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Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks

January 23, 2025

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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Twisted Pines’ Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past

November 14, 2024

Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines’ latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her…

Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers

November 7, 2024

Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies…

The Sound of Women’s Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day

November 6, 2024

I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and…

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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from

KT Tunstall,

John Hiatt,

Amythyst Kiah,

Kishi Bashi,

... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.