Pulled Into Orbit at the 63rd Philadelphia Folk Festival I’ve always said the Philly Folk Fest is out of this world. The Philadelphia Folksong Society took that notion literally for the 63rd annual presentation of […]
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Episode 52 – Adam Ezra
ADAM EZRA BRINGS “REVELATE” AND HIS TRAVELING VILLAGE BACK TO THE PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL The first time I saw Adam Ezra, he wasn’t on stage – he was sitting on the ground in front of […]
Episode 47 – John Flynn
Delaware County’s own John Flynn joins The High Note podcast to talk about his remarkable journey as a singer-songwriter and activist. We dig into his decades-long relationship with the Philadelphia Folk Festival, his transformative work […]
Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates 62 Years of Music, Stories and Community
Some things really don’t change and that’s a good thing when talking about the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Aug. 14-17 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania 2025 marked its 62nd year carrying […]
Episode 45 – Jayne Toohey
On this episode of The High Note podcast I’m joined by Jayne Toohey — photographer, author and the press contact for the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Jayne is the creative force behind “Smiling Banjo: A Half […]
Episode 43 – Dave Gunning Returns!
In a fitting bookend to my Philadelphia Folk Festival coverage, I welcomed back Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning to The High Note Podcast. Dave was my final interview at the 2019 Festival – the last in-person […]
Episode 42 – A Day Without Love
At the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, I sat down with Brian Walker, the force behind A Day Without Love. The festival, known for its diverse lineup and intimate setting, felt like the perfect place […]
The Philadelphia Folk Festival Yields A Fresh Crop Of Memories For 61st Edition
The Philadelphia Folksong Society welcomed home thousands of music fans to the Old Pool Farm for the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Aug. 15-18. After a one-year hiatus, a triumphant spirit reverberated throughout the 80-acre […]
Episode 40 – Sug Daniels
Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and ukulele player Sug Daniels is more than just a musician; she’s a storyteller who uses her art to capture the emotions of an era. In this episode of The High Note Podcast, […]
Episode 39 – Tony Trischka
As the Philadelphia Folk Festival gears up for its 61st annual event this August, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with legendary banjo player Tony Trischka. Tony is set to perform on the […]