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Welcome, April Wolfe!
Common Folk Music is a blog about music, not just folk music, but all music ranging from indie to alt-country to bluegrass, because music is for the "Common Folk". And, my mission as sole founder and writer is to provide fair and balanced reviews and artist features to open the door and make the way smoother for independent musicians, as well as, changing America's musical preference one person at a time. Music is the opiate of the masses, and I'm its pusher.
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April Wolfe commented on Hearth Music's blog post 'Saro Lynch-Thomason's New Project Remembers America's Largest Labor Uprising'
M. Jae Soleil commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'The Honey Dewdrop - Silver Lining'
"Nice tribute to this album and how it holds you in your appreciation of the mountains."
A blog post by April Wolfe was featured
The Honey Dewdrop - Silver Lining
I have made it no secret that I'm a mountain girl. I'd rather camp or visit family in the mountains than go to some of the world's most beautiful cities. Why go when you can find some of the prettiest places on earth here? These hills and mountains of West Virginia and Virginia will always be a part of me just as the…See More
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The Honey Dewdrop - Silver Lining
I have made it no secret that I'm a mountain girl. I'd rather camp or visit family in the mountains than go to some of the world's most beautiful cities. Why go when you can find some of the prettiest places on earth here? These hills and mountains of West Virginia and Virginia will always be a part of me just as the…See More
guitar picks commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'Ha Ha Tonka: Making the Mandolin Cool on Death of a Decade'
"Ha Ha Tonka’s music is so energetic and infectious, inviting listeners to get on their feet and dance! Being in the mandolin picks business makes us feel proud to be able to make available accessories that can help the musicians play good…"
Independent Music Promotions commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'A Q&A With New Canadian Songstress Jenny Berkel'
"Dark and beautiful music. Amazing video too."
A blog post by April Wolfe was featured
A Q&A With New Canadian Songstress Jenny Berkel
It's hard to believe Jenny Berkel has only been writing songs and playing the guitar for four years. Born out of a love for writing poetry, Jenny started to create music around her written words while living in an empty apartment in Winnipeg. After a year in Winnipeg, she traveled Canada and Europe the spent two months…See More
April Wolfe posted a blog post
Damien Jurado - Maraqopa
For the past couple of days, Damien Jurado's new album, Maraqopa, has been filling my home, car, mind, body and soul. This album is like a drug. When I pushed "play" it entered my bloodstream, warmed my body, heightened my senses, and sent me into an euphoric state. If there was a way to actually shoot up this album, I would. And, because of Maraqopa, I've become a Damien Jurado junkie.My first introduction - the gateway drug, if you will - was "Nothing is the News", a swirling, trippy piece…See More
April Wolfe posted a blog post
A Q&A With New Canadian Songstress Jenny Berkel
It's hard to believe Jenny Berkel has only been writing songs and playing the guitar for four years. Born out of a love for writing poetry, Jenny started to create music around her written words while living in an empty apartment in Winnipeg. After a year in Winnipeg, she traveled Canada and Europe the spent two months…See More
A blog post by April Wolfe was featured
Q & A With Everybody's Brother - Bro. Stephen
If the name Bro. Stephen sounds familiar to you, it should. Why just last week I reviewed his debut album, Baptist Girls, which in my opinion, should be considered a pillar of fantastic indie-folk for 2012. Okay, I don't even know if that makes sense, but I'm going to run with it anyway. So, after the review, I immediately asked for an interview and he accepted. In his interview you will find Bro. Stephen…See More
A blog post by April Wolfe was featured
Bro. Stephen - Baptist Girls
There were just a few more days left in 2011 and I was already making predictions on the best of 2012. I'm predicting (and, I'm fairly certain) that my 2012 end-of-the-year list as well as others will include Bro. Stephen's debut, full-length album, Baptist Girls. Yeah, it's that great! I haven't stopped listening to it since he sent it to me last week.Bro. Stephen (intended "Brother" not "Bro") is the songwriting project of Scott Kirkpatrick, who is also behind the indie-rock …See More
Kyla Fairchild commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'Carly Maicher - Hiding'
"This sounds really great April. I hadn't heard of Carly before. Looking forward to checking out the record."
A blog post by April Wolfe was featured
Carly Maicher - Hiding
A few years ago, singer-songwriter Carly Maicher was looking for a change of scenery from her familiar surroundings in Manitoba, Canada for the remote setting of Grand Manan, a tiny island in New Brunswick where her grandparents grew up and where she could delve into a study of loneliness. Intended to be a few weeks of vacation, songwriting, and recording, this short vacation turned into years. During this time, she managed a restaurant but did not record until last January when she recruited…See More
Larabee commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'Q & A with Seattle Busker Ben Fisher'
"Nice interview. I recall reading the original article on CFM about Ben Fisher. Good to get this update.
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April Wolfe's Blog
The Honey Dewdrop - Silver Lining
I have made it no secret that I'm a mountain girl. I'd rather camp or visit family in the mountains than go to some of the world's most beautiful cities. Why go when you can find some of the prettiest places on earth here? These hills and mountains of West Virginia and Virginia will always be a part of me…
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Damien Jurado - Maraqopa
For the past couple of days, Damien Jurado's new album, Maraqopa, has been filling my home, car, mind, body and soul. This album is like a drug. When I pushed "play" it entered my bloodstream, warmed my body, heightened my senses, and sent me into an euphoric state. If there was a way to actually shoot up this album, I would. And, because of Maraqopa, I've become a Damien Jurado junkie.
My first introduction - the gateway drug, if you will - was "Nothing…
ContinuePosted on January 30, 2012 at 9:30am
A Q&A With New Canadian Songstress Jenny Berkel
It's hard to believe Jenny Berkel has only been writing songs and playing the guitar for four years. Born out of a love for writing poetry, Jenny started to create music around her written words while living in an empty apartment in Winnipeg. After a year in Winnipeg, she traveled Canada and Europe the spent…
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
John Statz - Old Fashioned
If relaxed midwestern folk is your bag, then you're sure to dig John Statz's upcoming album Old Fashioned, due out January 24 via Yer Bird Records. Statz, a songwriter and world-traveler who has written, recorded and performed in places from Budapest to Anchorage, is now back in the Heartland. Recorded in Iowa City with producer Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams, Jeffrey Foucault, and Pieta Brown), Old…
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:00pm
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