Club Passim’s Matt Smith on 30 Years of Building Community

May 28, 2026

Matt Smith is a living legend with his unbelievable 30-year run at Club Passim, the historic folk venue nestled in a Harvard Square basement. Currently Managing Director at Passim, Matt is the most passionate music lover I know. He has used his platform at Passim to help establish artists like Lori McKenna, Anaïs Mitchell, Lake Street Dive, and so many more. I met Matt while working as a student at WERS 88.9FM, where he brought fantastic shows to a listening…

Elise Leavy is the Faerie Kid of Folk

February 1, 2024

Dive into the enchanting world of Elise Leavy, a musician hailing from the picturesque Monterey, California through her latest album…

Strings of Support: Sarah Jarosz’s Mentors and Co-Writing Magic

January 25, 2024

Sarah Jarosz is what happens when young women are taken seriously. A huge part of the mandolinist’s story is that…

Imaginary People Chronicles: Viv & Riley’s Tradition and Innovation

January 18, 2024

Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno, known as Viv & Riley, dive deep into the nuances of old-time music, folk influences,…

Rachael Kilgour’s Tribute to her Extraordinary Ordinary Dad

January 11, 2024

Rachael Kilgour unravels the layers of her late father on the album, “My Father Loved Me.” Recorded in the cold…

Crying in Music: Darrell Scott’s Honest Artistry

January 4, 2024

The cover of Darrell Scott’s latest album, Old Cane Back Rocker, immediately sets the tone for your listening experience. The…

Folk Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Club Passim’s campfire. Festival

December 28, 2023

Let’s get folking special! We’re closing out 2023 with an exclusive live recording from folk mothership Club Passim, the historic…

Maya de Vitry & Ethan Jodziewicz are Seriously Playful

December 14, 2023

Songwriter Maya de Vitry and bassist Ethan Jodziewicz come to their partnership with an understanding for their chosen lifestyle and…

Rosanne Cash is Not a Regular Mom

December 7, 2023

Thirty years ago, Rosanne Cash experienced an all-encompassing transformation. She had just left Nashville, her major label record deal and…

Iron & Wine: Navigating the High School Reunion of My Music Career

November 30, 2023

Long before the world fell in love with the music of Iron & Wine, and even before he knew that…

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