Podcasts about Folk Alliance International

In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with Jennifer Roe, the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International. They talk in depth about the organization's initiatives, including the Folk+ event and the annual Folk Alliance International Conference. The conversation highlights how conferences serve as vital spaces for networking and mutual support, reinforcing the strength and interconnectedness of the folk music community. They also discuss the current challenges that artists—particularly Canadians—face when it comes to U.S. travel and visas, and explore strategies for navigating the process effectively.Register to attend Folk+, FAI's online music conference taking place June 17th - 18th, 2025.The 2025 FAI Conference will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 21st - 25th, 2026. Find Folk Alliance International online:WebsiteFacebookInstagramAbout Jennifer RoeJennifer Roe is the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International (FAI) and the leader of the team and folk music community. Jennifer joined the FAI team in 2013 igniting a passion for folk music. With over a decade of private sector experience, she assumed a pivotal role in leading FAI's staff and contractors and overseeing the day-to-day operations. She plays a key role in orchestrating the international conference. Jennifer's journey began in Washington, DC, where she worked on Capitol Hill for the Majority Leader of the Senate before transitioning to serve on a Presidential campaign. Jennifer channels her political background to advocate for arts and culture at both federal and state levels through her position at FAI. Jennifer is a strong steward of folk music culture and the connections between FAI's members. Her long history with the organization has stabilized operations and funding over her tenure.______________If you're interested in submitting questions for our upcoming episodes, be sure to follow Folk Canada on Instagram where we will be posting our upcoming guests.Tune in to the latest episodes of the Refolkus Podcast, featuring the latest music releases from Folk Canada members as well as some of our special guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

Ron has toured Ireland a number of times to sell out houses and talks about his Irish experiences

Bernadette Morris is not only an extremely talented singer, performer, fiddle player and entertainer, she is also an exceptional songwriter.

In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with music publicist Beth Cavanagh about the evolving world of music publicity. They dive into what makes an artist bio stand out, how to build strong media and fan relationships, and why realistic goals and patience are essential for long-term success. Beth also shares actionable tips for artists looking to promote themselves more effectively and insight into how a publicist's role continues to shift in today's industry.Be sure to check out ‘A Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris Coole', a Refolkus episode from the archives that is a great companion to this discussion.Find Beth Cavanagh:WebsiteInstagramAbout Beth CavanaghBeth Cavanagh is a seasoned music publicist and founder of What's The Story?, a boutique publicity company launched in 2017 to champion new talent, reconnect established artists with the evolving media landscape, and, above all, for the love of music. Her client roster has included acclaimed artists such as Aysanabee, Caveboy, Celeigh Cardinal, Cowboy Junkies, Good Lovelies, Joel Plaskett, Leela Gilday, Mimi O'Bonsawin, Prozzäk, Sarah Slean, and Skydiggers, as well as events like the Muskoka Music Festival. Her campaigns have secured placements on CBC's Q, The Toronto Star, Exclaim!, and national TV, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in Canadian music PR. Beth is also a dedicated advocate for professional development in the music industry. She has shared her expertise as a speaker and panelist at events including Folk Alliance International, Breakout West, Folk Music Ontario, Nova Scotia Music Week, and NOMFA. She is currently a board member of the Mariposa Folk Foundation and has served as a mentor for emerging professionals through organizations like Manitoba Music, Metalworks Institute and is a FACTOR Juror. Always at the forefront of Canada's evolving music scene, Beth brings warmth, strategy, and deep industry knowledge to every artist story she helps tell.______________If you're interested in submitting questions for our upcoming episodes, be sure to follow Folk Canada on Instagram where we will be posting our upcoming guests.Tune in to the latest episodes of the Refolkus Podcast, featuring the latest music releases from Folk Canada members as well as some of our special guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

Sharon Barry of Culture Ireland at Folk Alliance International 2025 in Montreal

David Howley at Folk Alliance International 2025 Montreal

Cian O Grady, Kayleigh & Caoimhe Moran: Diurmuid Murphy - Tulua.

 We had the chance to catch up with Mike Wheeler. We talked about letting the songwriting process happen organically, the therapeutic aspect of songwriting, and music as an all-inlifestyle. We also visited a little bit about Bertha Grateful Drag that he plays with.    Mike Wheeler is a singer-songwriter originally hailing from Vermont. With stintsin Montreal, New Zealand, Augusta, GA, Key West, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Kentucky-- where he was called "hands down, one of the finest WKY singer-songwriters going at the moment" (News4U, 2017)-- Wheeler now calls Nashville home.   Mike's debut LP, Roll Another Dime, produced by Grammy-winning studio engineer, RobEaton, was released by Pacific Records in March of 2022. The record features appearances by Adam Chaffins, Todd Smallie, Rob Eaton Jr., and Sierra Ferrell. He is hoping to release 2 albums in 2025!  In recent years, Mike has performed at Newport Folk Festival, CaveJam, & Sea Hear Now as a member of BERTHA: Grateful Drag, as well as Folk Alliance International, ROMP,Maverick Festival (UK), Dark Songs, Aiken Bluegrass Festival, The Frendly Gathering,IBMA: World of Bluegrass, Steelbridge Songfest, and countless clubs, pubs,living rooms, and dives, paving his grassroots DIY.  Check Mike out here:  Website: https://www.mike-wheeler.net/home  Bandcamp: Mic Wheeler  FB: Michael James Wheeler  IG: Micwheeler 

Rugadh Padraig Jack O'Flaithearta isteach i clann ceolmhar in Árainn. Mac an amhránaí Barry Ronan agus nia an file Mary O'Malley, tá sé bródúil go mbíonn sé ag scríobh ceol i mBearla agus Gaeilge ar an giotár agus an piano.

A look back at Folk Alliance International in Montreal last week, a look ahead to Festival du Bois next week in Maillardville, new music from all over, a bit of Welsh for St. David's Day, and a White Rabbit for the first of the month.

