Monthly Archives: December 2012

After 70 years as a performer, writer, and social activist, Pete Seeger is a living American institution. While preparing for this program, I was reminded of what a masterful performance Seeger can deliver to a crowd of children. You can … Continue reading →

Our second holiday program opens with a mid-20th century classic: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Fred Waring Orchestra Christmas is a Coming Lead Belly There have been many retellings of the Christmas story, but the 12-minute version Gene Autry recorded … Continue reading →

You don’t have to be Jewish to love the Treasure Ivan Show. This edition is a celebration of Hanukkah, with Nancy Raven’s rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “Hanuka Dance” and Tom Lerher belting “I’m Spending Hanukkah in Santa Monica.” On a … Continue reading →

Trains (sans Thomas) are what’s happening on this edition of the Treasure Ivan Show. We open with Jerry Garcia’s rendition of “Freight Train” and close with Bob Dylan singing “This Old Man.” Little Feat’s Lowell George will be heard performing … Continue reading →

Lead Belly was not exactly the Raffi of the Roosevelt era. Convicted of murder and attempted murder, the man born Huddie Ledbetter on January 20, 1888 began his singing career in the 1930’s. Today’s program features Lead Belly playing 12-string … Continue reading →