In light of Todd Snider's recent passing, here are three songs that show off the man's insightful wit, empathy, and ...

“My dog fully had diarrhea on the street,” is the way actress Meredith Hagner kicked off our phone call, and there is really no better way to meet her, however unfortunate it might be for the dog.

Things sure are serious in the world these days. We could all use a good laugh to lighten the mood, don't you think? We know that laughter makes us feel good. And we also know that music has an ...

Traditional children’s folk songs are simple, catchy tunes passed down through generations. They often feature repetitive lyrics and playful rhythms, making them easy for children to learn and sing.

In 2016, the line between country and Americana (as well as folk and alt-country) felt blurrier than ever. That's not a bad thing, though, because it's given artists the freedom to see possibilities, ...

John Craigie has a degree in mathematics and also went through a self-described “hippie phase” while in college. When you learn that, it becomes easier to wrap your head around the title of his new ...

When Kelly Blackmarr Carlile's friend gave her a Peter Mayer CD, she became an instant fan. "I was just blown away. I just loved it immediately," said the music director for Unitarian Universalist ...

Two childhood friends — one a folk star, the other a stand-up comedian — hit the road together in this agreeable indie comedy. Whether the film’s protagonists are on stage singing a song or telling a ...

THERE’S ONE IN EVERY crowd, isn’t there? The person who’s always organizing something, who’s always bouncing into the room saying hey, let’s all do this. And we either say “Sure, why not,” or we want ...