John Brancy
The High Note
Grammy-winning baritone and New Jersey native joins The High Note ahead of his show John Brancy and Peter Dugan Live at the 609 Club this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Celebrity Theatre inside The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. We talk about his South Jersey roots, his career on the world’s greatest stages and the cabaret-style performance he and pianist Peter Dugan are bringing home as part of the North to Shore Festival. Listen to "" Get tickets to benefiting the . Subscribe to The High Note podcast anywhere you subscribe to podcasts including, , , and Follow...
info_outline
Jayne Toohey
The High Note
On this episode of The High Note podcast I’m joined by Jayne Toohey — photographer, author and the press contact for the . Jayne is the creative force behind "Smiling Banjo: A Half Century of Love & Music at the Philadelphia Folk" Festival, a beautiful collection of images and stories that capture the heart of the event. The 62nd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival kicks off Thursday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. It’s the longest-running continuously held outdoor music festival in North America, celebrating a mix...
info_outline
Captain Cork
The High Note
In the latest episode of The High Note, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Atlantic City-based DJ and producer Captain Cork. My good friend Cory Kaisand and I talk about his creative process, the art of crafting engaging DJ sets, and his experiences performing across the country. For fans eager to catch Captain Cork live, he has several performances scheduled in Atlantic City, including Dec. 28 at and Jan. 9 at . Keep an eye on his Instagram for the latest updates and event details. Subscribe to The High Note podcast anywhere you subscribe to podcasts...
info_outline
Dave Gunning Returns
The High Note
Dave Gunning returns to The High Note Podcast to discuss his musical journey since we last spoke in 2019, including his success in environmental activism, new community initiatives, and his partnership with JP Cormier. Time Stamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] Dave's return to Philadelphia Folk Festival [00:02:45] Navigating the pandemic [00:07:00] Collaboration with JP Cormier [00:11:00] Discussion of "The Same Storm" album [00:16:00] Environmental activism and mill closure [00:24:00] Musical collaborations and future projects [00:30:00] Zero Hunger Fund initiative Key Topics...
info_outline
A Day Without Love
The High Note
In this episode of The High Note podcast, I sit down with Brian Walker of at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. We discuss his songwriting process, the significance of playing at the folk festival and in Philadelphia, his experiences moving from Philly to Boston, and his latest album. Brian shares insights on overcoming challenges, the role of music in healing, and his mission to inspire others to be the best version of themselves. Key Topics: A Day Without Love’s journey from Philly to Boston Brian’s songwriting process and inspiration The importance of community and...
info_outline
Shanna In A Dress
The High Note
In this episode of The High Note, I sit down with , a delightful singer-songwriter whose humor and heartwarming stories captivated audiences at the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. We dive into her creative process, stories behind her songs, and the inspiration she draws from her cross-country bike tour that shaped her music career. Shanna shares her thoughts on what it's like to perform at such a historic festival for the first time, creating spontaneous moments with fellow performers like Miss Emily and Adam Ezra, and how she balances heartfelt, emotional songs with her light-hearted...
info_outline
Sug Daniels
The High Note
I sit down with the incredibly talented Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and ukulele player, . Originally from Smyrna, Delaware, Sug has carved out a unique space in the music world with her soulful blend of folk, rock, and alternative influences. We delve into her journey from growing up in a rural town, finding her identity as a queer artist, and making the move to Philadelphia, where she has continued to develop her sound and message. Sug shares her experiences leading the bands Hoochi Coochi and FlowCity, and what inspired her to step out as a solo artist. We also discuss her upcoming...
info_outline
Tony Trischka
The High Note
In this episode of The High Note podcast, I chat with banjo legend about his latest project, "Earl Jam," which he will be performing at the 61st Philadelphia Folk Festival. Tony discusses his tribute to banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs which led to him collaborating with musicians Billy Strings and Del McCoury and many more for his most recent album, "Earl Jam." He also shares insights into his deep connection with the festival, dating back to his first visit in the 1960s and some pretty great stories about the 60s folk music scene. We discuss Tony's illustrious career how he has taught...
info_outline
Kimberly Sinclair
The High Note
Join me on this week's podcast as I interview Artistic and Marketing Director Kimberly Sinclair. We explore the exciting plans for the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, which will take place from August 16-18, 2024 at the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. Kimberly shares insights into what attendees can expect, the festival's rich history, and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. Whether you're a longtime festival-goer or a newcomer, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about this event, which is the highlight of my...
info_outline
Tall Tall Trees
The High Note
Mike Savino, the brainchild and founder of , is my guest on The High Note to chat about his most recent album "" which was released Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 via . We talk about his journey in music from being a metalhead to a deadhead to being classically trained in acoustic bass to creating his own instrument, the Banjotron 5000. In addition to the songwriting process on his most recent album with Josiah Wolf, also get into his musical influences and the album he recorded earlier this year with JD Pinkus, "Ponder Machine." Read my review of his most recent release on . See Tall Tall Trees...
info_outlineMy old friends from Talisk, concertina player Mohsen Amini and guitarist Graeme Armstrong return to The High Note podcast and bring along their new fiddle player Benedict Morris to chat about performing at the Philadelphia Folk Festival for the fourth year in a row, and the recording process for the latest Talisk album due out in February 2023.
Get tickets to see Talisk Sunday, Feb. 19, 2022 at the Ardmore Music Hall.
Learn more about Talisk and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and Bandcamp.
Subscribe to The High Note podcast anywhere you subscribe to podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play.
Follow @HighNoteBlog anywhere you go on social media including Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
The intro and outro music was written, composed and recorded by Paul "Dawg" Dixon.
Read the full show notes here:
https://highnoteblog.com/episode-27-talis…ia-folk-festival/