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Basic Folk: John Smith
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Basic Folk: John SmithOriginally from Devon, English singer-songwriter John Smith got his start playing bars and clubs in Liverpool, both with his own songs and as a side player for artists like Lianne La Havas, Lisa Hannigan, and David Gray. Growing up with folk music and guitar music influences from Eric Clapton to…
Basic Folk: John Smith
PodcastsJul 18, 2024

(Editor's note: For this episode, we invited our friend Dawn Landes to interview Peggy Seeger, the perfect choice to interview this feminist folk icon. Landes also recently joined us on a special episode with Aoife O'Donovan to discuss their new feminist-themed albums. We're thrilled to welcome Dawn back as guest host!) I can’t believe it…

Basic Folk: John Smith
PodcastsJul 15, 2024

(Editor's Note: Only Vans with Bri Bagwell is the latest addition to the BGS Podcast Network! Read more about the podcast coming on board here. Find our episode archive here.) Kayla Jane is unapologetically herself, as evidenced in her new track, "Queen of Bad Decisions." Before the episode taping, she texted Bri that nothing is…

Basic Folk: John Smith
PodcastsJul 15, 2024

Trey Hensley is simply the most ferocious acoustic guitar player I’ve ever encountered. His attack and control of the guitar is unrivaled and left me in awe. He is, however, also just about as kind and as humble as an East Tennessee man can be. I had a great time playing music with and getting…

Basic Folk: John Smith
PodcastsJul 11, 2024

Folk singer Ana Egge's 13th album, Sharing in the Spirit, came out of the musician one song at a time. She didn't even think about moving onto a new song before the writing and production of each song was complete. Working with her friend and collaborator Lorenzo Wolff, the songwriting process and music arrangement plan…

Basic Folk: John Smith
PodcastsJul 4, 2024

Chris Smither has been Peter Mulvey's mentor since back in 1993, when a young Mulvey opened for the already seasoned Smither. The blues and folk legend liked what he heard and enjoyed their similarities in creativity and quirks; he took that young man on the road with him. Their musical partnership has survived the digital…

Basic Folk: John Smith
Basic Folk: John Smith