Folk Music July 2012 Archive

In the more-than-two-decades since Shawn Colvin made her major label debut with Steady On (1989), she's become one of the most widely known and respected singer-songwriters in the realm of ... Read More

We spend a lot of time on this site focusing on the famous names of artists, singers, songwriters, performers, and instrumentalists. But, to be honest, American folk music would hardly ... Read More

Ever since he joined forces with Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet back in 2005, Ben Sollee has been raising eyebrows among artists, fans, and critics alike. His creative, imaginative ... Read More

As we approach August (when did that happen!?), I'm reminded that we're darn near back-to-school time for students and teachers everywhere. But, before the summer dwindles down, there's still time ... Read More

The Carter Family is widely considered one of the most important artists - and families - in the history of both traditional and modern folk music. From AP Carter's musicological ... Read More

It's been four years since Old Crow Medicine Show released their most recent album Tennessee Pusher. It's almost hard to believe it's been that long, and I'm not sure whether ... Read More

One half-century into his career as a recording artist, Bob Dylan isn't packing it up. One of the folk and rock worlds' most prolific songwriters, Dylan has also been one ... Read More

Today, July 10, 2012, is Arlo Guthrie's 65th birthday. It's a great precursor to his father's 100th birthday which is coming up in a few days. Before we get all ... Read More

We're getting ever closer and closer to Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday, and the music world is buzzing in a number of different ways. If you happen to be in New ... Read More