An interview with the founder...

[Galenhir]

My fav interview yet, and mention the kinship several times: http://radio.mymiddle-earth.net/news/the-wardens-of-westmarch-episode-5-theology-minstrels-and-chewing

THE WARDENS OF WESTMARCH EPISODE 5: THEOLOGY, MINSTRELS, AND CHEWING
The Wardens of Westmarch Episode 5: Theology, Minstrels, and Chewing is available for download at long last! Our interview with John DiBartolo of Lonely Mountain Band fame concludes (he even sings for us), we continue our conversation on the most important themes in Tolkien, and, as usual, discuss the latest Hobbit movie news (including a possible on-screen romance!).

The Wardens of Westmarch is the official podcast of The Council of Westmarch, a Tolkien community serving the Montana, U.S. and surrounding areas. The podcast is hosted by Danbo Brandybuck; President of The Council of Westmarch, and endeavors to bring to listeners the latest Hobbit-movie news, book discussion, collectibles reviews, special guest interviews, the latest happenings within the CofW and world of Tolkien fandom in general, etc.; a virtual smorgasbord of Tolkien-related goodness. Visit the official Council of Westmarch site for shownotes and more. The Wardens of Westmarch airs every Tuesday on Middle-earth Network Radio, with new episodes airing every two weeks.

Music for The Wardens of Westmarch by The Lonely Mountain Band.

[Apis]

That was interesting! Now I know where the motto came from. :)