It seems we're inundated with news these days - so many stories come at us during the day. This week and next we offer a remedy for these difficult times with humorous songs with little political content. On the first installment we'll hear from Loudon Wainwright III, The Princes of Serendip, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Andy Breckman, Peter Mayer and many more. So turn away from the TV, put down your phone for a little bit, and just have fun … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.

Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways 

Bowhunter / “Violin vs Fiddle - L'ville (Snake Hunt)” / Four Hands Round / Self-produced

Loudon Wainwright III / “Cardboard Boxes” / I'm Aright / Rounder

The Princes of Serendip / “A Scientific Love Song” / Yumpatiddly Bee / Jaiya Records

Dan Berggren / “Fix it or Stop Complaining” / Fresh Territory / Sleeping Giant

The Ragtime Rumors / “Way Too Smart” / Rag 'N Roll / Ruf

Old Man Luedecke / “Lego and Renaissance Painting” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True North

Old Man Leudecke / “Girl with the Pearl Earring” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True North

Carla Gover / “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” / Gypsy Ways / Self-produced

Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks / “Shorty Falls in Love” / Where's the Money / MCA

Bowhunter / “The Saddest Thing-Ten Strike” / Four Hands Round / Self-produced

John Hartford / “Watching the River Go By” / A Tribute to John Hartford / Blue Plate

Andy Breckman / “Railroad Bill” / Fast Folk A Community of Singers & Songwriters / Smithsonian 

 Folkways 

Robin & Linda Williams / “Herding Cattle in a Cadillac Coupe Deville / Live in Holland / Strictly Country

Maria Muldaur / “Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg)” / Maria Muldaur / Reprise

The Volo Bogtrotters / “Don't Try It Cause It Can't Be Done” / Old-Time String Band with Vocal Accompaniment / Marimac

Peter Mayer / “The Introvert Song” / Elements / Blue Boat

Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways