March 2, 2020
On March 3rd, First Folk’n Tuesdays returns to the Button Factory Stage at WSCA Radio in Portsmouth. Derek Fimbel and Nick Rolser hit the stage to delight audiences with their… More »
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2020
OldHat Stringband
Just over the New Hampshire border in Southern Maine reside Whitney and Steve Roy. The husband and wife duo make up OldHat Stringband. The pair blend silky-smooth vocals over sweet… More »
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2020
In January of 2020, singer-songwriter Paul Driscoll released his debut album Mayor of Hesitation. Despite the title, there’s been no hesitating on his part when it comes to the music.… More »
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2020
Paul Driscoll | Released on January 26, 2020
You can take a listen to Mayor of Hesitation below and buy or stream it on your digital platform of choice. Make sure to check out Paul Driscoll on Facebook… More »
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2020
The decade’s second installment of Folk New Hampshire’s First Folk’n Tuesdays is upon on us. On Tuesday, February 4th, 2020, Chad Verbeck and Artty Francoeur will be gracing the Button… More »
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2020
Following up his 2019 release Nonsemble, Eli Elkus gives us the first new album of the new decade. His previous release was enough to make it to Folk New Hampshire’s… More »
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2020
Eli Elkus | Released on January 15, 2020
“Eli Elkus is a wonder wandering intrepid troubadour who performs an endless repertoire of original faerie folk, wingnut country, vaudeville and hobo jazzical musings. ‘Heaven’s cowboy and hell’s outlaw…’ -Lara Wahl, Wolf… More »
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2020
In Late 2019, Walker Smith‘s album Relativity: The Kitchen Sessions Vol I was named one of Folk New Hampshire’s top ten albums of 2019 and in addition, we asked him… More »
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2020
Marjorie Senet and The Broken-Home Boys
Marjorie Senet may be a New Hampshire native, but she’d be right at home singing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Formerly of The Trashpickers, Marjorie released her… More »
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2020
First Folk’n Tuesdays returns to the Button Factory Stage in Portsmouth on January 7th. Kicking off the year will be Exeter’s Todd Hearon and Concord’s Walker Smith. Todd Hearon’s deep,… More »
Read MoreDecember 23, 2019
Jake Davis & The Whiskey Stones
It’s that time of year. The frost is biting, the heaters are on, and Jake Davis has a brand-new song for us. His latest is an ode to the coldest… More »
Read MoreDecember 17, 2019
It’s been less than a year since Folk New Hampshire made its debut onto the world wide web. In that short time, the sheer volume of homegrown music that’s boiled… More »
Read MoreDecember 17, 2019
Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick | Released on April 28, 2019
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Dean Harlem
Last week, Dean Harlem released a brand-new video for his song, “Rock Bottom.” Take a peek below. Earlier this year, Dean released his latest album Asbury Park. The 5-song EP… More »
Read MoreNovember 26, 2019
The second installment of First Folk’n Tuesdays is upon us. On December 3rd, two fantastic artists, Senie Hunt and Dean Harlem, will show off their respective brands of folk music.… More »
Read MoreNovember 26, 2019
Tim Cahill is singer songwriter , surfer, and a photographer originally from Lowell, Massachusetts. Tim started out as violin player down in the south in the hills of Virginia. He’s traveled all over… More »
Read MoreNovember 20, 2019
Liz Beebe
Back in September, Portsmouth native Liz Beebe announced the coming of her as-of-yet unnamed debut album. Along with the news, Beebe released a video for her song Try it Out.… More »
Read MoreNovember 12, 2019
Hilton Park
Just over the border in Berwick, ME, Hilton Park has been toiling away on their new album, Songs from the Porch. Last week, the band announced a succession of videos… More »
Read MoreNovember 1, 2019
Folk New Hampshire is gearing up to debut our monthly concert series on Tuesday, November 5th. The first installment of First Folk’n Tuesdays will feature two singer/songwriters Kimayo and Paul… More »
Read MoreOctober 30, 2019
Party of the Sun | Released on October 30, 2019
“Trekker began taking form in the fall of 2017 just after Lay Low was released. Each week we recorded demos, exploring possible avenues for the next album. It was during… More »
Read MoreOctober 30, 2019
Party of the Sun has some brand new music for us today. Their full length album, Trekker is out now on Trailing Twelve Records. Of the new album, the band’s… More »
Read MoreOctober 24, 2019
Red Mavis | Released on October 24, 2019
Portsmouth’s Red Mavis just released a brand new single, “Piece of Mind”. Available on Spotify, Red Mavis’ rootsy sound and Americana twang are on full display with this release. Take… More »
Read MoreOctober 18, 2019
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and effectively adopted into New England, Todd Hearon embodies American roots music. In addition to being… More »
Read MoreOctober 7, 2019
A brand new concert series is coming to Portsmouth this November. Starting Tuesday, November 5th, Folk New Hampshire will be hosting “First Folk’n Tuesdays” on the first Tuesday of every… More »
Read MoreOctober 7, 2019
For Immediate Release10/7/2019 Portsmouth, NH — A brand new concert series is coming to Portsmouth this November. Starting Tuesday, November 5th, local folk music blog Folk New Hampshire will be… More »
Read MoreOctober 1, 2019
