Folk New England is thrilled to welcome Carol Young and Kate McNally to the board. Carol Young has been a lifelong music fan since watching American Bandstand and Soul Train on TV and raiding her big brother David’s record collection including Sonny Terry & … [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...]
Jim Kweskin presented with a Folk New England Lifetime Achievement Award
Interim Chair Jim Rooney and Founder Betsy Siggins presented Jim Kweskin with a Folk New England Lifetime Achievement Award last February at a sold-out concert produced by FNE Executive Director Brian Quinn at the Arlington Theater. In addition to the many talented members of … [Read more...]
An Update From Folk New England
Folk New England, Winter 2021 In the winter, warmth stands for all virtue. Henry Thoreau We hope that your holidays were enjoyable, that you are warm, well-supplied, and safe, and that we can join in with the old blues singer who sang "I seen better days, but I'm puttin' … [Read more...]
Hotel Features Folk New England Images
The latest in Freepoint Hotel’s pop-up art exhibit series features images from Folk New England. The hotel is located at 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 This exhibit showcases a collection of historic photographs and memorabilia chronicling the birth of folk … [Read more...]