NY's Fall Folk Music Scene

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Nov 1, 2022

As the air gets crisper and cooler, you might be looking for a musical pairing of acoustic arrangements, clear vocal harmonies and cozy, catchy, simple familiar tunes. In other words, folk music. Folk musicians Heather Wood and Jules Peiperl, board members of the Folk Music Society of New York, discuss the New York folk music scene, and preview the best upcoming acts and standout venues in our area.

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