Last month, September baby, Andrew Polakow of People Like You and Borscht fame, released another solo album, Birthday Boi. His latest DIY release is a departure from his previous, more… More »
Read MoreOctober 1, 2019
Andrew Polakow | Released on September 15, 2019
Download the album at Andrew’s Bandcamp page.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2019
Marjorie Senet and The Broken-Home Boys | Released on September 14, 2019
Marjorie Senet and The Broken-Home Boys’ debut album, Suitcases and Trashbags features eleven tracks of original, yet classic country songs. Her down-home voice and sweet songs of heartbreak might as… More »
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2019
Mama Ain't Dead | Released on September 19, 2019
Mama Ain’t Dead, featuring members of Green Heron, Town Meeting, and The Green Sisters, is poised to release their first full-length album this week. The self-titled release touts ten original… More »
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2019
Last week, Marjorie Senet and The Broken-Home Boys released their debut album, Suitcases and Trashbags. The album features eleven tracks of original, yet classic country songs. Her down-home voice and… More »
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019
Mama Ain’t Dead, featuring members of Green Heron, Town Meeting, and The Green Sisters, is poised to release their first full-length album this week. The self-titled release touts ten original… More »
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2019
After nearly ten years of hosting amazing music, Riverwalk Cafe and Music Bar in Nashua, NH will cease its regular live music offerings by fall, 2019. The decision comes to… More »
Read MoreAugust 29, 2019
Earlier this month, Dover singer/songwriter Kimayo released her first full-length album, Phoenix: The Acoustic Sessions . Recorded at The Greenhouse Recording Studio in Gilford, NH with engineer Sam McArthur, the… More »
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
We recently chatted with music-lover and all-around artist Kate Schimke about local music, house concerts, and a lifelong passion for music. Folk New Hampshire: You’re a wearer of many hats… More »
Read MoreAugust 8, 2019
Dover singer/songwriter Kimayo has some brand new music for us this week. Yesterday, she released her first full-length Phoenix: The Acoustic Sessions. The album features ten tracks of Kimayo’s uplifting… More »
Read MoreAugust 8, 2019
Kimayo | Released on August 7, 2019
On August 7, 2019, Dover singer/songwriter Kimayo released her first full-length Phoenix: The Acoustic Sessions. The album features ten tracks of Kimayo’s uplifting brand of folk music. Listen to and… More »
Read MoreAugust 2, 2019
Kimayo
Kimayo has been sharing her craft with audiences of the New Hampshire Seacoast since 2014. On August 7th, she’ll be releasing her latest album Phoenix. This week, she’s given us… More »
Read MoreJuly 24, 2019
Americana group Party of the Sun always lays it on smooth. This Friday, the band’s poised to lay out their latest single “Slide Away.” Coming only two and a half… More »
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
After emerging from the studio after only a day of tracking and a day of mixing, Dean Harlem recorded his latest studio release, Asbury Park. Armed with his guitar, a batch… More »
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
Dean Harlem | Released on July 16, 2019
After emerging from the studio after only a day of tracking and a day of mixing, Dean Harlem recorded his latest studio release, Asbury Park. Armed with his guitar, a batch… More »
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
Hometown Eulogy
Hometown Eulogy performs live in the studios at North Country Community Radio on March 3, 2018. Interview hosted by NCCR Executive Director, Nate Alberts.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2019
In early 2019, Jake Davis & The Whiskey Stones released their first full-length, studio album, Out in the Weeds. The album features 12 tracks spanning a healthy gamut of genres… More »
Read MoreJuly 11, 2019
After emerging from the studio after only a day of tracking and a day of mixing, Dean Harlem is poised to release his latest studio release, Asbury Park. Armed with… More »
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
Last month, folk duo Green Heron announced the release of their second album, New Pair of Shoes. The album was an effort of the RPM Challenge, an annual challenge to… More »
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Green Heron | Released on July 12, 2019
In February of 2019, Green Heron took on the RPM Challenge, an annual songwriter challenge that tasks musicians to record 10 tracks or 35 minutes of original music all within… More »
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Nick Rolser | Released on April 19, 2019
Hailing from New Hampshire’s Seacoast, Nick Rolser‘s been sharing his music with audiences throughout the area. With his latest release Amor Fati, Nick unleashes a collection of music that achieves… More »
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Nick Rolser — Amor Fati
Hailing from New Hampshire’s Seacoast, Nick Rolser‘s been sharing his music with audiences throughout the area. With his latest release Amor Fati, Nick unleashes a collection of music that achieves… More »
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019
Young Frontier
Check out this modern classic from Portsmouth’s Joe Young and Young Frontier.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019
Kimayo is a full time singer/ songwriter sharing her acoustic folk style with an authentic, hopeful, and soulful tone. She has a heart for others and seeks to create an… More »
Read MoreJune 18, 2019
The Nate Paine Trio
Playing a tune that might as well be as old as the canyon behind them, The Nate Paine Trio sets a scene that’s as about as American as it gets.
