Callers play an important role at barn dances, calling out the steps and formations for attendees in time with the music.

Fifty years is a very long time for any non-profit to exist, but the Ten Pound Fiddle has made it. Over the past five decades ...

Good folk musicians are hard to come by, but don't you worry, because we got you covered with these three solid recommendations.

The Convenience indulged in synth-pop for their last album, Accellerator, but the duo of Duncan Troast and Nick Corson find themselves back in the realm of artistic punk on the upcoming album Like ...

We explore four contemporary bands that you should be listening to if you're a fan of 1960s pop, á la the Beach Boys or the Ronettes.

Thought he spent time around the folk revival scene of the 1960s, Michael Hurley quickly cut a unique path for his career, ...

In addition to releasing over 30 albums, Hurley – known by the nickname ‘Snock’ – was also a cartoonist and painter ...

Austin's roster is packed with shows this April. From Paul Simon to Charli xcx, get ready to sweat, sing and sway at these 16 ...

Herb McGwyer is a bit of a folk legend, as he'd be happy to tell anyone who asks ... Though Nell is long retired from music, ...

For true fans of live music, and the whole concert-going and festival-going experience, Spring 2025 in the DMV is shaping up ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A new series of concerts celebrating groundbreaking folk music artists has been programmed for The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh. The concerts ...

The best acoustic sounds. Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver play live. Reg Meuross and The Who's Pete Townshend The best folk music. Reg Meuross and The Who's Pete Townshend chat about Woody Guthrie.