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, 20 Jul 2026 16:26:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 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/hot-summer-releases Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:01 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/hot-summer-releases Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ian-dooley-DuBNA1QMpPA-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 This week we discover a host of artists new to our airwaves along with fresh releases from some of our favorite folk performers! Tune into your local WPR Music station […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioThis week we discover a host of artists new to our airwaves along with fresh releases from some of our favorite folk performers! Tune into your local WPR Music station […]Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/july-request-show-6 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:07:48 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/july-request-show-6 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/zoltan-tasi-HTpAIzZRHvw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1792 Special focus: Stan Rogers, for whom we had five separate requests! Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening of listener-selected favorites, or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org. 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioSpecial focus: Stan Rogers, for whom we had five separate requests! Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening of listener-selected favorites, or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.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 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/halloween-preview-steve-gotcher Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/halloween-preview-steve-gotcher Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jeremy-thomas-o6n9rv2rzx8-unsplash.jpg 640 427 Join guest host Steve Gotcher this Sunday for an evening of Halloween treasures, including songs from Aoife O’Donovan, Kate Rusby and The Crane Wives! false Wisconsin Public RadioJoin guest host Steve Gotcher this Sunday for an evening of Halloween treasures, including songs from Aoife O’Donovan, Kate Rusby and The Crane Wives!Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/october-request-show-7 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/october-request-show-7 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/realphoto.jpg 413 620 How time flies – the October request show is here! Join Simply Folk for a festive evening of listener-selected favorites. false Wisconsin Public RadioHow time flies – the October request show is here! Join Simply Folk for a festive evening of listener-selected favorites.Wisconsin Public RadioEpisode