Thinking about Odetta: Peace Song for 1/21/2012

You Don’t Know My Mind, as sung by Odetta  (b. 1930 – d. 2008), is the Peace Song of the Day for January 21, 2012. This song expresses a strong sense of self and purpose. And, it brilliantly conveys the human condition of complexity of feelings, which is so important to conflict resolution, patience with ourselves […]

Walking Shoes by Annie Mark

[youtube=http://youtu.be/ZOHbRcUVnfs] Jim Frazzitta, Annie Mark, and Scott James played the 7/9/11 Folk Groovin’ Cafe, along with an opening mic at the Conklin Barn, Huntington, NY Related articles Folk-groovin’ Café 7/9/11 (www.onthewilderside.com) LI Concert Notes #74 4/28/11 (www.onthewilderside.com) LI Concert Notes #75 5/5/11 (www.onthewilderside.com)

Towaway Zone by Jim Frazzitta

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT8OIOQWwaU] Jim Frazzitta and members of Nylon & Steel perform “Towaway Zone“, a song off his upcoming 2nd solo album, at the Grateful Shed Halloween Party in October 2010.  Frazzitta (guitar, harmonica, and vocals) is accompanied by Paul Cama (drums), J Williams (vocals), and Ian Wilder (vocals).  The video was recorded by Kimberly Wilder.  More […]

Papa John Kolstad, IRV and Pizza

KW: Below is an article I wrote for Independent Political Report: While the mainstream news reports on Papa John’s pizza, and its founder’s retrieved Camaro, the political world has been percolating the story about a unique, independent candidate running for Mayor of Minneapolis, who happens to be called “Papa John.” Papa John Kolstad received his […]

Cancelled: Bluesy folk-jazz of Stephanie Carlin 6/3/09

Due to Unfortunate circumstances the Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Babylon Green party meeting will have to be cancelled. -IW On Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature bluesy folk-jazz musician Stephanie Carlin. www.BabylonGreens.org The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY (631-321-1231)www.piscescafe.net map) Come […]

Chicago Update: Daily Greens – issue #1

Blues and other scenes Ian and I are in Chicago for the Green Party Annual National Meeting and Presidential Convention. It is wonderful here.

Today is DAY TWO: Solarfest/Peace Concert 6/7-6/8/08

[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8117017087128383963] [Saturday was wonderful. The best part is that the Solar Cafe has great food for sale. And, there are lots of flavors of smoothies or shakes. Mango and Passion Fruit are the most fun! Healthy and natural food. Also, great bands.] The NY Solarfest / Concert For Peace will be held on Saturday, June […]