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Cathy Fink Banjo Talkin’:” A fresh and innovative collection of original songs and tunes mixed, with insightful interpretations of traditional old time music played on clawhammer banjo. Fink follows in the footsteps of the great country music pioneers.

John Jennings “It’s All Good:” A “one-man-band” project, from Grammy-nominated producer/guitarist/singer/songwriter with numerous folk/rock credits.

Hot Soup “The Way You Like It:” Zen to Zany Harmony Trio. Sue Trainor, the one on the left, who was on the right, was one of my musical mentors when I was learning to be a folk DJ. No wait, that’s Johnny Cash song.

Them Eastport Oyster Boys “Miss Lonesome:” Meet maritime folk heroes, Jefferson Holland and Kevin Brooks, the Maritime Republic of Eastport’s own musical sons as they provide a knee tapping, toe-slapping, comical tour of the Chesapeake Bay, it’s people, boats and dogs.

O’Mally’s March “Wait for Me:” Irish folk-rock at its best. The Gov - When Mayor O’Mally announced he was giving up the band to run for Governor of Maryland I was upset. Where are his priorities?

Seamus Kennedy “Party Pieces:” Irish traditional and comic music hall with a little vaudeville thrown in. Songs sung at family parties. Seamus is a professional Irishman, but he does it in such a charming way.

Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition “Live At The Prince:” Straight up and down bluegrass music. Just like the kind that got you interested in bluegrass in the first place. Recorded at Chestertown’s Prince Theater, another one of my haunts.

David Bromberg “Try Me One More Time:” The musicians’ musician and fans’ favorite returns with his first studio CD in 17 years; roots music from a master. David has a violin shop in Wilmington, DE now. He is out performing and is recording all his shows, so I’m hoping for a new live album soon. Hey David, did you get the hint?

Lisa Moscatiello “Trouble from the Start:” Torch folk: Defying standard categorization, Trouble from the Start blends the best of torch-song vocals with intricate and deeply layered musicianship. Instrumentation includes Hammond organ, upright bass, electric guitar, cello, horns, and more.

Crabmeat Thompson “Glory:” Light-hearted and poetic folk and country music, reflecting about Montana hot springs, death, alcohol’s salubrious effects, the joys of shopping, and more. Crabmeat once said something nice about my playing so I consider him a friend for life.