Interview begins at 2:28To follow and support Dan visit -  https://dannavarro.comTo learn more about FARHOF visit - www.farhof.orgTheme Song is "In the Forest" from Pixaby

Whilst enjoying the music and camaraderie of hundreds of musicians, Folk DJs, and concert presenters from around the world at Folk Alliance International in Montreal, I was virtually hosting this show, celebrating new releases from around the globe and local concert previews. What a wonderful world we live in. Such a shame to feel its very existence threatened once again by fascist bastards.

Tarptautinę gido dieną – žvilgsnis į šios profesijos subtilybes, kasdienybę ir poreikį šiandien.Dirigentės Giedrės Šlekytės batutai paklūsta vis daugiau pasaulio orkestrų: nuo Linco, Londono iki Dalaso ar Tokijo, tačiau nepaprastai ji laukia debiuto ir su Lietuvos valstybiniu simfoniniu orkestru Vilniuje.Didžiausioje Šiaurės Amerikos liaudies muzikos konferencijoje „Folk Alliance International“ dalyvauja muzikantė, dainų autorė, kompozitorė, poetė Jausmė.Praėjusio amžiaus aštuntojo dešimtmečio pabaigos šeimyninė grupė „DeBarge“ iš Mičigano švelniais balsais ir užburiančiomis melodijomis sudomino daugybę klausytojų. Nors populiariosios muzikos kolektyvo skambesiai sklido toli, net ir didžiausia šlovė ne visada apsaugo nuo gyvenimo išbandymų.Apie šokio akimirkos fiksavimą fotoaparatu, prieš kamerą atsiveriantį žmogų ir kūrybinius atradimus darbo procese – pokalbis su fotografe Vaiva Abromaityte rubrikoje „Be kaukių“.Ved. Gabija Narušytė

There is the classic movie or theater story line where the understudy of a lead role, or the staff employee at a company, gets the opportunity to assume the helm and shine.  This episode's guest, Jennifer Roe, is a living/breathing example of that life changing opportunity. Over the years, Roe fulfilled many supporting roles at Folk Alliance International, an international arts non profit and NEA designated national arts service organization based in Kansas City, Missouri.  She even served as Interim Director twice and when circumstances placed FAI in need, the governing body wisely, in my opinion, did the right thing and with Jennifer's concurrence, installed her officially as Executive Director. I've been a member Of FAI since 2010 or so.  It is a community of artists, managers, agents, DJs, festivals, record labels, fans, and more… striving to keep the tradition of folk, roots and indigenous music thriving through preservation, presentation and promotion.   The 37th Annual FAI conference with the theme “Illuminate” is scheduled for February 2025 in Montreal.  Enjoy this conversation with Jennifer Roe, Executive Director of Folk Alliance International.

Matthew Sabatella is a Hollywood, FL-based musician who performs regularly, both as a solo artist and as the leader of the Rambling String Band. He earned first-place ribbons in the 2019 Florida Folk Festival’s Old-Time Banjo Competition and the 2023 Florida Old-Time Music Championship’s Old-Time Banjo and Singing competitions. Matthew also teaches about America’s music at Lifelong Learning Institutes, including at Florida Atlantic University, George Mason University, Florida International University, University of Miami, and Nova Southeastern University. He's also founder of the nonprofit “Ballad of America”, and Vice President of the Southeast regional chapter of Folk Alliance International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Folk Alliance International works to define and promote folk music around the world. We talk with FAI executive director Jennifer Roe about how they do that.

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Amie Therrien, the Executive Director of Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF Canada).In this episode, Amie shares her journey as a music manager, exploring what drew her to the profession and the unique challenges it entails. She delves into the key roles and responsibilities of a manager, offering insights into commission structures, contracts, and how to effectively support artists with their music careers. Amie also highlights the invaluable resources provided by MMF Canada, which assist both managers and self-managed artists. Become a member of MMF Canada and visit the free resources page and the curated Industry News Round-Up.Find MMF Canada online:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAbout Amie TherrienAs the Executive Director of MMF Canada, Amie Therrien leads the team that supports managers and self-managed artists with professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities as well as advocating on their behalf to the government and the community at large. Prior to MMF Canada, Amie was the owner of Balsam Pier Music, an artist management and development company where she worked primarily with folk, roots, and Americana artists. She has worked for Coalition Music and Folk Alliance International, has served on the boards of Folk Music Ontario and MMF Canada, and is an alumna of the Artist Manager Program with Canada's Music Incubator. Amie is a Métis woman based in Toronto, a part-time runner, a kayaker, a meditator, a beading artist, and a recovering civil engineer. ______________Tune in to the latest episodes of the ReFolkUs Podcast, featuring the latest releases from Folk Music Ontario members as well as some of our special guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1. Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

Jordan McNally Kelly & Enda Gallery: Under his moniker Strange Boy, combines hip-hop with elements of Irish traditional music. The Caherdavin native is often described as a '1000-year-old poet', reincarnated in the body of a young man.

Abigail Pryde of Heron Valley talks about the groups music while attending Folk Alliance International 2024

Welcome back to the third season of ReFolkUs. In this week's episode, we chat with Jennifer Roe, the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International.Jennifer dives into all things Folk Alliance, sharing insights about the organization's history, growth, and exciting plans for the future. She also discusses their annual conference, highlighting what makes next year's 2025 event in Montreal, Quebec unique. Additionally, Jennifer introduces FOLK+, an online music conference featuring expert panels, networking opportunities, showcases, and more.FOLK+ is taking place from June 5-6th, 2024. Registration is still open throughout the event here.Official Showcase applications are open for the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montreal, QC. Apply hereFind Folk Alliance online:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteAbout Jennifer RoeJennifer Roe is the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International (FAI) and the leader of the team and folk music community. Jennifer joined the FAI team in 2013 igniting a passion for folk music. With over a decade of private sector experience, she assumed a pivotal role in leading FAI's staff and contractors and overseeing the day-to-day operations. She plays a key role in orchestrating the international conference. Jennifer's journey began in Washington, DC, where she worked on Capitol Hill for the Majority Leader of the Senate before transitioning to serve on a Presidential campaign. Jennifer channels her political background to advocate for arts and culture at both federal and state levels through her position at FAI. Jennifer is a strong steward of folk music culture and the connections between FAI's members. Her long history with the organization has stabilized operations and funding over her tenure.______________This episode is brought to you by Bandzoogle. Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a stunning website and online store for your music in minutes. Our podcast listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “refolkus” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.Catch the latest episodes of the ReFolkUs Podcast with music from some of our special guests now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1. Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

