Folk music is about communality, the sharing of traditions and the passing on of songs and stories. Martin Carthy and Bob ...

AT the intimate Kenton Theatre, Keith James and Richie Cotterill gave a mesmerising tribute to Nick Drake’s understated ...

Blessed be my editor Paddy for permitting me an extension on this month’s Rum Music. I spent the entire month of May in Japan ...

18-year-old Muireann Bradley became a folk-blues guitar sensation after appearing on Later With Jools Holland - after only two prior gigs. The buzz is more than justified, however, by her authentic ...

The Central Ohio Folk Festival is moving to a new date and location for its 29th year. It will now be held the first weekend in June at the new Bank Run Metro Park, 1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne. In ...

In 2019, MusicRadar Magazine named Tommy Emmanuel the best acoustic guitarist in the world. Saturday night, he will bring his ...

The man who co-authored the soundtrack of modern civilization officially turns 84. Fresh off the historic chart-topping success of his brand-new 2026 studio album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, we rank the ...

Fans of classic rock and harmony-driven folk music have a new reason to listen closely. Their performance became one of the season's standout moments. "This was magical," coach John Legend said after ...

What follows is one of the many articles in the Mercury‘s 2026 Queer Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these ...

Hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, The Great American Folk Show Podcast features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast. June 13, 2026 • ...