https://www.wpr.org Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts! Mon, 18 May 2026 15:56:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/wpr_favicon-1.png?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds https://www.wpr.org 32 32 editor@wpr.org (Managing Editor) webmaster@wpr.org (Webmaster) https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Podcasts_SimplyFolkInterviews.jpg?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds https://www.wpr.org 144 144 Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts! Wisconsin Public Radio no © Wisconsin Public RadioHost Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who shaeditor@wpr.orgWisconsin Public Radio https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/may-mystery-tour Mon, 18 May 2026 15:56:09 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/may-mystery-tour Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/joakim-honkasalo-GZa4QFmv0Zg-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1528 This week we explore the role of mystery in folk music, and we’ll also enjoy a tantalizing selection of new releases. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioThis week we explore the role of mystery in folk music, and we’ll also enjoy a tantalizing selection of new releases. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/may-request-show-4 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:08:55 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/may-request-show-4 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/felix-koutchinski-FOro6jhMw30-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 You’re on deck! Join us for a wonderful evening of listener selections. Often surprising, always inspiring. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org. 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioYou’re on deck! Join us for a wonderful evening of listener selections. Often surprising, always inspiring. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/mayday-bealtaine-concert-previews-spring-releases Mon, 04 May 2026 17:44:08 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/mayday-bealtaine-concert-previews-spring-releases Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/vinandita-karina-nabilla-lq6C7Mcdfwo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1440 We have a lot going on this week! Join us for songs about May Day, the Irish fest of Bealtaine, and concert previews along with a basket full of new […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioWe have a lot going on this week! Join us for songs about May Day, the Irish fest of Bealtaine, and concert previews along with a basket full of new […]Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/a-spring-garland Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:06:25 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/a-spring-garland Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kouji-tsuru-nkoXtbteDdI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1703 We continue welcoming Spring this week with songs for birds, flowers, nature and the wild winds of April. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioWe continue welcoming Spring this week with songs for birds, flowers, nature and the wild winds of April. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at […]Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/january-request-show-4 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:07:18 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/january-request-show-4 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blocks-T3mKJXfdims-unsplash.jpg 640 425 Join in for an evening of listener-selected favorites including rare tracks from Celtic balladeers Dick Gaughan and Andy Irvine. false Wisconsin Public RadioJoin in for an evening of listener-selected favorites including rare tracks from Celtic balladeers Dick Gaughan and Andy Irvine.Wisconsin Public Radio https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/simply-folk-winter-singalong-2024 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/simply-folk-winter-singalong-2024 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/birger-strahl-w-uc3hsg6iw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1519 It’s a Simply Folk New Year celebration! Join your wonderful community of listeners for an evening of singalong favorites. Click for lyrics! false Wisconsin Public RadioIt’s a Simply Folk New Year celebration! Join your wonderful community of listeners for an evening of singalong favorites. Click for lyrics!Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/feasts-celebration Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/feasts-celebration Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sr-hlmjylpgvru-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 We close out the Simply Folk year with gratitude for the season and its bounty, both culinary and musical. false Wisconsin Public RadioWe close out the Simply Folk year with gratitude for the season and its bounty, both culinary and musical.Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/eclectic-folk-jeff-durkee-grammy-nominees-best-folk-album Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/eclectic-folk-jeff-durkee-grammy-nominees-best-folk-album Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1386099196a4lkt-scaled.jpg 2560 1647 This Week Jeff Durkee brings you an eclectic mix of new and traditional folk, including new releases by Mipso, Noah Kahn and Wisconsin native Katie Dahl. In the third hour: […] false Wisconsin Public RadioThis Week Jeff Durkee brings you an eclectic mix of new and traditional folk, including new releases by Mipso, Noah Kahn and Wisconsin native Katie Dahl. In the third hour: […]Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/river-song-steve-gotcher Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/river-song-steve-gotcher Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dario-bronnimann-sjmgy04litm-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707 2560 Summer festivals are in full swing! Join us for sneak peeks of the folk acts who will be performing in and around Wisconsin false Wisconsin Public RadioSummer festivals are in full swing! Join us for sneak peeks of the folk acts who will be performing in and around WisconsinWisconsin Public RadioEpisode https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/halloween-jeff-durkee Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/halloween-jeff-durkee Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/karsten-winegeart-iet84oak7hq-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1710 2560 Join guest host Jeff Durkee for an evening of Halloween-inspired favorites from the wide world of folk music! false Wisconsin Public RadioJoin guest host Jeff Durkee for an evening of Halloween-inspired favorites from the wide world of folk music!Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode