Jimbo Mathus grew up in a house full of musicians, and by the time he was 8 years old, he was sitting in on family jam sessions. He dropped out of college, joined the Merchant Marines and eventually settled in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He formed The Squirrel Nut Zippers in 1993, which experienced massive success in the mid- to late ‘90s. The band was swept into the short-lived swing music revival, alongside The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo…
Imaginary People Chronicles: Viv & Riley’s Tradition and Innovation
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
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
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
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
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
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
Long before the world fell in love with the music of Iron & Wine, and even before he knew that…
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:…
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…