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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Travis Book is a Practical Romantic
After two decades in The Infamous Stringdusters, the Grammy-award winning neo bluegrass band, Travis Book releases his rock americana debut:…
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Caroline Cotter: Home is Where the Ocean Is
Former trumpet player and anxious adventurer Caroline Cotter had been constantly on the move performing hundreds of live shows since…
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Jobi Riccio is an Outdoor Kid
Jobi Riccio has only begun to scratch the surface of what they have to offer on their debut album Whiplash.…
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Billy Keane: Curiosity, Luck, & Drive
Curiosity, luck and drive are three words that revolve around singer-songwriter Billy Keane. He was born with all three traits…
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Folklore Forensics with Alice Gerrard
Bluegrass hero and former weird kid Alice Gerrard strongly believes that traditional music is connected to everyday life. She has…
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Basic Folk 234 – Tré Burt
This week we have a Basic Folk hero returning to the pod! Tre Burt is back today, going track by…
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Basic Folk 233 – Antje Duvekot
Antje Duvekot confronts trauma with a newfound wisdom and fierceness on her new record, My New Wild West, her best…
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Basic Folk 232 – Your Career vs Your Soul
Welcome to Folk Debate Club, our occasional crossover series with fellow folk-pod Why We Write! Today, to discuss Your Career…
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Basic Folk 231 – Jenny Owen Youngs
Podcaster, #1 hit songwriter, human and dog mother, gay icon Jenny Owen Youngs returns with her first full length album…
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