Since 2007, Americana singer/songwriter Bing Futch has hosted this program focused on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Features workshops, song demos, travelogs, interviews and road trips into the heart of Dulcimerica!
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Dan and Steve take on any subject that interests them as dulcimer players.
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The Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast explores the mountain dulcimer's past, present, and future. If you like mountain dulcimers, this is the podcast for you.
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This podcast was created at Nashville Voice Conference for Ryan Pryor's Stick Dulcimers and will feature weekly updates including interviews and how-to tips for playing the stick dulcimer.
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60 minutes of Folk, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
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The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is a weekly, hour-long “magazine format” program, hosted by Tom Druckenmiller, featuring interviews in addition to “live” and recorded music. The program is currently being aired in over 25 markets nationwide!
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Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews, recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners on a musical journey with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region.
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All of time and space. Everywhere and anywhere. Every star that ever was. Where do you want to start? Join Mark, Iain and some fantastic guests for the trip of a lifetime through all of Doctor Who.
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From Billy the Kid to the Kray twins. The Peaky Blinders to Anne Bonny. Real Outlaws is the show that follows in the footsteps of history’s most notorious criminals. Be they charismatic antiheroes or bloodthirsty villains, their names and exploits live on in the popular imagination. But what are the true stories behind the myths? We'll talk to leading experts and travel back in time, to when rogues and bandits followed a code all of their own. This is Real Outlaws. For ad-free listening, exc ...
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Beyond Adversity with Dr. Brad Miller is all about the belief that every person has a God-given promised life of peace, prosperity, and purpose. And that you must implement a planned pathway with the proper people to quickly overcome adversity and depression to achieve that promised life. Dr. Brad Miller teaches practical strategies to defeat depression and live a life of joy as well as interviews successful people who have overcome great adversity to arrive at a place of peace, prosperity a ...
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Episode 2349: 24-44 The Dulcimer
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The Appalachian dulcimer is now a core instrument in the American tradition, but styles performed by modern dulcimer enthusiasts run the gamut from traditional folk music through popular and experimental forms. This week we'll hear new and classic recordings by Jean Ritchie, John McCutcheon, Sally Rogers, Malcolm Dalglish, Claudia Schmidt and Ken K…
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Direct Download Bing demonstrates the use of melodic cadences with the beginnings of a tune on the mountain dulcimer. Download the exercise from this episode for free at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114658415 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by…
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Episode 2348: 24-43 It's Uke Time!
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This week on the program we'll feature music on the ukulele. It's a handy instrument that's accessible yet works for many ability levels and different kinds of music, too. You'll hear Jake Shimabukuro, The Dustbowl Revival, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Gerald Ross, and more. A cheerful addition to your listening … this week on The Sing Out! Radio M…
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Direct Download The finale, and encore, from Bing's set at the Old Jail in Statesville, North Carolina for Piedmont Folkways, presented by the Iredell Arts Council. After ending his set with “Don't Stop Believing”, Bing performs “My Heart Will Go On”, using the guitar synthesizer to add live strings. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments,…
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Episode 2347: 24-42 Trad. Arranged By, Pt.2
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This week we conclude our two-part feature Trad. Arranged By. The program features traditional folk players who've expand the style, including Bellowhead, Pentangle, Brass Monkey and others. Explore new traditions … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkw…
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Direct Download Bing describes and demonstrates four types of musical cadences for tune writing, using melodies and harmonies on the mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Episode 2346: 24-41 Trad. Arranged By, Pt.1
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The folk music players in the UK have a much more liberal outlook on arrangements than we've had in the US. They enjoy shaking things up a bit while we tend to view traditional music with more reverance, staying close to the original renditions. On Pt.1 this week, we'll hear arrangements of folk music from the UK, some of which have been radically …
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OHR Presents: Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin
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This week, old-time Appalachian multi-instrumentalists and educators Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Dan and Bob acted as judges at our annual old-time fiddle & banjo contest where they also gave us this masterful evening performance.“Dan Levenson is an Appalachian native who has grown up with the music …
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Direct Download Bing and Abby the Spoon Lady get after some “Old Joe Clark” at the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival after they perform onstage during the fest. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Episode 2345: 24-40 Got the Blues Some More
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This week we complete our two-part feature focusing on the blues. We'll hear tunes from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Al Basile, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, The Mystix and more. We're blue again … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / SmithsonianFolkways Ronnie Earl…
