In light of Todd Snider's recent passing, here are three songs that show off the man's insightful wit, empathy, and ...

Things sure are serious in the world these days. We could all use a good laugh to lighten the mood, don't you think? We know that laughter makes us feel good. And we also know that music has an ...

The comedic geniuses behind "This is Spinal Tap," "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show" turn their keen eyes toward the world of folk music in this fabulously funny new flick. Christopher Guest, ...

John Craigie has a degree in mathematics and also went through a self-described “hippie phase” while in college. When you learn that, it becomes easier to wrap your head around the title of his new ...

Traditional children’s folk songs are simple, catchy tunes passed down through generations. They often feature repetitive lyrics and playful rhythms, making them easy for children to learn and sing.

When Kelly Blackmarr Carlile's friend gave her a Peter Mayer CD, she became an instant fan. "I was just blown away. I just loved it immediately," said the music director for Unitarian Universalist ...

Married duo Cindy Mangsen and Steve Gillette most likely will perform one of their cat tunes when they come to Grayslake April 29. After all, Mangsen has written an album full of feline-related folk ...

“My dog fully had diarrhea on the street,” is the way actress Meredith Hagner kicked off our phone call, and there is really no better way to meet her, however unfortunate it might be for the dog.

Indie filmmaker Alex Karpovsky, who plays Ray Ploshansky on HBO’s “Girls,” is attached to star in the comedy “Folk Hero & Funny Guy,” which marks the directorial debut of actor-producer Jeff Grace ...