May Erlewine is one of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters. She has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a …
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Old Folkies Telling Jokies
So a Priest, a Rabbi, and a Folkie Walk Into a Zoom…
On Wednesday, February 10, at 7pm, Jay Wilensky will host a Getaway favorite workshop, “Old Folkies Telling Jokies,” a participatory round-robin celebration of the art of joke-telling. Dust
Vance Gilbert
Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes and exceeds expectations. His remarkable audience rapport and his free spirited performances are inspiring. His voice positively operatic. His wit is perceptive, incisive, and acerbic with love. Vance has a gift for songwriting that has made
… The Valentine’s Day Extravaganza
The Valentine’s Day Extravaganza is a highlight of the Folk Project calendar, and it has been for three decades. This year we’re offering an extra special way to celebrate love on Zoom: Dinner for Two.
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David Berkeley
David Berkeley writes songs capable of both breaking and mending the heart. The San Francisco Chronicle calls him a “musical poet,” and the New York Times praises his “lustrous, melancholy voice with shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake.” He …
Rod Picott
Rod Picott‘s music is honest, raw and uncontrived. His vocals are intimate and his lyrics are vivid narratives of a live lived long and hard. And audiences live the stories he sings – that’s the impact of a performance …
David LaMotte
David LaMotte is an award-winning songwriter, speaker and writer. He has performed over 3000 concerts and released twelve full-length CDs of primarily original music, touring in all of the fifty states, as well as five of the seven continents. The …
Andrew Dunn
Andrew Dunn is a beloved performer in Folk Project circles, a Stayaway veteran, and the kind of person that chips in when the chips are down. Andrew is filling in last minute for us, and we appreciate that as much …
Dennison & Donahue
Dennison & Donahue are Folk Project favorites, a merging of the extraordinary guitar playing of Todd Dennison with the rare and poignant talents of singer/songwriter Annie Donahue. They combine traditional folk music and gospel with jazz influences to create a …
Jaimee Harris
Jaimee Harris is poised to become the next queen of Americana-Folk, a slightly edgier Emmylou Harris for the younger generation.
Her debut album, Red Rescue, draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, and Kathleen Edwards – all writers who …