George Wein's Folk Festival at Newport, RI celebrates 51 years with appearances by Levon Helm, Doc Watson, Steve Martin and others. From established stars to up-and-coming artists, the folk world will call Ft. Adams State Park home from July 30 to Aug. 1. Folk Alley returns to the Harbor Stage, working with a team from NPR to capture live performances along the Rhode Island waterfront.
Tune in on HD Radio at WKSU HD-2 or FolkAlley.com where we will be carrying the festival live Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, from 11:30AM (EDT) to approx. 7:30PM.
Visit FolkAlley.com for more from the festival.
Downtown@Dusk at the Akron Art Museum
Take advantage of summer and enjoy Downtown@Dusk at the Akron Art Museum. For eight Thursdays beginning June 24, dance to the music, learn more about art and keep the kids entertained with special creative activities.
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Cain Park - A City Oasis
Cleveland Heights' urban gem opens its gates for another summer season of stand-out music and performance. Find out more about WKSU member discounts on select shows.
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WKSU on Facebook and Twitter
Become a fan of WKSU on Facebook and follow @WKSU on Twitter for online updates and more. Follow @WKSUnow for the WKSU playlist.
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Donate Your Vehicle and Benefit WKSU
Donate your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle and support WKSU via the station's vehicle charitable donation program.
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FolkAlley.com - All folk Music All The Time
FolkAlley.com
is all folk, all of the time. Listen to the music you love
when it best fits your busy schedule.
Find ruminations from host Jim Blum, the latest folk world buzz,
links, and many more ways to celebrate the best in acoustic,
world, celtic and traditional music.
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WKSU Airs 13 Hours of Folk Music Weekly!
Jim Blum has been bringing the best in folk music to Northeast Ohio for over 20 years. His special blend of classic and contemporary singer/songwriters, traditional and roots based songs, Celtic and world music and new acoustic instrumentals have helped to maintain the region’s long-standing connection to folk music.
Folk music can be heard on WKSU, Fridays from 9pm–1am, Saturdays 8pm–1am, and Sundays 8pm–12am.
Browse listings of the folk music we’ve been playing recently...