El Pony Pisador at Folk Alliance International

Blanche Israël is the CEO of the East Coast Music Association. A multilingual Moroccan-French Canadian cultural strategist and accomplished professional cellist, she has called Dartmouth, Nova Scotia her home since 2019. Before joining ECMA, Blanche was the founder and lead consultant at proScenium Services, a consulting firm excelling in transformative strategy which helped secure over $10 million in grants and funding for arts organizations.As a versatile cellist, Blanche collaborates with Indigenous artist Jeremy Dutcher, and in recent years her talents have graced over 60 Canadian stages and have been showcased in a Tiny Desk Concert and at the JUNO Awards. Her advocacy efforts span various arts service organizations, demonstrating her commitment to cultural storytelling and representation.Blanche has presented at esteemed conferences and platforms including Folk Alliance International, Music Nova Scotia, and the PHI Centre's Digital Literacy Incubator. With a polymathic range, a rich background in arts management, an impressive funding track record, and a profound artistic presence, Blanche Israël is poised to lead the East Coast Music Association towards a future characterized by innovation, inclusivity, and unparalleled cultural impact.

We're diving into a stack of new releases. We're just over 100 days into 2024 and we've already logged 400+ releases from KC musicians and bands and we love that we get to share that music with you on the show.On the show, we'll hear new releases from these acts with upcoming shows:• Monta on Wednesday, April 17 along with AL1CE, Moon17, and DJ Proof at The Bottleneck• Waxahatchee on Thursday, April 18 at Uptown Theater• Lonnie Fisher on Friday, April 19 at The Nest on Ninth at The Oread in Lawrence• Schwem on Saturday, April 20 at Throwback in Westport• IVORY BLUE on May 10 at Englewood Arts in IndependenceWe'll also hear new music from Run With It featuring The Royal Chief, Roxi Jane, Monogram featuring Paris Williams and Ty Faizon of Blackstarkids, and Jeremy Nathan.We'll also hear new music from Chase Horseman and their work on creating the score for the film, Head Count. And as the lineup for Kansas City Irish Fest was announced last week, we'll hear from Elias Alexander, who just won over new fans at Folk Alliance International back in February, and he'll return in August for this year's KCIF.

Our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Shain Shapiro, one of the world's leading music policy thinkers and advocates, founder of Sound Diplomacy, director of the Center for Music Ecosystems, and author of This Must be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better. They discuss the role of music in the urban ecosystem, what a city's music strategy can be, and the ‘edge' music has as an urban policy tool.ReferencesShain Shapiro Website: https://www.shainshapiro.com/Sound Diplomacy: https://www.sounddiplomacy.com/This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better: https://www.shainshapiro.com/bookCenter for Music Ecosystems: https://www.centerformusicecosystems.com/Global Leaders Institute: https://www.globalleadersinstitute.org/Global Leaders Institute Course led by Shain Shapiro: https://www.globalleadersinstitute.org/blog-post/what-is-a-music-city/ LinkedInsShain Shapiro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainhouse/Sound Diplomacy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sound-diplomacy/Center for Music Ecosystems: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerformusicecosystems/Shain Shapiro BioShain Shapiro is a globally recognised thought leader at the convergence of music, culture and urban policy. This is showcased in his debut book, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better.  Shain has defined a new way to think about the value of music in cities and places and through it, influenced over 120 cities and places to invest in music and culture as founder and executive chairman of Sound Diplomacy and founder and executive director of the not-for-profit global Center for Music Ecosystems.  He has authored authoritative reports on the role of music in cities, tourism, the night time economy, real estate and recovery, including the most extensive guide to music and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ever written, in partnership with the United Nations. He has spoken at hundreds of global conventions, such as SXSW and the UN World Urban Forum and delivered the first ever TEDx talk on music's role in cities. He is also the recipient of Folk Alliance International's Spirit of Folk Award in 2022.  Shain holds a PhD from the University of London and lives in East London, and is leading a module on music policy at the Harvard-affiliated Global Leaders Institute. He has also authored a course with Berklee College of Music on international music export, and helped create the Momentum Music Fund in England.

Interview with Thea Hopkins begins at 00:55https://www.theahopkins.comInterview with Kim Moeberg begins at 11:36https://www.kimmobergmusic.comInterview with Janet Feld begins at 21:15https://www.janetsplanetmusic.com To learn more about our initiative, visit www.farhof.org

S2E2: Second episode of the second season with the second Rachael of 2024 (that's Rachael Kilgour)! In this intimate and in-person interview (recorded in the closet of our AirBnB at the Folk Alliance International conference) Rachael and I discuss the complexities of moving far away from one's family (as framed by Rachael's song “Ontario”). Do you have a predicament? Submit it to the show!For a full-spectrum advice experience listen to the accompanying DB: S2E2 Playlist, hand-selected songs to pertain to this letter writer's predicament!

