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Simply Folk Interviews
by Wisconsin Public Radio
Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts!
Episodes
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The Thinning Veil
We’ll have a double dose of Samhain & Halloween fare this year on Simply Folk! Tune in from 5-9 p.m. on your local WPR Music station or stream the spookiness […]
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October Request Show
You’re on deck! Tune into your local WPR Music station for a rousing evening of listener-selected favorites or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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A Musical Autumn Evening with Jeff & Síle
Autumn is in full swing and so is our combined folk playlist! Tune into your local WPR Music station for a rousing evening of new releases & favorites or stream […]
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September Treasures
Beautiful new releases continue to fill the Simply Folk inbox. This week we share a host of new artists, some of whom will be performing late-summer concerts throughout the Midwest. […]
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Equinox Adventures
Late summer has begun its colorful turn! This evening we share songs for autumn, a flurry of new releases and some never-before-aired treasures from the archives. Tune into your local […]
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September Request Show
It’s going to be an eclectic one! And those are often the best 🙂 Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening of just-revealed treasures, or stream the […]
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Fresh September Releases
Our flurry of late summer releases has reached fever pitch! Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening of just-revealed treasures, or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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End-of-Summer Releases; Celebrating Dolly
Tonight we celebrate the life of Dolly Parton, as well as sharing some late-breaking folk releases. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Great River Folk Festival 50th!
Tonight we preview artists who will be performing at the 50th Great River Folk Festival in La Crosse! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at […]
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Fresh Releases & a Porkies Preview
This we take a sneak peek at artists performing at the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, along with a ticket giveaway for the same and plenty of fresh folk releases. Tune […]
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August Request Show
It’s going to be eclectic this week, in all of the best ways! Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening full of listener requests, or stream the […]
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Welcome, August!
This week we examine rarer live tracks along with new release highlights, festival previews and songs from Steve in honor of hazy skies. Tune into your local WPR Music station […]
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Toasty B-Sides
This week we dive more deeply into artists we’ve discovered in the past year! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Hot Summer Releases
This week we discover a host of artists new to our airwaves along with fresh releases from some of our favorite folk performers! Tune into your local WPR Music station […]
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July Request Show
Special focus: Stan Rogers, for whom we had five separate requests! Tune into your local WPR Music station for an evening of listener-selected favorites, or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Summer Reverie
Find a comfy spot–maybe outside! Grab a beverage, put your feet up and enjoy a beautiful summer evening of recent releases and time-polished treasures. Tune into your local WPR Music […]
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Summer Solstice 2026
Join in for an evening of songs in honor of the summer solstice, nature, and Mother Earth in all her rhythms. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]
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June Request Show
You’re on deck! Join in for an evening full of listener-selected favorites including artists brand new to our airwaves. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness […]
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Welcome, June!
It’s time to start planning your summer concert excursions! Join us for more previews from some of the wonderful musicians coming to our state, along with new releases and songs […]
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Summer Festival Previews
Join the Simply Folk team for an evening chock full of summer festival previews along with a generous collection of ticket giveaways! Tune into your local WPR Music station or […]
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Memorial Day, Blue Ox & the Mississippi
We have songs for Memorial Day, a few previews of the Blue Ox Music Festival & a bike trip with Steve along the Mississippi River. Tune into your local WPR […]
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May Mystery Tour
This week we explore the role of mystery in folk music, and we’ll also enjoy a tantalizing selection of new releases. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]
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May Request Show
You’re on deck! Join us for a wonderful evening of listener selections. Often surprising, always inspiring. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Mayday, Bealtaine, Concert Previews & Spring Releases
We have a lot going on this week! Join us for songs about May Day, the Irish fest of Bealtaine, and concert previews along with a basket full of new […]
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A Spring Garland
We continue welcoming Spring this week with songs for birds, flowers, nature and the wild winds of April. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at […]
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Earth Day 2026
Join in for an evening of songs in celebration of the Earth! We’ll also have a special tribute to the late Máire Ní Bhraonáin. Tune into your local WPR Music […]
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April Requests & an Interview with the Krause Family
It’s your turn to shine! Join us for an evening of listener requests followed by an interview with Wisconsin’s own Krause Family Band. Tune into your local WPR Music station […]
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Season of Birds
This week we have songs for Easter, spring and the returning flocks of birds! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Wisconsin Artists & Fresh Releases
Join the Simply Folk crew for a deep dive into Wisconsin artists along with a mailbag full of new releases! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the […]
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Welcome, Spring!
This week we have a full playlist of music for the returning spring, including a large bouquet of new folk releases. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]
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New Relases & St. Pat’s Preview
This week we bring you an evening of new releases including many for the St. Patrick’s Day season. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at […]
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March Request Show!
Spring is springing–let’s hear from YOU! For a full evening of listener selections, tune into your local WPR Music station or stream the goodness at simplyfolk.org.
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Spring Concert Previews
Welcome, March! This week we feature previews of upcoming area concerts, along with new releases and songs of hope. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream at simplyfolk.org!
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Dancing Around The Folk Tent
Join Síle for a wide-ranging evening of folk music highlights – this tent is a big one! Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream at simplyfolk.org!
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Mardi Gras, New Releases & Concert Previews
Join Síle and Jeff for some rollicking Mardi Gras fare, meaningful new releases and previews of concerts coming up throughout Wisconsin. Tune into your local WPR Music station or stream […]
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January Request Show!
Join in for an evening of listener-selected favorites including rare tracks from Celtic balladeers Dick Gaughan and Andy Irvine.
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Simply Folk Winter Singalong 2024!
It’s a Simply Folk New Year celebration! Join your wonderful community of listeners for an evening of singalong favorites. Click for lyrics!
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Of Feasts & Celebration
We close out the Simply Folk year with gratitude for the season and its bounty, both culinary and musical.
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Eclectic Folk with Jeff Durkee; Grammy Nominees for Best Folk Album
This Week Jeff Durkee brings you an eclectic mix of new and traditional folk, including new releases by Mipso, Noah Kahn and Wisconsin native Katie Dahl. In the third hour: […]
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A River of Song with Steve Gotcher
Summer festivals are in full swing! Join us for sneak peeks of the folk acts who will be performing in and around Wisconsin
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Halloween with Jeff Durkee
Join guest host Jeff Durkee for an evening of Halloween-inspired favorites from the wide world of folk music!
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A Halloween Preview with Steve Gotcher
Join guest host Steve Gotcher this Sunday for an evening of Halloween treasures, including songs from Aoife O’Donovan, Kate Rusby and The Crane Wives!
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October Request Show!
How time flies – the October request show is here! Join Simply Folk for a festive evening of listener-selected favorites.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts!
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Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating...
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