Radio
Public radio has had an incredible impact on my life.
So much energy, often unpaid, is gone into making good radio. I want to highlight a few stations that have made my life so much richer! They all stream online, so give 'em a listen!
RADIO STATIONS
RADIO SHOWS
KEXP-90.3 FM-Seattle, WA
Masterfully curated radio shows, epic in-studios & public gathering space
KCRW -89.9FM - L.A., CA
News/Music. All of the best bands stop at KCRW for in-studio gigs!
WGBH-89.7 FM-Boston, MA
They respond to emails (always a plus), journalism & music, plus folk tunes
CKJM-106.1 FM-Nova Scotia
A regional station featuring French & Acadian trad/contemporary music, news, and more!
WXPN-88.5 FM-Phila., PA
Broad range of music, great in-house concerts
WMPG-90.9 FM-Portland, ME
Community run, great variety of music
Folk Alley
24/7 streaming
Folk Music Radio
Folk Music Notebook
24/7 daily internet radio featuring a plethora of folk of all sorts!!
Belfast Flying Shoes
Radio Hour
on Belfast Community Radio
This show highlights the many roots & branches of the contra dance music world!
1st Friday of each month - 6pm EST
Traveling Folk
w/ Bruce MacGregor
on BBC Radio Scotland
A weekly showing exploring the latest in trad & folk music + convos with the artists!
Wednesdays - 5pm EST
The Folk Show
w/ Mark Radcliffe
on BBC Radio 2
A weekly show that weaves thru the wide range of trad & contemporary folk & acoustic music from UK/the world
Wednesdays - 5pm EST
North by Northeast
Paul Wells+Sidekick Sally
on WMPG 90.9 FM
Listen to a smorgasbord of traditional music from North America and Canada
Wednesdays - 8:30am-10:30am EST
Classic Folk
w/ Mike Norris
on EFDSS
A weekly folk show featuring trad and contemporary folk music out of London, UK!
Mondays
The Folk & Acoustic Show w/ Alex Cumming
on WMFO Radio
The very best in folk, acoustic and traditional music from the UK and beyond!
Fridays 1pm EST
The Folk Show
w/ Hannah Cumming
on Lyme Bay Radio
A weekly show full of trad/contemporary folk music!
Live on Sunday - 8am EST
Replay on Tuesdays - 12pm EST
Us Folk
w/ Chris Darling
on WMPG 90.9 FM
A weekly folk show full of trad and contemporary music
Fridays - 8:30a-10:30a EST
