The Chicago-based band The Empty Pockets may be well-known as the backing band for some of the greats of the 1970's as they tour around in modern times - folks like Gary Wright and Al Stewart. They are also a going concern of their very own. And they sure love to play music! See them at Caffe Lena on December 10th - in person, or on the live stream.

The Bluebillies celebrate the release of a new single and their holiday show at The Strand on December 13th.

OCMS's Morgan Jahnig chats with Dave Michaels about their new holiday album and upcoming Holiday Hootenanny at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Union City, NJ's Allison Strong brings her brand of folk music to the WEXT studios.

Marky Ramone brings his "Holiday Blitzkrieg" to the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on December 6th.

Wolf Alice guitarist Joff Oddie and bassist Theo Ellis chat with EXT's Dave Michaels about the groups fiery new album.

We went to NERFA 2025 (the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) conference. We got to meet up with numerous folks in the folk community, including Rachael Sage whose new album, "Canopy" had just come out. Rachael and Trina played us a couple songs live in the room, and Rachael discussed the new album with me.

We know Carolyn Shapiro for her amazing banjo playing, her songs and wonderful voice. But her day job has been very stressful of late. She works at Comfort Food Community in Greenwich. They're out on the front lines of the current issue of food insecurity, helping people in Washington county to stay as well-fed as possible.

Dave Maswick & Joel Brown give us a very special album filled with their interpretations of The Beatles on "Cover Soul." Their Beatle Caffe show (both early and late) is sold out, but you can still watch on Caffe Lena TV.

Kendra is releasing her new EP today (11/5)! "Music for Smoking Weed With Your Bra Off" is the name of the EP, and it is how she describes her music.