Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s recording of Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles” was a hit back in 1970. The group came together in the late 1960s, but their 1970s albums like The Dirt Band and Will The ...

Let's look at three early folk rock staples that helped the genre become a major player in the 1960s and 1970s cultural ...

Fans of acoustic folk rock are in for a treat on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Gathering Time takes the stage at My Father’s Place. The Long Island-based trio, known for their signature tight harmonies and ...

Folk originates from the German word "volk," which means "the people." And that's what folk is at its core: from the people, documented and shared with individual experience in mind. The late 19th ...

It has been 52 years since Jim Croce passed away at the age of 30. Even after all this time, his absence is still felt, as it left a permanent hole in folk rock music. Known for his timeless and chart ...

With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard to pin down, often blending traditional acoustics with elements of ...

From psychedelic revolutions to punk explosions, these 11 pivotal years reshaped rock music forever – one groundbreaking ...

It is tough being an independent musician these days, but every year, NPR Music's Tiny Desk makes dreams come true for at least one new artist through the Tiny Desk Contest. Thousands enter, and only ...

Danny Thompson, a founding member of British folk rock band Pentangle, has died at the age of 86. The legendary folk rock bass player is known for his work with music luminaries like Kate Bush, John ...

In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

Legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour to The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, ...

Fans of classic folk and folk-rock can catch Creeque Alley, an acoustic duo featuring local musicians Sean Fullerton and Dan Kirouac, at the Athol Senior Center at 1 p.m. Dec. 4, according to a ...