1:27 - Interview with Jennifer Roe, Exec Director of Folk Alliance7:02 - Interview with MA Native, musician, and FARHOF Board Member, Tim McFadden18:16 - Interview with Richard Burgess, President & CEO of A2IM To learn more about FARHOF, visit www.farhof.org

 Tune in this week to 105.9 Kiss FM Sundays at 9pm  I'm thrilled to feature some incredible regional bands that caught my attention at Folk Alliance International this past week. Get ready to discover new music and support local talent! Plus, I'll be spinning tracks from your favorite bands. Don't miss out on this musical journey! Tune in and turn up the volume! Amanda Hughey MusicBarnaby BrightErin EadesChuCho OrtegaBlvcklightAiming ArrowsProoph GilmoreGRIZZ LEENicole Springercorey dies in the endMy Escapeand more.. Folk Alliance International

Raíces sonoras brasileñas, cubanas, dominicanas y mexicanas resuenan, en combinación con otros aromas musicales, en el primer tramo del programa, para proseguir con aires italianos reprocesados, la raíz sonora del pueblo baskir, requiebros ibéricos y flamencos poniendo una pica en Nueva York. De esto último hablamos en nuestras #Mundofonews, del festival Paco de Lucía Legacy, que tiene lugar en Nueva York, así como de los conciertos de la Folk Alliance International, también en Estados Unidos, y del FIAS, el Festival Internacional de Arte Sacro de Madrid. Brazilian, Cuban, Dominican and Mexican roots resonate, in combination with other musical aromas, in the first part of the program, to continue with reprocessed Italian airs, the root sounds of the Bashkir people, Iberian experiments and flamencos planting a flag in New York. We talk about the latter in our #Mundofonews, the Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival, which takes place in New York, as well as the concerts of the Folk Alliance International, also in the US, and FIAS, the International Festival of Sacred Art in Madrid. Fred Soul & Zé Luís Nascimento – Les cendres du paradis [+ Vincent Peirani, Sylvain Barou] – Viva Naná Conjunto Guantánamo – Guitarra, tabaco y ron – Guitarra, tabaco y ron [single] Xiomara Fortuna – – Rosa y azul – Fiesta latina [V.A.] Mariachi Los Camperos – El toro antejuelo Ninfa Giannuzzi e Valerio Daniele – Rodo ce agàpi – Amartìa Justin Adams & Mauro Durante – Red earth – Still moving Jorge Pardo & Chano Domínguez [+ Javier Colina, Tino Di Geraldo] – Zyriab – 10 de Paco Shakir Zaripov – Beiyeu koithere – Әl​ş​ә​y: Bashkir music [V.A.] Anisa Vakhitova, Niyaz Gizzatullin – Shaura kilen – Әl​ş​ә​y: Bashkir music [V.A.] Cabra – En lo más alto del cielo / Mudanza del niño perdido – Vol. 1 (Jorge Pardo & Chano Domínguez [+ Javier Colina, Tino Di Geraldo] – Almoraima – 10 de Paco 📸 Shakir Zaripov

This weekend at the Westin Crown Center Hotel, conference centers and hotel rooms will turn into concert venues as a part of Folk Alliance International's annual conference. It bills itself as the largest gathering of the folk music industry and community in the world.

These are some of the official showcase artists at this year's Folk Alliance International event: Connie Kaldor "Pain And Sorrow" - Keep Going www.conniekaldor.com Ellis Paul "The Gift" - 55 www.ellispaul.com Stillhouse Junkies "Over The Pass" - Small Towns www.stillhousejunkies.com Alice Howe "With You By My Side" - Circumstance www.alicehowe.com Grace Pettis "Working Woman" - Working Woman www.gracepettis.com Karyn Oliver "Jenny" - Cherchez La Femme www.karynoliver.com The Accidentals "Wide Open" - Time Out: Session #2 www.theaccidentalsmusic.com Ordinary Elephant "I Come From" - Honest www.ordinaryelephant.com Ever More Nest "My Story" - Out Here Now www.evermorenest.com ************************ We Ghosts "Almost Alone" www.weghosts.com Corvus & The Morning Star "A Break In The Clouds" https://catmsband.co.uk/ KMFDM "Next Move" - Let Go https://kmfdm.net/ Strange Majik "Dopamine" - NYC Animal www.strangemajik.com Kojak "Midnight" s/t https://www.kojakmusic.com/ For Closure "Moon At Noon" https://www.facebook.com/ForClosureLA Mio "Det er meg det samme hvor jeg havner når jeg dør" - www.miomusikk.com Free Sergio "Free Sergio" - https://www.facebook.com/freesergioband *********************** Robert Connelly Farr "Things They Tellin' You" - Pandora Sessions www.robertconnellyfarr.com Shane Martin "Almost" - Anywhere www.shanemartin.com The Lucky Ones "Fool's Gold" A Nickel For The Fiddler https://www.theluckyonesmusic.com/ The Pairs "Easier To Leave" - When Will We Find Our Way www.thepairsmusic.com Daniel Isaiah "I've Got A Lot Riding On You" - To Live A Wild Life facebook.com/danisaiah Dana & Susan Robinson "No Billboards" - The Town That Music Saved www.robinsongs.com Kellie Loder "When We Kiss" https://kellieloder.com/ Cosy Sheridan & Charlie Koch "Demeter In The Underworld" - My Fence & My Neighbor www.cosysheridan.com Allysen Callery "Elemental Child" - Ghost Folk www.allysencallery.com Closing music: MFSB "My Mood" Running time: 4 hours 10 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiocblue/support

An accordionist with a bag of pocket-sized instruments & a dedication to cultural ecology, Mary Beth Carty fuses traditional songs, instrumental tunes, & songwriting. With a live show that runs the gamut of emotions, transporting us from the heights of dance-paced ecstasy to the calm of contemplative airs, she has had the opportunity to tour in North America, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, Mary Beth has performed at the Celtic Colours International Festival, FrancoFest Halifax, and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, Louisiana. “She got the crowd singing along. It was something else!” - Bill Roach, CBC.Mary Beth released her second solo album, “Crossing the Causeway” in November 2022. Since then the album has made several appearances on the Earshot! College Radio Charts in Canada has reached No. 1 on Richard Gilman's Folk Radio DJ Chart, and No. 3 on the Folk Alliance International radio play chart. It has also been nominated for two 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.Mary Beth's debut solo album, 2017's Les biens-nommés, earned nominations at the Nova Scotia Music Awards and the ECMA's. It features original, accordion-fueled songs in French and English, with Donald MacLennan on violin and the Melchin brothers on double bass and percussion.As a member of the former duo Bette & Wallet, Mary Beth was nominated Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The duo toured extensively and released two albums, Voici… and Électrique. Their most popular song, “Squeegees,” transforms a public domain French-Canadian song into a humorous, bilingual anthem about urban winter hardships.In addition to her work as a solo artist, Mary Beth is in demand as a guitar accompanist for Celtic fiddlers and has performed with many of the best, including Cape Breton's Ashley MacIsaac, Colin Grant, and Chrissy Crowley. She is known for her distinct, rhythmic style, keen ear, and mastery of the unusual DADGAD tuning. Mary Beth is also a square dance caller and dance instructor and has done extensive research on dances from communities all over Eastern Canada.Learn more @stompinmary