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Direct Download Bing arrives in Winfield, Kansas for the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival and immediately dives into the music, and the lifestyle. Features a premiere performance of “Going To Winfield”, with Kara Barnard and Troy Johnson. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider su…
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Direct Download An excerpt from the September session of The Ionian Institute, a free monthly online workshop available through Bing Futch's Patreon (which is free to join at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Basic note durations are covered, along with a special practice cadence for developing your strum. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V…
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Direct Download Garryowen Irish Pub co- owner Joanne McCready captured this cel phone footage of Bing jamming U2's “With Or Without You” on mountain dulcimer with Gerry Muldoon, a longtime friend of Kevin McCready's from Ireland, on cajon. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consi…
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OHR Presents: A Tribute to John Prine
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This week, a tribute to legendary singer-songwriter John Prine by his son Tommy Prine & longtime friend and co-writer Keith Sykes recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.John Prine was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music. Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine was known for his sig…
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Direct Download Back home from summer tour, Bing shares a mountain dulcimer exercise that he taught over the summer using melodies and chords. The basic chord shapes in DAD are covered, and “I Think We're Alone Now” makes a cameo. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider suppo…
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Some People Call Him The Space Cowboy
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Mark and Iain welcome Kev F Sutherland for a chance to chat about Robert Holmes' 'The Space Pirates'. Kev recommends The Rest Is Entertainment Mark recommends Twin Peaks Iain recommends Knife by Salman Rushdie
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Direct Download Bing's encore from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “Hallelujah” on mountain dulcimer. Bob Warner, owner of Bob's Barn Jams, also makes an appearance. Check out Bob's YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/BobWarnerBarn Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodwo…
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OHR Presents: Seth Shumate & Roy Pilgrim
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This week, Ozark original old time harmonica and guitar duo Seth Shumate & Roy Pilgrim recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this dynamic musical duo. A feature performance by renowned singer George Hulsey this week as well.Ozark original Seth Shumate plays harmonica in ways that one does not hear too often anymor…
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Direct Download Bing's actual opening song from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer. This month's episodes have all been from the livestream recording. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Cons…
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Direct Download Bing's closing number from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “Promentory” from “The Last of the Mohicans” with mountain dulcimer and looper. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a…
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OHR Presents: Shawn Camp & Tim Crouch
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This week, Ozark original singer, multi-instrumentalist and hit song writing powerhouse Shawn Camp recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this #1 country song writing genius.Some careers can be described with a couple of words but Shawn Camp's isn't one of them. A bold and distinctive singer, a songwriter who's pro…
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Direct Download More from the Bob's Barn Jamborees show in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on July 11th. Bing performs his original song, “Birds of a Feather”, on mountain dulcimer. Natch! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download On July 11th at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan, Bing performs three original blues songs; "The Flip Side", "That's What You Done To Me", and "Red Headed Lover." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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This week, national champion hammered dulcimer Jedi and viral internet phenomenon Ted Yoder recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this unique musical hammer wielding genius.“Ted Yoder is a world-renowned musician, known for his groundbreaking and innovative approach to the hammered dulcimer. In 2016, Ted gained wi…
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Time To Put Your Big Boy Pants On
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Iain and Mark welcome the musical maestro Andy Moore for a foam party as they tackle the slippery subject of The Seeds Of Death. Mark recommends Criminal Record Iain recommends Pandora's Box by Peter Biskind Andy recommends Deadloch
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Direct Download Picking up where the last episode left off, Bing continues a grand circle tour of Michigan state, including the Grand Traverse Bay, before winding up in Lake Odessa at Bob's Barn Jamborees for M.O.D.E. Workshops and a concert. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Co…
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Direct Download From a house concert in Columbus, Ohio to Mackinac Island, Michigan, this episode takes a look at Bing's adventures on summer tour in the first part of July. Includes a live rendition of “Hallelujah” and “Can't Help Falling In Love”. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimeri…
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OHR Presents: Sarah Kate Morgan
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This week, Hindman, Kentucky writer, educator, vocalist and world champion mountain dulcimer Jedi Sarah Kate Morgan recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, a special performance by the 2024 Ozark Folk Center Mountain Dulcimer Contest winner Melinda McMillan of Martinsville, IN.“Born of Appalachian soil in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, …
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Direct Download From Sharonville, Ohio, Bing takes us inside the American Folk Music School & National Mountain Dulcimer Museum with director Vickey Sasser. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Bing offers a brief glimpse into his time at Kentucky Music Week through video and music, including a performance of “ADHD Blues” on mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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OHR Presents: Dulcimer Jamboree 2024!
