folk Archive
05 Nov 2020
The Moon and You Aims Higher with ‘Asteroids’
The Moon and You began work on its newest album almost exactly four years ago. And initially, work on the album proceeded really quickly. “We got the rhythm tracking done […]
10 Oct 2020
It’s Always a Sausage Party with the Polka Brothers
This interview first appeared in the October 2019 issue of Bold Life Magazine. For a wacky, good-time experience – one that pairs especially well with beer – you can’t beat […]
01 Oct 2020
30 Days Out, October 2020 #1: Tom Paxton, Del McCoury Band, Papadosio, Frisson Ensemble
Since this pandemic seems to be hanging on (blame our inept current federal “leadership”), it’s up to performing artists, booking agents and music venues to find ways the at least […]
06 Sep 2020
Brother Bluebird: Summer All Year ‘Round
Asheville-based brothers Adam and Tim Reaves are Brother Bluebird, an Americana/folk/indie duo. They’ve been making music together most of their lives, but got serious about it in 2015. Their 2019 […]
16 Aug 2020
Album Review: Big Bill Broonzy — The Midnight Special
Big Bill Broonzy’s musical influence is incalculable. And even though he recorded prolifically, a new archival release is an important addition to his body of work. A solo acoustic performance, […]
07 Aug 2020
Why Not Give it a Try: Gordon Lightfoot Goes ‘Solo’ (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two … Things took off from there. His long string of hits would include many highlights, including “Sundown” and “Carefree Highway,” both from 1974’s Sundown LP, and […]
06 Aug 2020
Why Not Give it a Try: Gordon Lightfoot Goes ‘Solo’ (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One … And he had another fleeting concern. All those years had gone by, and then he returns with a simple, unadorned album? “I didn’t want people […]
05 Aug 2020
Why Not Give it a Try: Gordon Lightfoot Goes ‘Solo’ (Part 1 of 3)
When Gordon Lightfoot soared to the top of the U.S. singles charts with 1970’s “If You Could Read My Mind,” most listeners considered him a new artist. But the Ontario-born […]
01 Aug 2020
30 Days Out, August 2020 #1: Robin Bullock, Cliff Eberhardt, Eleanor Underhill, Christy Lynn
Two steps forward, one (and sometimes two) back. The United States’ continued failure to contain the spread of COVID-19 is having more and more lasting effects. Beyond death and permanent […]
05 Jul 2020
Just Like Home: John Doyle
Irish musician bridges the gap between Ireland and Appalachia He’s an acclaimed and globetrotting figure in Irish music, guitarist, singer, folklorist and songwriter. But when he’s off the road, John […]