In this episode of JM International's ‘The Power of Music', we talk about the various ways to have impact in the music industry. Neeta Ragoowansi is Executive Director at Folk Alliance International, President of the Music Managers Forum - US & a Global Co-Chair of Women in Music. She speaks about how to spot and make the most out of opportunities for impact within the music industry. We discuss the complicated situation of music rights, especially related to neighbouring rights, the vision for Folk Alliance International, and - of course - the power of music.JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to https://jmi.net/ or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians at https://mubazar.com/en.

International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences such as Gillian Welch and Guy Clark all meet on stage. Crystal and Pete set aside the work they've done previously as a veterinary cardiologist and a computer programmer, respectively. The two met at an open mic in College Station, Texas, in 2009 and soon moved to Houston together. With her on acoustic guitar/lead vocals and him on clawhammer banjo/harmony vocals, they threw all caution to the wind and hit the road in an RV.   Ordinary Elephant's songwriting has won numerous awards and they regularly shine in showcases at Folk Alliance International conferences, music festivals, house concerts and workshops.  Crystal and Pete recently made their way to Kansas City for what of course was a stellar and very moving performance at the Green Guitar Folk House Series in Lenexa, Kansas.  I was able to grab a few moments with them on the radio as they were enroute to our fair city.  Enjoy my conversation with the extra extraordinary…. Crystal and Pete Damore... Ordinary Elephant!    

All about a Music Supervisor with Jennie ArmonWelcome to Musicians Tip Jar, where we talk about musicians and money. We think every music creator needs to understand the value and power of music supervisors. I'm Chris Webb, joined by my co-host and the guy who always keeps me supervised, Dave Tamkin. Episode mission/Overview:Today we answer the basics, like, "What really is a music supervisor?" and "What does it mean to be ready to clear your music? As well as getting to go on the journey of our guest Jennie Armon from self-proclaimed DJ to big time supervisor.“If something makes you nervous, you should probably lean into it. Jump!” - Jennie ArmonFolk Alliance International: Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Folk Alliance International is a non-profit organization that has been supporting folk musicians worldwide since 1989. They provide resources and opportunities to folk musicians and currently have over 3,000 members Learn More at https://folk.org/Let's dive right into this great interview with the kind and generous Jennie Armon. I hope you get as much information out of it as we did. She lays it out, so if you are trying to get into sync as part of your revenue streams, listen up!Action:Make a list of all your connections in the music business and organize them. Update their info and perhaps reach out to those you haven't connected with in a while just to say hello.** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at Musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast. So we can help keep you up on the financial side of your music business.As always, thanks for joining us, and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Organize your art around your dreams and watch them happen! This is Musicians Tip JarMusiciansTipJar.com

Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. We believe music can let you experience life with a different kind of happiness. And it spreads happiness by sharing your music. I'm Chris Webb, joined by our co-host and happiness super-spreader, Dave Tamkin. Many people believe that happiness is a choice. What is your opinion? I like to think it's a series of choices that lead to a state of happiness and perhaps the biggest choice we get to make in the free world is what we do with our time. Our guest Chadzilla is a mint example of this and we discuss how to find places you are valued and how exploring our creativity effortlessly enables our income diversification.Quote:“If you have the trust and belief to stand up for yourself than the world will reward you” - ChadzillaFounded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music (SHM, Swallow Hill) is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) organization that strives to positively impact the quality of people's lives through music. SHM operates a music school and three performance venues at its Broadway & Yale location, and produces outreach activities and community events throughout the Denver metro region as an SCFD-funded Tier II organization with a $6 Million annual budget (2019).Swallow Hill is a nationally-revered hub for concerts, classes, and community, and is a recipient of both the Mayor's and the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, and an inductee of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and Folk Alliance International's Business Lifetime Achievement awards.We often forget how powerful sharing creativity can be and how much it affects our audience and community. We feel the need to be creative but it is only by following that need into action and making choices to pursue the opportunities that feel right, that we reap the rewards of this feeling called happiness. Lets explore this further in the second half of our interview with drummer, vocalist, educator, studio owner/engineer/producer, and composer; Chadzilla.Chadzillamusic.comAction:Replace a non-creative activity in your day today and replace it with a creative activity (literally anything, not just music). Perhaps instead watching TV or scrolling social media? Start getting back into that creative flow.As always, Thanks for joining us and remember there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Creativity creates happiness and happiness will nurture creativity. So choose your happiness. This is Musicians Tip Jar

We'll be playing brand new music from several KC area musicians and bands, and several of them have upcoming gigs.We kick off the show with a bumper from David Luther and then we hear part of a selection from a performance of the Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra & Sinfonia. Back on November 19, 2022 the student orchestra, along with Ralph Yarl took the stage at Kauffman Performing Arts Center. We were able to dig up a recording of them performing Por Una Cabeza from that night, and as the nation turns its eyes to the shooting of Ralph Yarl, we wanted to highlight him on the show as a Kansas City musician alongside so many other great Kansas City musicians.We hear from these acts with upcoming gigs:• Tre' Mutava at Folk Alliance International's office on Wed., April 19 along with Kat King and Sam Wells• Kemet Coleman this Friday for his album release show at The Ship• David Luther this Friday at Old Shawnee Pizza in Lenexa• Faith Maddox with their band Virga this Friday at The Bottleneck• Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra has their spring concert on April 30 at the Liberty Performing Arts Center (it'd be cool if this sold out)Dragon Inn 3 (stripped down set) on Thursday, May 4 at Blip RoastersMonta on Friday, May 26 at 8 PM at recordBarWe also hear from Rewound and Calvin Arsenia collaborating on a new song, OLIVIA FOX, riddz., Martay, Easy Match, Stretch, and Justus West - he just played two sets at Coachella this past weekend and his music was also featured on a recent episode of Bel-Air (created by Kansas City's own Morgan Cooper).

