Lancaster, Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-based songwriter Maya de Vitry has been on Basic Folk a half dozen times (she’s only second to our fave man-bestie Mark Erelli), because we are so obsessed with her songwriting perspective, from her time in the Stray Birds to her solo work. Every time she’s on the show, we try and do something special. She’s been on with her siblings (Nina & Lyle), her partner (Ethan Jodziewicz), and her musical besties (Shelby Means & Joel Timmons). When…
Laurie Lewis’ Bluegrass Love Letter to California
A foundational participant in the ’70s Bay Area bluegrass scene, Laurie Lewis knows the power of collaboration. She’s been a…
Naomi Westwater is Spiritually Creative, But Also Very, Very Organized
Something you might notice about Boston musician Naomi Westwater is that they have both sides of the brain on lock.…
Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker: Accidental Bandleader
Accidental bandleader and beloved Canadian Tony Dekker joins us to talk about Great Lake Swimmers’ new album, ‘Caught Light.’ Tony…
Mary Chapin Carpenter is the Woman in the Truck
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s latest album, Personal History, is as lush in production and color as is the beautiful farm land…
2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man
To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie’s group chat:…
Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time
Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really…
Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of ‘Indian Ocean’
Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people…
The Barr Brothers Rally Around Mysticism
In the eight years since The Barr Brothers last released an album, Andrew has been drumming with people like Feist,…
David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes
Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers –…