Robert Calvin Bland, better known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, the “Lion of the Blues,” passed away on Sunday, June 23rd, after fighting an ongoing illness. Bland was 83-years-old and leaves behind a legacy of blues, gospel and R&B that has … Continue reading →
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the musical collaboration between singer Terry Leonino and guitarist Greg Artzner, together known as the folk duo Magpie. Over the years, this married couple has performed at the Kennedy Center, been interviewed on … Continue reading →
We’re sad to pass along the news that Old-time revival singer, fiddler, banjo and autoharp player Gail Heil passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 30th, succumbing to colon cancer. Her husband, and longtime musical partner Bob Bovee, as … Continue reading →
Brown Bird looked to their fans when they were hit with unforeseen medical expenses. Brown Bird is a young Rhode Island based acoustic band that draws from many styles, including blues, outlaw country, roots-rock, Eastern European and early American. The … Continue reading →
Afropop Worldwide is celebrating 25 years on public radio and they’d love if you and your friends would join them on Sept. 19 in New York City for their 25th Anniversary Concert Gala, featuring Grammy nominee and African lute virtuoso … Continue reading →
(This post was originally featured on Mike Regenstreif’s Folk Roots/Folk Branches blog) I was deeply saddened this evening to learn that Sid Selvidge, the great Memphis folk and blues artist, passed away today after a battle with cancer. Sid had … Continue reading →
May 3rd is Pete Seeger’s birthday … and we’re pleased to be able to help celebrate his 94th with this brand new song written and performed by his sister Peggy especially for the milestone. Check out the song below … … Continue reading →
Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen have been selected as two of this year’s nine Performing Arts–Criticism and Practice initiates into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Academy, founded in 1780, is based in Cambridge, MA, and represents a … Continue reading →
Earl JJ Pionke, owner of Earl of Old Town folk club, has passed away. He was 80 years old, and had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Earl was known for his dedication to the music he loved, and was adamant … Continue reading →
Country music legend George Jones, also known as “The Possum” has reportedly passed away today. This comes after reports came last week of Jones suffering from a fever and irregular blood pressure. Jones, 81, was in the midst of a … Continue reading →