On February 3, 2023, I presented a four-hour edition of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show, interviewing an array of local, national and international touring artists that were in Kansas City for the annual Folk Alliance International Conference. Last, but certainly not least for the show, was internationally reknown guitarist Pipo Romero. Although flamenco is not necessarily a genre of music heard on my radio show, when Pipo applied to play the Heartland Song Network Private Showcase Room and I had no room for him, I KNEW I had to get him on the radio so I could share his musical prowess with as many people as possible while we had him here in Kansas City. Romero is the new reality of the acoustic guitar in Spain, with a mixture of styles in which folk, flamenco or classical music merge, as well as Celtic or country touches that together crystallize into unique melodies with an innovative sound. From Cadiz, his music comes from music, influences and folklore from around the world. His unique approach to the instrument has made him one of the most respected acoustic guitar artists in the world. I would have loved to devote more time to Mr. Romero but I had to make way for the next program; although the language barrier proved to be a challenge the music was universally understood. It was an honor to be present as a witness and to share it with my listeners. Enjoy this musical interlude with the otherworldly Pipo Romero.

On February 3, 2023, I presented a four-hour edition of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show, interviewing an array of local, national and international touring artists that were in Kansas City for the annual Folk Alliance International Conference. Next up is Patterson Barrett from Austin, Texas and Beth Bombara from St. Louis. Patterson first came to my attention about 8 years ago at the Folk Alliance Conference as the side man for Songwriter Stephanie Urbina Jones. As you'll hear, we've stayed in touch over the years and I learn something new about Patterson with each visit. During this conversation, he casually drops new information to me that at the age of 17 he played pedal steel, dobro and guitar on Jerry Jeff Walker's rendition of Guy Clark's L.A. Freeway for Walker's first release on MCA Records. He has helped anchor the Buddy Miller House Band during an Americanafest Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium. I had the privilege of attending those Awards Show for a good number of years and the house band was always on fire! Not long after arriving in Austin, he formed the band Partners In Crime, which included Buddy and Julie Miller, sometimes referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Americana Music….releasing one album on their own label, Criminal Records. In the years since, Patterson produced some of Hal Ketchum's earliest demos, served in Al Kooper's back-up band, and performed before 10,000 festival-goers as Chuck Berry's pianist. He accompanied Nancy Griffith on Austin City Limits, legendary Austin singer Lou Ann Barton in music clubs around the country, and Buddy Miller on his Your Love And Other Lies CD, and more recently, on the Buddy & Jim CD. He has a continuing collaboration with Stephanie Urbina Jones as her accompanist, musical director and producer, including work with her Honky Tonk Mariachi project, appearing on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times. In addition to years of supporting other talented artists in every format imaginable, Barrett has maintained a career as a recording artist in his own right. Around 2015, I was introduced to Beth Bombara through a mutual musical friend, Sky Smeed. Although based in Missouri, Beth has spent much of her adulthood on the road, carving out her own award-winning mix of vintage folk and electric roots-rock. She's been a solo artist, a bandleader, and an occasional side musician for other artists. Her songs live in the same world as greats like Petty and Dylan; Gillian and Joni, and grow up like trees drawing nourishment from their roots music. But she never, ever sounds like the "typical" artist who claims these influences; Bombara to zig where someone else might zag, making harder or gentler turns, brushing up against jazz or taking rock toward its fulfillment.” - The Columbia Tribune It's been my pleasure to include Beth for the last three years now as part of the Heartland Song Network Private Showcase line up. Enjoy these conversations and performances with Patterson Barrett and Beth Bombara in Hour 3 of the Folk Alliance Takeover of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show.

