Covered in Moss: Anna B Savage’s World of Folk, Birds and Ireland

February 6, 2025

Anna B Savage is down to earth and witchy as hell at the same time. Over her three albums, she’s cultivated a memorizing sound and epic image – like David Bowie, Bjork, Kate Bush, etc. – that’s gained her a god-like reputation. A reputation which preceded the actual human being behind the art, leaving some to wonder what it would be like to speak to her. Turns out, she’s a grounded, kind of goofy, and perfectly normal person. In our…

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Carolyn Kendrick’s Devilish Detour: Satan’s Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red

January 30, 2025

Carolyn Kendrick’s latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA…

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Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks

January 23, 2025

Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny…

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Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s)

January 16, 2025

In 2024, Vermont’s Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound…

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Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills

January 9, 2025

Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor…

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Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production

January 2, 2025

A New Day for #BasicFolk! We are pleased to announce we are now an official production of The Bluegrass Situation!!…

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Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride

December 12, 2024

It’s 2024 recap time on Basic Folk! Cindy & Lizzie dive into a most special year-end reflection, featuring highlights from…

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Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles’ Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home

December 2, 2024

Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the bluegrass-adjacent Trampled by Turtles, is a talented musician and a great outdoorsman. From the…

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Becca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection

November 21, 2024

I (lizzie) first came across Becca Stevens via her collaboration with string group The Attica Quartet. Her new album, Maple…

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Twisted Pines’ Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past

November 14, 2024

Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines’ latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her…

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