Read MoreMay 13, 2019
Dean Harlem
Dean Harlem stopped by to give Folk New Hampshire a few good chords and the gravelly truth. Here, he plays his song Battles in front of the wood paneling for… More »
Read MoreMay 9, 2019
Following up on their last release, Ball of Time b/w Acapulco, Party of the Sun released their latest offering in the form of a single, Song for You. The track… More »
Read MoreMay 8, 2019
Hailing from New Hampshire’s Seacoast, Nick Rolser’s been sharing his music with audiences throughout the area. With his latest release Amor Fati, Nick unleashes a collection of music that achieves a… More »
Read MoreMay 7, 2019
Eli Elkus
It’s the existential that no one thinks to ask. No one besides Eli Elkus of course. Watch Eli ask and answer that very question in perhaps the best way he… More »
Read MoreMay 7, 2019
Senie Hunt
Senie Hunt has been hard at work for the past couple of years. After a very successful IndieGoGo campaign, Senie recorded his highly-anticipated album, Song Bird. The album, which features… More »
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
Senie Hunt | Released on May 12, 2019
After two years and a very successful Indiegogo campaign, Senie Hunt‘s Song Bird is set to release on May 12, 2019. Recorded in Boston with producer Bryan Fennelly, Song Bird… More »
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
Jake Davis & The Whiskey Stones | Released on January 18, 2019
In early 2019, Jake Davis & The Whiskey Stones released their first full-length, studio album, Out in the Weeds. The album features 12 tracks spanning a healthy gamut of genres… More »
Read MoreApril 30, 2019
The Dirty Double Crossers
Paul Driscoll, Derek Fimbel, and Gordon Berry are the three minds and throats that make up The Dirty Double Crossers. The foundation of their music is firmly seated atop American… More »
Read MoreApril 23, 2019
Walker Smith — Relativity (The Kitchen Recordings) Vol.1
Walker Smith is smooth. That’s his style. In keeping with his style, last week he nonchalantly released his latest effort, Relativity (The Kitchen Recordings) Vol.1. The new release comes less… More »
Read MoreApril 20, 2019
Walker Smith | Released on April 20, 2019
Walker Smith is smooth. That’s his style. In keeping with his style, last week he nonchalantly released his latest effort, Relativity (The Kitchen Recordings) Vol.1. The new release comes less… More »
Read MoreApril 16, 2019
This Friday, we’ll be gifted with another batch of music from New Hampshire’s favorite folk singer/songwriter, Tristan Omand. So Low marks the sixth release from Tristan, coming only a few… More »
Read MoreApril 10, 2019
Mike Stapleton | Released on December 1, 2018
Mike Stapleton has been quietly, yet prolifically, writing and recording music from the southern corner of the great state of Maine. His sound straddles the boundaries of folk and rock… More »
Read MoreApril 4, 2019
Doug Farrell, Steve Dionne, and Jack Henry are each accomplished NH musicians, singer/songwriters, and performers who together are – Decatur Creek. The 2016 addition of Beth Eldridge (The Bradford Bog… More »
Read MoreApril 2, 2019
Party of the Sun is an indie folk band from New Hampshire, led by songwriter Ethan McBrien and producer/multi-instrumentalist Rory Hurley. Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and… More »
Read MoreApril 2, 2019
Tomorrow morning, Chris Hislop and Granite Rodeo on WSCA Radio in Portsmouth will start spinning a block of songs carefully curated by Folk New Hampshire. Every Wednesday, we’ll queue up… More »
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
Tyler Allgood | Released on January 29, 2019
Earlier this year, Tyler Allgood — known for his live collective, TGOOD and the Extra Friendly’s — released his solo album, The Weight of Thunder. The 8-song album features a… More »
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
Tristan Omand | Released on April 19th, 2019
So Low marks the sixth release from New Hampshire’s favorite folk singer/songwriter, Tristan Omand. He’s been pumping them out consistently since releasing his debut album, Tolled Stories, in 2011. On… More »
Read MoreApril 1, 2019
Rippin' E Brakes
Derek Astles and Eric Ober return as the Rippin’ E Brakes after a year and a half hiatus. With a new album in the works, the duo premiered a few… More »
Read MoreMarch 29, 2019
There’s perhaps no greater champion of local music in New Hampshire than Rob Azevedo. Host of Granite State of Mind on WKXL and WMNH, Rob’s a veritable local celebrity and… More »
Read MoreMarch 27, 2019
Eli Elkus | Released on April 12, 2019
With his gravelly narration and ramblin’ guitar licks, Eli Elkus always takes us on a journey. His songs lead us through trailer parks and back alleys and introduce us to… More »
Read MoreMarch 22, 2019
Morning Moth | Released on March 22nd, 2019
You may already know Joe Kenny as singer and bass player for The Kenny Brothers Band, but here’s a chance to get acquainted with his alter-ego, side project, Morning Moth.… More »
Read MoreMarch 20, 2019
Stan Chew | Released on March 20, 2019
To say Stan Chew’s a veteran of the New Hampshire music scene may be an understatement. Though he had spent a decade and a half out of state, he’s back… More »