Music from many of the performers who impressed me at last week's Folk Alliance Conference in Kansas City - where I was given a prestigious Spirit of Folk Award. Artists from across Canada, as well as the USA, Eire, England, Sweden, and Australia. It's also Black History Month, so lots of music to celebrate that, too! A tip of the hat to prolific songwriter Burt Bacharach, who passed away this week at age 94, and a mini-feature on James Keelaghan, Canadian songwriter extraordinaire, who plays in town tonight.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Sarah King. Sandy and I attended the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in August and one of the incredibly talented artists that we saw perform was Sarah King. After some exchanges through social media and email, I knew that she would be a great guest for the show.  Our timing was great as she has two brand new songs releasing on the same day as this podcast. Sarah received the 2021 Songwriter of the Year award from the New England Music Awards (NEMA). According to the Burlington Free Press, “Sarah King inhabits the dark side of Americana, creating ‘high-powered blues-Americana-rock' anchored by her atmospheric voice and rhythmic blues guitar.” Her 2021 debut EP The Hour, produced by Simone Felice and David Baron (The Lumineers, Jade Bird), marks her stunning arrival with "Nightstand" named 2020's #1 Best Song in Vermont by County Tracks. King's live show crackles with energy and devil-may-care attitude, earning her support slots for Blues Traveler in 2022, The Steel Woods in 2021, an official showcase at Folk Alliance International in 2022, performances at the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Philadelphia Folk Festival, a performance at the 2022 CT Folk Festival, a night at legendary Caffe Lena in 2022, and a main stage slot at Black Bear Americana Fest 2021. To find out more about Sarah and her music, check out her website at www.SarahKingSings.com.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Julian Taylor over Zoom video.Award-winning, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is set to release his next album, the powerful and engaging Beyond the Reservoir, on October 14, 2022, via his Howling Turtle, Inc. label, with distribution via Warner Music/ADA. For more information please visit any of the links below or Taylor's website. Beyond the Reservoir's name is grounded in a specific geographical touchstone Taylor recalls from the days of his teenage youth in Toronto. “I used to hang out at a place called the St. Clair Reservoir,” he says. “If my last album, The Ridge, was a childhood record in a lot of ways, Beyond the Reservoir is an adolescence record – a coming-of-age story – about moving into adulthood. It addresses identity, loss, sadness, hope, and redemption, and the themes of resilience, courage, and strength. It has this infinite sadness to it, but it also has this infinite hope to it as well." In May, Taylor shared a performance video for one of the album's songs, “Murder 13” – that features a starkly restless narrative – in which he played it solo, onstage at the renowned El Mocambo club in Toronto. It was released to coincide with the 2022 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. He then released the first official single from Beyond the Reservoir, “S.E.E.D.S,” a song with the thought-provoking key line – inspired by the murder of George Floyd and the widespread news of residential school abuses in Canada – “They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds.” The song premiered at PopMatters, and a planned music video will be released soon. The no-holds-barred reclamation declarations of “Stolen Lands” continues the theme,along with the freedom and wisdom celebrated in “I Am a Tree.” Moving forward, "Wide Awake,” a bittersweet beauty of a song, about embracing one's ingrained familial experiences, with the catchiest chorus that Taylor has yet written, will be released on Aug. 12, premiering at Glide magazine. “Opening the Sky,” written as a treatise for his pre-teen daughter to champion the idea of how you can do anything, no matter what the universe throws at you, will follow as single three, with a scheduled release date of Sept. 16. “Murder 13,” a touching account of the tragic loss of a dear friend of his youth, will then officially be released as a single in tandem with the album release on Oct. 14.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JulianTaylor #BeyondTheReservoir #SEEDS #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Fellow Pynins is a contemporary folk duo from Portland, Oregon. Dani Aubert and Ian George sat down with us at the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City to discuss their beautiful new album, Lady Mondegreen. All the songs on the album are traditional songs that were learned person-to-person from various people they met while traveling with their two children through Europe/UK/Ireland. We hear some fascinating tales of how these songs were found, and about the threads that connect the traditional songs of centuries ago with current songwriting and creative processes.

Talibah Safiya is an independent soul singer and a captivating story teller from Orange Mound, TN. Using impactful instrumentation and visually stimulating lyricism, Talibah's music has a way of deeply connecting you to her story and your own. Since 2011, Talibah has been dropping jewels on her own terms that have put her on stages Nationwide. In the summer of 2019, she completed her first tour “A Deep Water Sound” which traveled 10 cities in the US. She has performed for world renowned platforms such as Sundance, The Kennedy Center, Folk Alliance International and more. Her festival credits include Americana Fest (where NPR named her one of the top ten performers of 2018), Mempho and Tone's Juneteenth Festival. Safiya's celebrated single Healing Creek was chosen by Spotify as one of the best blues songs of 2020. It's video, shot by Kevin Brooks, won Best Hometowner Music Video at the Indie Memphis Film Festival 2019. In 2020, Oxford American Music issue features an article written by Jamey Hatley that centers Safiya called “The Oracle of Castalia”. This year her single “Animal Kingdom has gained over a half million streams on Spotify and her latest release “Waiting All Night” has received several playlist placements. Talibah Safiya has organically gained over 1.1 million listens across streaming platforms and over 20,ooo followers across social media platforms. This year she accepted her first residency with the University of Memphis's High Water Records and looks forward to creating and releasing new music with this collaboration. Take a listen as Talibah walks us through growing up in Orange Mound developing her love for music as a student at both Overton and Central high school. Simultaneously, she was surrounded with music and the art of theatre with her father being a huge radio personality in the city of Memphis. Talibah shares how she became a "student of life" after attending Howard University for about a year and a half in Washington, DC and later moving to Brooklyn, NY. Find out what brought Talibah back to Memphis and why it is extremely important supporting local and experiencing a life of sustainability. You'll discover the details surrounding the artist residency at the University of Memphis which currently has Talibah in student mode. We even dive deep into her relationship with her husband Bertram who is currently on the big screen in the Starz hit show P-Valley.

Hey everyone! This is Prompt Queens reporting from Folk Alliance International! This is Hope in the field submitting the first of six field reports where I interview 6 artists from Folk Alliance. Our first field report is Colorado songwriter, Matthew Fowler. You can find him on Instagram: @matthewkfowler His website is: www.matthewfowlermusic.com

It's all about new music and highlighting a bunch of upcoming shows by these acts: • Katy Guillen & The Drive on Thursday, May 19 at Nighthawk • Making Movies at Folk Alliance International on May 19 and Boulevardia on June 18 • Doubledrag on Friday, May 20 at The Bottleneck as part of Manor Fest 4 • R.I.Peter on Saturday, May 21 at White Schoolhouse as part of Manor Fest 4 • Savanna Chestnut and The Field Hands on Friday, May 27 at Kaw Valley Public House in Lawrence, KS • Wonderfuzz on Friday, June 1 at Power & Light District • Freight Train Rabbit Killer on Saturday, June 4 at recordBar • Trevor Turla at Boulevardia at Crown Center on June 18 • Danny McGaw on Thursday, July 7 at Mike Kelly's Westsider We also hear a recently released single from Laura Noble that should be the official song for the next FIFA World Cup and a new remix from Grant Klein that will test the bass in your car or headphones.

