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Hear It First: The Tannahill Weavers, 'Òrach (The Golden Anniversary Album)'
- 2018-08-29
- Folk Alley staff
After five decades, you’d think they’d at least have the courtesy to sound a little tired on this album, but they sound like they’ve been up all night drinking coffee and playing tunes, and they plan to continue to the break of dawn. For a band celebrating their golden anniversary, they show no signs of slowing down.

Hear It First: Ana Egge, 'White Tiger'
- 2018-06-04
- Kim Ruehl
Listen to Ana Egge's new release, 'White Tiger' in its entirety and read Kim Ruehl's review of the album.

Hear It First: Mary Chapin Carpenter, 'Sometimes Just The Sky'
- 2018-03-26
- Kim Ruehl
An artist like Mary Chapin Carpenter will perform their best songs probably hundreds of times in their life, but most fans will remember those songs for the one time they were recorded on an album.

Hear It First: Parsonsfield, 'WE'
- 2018-03-05
- Elena See
I read something on Twitter the other day - and I can't remember who wrote it, so apologies if it was you.

Hear It First: Chris Smither, 'Call Me Lucky'
- 2018-02-27
- Cindy Howes
Chris Smither's 18th album in his 50 plus year career finds him embracing his roots from Boston's rich music scene through his collaboration with some of its finest players.

Hear It First: 'American Folk' Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring Joe Purdy & Amber Rubarth
- 2018-01-22
- Cindy Howes
'American Folk' is a film about two musicians who take an unexpected cross-country road trip in the wake of September 11th.

Hear It First: John Gorka, 'True In Time'
- 2018-01-16
- Cindy Howes
John Gorka is a towering figure in folk music thanks to his longevity, powerful baritone, collaborative spirit, and remarkable songwriting.

Hear It First: Tracy Grammer, 'Low Tide'
- 2018-01-14
- Elena See
If you've ever walked along an ocean's shore at low tide, you'll see things you don't normally see.

Hear It First: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, 'Contraband Love'
- 2017-09-11
- Elena See
Whether you're in desperate need for a bluesy break-up album that'll finally kick out those tears you've been trying to shed, or you're ready for a collection of tunes that'll get you revved up for a weekend at your local dive bar, Contraband Love, the latest effort from the Americana power couple that is Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, is just the thing.

Hear It First: Willie Watson, 'Folksinger Vol. 2'
- 2017-09-11
- Kelly McCartney
It's been six years since Willie Watson left Old Crow Medicine Show, the massively popular string band he helped form.