Folk News

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and the National Park Service are thrilled to welcome renowned historian and musician, Bobby Horton, as he presents “Songs & Stories of the Civil War” on May 8, 2012 at 7pm in the Historic SCH Auditorium.

SAINT MARIE RECORDS has been chosen by Anna-Lynne Williams and Matt Brown formerly of Trespassers William to release a double album of b-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks by the band who announced the break-up of the band on New Year’s.

Hungry Ear Coffee House in Sandy Springs, GA offers up phenomenal original guitar music with Curtis Jones and pop music at its' best by Jessica Fine December 3 at 8pm. Tickets are only $5. Bring canned food donation for the Community Action Center.

Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition

The Hope Music Festival has announced plans to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and local first responders at its annual event.

Join Baltimore Net Radio in a streaming tribute to Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bobby Darin. Eight hours of programming featuring Darin's music and interviews from key people in Darin's life, those who knew him well.

The 4th annual Hope Music Festival has announced its music lineup and it includes some national contemporary Christian touring heavy-weights.

Christa Couture: Fearless and Quirky Grace on Two New EP's "Loved and "Lost"

What: Kelcy Mae performance in Dallas When: Monday, March 12th, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: Opening Bell Coffee (1409 S Lamar St # 12 Dallas, TX 75215)

Back in its tenth year, Winterfolk has moved downtown to the Delta Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerrard St. W.) The festival features over 100 performers, including Danny Marks, David Gillis, Jack DeKeyzer, Jory Nash, Tony Quarrington and Lynn Miles.

Escape March Madness with at the Hungry Ear Coffee House Saturday, March 3, 8 pm for ballads to beach songs with a bit of country at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1025 Mt. Vernon HWY NW, Sandy Springs GA 30327

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle is heading to Philadelphia for two shows, celebrating his return from his yearlong European tour. Coyle will play The Grape Room on February 20th, then Common Grounds Coffeehouse on February 24th.

On Friday, February 17 at Unity Somerville notloB Concerts presents three of the finest traditional musicians of their genre – Kimberly Fraser (Caoe Breton), Brian Conway (Sligo) and Mark Simos (Irish, Southern old-time, New England, Quebeçois).

Lana Del Rey may be Born to Die, but The Morning Birds are here to live and celebrate the release of their single, Born to Be Alive!

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and the National Park Service are thrilled to welcome renowned historian and musician, Bobby Horton, as he presents “Songs & Stories of the Civil War” on May 8, 2012 at 7pm in the Historic SCH Auditorium.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Rochester for two shows, celebrating his return from a yearlong European tour.

"Oh No" est extrait du nouvel album de Robert Lauri dont la sortie a été prévue pour l'été. Dans ce single, auquel Mitch Hiller apporte son talent de parolier, Robert Lauri nous dévoile un univers inédit.

5-track EP featuring homage to The Smiths’ This Charming Man to be released on vinyl and via download.

SAINT MARIE RECORDS has been chosen by Anna-Lynne Williams and Matt Brown formerly of Trespassers William to release a double album of b-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks by the band who announced the break-up of the band on New Year’s.

Volunteer-run and not-for-profit notloB Folk Concerts enters its fifth year of presenting local and touring old-time, traditional and revival folk, Celtic, bluegrass and blues artists to audiences in the greater Boston area.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to NYC for two shows celebrating his return from his yearlong European tour. Coyle will play Two Boots Brooklyn on January 13th, then Fat Baby in Manhattan on February 26th.

New single release, “Close the Door Lightly When You Go” by Lonesome River Band from their upcoming album, CHRONOLOGY, Volume One.

“You Are My Vision” Featured On Band’s Sophomore Album, Homemade Worship By Handmade People, Releasing Jan. 10; Rend Collective Joins Francis Chan, Rock & Worship Roadshow Tours That Begin This Month

The song appears on the band’s new album, THE TOUCH OF TIME releasing January 31, 2012.

