We are happy to announce that Folk New England's priceless collection of Club 47 calendars, including the one pictured above, is now available online. Here is the link. The calendars were started by Byron Lord Linardos, who managed the Club from January 1962 … [Read more...]
The Boston Bluegrass Union
The Boston Bluegrass Union (BBU) is pleased to partner with the Folk New England Collection at UMass/Amherst. As a longtime concert presenter and host of the annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, the BBU will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. We're looking to preserve a wealth … [Read more...]
NEWS FROM UMASS/AMHERST
The work of digitizing and making the Club 47 Calendars available online was all done by the dedicated staff at the Robert S. Cox Special Collections at UMass Amherst, home of the Folk New England Archive. Soon, we will have two additional archivists working on our … [Read more...]
Folk, Americana, Roots, Hall of Fame
We are looking forward to having an FNE spotlight exhibit case at FARHOF at the Boch Center Wang Theater on Tremont St. in downtown Boston starting this summer. The exhibit will highlight pieces from our collection and let people know about our work and how to access our entire … [Read more...]
Joan Baez: A Life of Music, Art, and Activism
Joan Baez: A Life of Music, Art, and Activism showcases a variety of items from the life and artistry of Joan Baez. As a singer/songwriter, Baez occupies a singular space in history, but her body of work extends into many facets of creativity, including poetry and visual art. Her … [Read more...]
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