Welcome to the web site of Michael Cooney, VcR, PhD (Two-Lane University), BtS, "One Man Folk Festival", and publisher, editor, reporter, and mail room clerk of The Friendship Letter, a neighborhood newsletter for people who don't live near each other.
The One Man Folk Festival - I have eked out a living singing all sorts of songs in all sorts of places for forty years. This section includes p/r stuff, booking information, upcoming appearances, recordings, etc. Also thoughts on aspects of performing, "folk music", etc; including:
If You Know Who Wrote It, It's Not A Folk Song -- What is a folk song?
A Case Against Fame -- An essay from 1977.
Now that you've hired a performer... -- Suggestions for concert presenters.
Recordings - After 23 years, a new one at last!
Reviews - from all over the map.
The Friendship Letter - Here you will find information about, and exerpts from my "sporadical" newsletter which is full good tips, hints, ideas, recommendations and fun stuff for and from, interested and interesting people.
Questions & Answers - We all have questions; here are some of mine -- who has answers?
Michael Cooney - PO Box 278, Friendship, ME 04547-0278 USA
207-832-9931 e-mail: mc@michaelcooney.com