The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices.
The show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting. Original instrumentation by Burkum Boys. Additional music by Sean Watkins. Special flyer design by DLT.
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How to Listen
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Podcast
The Great American Folk Show podcast features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
What's Tom Listening To?
Check out Tom Brosseau's frequently updated playlist of some of his favorite music.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Email Mary Jones at maryjonesmjm@gmail.com.
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Episode 125 features Tejano/country musician Tish Hinojosa, banjo duo Willow Osborne and Jessie Blue Eads, UK musician Hattie Whitehead, and North Dakota poet Emma Katka. Plus, Tom talks with retired Prairie Public radio director, Bill Thomas, who shares a folk song. -
Episode 124 features songwriter Cody Gentry, musician Jesse Terry, up-and-coming ragtime player Jack Barksdale, and country music from Brad Tursi. Plus, California songwriter Petracovich shares a monologue and new music inspired by her grief of losing a child.
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Episode 123 features alt-folk artist Amythyst Kiah, folk duo Sons of Town Hall, Louisiana roots rockers Loose Cattle, and author CJ Leede reads from her new dystopian thriller, "American Rapture."
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Episode 122 features Tennessee guitarist Joy Clark, London singer-songwriter Art Block, Chicago musician Steve Slagg, and a remembrance of the late Kris Kristofferson. Plus, singer-songwriter Michelle Malone’s new album, Southern Comfort, was released October 4. She joins us for a live session.
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Episode 121 features Americana musician Jade Jackson, literary songwriter Anna May, country singer Mindy Smith, and Tom Brosseau shares a new song, “The Great Hot Air Balloon Rally.” Plus, Tom talks to Steve Weil, CEO of Rockmount Ranch Wear in Denver, whose shop has provided Western wear for Barbie (2023), Saturday Night Live, and more.
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Episode 120 features a live session with Steve Forbert, multi-instrumentalists Nathan Bowles Trio, singer-songwriter Bella White, musician Josh Lovelace, and acoustic duo Tom and Radie.
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Episode 119 features Juno Award-winning musician Donovan Woods, acoustic duo Bridges Home, country singer-songwriter Bob Sumner, violinist Tamara Bertram, and Minnesota singer Pamela McNeil.
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Episode 118 features French singer-songwriter Annika Jayne, singer and storyteller Doug Wintch, musician Jonny Polonsky, and “Queen of the West” Emily Walter performs two North Dakota songs. Plus, a live set from The Western Flyers at the Harold Schafer Heritage Center in Medora, North Dakota.
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Episode 117 features harpist Hattie Webb, country band Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, blues musician Eden Brent, and poet Wander. Plus, Tom visits the Taylor Opera House in Taylor, North Dakota.
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Episode 116 features celebrated session musician Randall Bramblett, singer-songwriter Annie Bacon, Chicago musician Marian Runk, and author Sheryl Kaskowitz on her book, “A Chance to Harmonize: How FDR’s Hidden Music Unit Sought To Save America From The Great Depression — One Song At A Time.” Plus, Tom tells the tale of Alluvium the Stallion in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and shares an original song.