Read MoreMarch 19, 2019
On Friday, March 15th, 2019, we unveiled Folk New Hampshire. Our aim is to serve as a hub to the New Hampshire folk music community and to help promote local… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
The Kenny Brothers Band
The Kenny Brothers Band is an improvisational Mountain-Rock Band from the backwoods of Stratham, New Hampshire. Made up of three brothers, they perform original songs with roots in alternative-folk music, accompained… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
Senie Hunt
Live on WKXL Granite State of Mind
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The Dirty Double Crossers is a roots trio from New England comprised or Gordon Berry, Paul Driscoll, and Derek Russell Fimbel. The band performs an assortment of original music, traditional… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
Tristan Omand’s hard-learned brand of folk songwriting is brimming with stories of offbeat characters, road-worn personal experience, and a healthy dose of subtle humor to even things out. His acoustic… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
With his roots in Seacoast, NH, Jake shares his food for thought with a whiskey soaked, gravely voice, acoustic guitar, and a few harmonicas. At a budding age, Jake’s songs… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
Will Hatch
Will Hatch is a singer-songwriter from Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Illustrating a nuanced take on classic American themes, Hatch’s songs feature honest lyrics about heartbreak and loss, reality and desire. Despite… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
Derek Russell Fimbel
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Hometown Eulogy
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Mama Ain't Dead
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Tristan Omand
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Will Hatch is a singer-songwriter from Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Illustrating a nuanced take on classic American themes, Hatch’s songs feature honest lyrics about heartbreak and loss, reality and desire. Despite… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
The Kenny Brothers Band is an improvisational Mountain-Rock Band from the backwoods of Stratham, New Hampshire. Made up of three brothers, they perform original songs with roots in alternative-folk music, accompained… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
People Like You is a freewheelin’ freak folk band that creates rifts in the fabric of space and time. “Music for the people, by the people, with no specific people… More »
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Soulful and evocative with guitar in-hand, Walker Smith is backwoods New Hampshire with edges of Pittsburgh rust.
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Dean Harlem is an Americana, roots and country Singer/Songwriter based out of Epping, New Hampshire. His Journey began in New Jersey, which he left after high school to hitchhike the… More »
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019
The music of Green Heron stretches across the entire American folk landscape. Old-time, folk, bluegrass, country, and blues are all represented as the band brings the back porch to the… More »
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
The Bluegrass Bureaux Cats
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Early DaysAs a youngster growing up on the Chesapeake Bay, Chew can not remember a time that he didn’t play music. His eldest brother John got him into Bluegrass by… More »
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Jake Davis
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The Ferret Brothers
Live on Granite State of Mind on WKXL
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Senie Hunt is a self-taught, singer-songwriter and percussive guitarist based in Concord, New Hampshire. Adopted from Sierra Leone at age 5 during the brutal Diamond Wars, Senie brought with him… More »
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
A volunteer community based on mutual love for music and expressive art. To collaborate, learn and grow from experiences in pursuit of dreams. Aaron Derman, Katherine Schimke and Nicholas DiCicco… More »
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Tristan Omand
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Green Heron | Released on August 18, 2018
In August 2018, Green Heron released their debut album, “Folk Heroes.” The seven-track album features six original songs and showcases their down-home style and a bare-bones arrangement comprised of fiddle,… More »
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
People Like You
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Dean Harlem
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Liam and Mickey Spain are second generation singer / songwriters from the mill town of Manchester, NH. They grew up in a household steeped in folk music and musicians. Their… More »
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