John Henry was a man (or maybe a myth) whose hammer swung like thunder and whose story has echoed through the ages. Picture this: It’s…
Let’s gather ’round the campfire and talk about one of the most beloved traditional folk songs of all time – “Red River Valley.” If you’ve…
“Wreck of the Old 97” is an old folk song which tells the story of a train wreck that occurred in 1903 near Danville, Virginia.…
Irish folk songs have always had a certain charm about them that’s easy to love. Here are seven Irish folk songs to enjoy. Some are…
Are you ready to learn about one of the most popular folk songs in American history? That’s right, we’re talking about “Stagolee”. This song has…
Oh boy, where do I even start with “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”? This song is a classic, and for good reason. It’s been covered…
I recently finished Carl Sagan’s book, Cosmos, and even though it was published in 1980 these ideas are still relevant today. Sagan discusses possibilities of…
The cowboy is the symbol of the American West’s culture and dates back for more than two centuries. It’s become such an iconic era that…
Folk music, new and old, has always been a great method of sharing disturbing tales of murder, ghosts and other violent acts. Here are ten…
I’ve played in hundreds of shows live on stage solo, in bands and online so I realize how intimidating it can be to perform in…