Treesitters and troubadours

Earth First!  is a radical environmental network that first emerged in the United States during 1980 in response to the pro-development policies of the Reagan government. Its members adopted a "No Compromise" position which called for an end to logging and mining in old growth forests and other biodiverse places, as well as the restoration of damaged ecosystems. Music has formed a key part of the movement's culture from its inception. In this program Iain McIntyre talks to EF! musicians and activists about the role music played in campaigns, protests and gatherings during the network's early years.Guests: Valeri Wade, Mikal Jakubal, Bart Koehler, Joanne Rand.  The music played in the program is as follows- Casey Neill-Dancing on the Ruins, Dana Lyons- Turn of the Wrench, Danny Dolinger- Quittin' Time, Johnny Sagebrush Monkeywrenchin', Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney- The FBI Stole My Fiddle, Coyote Angels- Long Live the Wildlands, Joanne Rand- Choosing Sides.To find out more about EF!'s current campaigns visit earthfirstjournal.orgJoanne Rand's music can be found at joannerand.bandcamp.com and news of upcoming gigs and recordings are available from joannerandmusic.com/Earth First!'s Li'l Green Songbook can be downloaded from archive.org/details/TheEarthFirstLilGreenSongbook Earth Matters #1171 was produced by Iain McIntyre.