ALBUM FOCUS: Edgar Winter - Brother Johnny www.edgarwinter.com This tribute to Egdar's late brother Johnny Winter features songs that figure noticeably in Johnny's music recording history. From this album, I aired: "I'm Yours and I'm Hers" (featuring Billy Gibbons and Derek Trucks) "Johnny B. Goode" (featuring David Grissom and Joe Walsh) "Stranger" (featuring Michael McDonald, Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr) "Highway 61 Revisited" (featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and John McFee) ************************ More official showcase artists performing at this year's Folk Alliance International conference: The Accidentals "Circling Round Again" - Time Out Session #2 www.theaccidentalsmusic.com @moreaccidentals Scott Cook "Right To Roam" - Tangle Of Souls www.scottcook.net @grooverevival Danny Schmidt "Newport '65" - Standard Deviation @dannyschmidt.com @dannyschmidt Mark Erelli "Lost In Translation" - Blindsided www.markerelli.com @markerelli Peter Mulvey "To Your Joy" - There Is Another World www.petermulvey.com @petermulvey43 John Wort Hannam "What I Know Now" - Long Haul www.johnworthannam.com @johnworthannam *************** Orange Circus 'Flame In Your Heart" - www.theorangecircus.com @theorangecircus Switchback "Highway" - Birds Of Prey www.waygoodmusic.com @switchbackmusic Family Shiloh "Burnet County Backroads" - At The Cold Copper Ranch www.familyshiloh.com Dana & Susan Robinson "The Town That Music Saved" - The Town That Music Saved www.robinsongs.com @robinsongs2 Heather Pierson "Drink And Dance" - Lines and Spaces www.heatherpierson.com @heatherpierson Wayne Willingham "Hot Rod" - Temptation Row www.waynewillingham.com Terri Hendrix "Little Bird" - Pilgrim's Progress: Project 5.5 www.terrihendrix.com @terrihendrix Livingston Taylor "Thank You Song" - The Best Of Live: 50 Years Of Livingston Taylor www.livingstontaylor.com @livtaylor ******************** Closing music: Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors "Speaking Curves" - Jhoom: The Intoxication Of Surrender Running time: 4 hours, 23 minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/support

I first became aware of Songwriter Terry Klein in 2018 when Radio Promoter Adam Dawson of Broken Jukebox Music sent me Terry's sophomore effort, “Tex”. I saw that Walt Wilkins produced the album and that's really all I needed to know to be intrigued enough to give it a full and complete listen. He has garnered high praise from two of my musical heroes, Mary Gauthier and Rodney Crowell as well as press and radio outlets across the United States and Europe. For his third album, Terry went to Nashville and worked with producer, multi-instrumentalist and award winning songwriter in his own right, Thomm Jutz. Good Luck, Take Care is described as a raw, visceral departure from the work he's done before. Ten dynamic songs that take hold from the first measure, knock you off balance, and won't let go without a fight. Adam contacted me in early 2022 to see if I might be of assistance in getting Terry a Kansas City gig because the postponement of Folk Alliance International's Music Conference here until May 2022 was going to leave a big whole in his touring schedule to promote “Good Luck, Take Care.” Terry was able to find a Kansas City gig and I was only too happy to have him on the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show the day before he was to appear in our town. Enjoy this on air conversation where we extoll the virtues of leading a lyrical life from Boston to Austin, collaborating with some of the best producers and songwriters in Americana/Roots Music and the importance of investing in your craft through co-writes and workshops.

Fayetteville Roots co-founders and musicans Bernice & Bryan Hembree (Smokey & The Mirror) hit the road in their Sprinter van and sit down for a conversation with Ana Egge Roots on the Road is edited by Josue Garcia & Produced by Josue Garcia & Bernice & Bryan Hembree. (Recorded January 2020 at Folk Alliance International in New Orleans) Fayetteville Roots: www.fayettevilleroots.org FR Instagram: @fayettevilleroots Smokey & The Mirror: www.smokeyandthemirror.com S&TM Instagram: @smokeyandthemirror Ana Egge: https://www.anaegge.com AE Instagram: @anaegge FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to connect community through music and food. We produce the Fayetteville Roots Festival, operate the Roots HQ (a historic venue on the Fayetteville Square), foster support opportunities for musicians and the music community, and lead year-round music & food community and educational programming in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

On this week's episode of the Eight One Sixty, we wrap up our four-part series, Sound Minds. Back in March, Michelle Bacon conducted a survey about musicians dealing with mental health issues. Over 160 musicians did the survey and for the past four weeks, Bacon has been co-hosting the show and guiding a conversation about the survey findings. She's also offered up numerous options from organizations and places that provide affordable (and perhaps free) care for people in need. In addition to Bacon sharing her findings and data, we have also been playing music from musicians and sharing the story behind the song, dealing with mental health. This week on the show we'll hear from Kirsten Paludan, Molly Picture Club, Mac Lethal, and Phoebe Bridgers. We'll also be hearing music, and the story behind it from these musicians with upcoming gigs: Sam Wells, playing Thursday for Folk Alliance International's Finest Folk showcase at Lemonade Park, along with The Matchsellers and Lyal Strickland Teri Quinn of True Lions, playing Friday at The Black Box with Sam Wells and Blue False Indigo Nate Allen of Good Saint Nathanael, playing at recordBar on Saturday with Mr. Golden Sun, and Blue False Indigo Addie Sartino of The Greeting Committee, playing Loud & Local at E.H. Young Riverfront Park on Saturday, Aug. 7 along with Jake & The Dirty Magicians It's been an amazing month of shows and I feel like, now more than ever, so much of the knowledge that Bacon has shared, as well as guests, Dr. Erin Corriveau and Dr. Katie Jacobs needs to be heard and shared. Check below for a few resources Bacon mentioned on the show. Local Mental Health Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Missouri Crisis Line - 1-888-761-4357 or text "HAND" to 839-863 Tri-County Mental Health Johnson County Mental Health Zero Reasons Why (suicide prevention & mental health resources for teens) Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center KC Care Health Center MOCSA: 24/7 Crisis Line for Sexual Assault Victims/Partners · 816-531-0233 · 913-642-0233 Mattie Rhodes Center Swope Health ReDiscover Mental Health Resources for Musicians Midwest Music Foundation Sweet Relief Musician's Fund Tour Support MusiCares Backline SIMS Foundation ASCAP Wellness Program Silence the Shame