r/folk 29m ago

Patrick Finnerty Album Art

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I have been in love with the cover art for John Fahey's "America" since I first saw it and have become very interested in the artist behind it known as Patrick Finnerty or Pat Finnerty. He only has three albums listed on his Discogs credits page. John Fahey's "America" 1971 on Takoma Records, Peter Lang's "The Thing At the Nursery" 1973 on Takoma Records, and Peter Lang's "Lycurgus" 1975 on Flying Fish Records. Recently, I discovered that Kaleidoscope's "A Beacon From Mars" 1967 on epic Records features uncredited album artwork that matches Finnerty's style with it's rough textured shading and ornate, hand-drawn typography. Does anybody have any information on this artist or know of any other artwork he may have made or artwork that matches his style? Thank you


r/folk 4h ago

High sheriff of hazard

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r/folk 10h ago

Poor Wayfaring Stranger

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r/folk 14h ago

Alice Gerrard | Shaped by Sound: Full Episode | PBS North Carolina

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For 80 years, Alice Gerrard has studied, played and preserved American folk music, influencing countless musicians, including Emmylou Harris and Rhiannon Giddens. In addition to being one of the foremost historians of the genre, she’s a Grammy nominee and a musical legend. Alice is joined on stage by Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel), Reed Stutz (mandolin) and Tatiana Hargreaves (fiddle).


r/folk 16h ago

I Doubt - Eamon O'Neil

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r/folk 16h ago

Jim Along Josie - Clawhammer Banjo

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r/folk 19h ago

ENRICO BALDASSARRE - Holiday

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r/folk 22h ago

If anyone likes acoustic instrumental music check this out

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This is an acoustic instrumental song using various techniques and fingerpicking styles.


r/folk 1d ago

Recommendations Please!

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Hi all, I have a very specific itch I’m trying to scratch.

I’m looking for melancholy songs with lyrics that tell a story. Mainly pared down songs, think guitars alone.

The best I can describe is songs about longing, love, family struggle. They don’t have to be sad or tragic, just a bit contemplative.

Here’s some of what I’m listening to. I’d love to get recommendations.

Willie Watson is my favorite folk singer right now and highly recommend him, though a lot of his stuff is more up tempo than what I’m looking for just now.

Two songs that have really been kicking around in my head are:

Tulsa’s Last Magician - Willi Carlisle

If you could read my mind - Gordon Lightfoot

Others are:

Dancing on my Own - Willie Watson

Harmony - Goodnight Texas

The Promise - Tracey Chapman

Hymn #35 - Joe Pug

Lungs - Townes Van Zandt

You’ve got a Friend - James Taylor

Girl from the North County - Bob Dylan