Art Menius Radio

Art Menius Radio A leading promoter of music to folk radio in the USA and Canada In 1990 the Folk Alliance elected me its first President.

Art Menius Radio is one of the three leading promoters of recordings to folk music radio in North America. Flexible offerings range across several levels of promotion as well as mailing services only and assisting artists self-promote. https://artmeniusradio.com
As a DJ, Art Menius produces "The Revolution Starts Now: The Topical Song Show" Fridays from Noon until 1 PM Eastern on WHUP-LP 104.7 Sa

turdays at 11 AM. Executive Director of SERFA, he is the former host of From the Roots on WMMT-FM 88.7, Whitesburg, KY, "Classic Eno Festival Live" on WHUP, The ArtSpot on WCHL-FM 97.9 and The ArtsCenter Report, on WCOM-FM. Writing , mostly about roots music, since 1983; emceed & stage managed at dozens of music festivals. During 1985 I helped create the International Bluegrass Music Association and became its first executive director. I did six years as president of the board of the Old-Time Herald, and 8 years on the board of directors of Folk Alliance International. In April 1991 I became its first manager, serving until June 1996. After a period as an agent, I became Associate Festival Coordinator for MerleFest, the enormous outdoor folk festival in Wilkesboro, NC. Following a decade there, I served as Director of Appalshop, the acclaimed Appalachian media and arts center in Whitesburg, KY. Due to health concerns, I retired from full time (70 hours/week) work as Executive Director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

https://atthebarrier.com/2025/10/17/george-mann-mick-coates-ghosts-of-the-old-west-album-review/amp/Writing for At The B...
10/27/2025

https://atthebarrier.com/2025/10/17/george-mann-mick-coates-ghosts-of-the-old-west-album-review/amp/

Writing for At The Barrier, John Barlass raved about Ghosts of the Old West by American George Mann and Australian Mick Coates.

“A partnership with seeds sown during a whiskey-drenched binge at the 2024 Maldon Folk festival. The talents of Ithica, NY polemicist George Mann and Aussie folky Mick Coates fit together very well as Ghosts Of The Old West – the fruits of their collaboration – demonstrates"

The talents of Ithica, NY polemicist George Mann and Aussie folky Mick Coates fit together very well as Ghosts Of The Old West demonstrates.

10/06/2025

FAI FOLK CHART FOR September 2025
Compiled from FOLKDJ-L playlists
Based on 10565 plays from 347 playlists from 93 Folk DJs

TOP ALBUMS OF September 2025
9. "Stay Put" by Elexa Dawson (38)
9. "The Last Bough" by Kyle Carey (38)
12. "Kentucky Queen" by Carla Gover (34)
15. "Sweet Resilience" by Jane Fallon (32)
25. "Perennial" by Kate MacLeod (21)
30. "Callin' Me Back" by Petunia & the Vipers (18)
38. "Ghosts of the Old West" by George Mann and Mick Coates (16)

TOP SONGS OF September 2025
11. "The Last Bough" by Kyle Carey (10)
24. "Baling Hay" by Elexa Dawson (8)
24. "Early Fields" by Kate MacLeod (8)

TOP ARTISTS OF September 2025
12. Elexa Dawson (39)
14. Kyle Carey (38)
18. Carla Gover (34)
19. Jane Fallon (33)
31. Kate MacLeod (24)

10/02/2025

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10/02/2025

Canadian (Yukon) Gordie Tentrees is an International Acoustic Music Awards WINNER for his song "Every Child" in the OPEN category.19th Annual IAMA (Internati...

09/30/2025

This morning Americana Highways premiered the video for the song “The Ghost of Alice” from her soon to be released album, Reverse the Flow.

For the video premier today, Americana Highways editor Melissa Clarke wrote:

“As Alice tells us, ‘'The Ghost of Alice' is a story that came from the wind. I did a show in Westcliffe, Colorado in October of 2024 and was awoken by a couple of owls so I went out for a full moon walk. The owls followed me from tree to tree all around that little neighborhood and the next day the story brewed and came to life in a campground in Goodland, Kansas next to what appeared to be a haunted house. I really like complicated stories and characters with depth. Every time I sing the song I get something different out of it and I hope the listener experiences that too.’”

This song tells a story - a ghost story, a haunted house, a murder mystery and gently sinister sounds to pull you in. The violin punctuates to add chills up and down your spine as the tale unfolds: "the ghost of Alice sings with the owls at night she's been stuck between the worlds ever since she opened her eyes."

