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 40 – Amanda Shires
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Basic Folk 39 – David Huckfelt
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Basic Folk 38 – Johnathan Rice
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Basic Folk 37 – Alisa Amador
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Basic Folk 36 – Melissa Ferrick
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Basic Folk 35 – Ben Arthur
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Basic Folk 34 – Bridget Kearney
Powered by RedCircle Bridget Kearney, bassist for Lake Street Dive, has been deeply immersed in studying music since childhood. From…
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Basic Folk 33 – Matt Smith of Club Passim
Powered by RedCircle Matt Smith is a living legend with his unbelievable run at Club Passim, the historic folk venue…
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Basic Folk 32 – Chris “Critter” Eldridge
Powered by RedCircle Chris Eldridge won his first Grammy this year with The Punch Brothers. After 8 nominations between Punch Brothers,…
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