About Folk Music: Essential Summer Music

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music Summer is so close, you can almost smell its grilled burgers and coconut oil suntan lotion. So, as you load up the car for the summer road trips, or just tool through the CDs looking for the best background music for your cookouts, take a moment and consider this summer's essential folk music. Aoife O'Donovan - 'Fossils' I'm not the first (and probably not the last) to consider Aoife O'Donovan's solo debut one of the best new releases of summer. But, when it releases tomorrow, you'll know what I and every other critic has been talking about. Check out my full review here. Search Related Topics:  aoife o'donovan  crooked still  singer-songwriters Dailey & Vincent Summer Tour Dates One of the best things to do with a summer break is to pack up the kids and the car and head to a music festival. If that's on your agenda this summer, chances are you might run into Dailey & Vincent - they're playing plenty of folk and bluegrass festivals this summer. Find out where else you can get your bluegrass-and-gospel on. 2013 Americana Music Award Nominees If you're looking for some good music to crank up on the stereo this summer, perhaps check out the albums listed on the Americana Award nominees list. From Shovels + Rope to Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, and beyond, there are plenty of great new albums to get your summer sizzling. Patty Griffin - 'American Kid' Speaking of a sizzling summer, it really doesn't get much better than Patty Griffin's new album 'American Kid'. Besides, the American theme is perfect for 4th of July barbecues. (Okay, maybe a bit of a stretch. But the music is fantastic.) Search Related Topics:  patty griffin  american kid  robert plant Related Searches Folk Music Summer Music Old Country Music Gospel Music Songs Bluegrass Music Featured Articles All About the Banjo Books By and About Woody Guthrie 'Bob Dylan' by Greil Marcus What's the Difference Between Folk and Acoustic Pop? Folk Song History of "Do Dah" All About "Home on the Range"   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Essential Child Ballads 'Anthology of American Folk Music' What Is Americana? New Releases to Watch Great Folk Albums for Kids   Follow me on: Advertisement