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Discover the musicians, music and venues behind America's vibrant Northeast singer-songwriter scene. Interviews and live performances every episode! Please support our sponsors: HearItThere.com brings you listing and information about musical happenings throughout the Tri-State (NY/CT/NJ). The Folk Project is New Jersey's premiere acoustic music and dance community, at FolkProject.org. WBXO.com brings you classic rock and more (including Acoustic Northeast!), streaming 24/7 from Hopewell Junction, NY.

Recent Episodes

Episode 26 – Sarah Mac

Hailing from the East Coast and married to a deep love of storytelling, Sarah Mac weaves songs of love, loss and the human spirit that feel timeless and deeply personal. With a voice that blends natural strength and vulnerability, she paints vivid portraits of life’s highs and lows, drawing inspiration from an experience that seems equally familiar with deep sorrow and powerful joy. Whether performing on renowned stages or in the warmth of a living room, her lyrics capture the essence of ever...

34 MIN

Episode 25 – Joe Crookston

From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023-2025) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in-Residence, Joe Crookston is making waves. He’s played with Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and 100’s more. His songs are being made into award-winning films. Joe's songs are reflective and deeply insightful, whether conv...

44 MIN

Episode 24 – Dustin Lowman

Dustin Lowman is a New York City-based folksinger. In his earliest days of angst, Lowman became enraptured by Pete Townshend. Shortly thereafter, he became enraptured by Bob Dylan in whom Lowman saw a ghost and identified with it. When confounded by betrayals of head, heart, and spirit, Dustin would retreat into his inner sanctum to compose ballads on the matters at hand. When his parents divorced, and undermined his teenage notions of eternal love, he took to the sanctum to question. Making...

39 MIN

Episode 23 – The Levins

From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, husband and wife duo The Levins, have created a hopeful, resonant sound that feels like both a refuge and a call to action. Ira and Julia’s music has never faltered from their original personal and artistic intention that they set many years ago: to bridge communities, invite connection, and inspire healing, understanding and uplift. The Levins have garnered accolades and acclaim for their uncompromising and heartfelt music. Select hi...

39 MIN

Episode 22 – Erik Balkey

Singer-songwriter Erik Balkey writes and performs songs understated and reflected yet will move you deeply. Based in New Jersey, he has released numerous songs and albums over the years. And through his business, Hudson Harding, he promotes folk artists to radio stations nationwide.

32 MIN