Michael Stock
Host, Folk and Acoustic MusicMichael Stock's Folk and Acoustic Music has been a mainstay of the South Florida airwaves since 1981, bringing listeners the best of traditional and contemporary folk music every Sundays from 2 to 5 pm. The show's uniqueness lies in its avoidance of the trite fare so common on commercial radio, a characteristic born of Michael's affinity for the heartfelt and original songs of folk musicians and his aversion to playing the same music that is already repeated countless times daily on other stations.
Folk and Acoustic Music is a natural outgrowth of Michael's concert promotion activities in the late '70's. The first acts he booked were local groups, but soon nationally known artists like Sally Rogers and Tony Trischka approached him to appear in his concerts. At one point, Michael even opened a folk music night club called Deco Gecko at the Shelborne Hotel and hosted a couple of cable television series featuring folk musicians. He is also deeply involved in the efforts of the South Florida Folk Club and the Broward Folk Club to promote the work of South Florida's artists.
It's easy to see what makes Folk and Acoustic Music so special. Michael Stock combines a dedication to playing songs ignored by other stations with a profound knowledge of the national and local folk music scenes. And each Sunday Michael will surprise you with selections from some of his other favorite musical genres including acoustic music from around the world, blues, gospel, western swing, and protest music. To hear this remarkable program, just tune in each Sunday to Folk and Acoustic Music WLRN's weekly three-hour respite from the repetitive, saccharine grind of pop and commercial radio.
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March 10, 2024 Paige Golden tell us of a good friend with flaws.
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The 77-year-old singer and musician is performing live at the Afro Roots Fest 2024 in Miami Beach on March 16. He talked to WLRN's Michael Stock about his life and career — and played a new song.
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March 3, 2024 Robert Richter recalls when he got a call to check out a few boats.
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February 25, 2024 Joanie Leeds will be performing in South Florida next week, Michael Stock talks to her about her Grammy win and her new album Freadom.
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February 25, 2024 Marilen Hartnett had a close encounter with a kangaroo.
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Miami native Joanie Leeds's new record — “FREADOM” — takes on the movement by government leaders in Florida and other states to ban certain books. She spoke to Michael Stock, host of WLRN's “Folk & Acoustic Music."
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February 18, 2024 Michael Stock interviews Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek. Nickel Creek has a new album and on tour in South Florida.
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February 18, 2024 Patty Geisler and the start of a new tradition
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February 11, 2024 Richie Niles Pollock gets some "Love and Magic" when performing in The Florida Keys.
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The Isle of Klezbos were in town, I talked to band leader Eve Sicular about klezmer music and their new CD "Yiddish Silver Screen".
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February 4, 2024 Ella Sanchez has a lot of passion for Harry Styles.