Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ the new album from I’m With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights into the unique telepathic connection they feel within the band, which was palpable from their first public appearance in…
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Basic Folk 65 – Tall Tall Trees
Powered by RedCircle Mike Savino is the brains behind the experimental-banjo act, Tall Tall Trees. Raised in Long Island, Mike…
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Basic Folk 64 – Mark Erelli Track by Track
Powered by RedCircle We get a track by track from New England singer/songwriter Mark Erelli on his new album Blindsided on…
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Basic Folk 63 – Anais Mitchell Tribute at Club Passim
Powered by RedCircle Songwriters pay tribute to Anais Mitchell in a concert recorded October 29, 2019. Peter Mulvey, Rose Polenzani,…
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Basic Folk 62 – Jesse Dee
Powered by RedCircle Jesse Dee is a painter and a singer who takes influence from classic soul and R&B. The…
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Basic Folk 61 – Nora Jane Struthers Track by Track
Powered by RedCircle Nora Jane Struthers is back! We go track by track on her new album Bright Lights, Long Drives,…
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Basic Folk 60 – Taylor Ashton
Powered by RedCircle Taylor Ashton! Clawhammer banjo! Illustrations! Canada! He started his career in the alt-folk band Fish & Bird…
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Basic Folk 59 – Kora Feder
Powered by RedCircle Kora Feder came from a musical family. Her mother is the well regarded singer/songwriter, Rita Hosking. Growing…
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Basic Folk 58 – Dave Godowsky
Powered by RedCircle Business or performance? According to Dave Godowsky, you don’t have to choose, guys. As a professional music…
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Basic Folk 57 – Leyla McCalla
Powered by RedCircle I had a lot to talk about with Leyla McCalla! The New Orleans resident has already had…
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