Articles written by Craig Sanders

Duncan Sheik returns to the music industry with Covers 80s, a bare bones reinterpretation of several 80s classics.

Jun 28, 2011 - Craig Sanders

Is New Square, New York in the middle of a holy war? A firebombing of a Hasidic family by a Hasidic man reveals a community at war with itself.

May 27, 2011 - Craig Sanders

Folk icon Tom Chapin is back with a clever and entertaining album for children focusing on environmental and hunger concerns.

May 27, 2011 - Craig Sanders

Don McLean's "American Pie" retells the history of Rock and Roll in its oft discussed lyrics

Apr 22, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Throw those Summertime blues away with the greatest Summer songs of all time in Rock, Pop, and Folk.

Apr 14, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Here comes the story of Hurricane Rubin Carter and the Bob Dylan song that helped win his freedom.

Mar 16, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Allison Moorer has released the finest album of her career, a dark collection of tracks called Crows.

Mar 6, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Reading comprehension is necessary to survive school and everyday life. Below are some strategies to improve reading comprehension

Feb 11, 2010 - Craig Sanders

"Let me tell you a story 'bout a man named Charlie" and the song that made him famous, "Charlie on the MTA."

Feb 2, 2010 - Craig Sanders

New folk singer Kaityln Eller captivates audiences with her striking, personal lyrics

Jan 25, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Shots ring out on a Christmas night and a legend is born. Read on for the True Story of Stagger Lee.

Jan 21, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Ringo Starr's new album, Y Not, is a pop rocker with the vintage feel expected in the ex-Beatle

Jan 20, 2010 - Craig Sanders

"Follow the Drinking Gourd" is more than just a catchy folk song. It is a secret map that marked a trail along the Underground Railroad.

Jan 15, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Many people with Bipolar Disorder do not want to take medication. While medication remains the most effective treatment, there are several alternate treatments available

Jan 10, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Casey Jones was more than just a character in a song. Jones was a real person, famous for one moment in time, and one incredible act of heroism.

Jan 6, 2010 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 predicts the Americana bands that will hit the big time in 2010.

Dec 30, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 remembers the musicians who died this year, especially those in Folk and Blues--lesser known musicians who are often forgotten.

Dec 28, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Is Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" the greatest song of all time? Read on for the true story of "Like a Rolling Stone."

Dec 22, 2009 - Craig Sanders

With Let Freedom Ring! Chuck Prophet has created the best album of his long career.

Dec 17, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Medication is the most common treatment for Bipolar Syndrome, but it can take many attempts to find the correct medicine for each individual

Dec 12, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 explores the truth behind that most absurb and hilarious of hippie adventures, "Alice's Restaurant."

Dec 6, 2009 - Craig Sanders

The Big Rock Candy Mountain is not all that it appears to be. Read on for the true story of the big rock candy mountain

Nov 30, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Delight the rocker in your life this holiday with one of these Classic Rock box sets

Nov 29, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 does the shopping for you with ideas on the perfect gift for the Folk fan in your life.

Nov 28, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Spice up your Manishevitz and put the Nog in your Egg Nog with this playlist of the funniest songs for Hannukah and Christmas.

Nov 25, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Bored of "Jingle Bells?" Sick of "Silent Night?" Relax because Suite101 has five unique songs that will save your playlist.

Nov 19, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Rosanne Cash unites Country's Greatest Hits with her own neo-traditionalist style on her 2009 album, The List

Nov 16, 2009 - Craig Sanders

On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in America's wars. These songs below honor them by remembering the hardships and horrors that they endured.

Nov 9, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 presents the greatest songs about Thanksgiving to ever go from mouth to ear. Enjoy them with or without cranberries.

Nov 6, 2009 - Craig Sanders

The Low Anthem has released one of the best albums of the year with "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," a combination of hymnal heights and apocalypic lows.

Nov 3, 2009 - Craig Sanders

This Land Is Your Land, one of the most patriotic of songs, was once a sharp commentary on the wealthy and jingoistic. Read on for The Taming of This Land Is Your Land.

Oct 22, 2009 - Craig Sanders

The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?"

Oct 18, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 sits down to chat with Sirius XM DJ Franny Thomas, host of The Loft's show, "Your Roots Are Showing."

Oct 17, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 interviews the founder of B and M Tax Services and learns how to fix the most common problems with the IRS.

Oct 9, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Chris Smither's new album for 2009, "Time Stands Still," is well worth the three year wait. The folk blues master continues to perform at the height of his powers.

Oct 7, 2009 - Craig Sanders

The debut from Monsters of Folk is out, but does it live up to the hype?

Sep 30, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Folk Music has suffered a great loss, as Mary Travers, of Peter, Paul, and Mary, has passed away at age 72.

Sep 17, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 answers the question, "What is Americana Music?" with defintions, history, and recomended listening

Sep 16, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 takes a look at some of the most famous hotels in New York City, The Plaza, Chelsea, Algonquin, and Waldorf-Astoria.

Aug 30, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Celebrate the Big Apple with this playlist dedicated to New York, New York.

Aug 26, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Simone Felice of the Felice Brothers, under the name The Duke and the King, releases his debut album, "Nothing Gold Can Stay."

Aug 22, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Pica disorder is not just a child eating paste, it is a serious eating disorder with potentially dangerous ramifications and may require behavior modification treatment.

Aug 18, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 reviews three major sites for legal online music downloads: iTunes, Rhapsody, and Napster.

Aug 12, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Mike Seeger, one of the most important figures of the American Folk Revival, has died at his home in Lexington, VA, USA.

Aug 8, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Levon Helm of The Band returns to the spotlight with his new album Electric Dirt, an earthy blend of rock, country, blues and soul sure to please any Band fan.

Aug 5, 2009 - Craig Sanders

"Middle Cyclone," the new album from Neko Case, is astounding in its power and impact, made more effective by Neko's iconic voice.

Jul 27, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Almost 35 years after his tragic death, new Tim Buckley music continues to appear. Next is a live album, Tim Buckley: Live at the Folklore Center, NYC.

Jul 16, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Two of the greatest songs in American Folk Music were born out of gruesome disasters. Suite101 investigates "The Wreck of the Old 97" and "The Ballad of Casey Jones.

Jul 7, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Todd Snider again shows why he is considered one of music's great songwriters on his new album "The Excitement Plan."

Jun 30, 2009 - Craig Sanders

The weather refused to cooperate, but the 2009 Clearwater Festival remained a success, with concert goers dancing through the raindrops and singing along.

Jun 25, 2009 - Craig Sanders