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(photo: David Garland)
Ed Askew could be considered an “outsider” artist—he certainly operates outside the mainstream—but there’s nothing arcane or closed-off about Ed’s songs. His first album was recorded in 1968, and Ed is still in touch with his unique muse, creating music that’s disarmingly full of heart. Ed’s music has been featured on Spinning On Air before, but this time he gives us the rare chance to hear him perform in the WNYC Studio and talk about his music with host David Garland. Pianist Thomas Bartlett and string player Sam Amidon, both accomplished songwriters and members of the band Doveman, provide the accompaniment for Askew’s in-studio performances.
View photos from the session
Ed Askew at MySpace, YouTube, and Last.fm
Sam Amidon's website and MySpace
Thomas Bartlett's Doveman and MySpace
View photos from the session
Ed Askew at MySpace, YouTube, and Last.fm
Sam Amidon's website and MySpace
Thomas Bartlett's Doveman and MySpace
Comments [5]
this is a very small matter, but on the program i
say i am 57 yr old, sorry i'm 67. don't know why i said that.
and thanks to everyone on the show and listening.
a special moment for me.
david,
sorry you are not doing evening music, as i can not stand the mediocrity of mcknight. You set a very high standard, but he is hardly on the map.
I am enjoying the show. I met Sam Amidon when he was with his parents and brother at Mohonk Mountain House--probably nearly 20 years ago! How exciting to hear him on the radio.
Thank you for bringing a living legend back to life (figuratively that is). I 1st. discovered Ed's music about a 2 years ago while listening to BBC radio on line. I immediately rushed out & found his 1st album. While traveling through Thailand last year I wrote a song with the lyric: "You failed to mention that you stopped by Ed Eskew's house where you thumbed through leather diaries of dead people's dreams" I love this guy. Thank you WNYC, thank you Ed.
Ed,
Thanks for sending me a link to this performance. I'm enjoying it as you read this. Looking forward to future recordings and performances!
Michael
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