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
• Tune your radio to Prairie Public. Find your local frequency >
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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 68 features musician Johanna Samuels, singer Kinky Friedman, writer Liz Blood, and folk duo Joselyn & Don. Plus, chef Summer Peterson shares “Mom’s Beef Stew.” -
Episode 67 features songwriter Margo Cilker, Minneapolis hip hop artist Nur-D, luthier Steven Den Toom, and a live session with Caitlin Gowdey of Rainbow Girls. Plus, an interview with Bob Rice of Pow Wow Grounds about his Minneapolis coffee shop, and about harvesting wild rice.
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Tom Brosseau interviews Nur-D about his stage name, his upcoming album, his influences, touring, and more. -
Episode 66 features Canadian singer/songwriter Ferron, Minnesota singer Breanna Barbara, Finnish singer-songwriter J.P. Kallio, and Minnesota painter Mandy Groom. Plus, an interview with Danish composer Jakob Bro on his new album, Once Around The Room: A Tribute to Paul Motian.
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Episode 65 features musicians Robyn Hitchcock, Ndidi O, and Lyndon Johnson. Plus, a visit with Cheri Reese of Far North Spirits, and a love song from Ken Smithline.
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Every February for the past 30 years, Tom’s Lounge — the local bar in Forest River, North Dakota — has hosted an outdoor bonspiel. Some 40 teams took part this year. For a town of 100-some inhabitants, Forest River more than doubles its size during the three-day event. -
Tom Brosseau speaks with Grammy Award-winning folk singer/songwriter Judy Collins about her new album "Spellbound," her 1970 song “Farewell to Tarwathie," and the touring lifestyle. -
Episode 64 features legendary folk singer Judy Collins, musician Dave Derby, North Dakota band MoonCats, and filmmaker Chel White. Plus, a visit to Tom's Lounge for the annual Forest River outdoor bonspiel.
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Episode 63 features poet Cherrelle Anne, luthier Dion James, and musicians Diane Cluck and Geraldine. Plus, the story of 95-year-old Langdon farmer Grant Nelson and his song, “Sing of North Dakota.”
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The Crosby Curling Club has been “throwing rocks” for 61 years and counting — making it possibly the oldest curling club in North Dakota. Tom Brosseau traveled to Crosby to meet with club member and board member Josh Bummer.
