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Sunday, June 01, 2008
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  • photo: David Garland

    Ed Askew

    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.

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    Ed Askew at MySpace, YouTube, and Last.fm

    Sam Amidon's website and MySpace

    Thomas Bartlett's Doveman and MySpace

Comments

  • [1] Michael Brunelle from Madison, Wisconsin June 01, 2008 - 07:42PM

    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
  • [2] Donald Jackson from New York City June 01, 2008 - 07:52PM

    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.

  • [3] kathleen casserly from huntington ny June 01, 2008 - 07:58PM

    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.

  • [4] damon from June 03, 2008 - 11:12PM

    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.
  • [5] ed askew from n y c June 04, 2008 - 01:36PM

    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.

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