The Great American Folk Show

After six years on the air, The Great American Folk Show is concluding its run. This final episode features singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, musician Jude, fiddle player Bronwyn, songwriter Gregory Page, and North Dakota musician Misti Koop.

Episode 77 features music from Ruth Buckman Malm of Belfield, ND, French singer-songwriter Marianne Dissard, Irish and British songwriter Bird, and musician Riley Downing. Plus, John C. Reilly reads Willie Nelson’s foreword to North Dakota attorney Sarah Vogel’s book, “The Farmer’s Lawyer.” Also, Tom Brosseau shares a 2022 interview between him and former North Dakota lieutenant governor, Lloyd Omdahl. Omdahl passed away in 2024.

Episode 76 features Americana singer-songwriter Lindsay Lou, cowboy poet Bill Lowman, folk singer Paul Jones, and musician Riley Downing. Plus, Fargo musician Merrill Piepkorn, and Theodore Roosevelt interpreter Justin Riner.

Episode 75 features live sessions with singer-songwriter Spencer Krug, Americana trio Local Kin, folk singer Hannah Scott, and folk duo Michael Antelope. Plus, an interview with the cast of Medora, North Dakota’s newest musical production Rebels & Outlaws: Country Music’s Best.

Episode 74 features Canadian singer Kari Lyn, folk musician Tim Hennessy, folk rocker Willem James Cowan, Scottish singer Stephen McCafferty, and indie artist Ali Holder.

Episode 73 features English singer-songwriter Kristin McClement, traditional Scottish musician Donald Lindsay, singer-songwriter Matty Simpson, and indie-pop artist V Torres. Plus, Prairie Public’s Erik Deatherage interviews English musician and record producer Thomas Dolby.

Episode 72 features an interview with folk singer Mason Jennings, a live session with songwriter Lexie, Americana band Matt Jones and the Bobs, and Bismarck country singer Peyton Lily. Plus, we spotlight summer shows in Medora, North Dakota, with Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation venue manager Todd Bruse.

Episode 71 features new music from Courtney Hartman, instrumentalist Marty Kolls, West Virginia folk songs from Chris Haddox, banjoist Benny Bleu, and musician Dennis Herbeck from Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Episode 70 features singer-songwriter Chiara D., musician Taylor Dallas Vidic, Minneapolis pianist and singer Scottie Miller, and Grand Forks folk singer Joe McCauley live from Kenny’s Music. Plus, author CJ Leede joins the show to read from her new book, “Headlights” — a detective thriller set in Colorado.

Episode 69 features an interview and music with folk singer/songwriter Richard Buckner.