Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny Light Horseman. I’ve known Josh for many years, after meeting him in Pittsburgh while he was on tour with Dawn Landes. I felt instant friendship with him (and honestly with the entire Dawn Landes band that day). We haven’t seen each other very much over the last 15 years, but since he left that impression on me I’ve always rooted…
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Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines’ latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her…
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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers
Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies…
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The Sound of Women’s Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day
I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and…
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