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Hear It First

Hear It First: Chris Smither, 'Call Me Lucky'
- February 27, 2018
- Cindy Howes
Chris Smither's 18th album in his 50 plus year career finds him embracing his roots from Boston's rich music scene through his collaboration with some of its finest players.

Hear It First: 'American Folk' Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring Joe Purdy & Amber Rubarth
- January 22, 2018
- Cindy Howes
'American Folk' is a film about two musicians who take an unexpected cross-country road trip in the wake of September 11th.

Hear It First: John Gorka, 'True In Time'
- January 16, 2018
- Cindy Howes
John Gorka is a towering figure in folk music thanks to his longevity, powerful baritone, collaborative spirit, and remarkable songwriting.

Hear It First: Tracy Grammer, 'Low Tide'
- January 14, 2018
- Elena See
If you've ever walked along an ocean's shore at low tide, you'll see things you don't normally see.

Hear It First: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, 'Contraband Love'
- September 11, 2017
- Elena See
Whether you're in desperate need for a bluesy break-up album that'll finally kick out those tears you've been trying to shed, or you're ready for a collection of tunes that'll get you revved up for a weekend at your local dive bar, Contraband Love, the latest effort from the Americana power couple that is Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, is just the thing.

Hear It First: Willie Watson, 'Folksinger Vol. 2'
- September 11, 2017
- Kelly McCartney
It's been six years since Willie Watson left Old Crow Medicine Show, the massively popular string band he helped form.

Hear It First: Charlie Parr, 'Dog'
- August 30, 2017
- Kelly McCartney
Most folks live their lives within their own personal comfort zones, rarely even peeking out to see what life's like on the outside.

Hear It First: Chris Kasper, 'O, the Fool'
- May 22, 2017
- Kelly McCartney
Life, just as with nature, is comprised of seasons.

Hear It First: The Mastersons, 'Transient Lullaby'
- May 12, 2017
- Elena See
If you're lucky, it'll be one or two songs on an album that instantly grab you and draw you in.

Hear It First: Jon Stickley Trio, 'Maybe Believe'
- May 08, 2017
- Linda Fahey
Since the release of our last full-length album, Lost at Last, we have traveled thousands of miles and played hundreds of shows to a wide range of audiences.

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