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Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots

March 6, 2025

When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good “for a ten year old.” The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she’d learned enough. He gave her the realistic advice that if she wanted to dedicate her life to music,…

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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.