Monthly Archives: November 2010
Review: Wisconsin, 2-13-63, Vol. 2 at allmusic.com (2009)
Although Bucky Halker is probably more likely to be filed under the folk section than any other, much of the music on Wisconsin 2-13-63, Vol. 2 actually fits better into the folk-rock, roots rock, or Americana categories. On a set … Continue reading
Review: Wisconsin, 2-13-63, Vol. 1 at CDUniverse.com (2007)
Bucky Halker has nothing like the public profile of Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty, or Bob Dylan, but some fans of those artists will probably find much to enjoy in Wisconsin 2.13.63. Certainly his likably straining vocals can’t help but inspire … Continue reading
Into the Streets May 1st: Celebrating Haymarket and May Day at 125 Years
Title: Into the Streets May 1st: Celebrating Haymarket and May Day at 125 YearsLocation: Old Town School of Folk MusicDescription: Remember Haymarket! Remember the Martyr’s for Freedom! Join Bucky, Don Stiernberg, John Abbey, Jimmy Tomasello, and the Bagwis Collective for … Continue reading
Woody Guthrie and Songs of the Great Depression
Title: Woody Guthrie and Songs of the Great DepressionLocation: John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL Link out: Click hereDescription: Bucky tackles Carterville, Illlinois with a concert of Woody Guthrie songs. It’ll make you think and you’ll also have fun, so … Continue reading
Folksongs of Illinois
Title: Folksongs of IllinoisLocation: Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington, ILDescription: Bucky packs his guitar and some folksongs of Illinois and heads to Bloomington for a concert. It’s free. Don’t miss it. Start Time: 16:00Date: 2011-11-13
Folksongs of Illinois
Title: Folksongs of IllinoisLocation: Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington, ILDescription: You can’t beat Woody Guthrie’s message through music and Bucky Halker knows how to take that message to the masses. This time he heads into Bloomington, IL with his guitar and … Continue reading
Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong
Title: Woody Guthrie and the Great American FolksongLocation: Elgin Area Historical Society and Museum, Elgin, ILDescription: Bucky comes a strummin’ into Elgin, packing his guitar and a batch of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie songs! Free admission and loads ‘o good tunes. … Continue reading
Midwest Folk Festival
Title: Midwest Folk FestivalLocation: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WIDescription: Bucky Halker heads up to Dodgeville for the annual Midwest Folk Festival, this year hosted by Folklore Village just outside Dodgeville, Wisconsin. A host of artists, both musical and folk arts, will … Continue reading
Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong
Title: Woody Guthrie and the Great American FolksongLocation: Gray’s Lake Public LibraryDescription: Woody Guthrie’s music finds its way into Gray’s Lake for a Sunday afternoon, 2:00 pm, concert with Bucky Halker strummin’ and a singin’ Woody’s songs. Take the chill … Continue reading
Bucky Joins Kevin Kelly Live on WILL-FM, Urbana-Champaign, IL November 18, 2010
Here’s a chance to hear Bucky live with host Kevin Kelly on WILL-FM Radio in Urbana-Champaign on the campus of the University of Illinois. Bucky plays some tunes and talks with Kevin about folksongs in Illinois, Woody Guthrie, and the … Continue reading