us about his journey from the Midwest to Texas, to Kuwait, England & Cyprus and how the journey helped him form his songwriting style.
Jimmy Stewart - From Submarines to Finger-Style Guitar
January 15, 2022 20:56 - 1 hour - 70 MBBaltimore MD based finger-style guitar player Jimmy Stewart was given his first guitar at age six. After transitioning from a Fender 6-string to an Alvarez-Yairi 9-string until it was stolen, Jimmy took a guitar around the world as a submarine navigator. Retiring after 22-years and getting a position at the Washington DC Sea Command, he decided to take guitar seriously.
Dave ’Kawika’ Fiely - Hawaiian Slack Key
January 09, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBRetired Army Colonel Dave 'Kawika' Fiely fell in love with Hawaii on his first tour to Oahu, the moment he stepped off the plane. The music and culture of Hawaii introduced him to Hawaiian Slack Key guitar.
Paul Penwell Tribute - The Lost ‘Penwell Demo‘ Tape
November 07, 2021 21:55 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBThurmont (MD) based acoustic performer Paul Penwell loved playing guitar and singing. He was an active member of the local open mic acoustic music scene. His performances, and those by his alter ego 'Xavier World', were a highlight whenever he performed. We lost him on Sept 12, 2014 (cancer). Listen to recollections from those who knew and loved him, plus four Paul Penwell originals recorded in the mid-1980's.
Mike Elosh - Americana Roots Songwriter Discusses Songwriting
August 28, 2021 16:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBBased in the greater Washington DC area, Mike Elosh has been performing his original songs from a young age. 1998-2002 he traveled the East Coast performing in coffee houses and bars. Today he sings his songs to whoever will listen.
Harry Pritchett -Award-Winning Songwriter Discusses Songwriting & Recording
July 23, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJefferson MD singer-songwriter Harry Pritchett talks about the writing and recording of his album 'Strange Journey', his award-winning song 'Night Bird' and the writing/recording of new songs.
Doug Alan Wilcox - Introducing 'dancin' on thin air' EP Release
June 30, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMaryland based singer-songwriter Doug Alan Wilcox introduces and discusses his new EP 'dancin' on thin air', and being a songwriter during COVID.
Scott Barrett - How an Introverted Kid Became a Natural Entertainer
June 09, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBF.A.M.E. music director Scott Barrett grew up as an introverted kid, but grew into a natural entertainer. A black Sears Silvertone guitar made his 11th Christmas, but remained an occasional pick-up until college dorm jams that changed his perspective on musical performance.
How an Introverted Kid Became a Natural Entertainer
June 09, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAn introverted kid grew up and became a natural entertainer. A black Sears Silvertone guitar made his 11th Christmas, but remained an occasional pick-up until college dorm jams changed his perspective on musical performance.
Burke Ingraffia - New Orleans Jazz / Pop Master Navigates the Pandemic
June 02, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBNew Orleans native singer-songwriter Burke Ingraffia brings his jazz influenced pop to the greater Washington DC region. Burke talks lyrics, guitar lessons, his musical style and humor and how he navigated the pandemic with help from music.
MIke & Shawna Taylor - A Musical Journey Born From A Dream
May 26, 2021 14:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBMaryland based acoustic duo Empty Ecstasy was formed back in high school. A relationship that was forged with the help of a dream led to a marriage, children, and careers. Eventually their love of music was rekindled and Empty Ecstasy was born.
Steven Gellman - The Hidden Poet's 'Cold Harbor' CD Release
May 19, 2021 21:48 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMaryland based singer-songwriter Steven Gellman discusses the background leading up to his new CD 'Cold Harbor', a collection of songs from deep within.
Megan Leigh - Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Records in Nashville
May 12, 2021 17:07 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAward-winning singer-songwriter and 'in-demand' singer Megan Leigh discussed recording in Nashville, her songwriting style and touring on-the-road with her duo partner Eli Lev.
Rob Hinkal - The ilyAIMY Musical Journey
May 04, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBilyAIMY founding member Rob Hinkal is a musical genius ! Pyrotechnic guitar chops combined with a supernatural creative mind that splits atoms.
Dan Mack - Guitarist, Songwriter, Composer & Open Mic Host
April 28, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBMaryland based guitarist Dan Mack has performed at the Orkney Folk Festival in England. He has been a composer, a band leader, a solo performer and a host of both live and online open mic's. His main guitar is a beautiful Santa Cruz OM guitar, although he still owns his 1968 Martin D28. He started his musical career on clarinet and a $15 guitar from Mexico.
Part 2 - Host Todd C Walker's Favorite Pandemic Song Releases
April 21, 2021 17:27 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis is Part 2 of my favorite Pandemic song releases by songwriters I've interviewed this past year. In this show I highlight two songs from CD/Albums by Josh Gray, Dan Kenny, Joe Ginorio and Craig Cummings.
Part 1 - Host Todd C Walker's Favorite Pandemic Song Releases
April 14, 2021 23:01 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis is Part 1 of my favorite Pandemic song releases by songwriters I've interviewed this past year. In this show I highlight two songs from CD/Albums by Damion Wolfe, Michelle Swan, Michael Kelly and John DuRant Jr. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.
Bill Bromfield - Following Bob Dylan's Footsteps
April 07, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBBill Bromfield transitioned from solo to band to solo, back to bands, all the while learning how to be a recording engineer and producer. His collectable Martin D12-20 (no truss rod) 12-string guitar was his go-to guitar for solo gigs. His life & career has taken him from CT, DC, VA, Boston, NYC, Nashville and now Maryland. He followed in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, performing at the Bitter End (NYC).
Todd Coyle - The Musical Glue of Jefferson County WV
March 31, 2021 01:39 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBSinger-songwriter Todd Coyle has been at the epicenter of Jefferson County WV music for 45 years. He talks about creating music venues when none existed, pursuing musical comfort and his belief in organic recording. Legal pads are his songwriting best friends.
Dan Kenny - Album Recording via Cyberspace & Songcrafting
March 24, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBAcoustic songwriter Dan Kenny tells us how he recorded his new CD 'Bright Against The Blue' (From The Dirt - Dan Kenny & Jeff Karn) remotely, working and recording via Cyberspace. He also talks songwriting craftsmanship and his unique guitar style.
Mark Joy - Orchestra Instrument Repair to Acoustic Guitar Builder
March 17, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBNot wanting to work construction, Mark Joy doggedly found his way into orchestral instrument repair before finding 'joy' in acoustic guitar construction.
Ron Kutscher - Online Open Mic Organizer/Host
March 10, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBGreater Baltimore area guitarist-singer Ron Kutscher discovered the benefits of online open mic's when the world shut down due to the COVID virus. He takes us on a journey from the 1960's when his friend gifted him a no-name nylon string guitar to today as the producer/host of online open mic's.
Joe Ginorio - A Songwriters Pilgrimage
March 09, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBFrederick MD based singer-songwriter Joe Ginorio has a new album and an interesting life's journey. Leaving home at the age of 15 to live on the streets of DC, he wound his way through DC streets, sailing the oceans as a merchant seaman, to a two-year stint in the Air Force, eventually landing a job with the CIA before retiring and re-kindling his interest in guitar and singing.