Celebrating 50 Years at 909 W Armitage (REBROADCAST)

The Archives Podcast

Before we take an end-of-year break, we want to recognize something pretty significant. The Old Town School and the music store formerly known as the “Different Strummer” have had a home at 909 W Armitage for 50 years. Fifty years! In celebration of that milestone, and of the many people and communities that have had a home there over the decades, we’re rebroadcasting an episode from last season with stories from Eddie Holstein, Art Thieme, Judy Hauff and more from the earliest years on Armitage. “60 Years of Folk, Part 3: Folk clubs and all-night parties” is part three of a documentary series on the Old Town School of Folk Music, told through the voices and songs of the people who were there. You can listen to the entire series on iTunes, SoundCloud, or by googling “Old Town School Archives Podcast.” Go to oldtownschool.org/StoryCorps to learn more. The Archives will return with a new episode of “Second Half” on January 10th, 2019, with more stories from Old Town School folks. Have a happy new year! Original recordings featured in this episode (in order of occurrence): - “Glory of Love” performed by Big Bill Broonzy live at Circle Pines Center, circa 1950s - Win Stracke, “Farewell to Frank,” 4/15/1962 - “In the Evening” performed by Frank Hamilton, 4/15/1962 - StoryCorps conversation between Mike Dunbar & Mark Dvorak, 12/13/2016 - “Medicine Show” performed by Mike Dunbar at 909 W Armitage Ave, 1975 - “Sans Day Carol” by Armstrong party guests, New Year’s Day party, 1/1/1963 - Ed Holstein interviews, 4/29/16 with Mareva Lindo & 3/22/17 with Rick Weiland (StoryCorps) - “Come Fare Away (Marnie)” performed by Fred Holstein at Somebody Else’s Troubles, 2/28/1976 - Art Thieme phone interview by Paul Tyler, 1992 - “Drill Ye Tarriers Drill” performed by Win Stracke, Compendium, circa 1965 - “Elanoy” performed by Art Thieme, Wandering Folksong, 1/4/1980 - StoryCorps conversation between Judy Hauff & Louise Dimiceli-Mitran, 3/22/2017 - “I Am A Pilgrim,” performed by Ray Tate, Studs Terkel program, 1968 - “John Henry” performed by Stu Ramsey, 333 W North Ave, 4/15/1962 - "All the Good People" (written by Ken Hicks) performed by Fred Holstein, Old Town School benefit at Stages Music Hall, 9/28/1980 - “Drop Down Mama” performed by Ed Holstein, 4544 N Lincoln Ave, 11/13/2005 - “The Twentieth Century is Almost Over” performed by Steve Goodman, circa 1980s - “Six O’Clock News” performed by John Prine, Stages Music Hall, 9/28/1980 - StoryCorps conversation between Jimmy Tomasello & Bill Brickey, 3/22/2017 - “Banjo Contest (partial)” performed by Stephen Wade, Somebody Else’s Troubles, 7/31/1975 - StoryCorps conversation between Stephen Wade & Matt Brown, 4/13/2017 - “Walking Boss” performed by Fleming Brown, Somebody Else’s Troubles, 2/26/1976