We are so excited to kick off our Interviews at Sea series with DAWES! We had the chance to talk to brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith aboard Cayamo: A Journey Through Song during their 18th voyage in March 2026 in front of a packed audience. The guys have been performing as Dawes since 2009, but the band has been a duo since their 2024 album, ‘Oh Brother.’ The Goldsmiths have been singing and playing together their whole lives inspired by…
Basic Folk 227 – Ben Harper
Ben Harper has this deep connection to music through his family, who own a very special music store in the…
Basic Folk 226 – Taylor Ashton
Canadian-born, New York based banjo person Taylor Ashton’s second solo album, Stranger to the Feeling, was recorded on a coast…
Basic Folk 225 – Raye Zaragoza
The headline for Los Angeles-based Raye Zaragoza‘s new album Hold That Spirit is that after she broke off her engagement,…
Basic Folk 224 – Meg Hutchinson
It’s been ten years since Boston-area Meg Hutchinson has released an album and she did it super quietly, so no…
Basic Folk 223 – Molly Tuttle
Basic Folk is thrilled to interview The Bluegrass Situation’s July 2023 Artist of the Month: Molly Tuttle! Quickly becoming The…
Basic Folk 222 – Kara Jackson
Kara Jackson has a mind like a diamond and a voice like maple syrup. She has always been drawn to…
Basic Folk 221 – Tim O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is one of Bluegrass’ beloved players, from his work with the innovative Hot Rize to his yearly appearances…
Basic Folk 220 – Brian Dunne
I am feeling #blessed and #grateful to be sharing today’s interview with our listeners. Brian Dunne is one of my…
Basic Folk 219 – Ethan Setiawan
Is mandolinist Ethan Setiawan 100 years old?! The Indiana-born Setiawan’s expert playing will fool you into thinking he’s four times…