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This week, here comes Dulcimer Jamboree once again! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas for a weekend of learning, listening, and loving all things dulcimer. Each evening of the event features concerts by world renowned dulcimer teachers and performers. We’ll enjoy highlights…
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Direct Download Back at White Acres Campground, Bing brings some of his teachings from Kentucky Music Week in an episode focused on rhythms and strum-building for songs. A demo of a 3-measure cadence for muscle memory, the palm mute, and turning drums into strums gets applied to “Boil Dem Cabbage Down” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instrument…
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Direct Download Bing takes a no-frills approach to getting started with mountain dulcimer. Here he demonstrates how to 1) figure out tunes you know, 2) make up your own tunes, 3) noodle around, all after a quick tutorial on how to play the drone melody style. A great beginners resource, or for the passing curious. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraf…
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Invasion Of The Space Brummies
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Iain and Mark welcome those two cheeky scamps Doc Whom and Mark John from Diddly Dum to discuss Robert Holmes' debut story The Krotons. Mark and Doc recommend: To Serve Them All My Days The Sweeney and The Slough House series by Mick Herron Iain recommends Turn The Lights Back On by Billy Joel Mark recommends The Traitors…
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Direct Download Bing arrives at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at production of the new DulciVox mountain dulcimers. He also takes his new DulciVox Pro for a test-drive through some fiddle tunes, O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking…
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Direct Download Arriving at his first tour stop, Bing writes a new tune inspired by the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival, taking place this weekend at Goold Park in Morris, Illinois (That's June 8th and 9th for you in the present.) Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimer…
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Direct Download One last bit of music from Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8) featuring a walk-through of “Hard Times” by Stephen Foster and some fancy interlude chords. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wo…
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The Hammered Dulcimer
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Mark and Iain are joined by their old chum Harry Whitley for a look back at Derrick Sherwin's 'The Invasion'. Harry's YouTube Channel Who Can Convince You? John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life McMillan Local Iain recommends 'Politics On The Edge' by Rory Stewart Harry recommends 'The Age Of Plastic' by The Buggles Mark recommends 'Ghosts'…
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Direct Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wo…
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OHR Presents: The Creek Rocks & Grace Stormont
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This week, Springfield, Missouri based Ozark original husband & wife duo The Creek Rocks recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these genuine Ozark troubadours. A bonus offering of songs and interviews with Ozark original singer-songwriter and multiple ACMA winner Grace Stormont.The Creek Rocks from Springfield, Mi…
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Direct Download Episode 700 shares a snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. With Book 8 newly released, Bing walks through "Keep on the Sunny Side", and then sets everyone loose on the backing track. Pla…
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OHR Presents: The Howlin' Brothers Return
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This week, unconventional folk-blues-Americana-bluegrass trio “The Howlin’ Brothers” recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these folk music mavericks.“The Howlin’ Brothers are a Nashville based string band composed of Ian Craft, Ben Plasse and Jared Green. Anchored in a bed of old-time blues and bluegrass, their u…
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Over My Dead Karkus
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Iain and Mark are joined by the Über talented Lee Shackleford from Discussing Who for a chat about Peter Ling's 'The Mind Robber'. Mark recommends 'Holly' by Stephen King Iain recommends 'The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon Lee recommends 'Relativity'
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OHR Presents: Adam Fudge & Friends
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This week, an accidental masterpiece performance featuring three finger bluegrass banjo Jedi and Ozark original Adam Fudge & friends recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.Once in a while, when things don’t go as planned, something happens that’s unexpectedly great. To quote famed artist Bob Ross, a “happy accident.” One such happy accid…
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OHR Presents: Dale Ann Bradley
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This week, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member and six time International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley, recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.“Dale Ann Bradley is a Kentucky native who is proud of her state. Her music reflects that love as she often sings of the state’s multiple charms includi…
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The Kashmir Tandoori
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We're back with Season 6! Mark and Iain are joined by national treasure Tim from The Missing Episodes Podcast for a fun discussion about 'The Dominators'. Tim on Twitter Iain recommends 'Perhaps' by Guns 'N' Roses Mark recommends 'Nick Drake: The Life' by Richard Morton Jack 'Who Gives A Flux' 'Who's He?' 'A Hamster With A Blunt Penknife' Tim recom…
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This week, voices. A collection of contemporary folk singers with unique and authentic voices recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park.Ballad singing is a primary form of expression in folk music. Folk ballads merge melody and story to recount events but also transport the listener to an emotional space. How well a ballad can bring the listene…
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OHR Presents: The Casey Penn Band
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This week, Ozark original ACMA nominated and rising national bluegrass sensation The Casey Penn Band recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with Casey Penn. As a bonus, music and commentary from Ozark original prodigies and Mountain View’s very own Ozark Strangers.Based in Central Arkansas, Casey Penn is an Arkansas C…
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OHR Presents: Steam Machine
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This week, authentic Minneapolis old time bluegrass string band Steam Machine recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with the bands founders AJ Srubas and Rina Rossi. Joining AJ and Rina in this performance are David Robinson on banjo and Andrew Deia on upright bass.“Steam Machine is a midwest based old time/bluegrass mus…
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