The Promise of Local Folk with Massachusetts Walking & Blackstone Valley School

Back in 2020, early in the pandemic, I discovered the music of Raianne Richards and Mark Mandeville and instantly adored it, and had Mark as my Song of the Soul guest. They've just released their new album, Making Promises, and it's more of the folk-centric music they create, with wonderful harmonies, stirring stories, and great instrumentals. Today we're joined by Raianne Richards, joining us from near Worcester, MA. Raianne and Mark are inspirations and dedicated workers for the deep weave of folk music, things like their wonderful Massachusetts Walking Tour and the Blackstone Valley Music School. 

Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Congregational, Non-affiliated, Earth-Centered Spirituality

All featured music is from the album Making Promises by Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards:

When Love Comes 'Round Again

Another Day Tomorrow

One Who Don’t

Hello Bill

Long Day’s Journey Into Night