Dream Chemistry further refines their blend of non-genre specific music with their new full length release, Images of White

Hungry Ear Coffee House in Sandy Springs, GA offers up phenomenal original guitar music with Curtis Jones and pop music at its' best by Jessica Fine December 3 at 8pm. Tickets are only $5. Bring canned food donation for the Community Action Center.

Pop legend Livingston Taylor returns to Sanibel 8 p.m. Saturday, November 26 for a special Thanksgiving weekend performance at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road.

Those who have followed Ruthie Foster's musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk & gospel. Her new album, Let It Burn, is slated for a Jan 31, 2012 release on Blue Corn Music label.

American folk songs and dance music, by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3:00pm. The concert will be held at Olin Hall on the Bard College Campus, located in Annandale-on-Hudson. All proceeds will benefit Hospice.

Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition

Catch Jesse Liam and his father Jack Gauthier Saturday, November 5th at Music at the Mill in Greenville, RI, at 7pm, and Thursday, November 10th at The Mishnock Barn in West Greenwich RI, at 7pm

The Hope Music Festival has announced plans to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and local first responders at its annual event.

Join Baltimore Net Radio in a streaming tribute to Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bobby Darin. Eight hours of programming featuring Darin's music and interviews from key people in Darin's life, those who knew him well.

The 4th annual Hope Music Festival has announced its music lineup and it includes some national contemporary Christian touring heavy-weights.

CHRISTA COUTURE: Her Story of Love, Loss and Finding Hope Through Her Music

Uncompromised, End-Time, New Wine, New Performances, New Venue, and New Songs.

Christa Couture: Fearless and Quirky Grace on Two New EP's "Loved and "Lost"

Folk Troubadour's New CD Will Release In September 2011

Since its birth in 1988, Falcon Ridge has grown from a summertime gathering in the Berkshires to a Mecca for the folk community.

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The largest free festival of maritime music on the planet will burst into bountiful chorus on Friday 17th June as the 3-day Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival takes centre stage on the quays and in the bars of the South Cornish port town.

This year, Friends of Negro Spirituals will be among the organizations in America celebrating Juneteenth

Gwyneth & monko announce june tour dates

Appearing at the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band will join other headliners including Gogol Bordello, Ani DiFranco, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and others at New Jersey's premier one day music event.

Album Is A Modern Folk Offering From Townend Who Has Written Over 119 Songs Being Sung By Congregations Internationally

This past year has seen the band’s profile take a meteoric rise with both industry insiders and music fans.

Indie Americana duo Gwyneth & Monko Continue Tour this May

A weekend sale featuring over 1,000 lots of folk art in a wide array of genres will be held April 30-May 1 by Slotin Auction in the Historic Buford Hall, located just north of Atlanta, at 112 East Shadburn Avenue in Buford, Georgia..

New act Never Mind The Stars release new album; Aeroplane.

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jessica Felman releases her professional debut EP “Starting Over,” and is available on iTunes.

Gogol Bordello will perform at the Appel Farm Festival in an acoustic format at 3:15PM on The Meadow Stage.

Mike Marlin supporting Big Country during their April 2011 tour

Intimate lo-fi production, acoustic guitars and ghostly feedbacks are the echoes that drive Andrea Caccese's debut, “Icarus Falling / Set the world on fire”.

Tin Cup Gypsy will be on tour with Orla Fallon this spring, beginning on March 24, 2011 in Salt Lake City, UT and going through May 2, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN. Tin Cup Gypsy released their first full-length album, Calico, on January 4, 2011.

CSL Tampa hosts Bill & Eli Perras at a Sunday Celebration during Black History Month at 11am on Sunday, February 13, 2011. This delightful duo has opened up for scores of nationally recognized entertainers in the folk music circuit.

BESS ROGERS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ADDS TOUR DATES “WHAT WE WANT” IMPACTS TRIPLE-A AND NON-COMM RADIO Out now at Triple-A and non-comm radio, this ethereal yet energetic tune will have no problem grabbing attention from listeners.

John Denver tribute artist, Jim Curry, and his band perform at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 22, at 8 p.m. BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. (239) 395-0900.