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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…

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…

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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.