Listening to a solo by contemporary folk and old-time artist Chris Coole, one is often fooled into thinking there are more musicians adding to the melodic frills and plunking tones. However, it is ...

In March of 2025, at the annual Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was one of hundreds of festival-goers entranced by a group of up-and-coming musicians exploring a storied American ...

Residents of Lexington, newcomes and old-timers alike, make music together at the Old North Bar. (Photo by Anabel Peterman) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...