Enjoy the video premier at https://americanahighways.org/2025/09/30/video-premiere-alice-dimicele-the-ghost-of-alice/

09/24/2025
09/17/2025
"Grace is known and respected in songwriters’s circles and has co-written with Lori McKenna, and now with Jackson Emmer ...
08/06/2025

"Grace is known and respected in songwriters’s circles and has co-written with Lori McKenna, and now with Jackson Emmer and Jeff Plankenhorn to sediment her distinction. These songs are deeply insightful and wrapped in upbeat “snap your fingers” country and rootsy rock styles. The coastal energies, the sea and the beaches are carried through the imagery of family life, growing up, working hard, getting out, looking back, and raising kids of your own. Tune in and enjoy the experience." - Elise Cady, Americana Highways 8-6-2025

Enjoy the full review at

Grace Morrison has a new album "Saltwater Country." We reviewed it. Enjoy our quality music reviews and coverage on Americana Highways.

Eddie Skuller has released a video of a live performance of his current releases, a moving cover of Tom Waits’ “Chocolat...
07/26/2025

Eddie Skuller has released a video of a live performance of his current releases, a moving cover of Tom Waits’ “Chocolate Jesus.” The performance comes from Hoboken’s 503 Social Club on May 10th. Check out the video of "Chocolate Jesus" at https://youtu.be/m0c0qvymY4U?list=RDm0c0qvymY4U

"I covered this tune with the intention of sharing a bit of whimsy to counter the heaviness in the world," says Eddie Skuller about his new single interpreting Tom Waits' "Chocolate Jesus." Waits released the song, written with Kathleen Brennan, on his 1999 album, Mule Variations, which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 2000. "I am delving into the dark, melancholy repertoire of Tom Waits, but I also enjoy the brighter moments of humor and irony that drift into his storytelling. As a singer, I take on the character in a song. It’s refreshing to channel the absurdity and comic madness of 'Chocolate Jesus.'"

Skuller, a Jersey City based vocalist and songwriter, currently performs live and is recording a tribute to the songwriting of Tom Waits. Eddie believes Waits to be the ultimate folk storyteller with a deep understanding of character and melody. The first single for this project is “Chocolate Jesus.” Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs, Ryan Adams, Rhett Miller) on keyboards and Jeremy Chatzky (Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Laura Cantrell) on upright bass accompany Skuller on "Chocolate Jesus."

Skuller also performs as a perennial guest singer with The Losers Lounge, which includes McGinty and Chatzky, an acclaimed tribute series that appears at Joe’s Pub and City Winery in New York City. He will perform "Ballads of Tom Waits" at the legendary venue My Father’s Place in Roslyn, NY on October 18, 2025.

Live at 503 Social Club in Hoboken, NJ on 5/10/25Single is streaming on all digital platformsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yrFNpd97ekIsKOoJLyOr...

Kentucky Queen, Carla Gover’s powerful new album, stands as the second most downloaded album on AirPlay Direct this week...
07/25/2025

Kentucky Queen, Carla Gover’s powerful new album, stands as the second most downloaded album on AirPlay Direct this week with 174 DJ downloads since Tuesday. All 13 songs on Kentucky Queen rank in the Top 30 singles for this week.

"Remarkable.... this is music to lift the soul and heal the broken heart" - Si Kahn

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I provide promotion to folk radio for appropriate recordings and print tour support using a negotiated fee based on how much work done and by what media. Service can be filtered by budget, location or genre to fit your goals and budget. For more information: https://artmenius.com/art-menius-consulting/album-promotion/

Art Menius produces "The Revolution Starts Now: The Topical Song Show" Tuesdays from 4-5 PM Eastern on WCOM-LP 103.5, Carrboro, NC and "Classic Eno Festival Live" on WHUP-LP 104.7 Saturdays at 11 AM. Executive Director of SERFA, he is the former host of From the Roots on WMMT-FM 88.7, Whitesburg, KY, The ArtSpot on WCHL-FM 97.9 and The ArtsCenter Report, on WCOM-FM. Writing , mostly about roots music, since 1983; emceed & stage managed at dozens of music festivals. During 1985 I helped create the International Bluegrass Music Association and became its first executive director. I did six years as president of the board of the Old-Time Herald, and 8 years on the board of directors of Folk Alliance International. In 1990 the Folk Alliance elected me its first President. In April 1991 I became its first manager, serving until June 1996. After a period as an agent, I became Associate Festival Coordinator for MerleFest, the enormous outdoor folk festival in Wilkesboro, NC. Following a decade there, I served as Director of Appalshop, the acclaimed Appalachian media and arts center in Whitesburg, KY. Due to health concerns, I retired from full time (70 hours/week) work as Executive Director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro