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! Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:43:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 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/the-5th-of-july Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:42:06 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/the-5th-of-july Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rachel-mcdermott-D17j_v2EDb0-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1391 What does America’s Independence Day mean for humans on our continent? Musicians have a lot to say! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org. 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioWhat does America’s Independence Day mean for humans on our continent? Musicians have a lot to say! 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/summer-reverie Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:42:55 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/summer-reverie Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gary-runn-Wx0u8dYX_y0-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Find a comfy spot–maybe outside! Grab a beverage, put your feet up and enjoy a beautiful summer evening of recent releases and time-polished treasures. Tune into your local WPR Music […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioFind a comfy spot–maybe outside! Grab a beverage, put your feet up and enjoy a beautiful summer evening of recent releases and time-polished treasures. Tune into your local WPR Music […]Wisconsin Public RadioFolk, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/summer-solstice-2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:52:41 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/simply-folk/summer-solstice-2026 Simply Folk Interviews https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mikhail-xBjUBktNAsE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Join in for an evening of songs in honor of the summer solstice, nature, and Mother Earth in all her rhythms. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […] 14400 false Wisconsin Public RadioJoin in for an evening of songs in honor of the summer solstice, nature, and Mother Earth in all her rhythms. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]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