Erin McKeown has been queering the folk world for over two decades with her unpredictable and relentlessly unwavering superhuman musical gifts. Erin gets real in our conversation. She talks about (my favorite) summer camp, being super into drugs and sports in high school, her relationship with her gender (she thinks she's an alien), spirituality and her friendship with Rachel Maddow. <a href="https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/basic-folk-podcast/" rel="nofollow">American Songwriter Podcast Network</a>
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Erin McKeown has been queering the folk world for over two decades with her unpredictable and relentlessly unwavering superhuman musical gifts. Erin gets real in our conversation. She talks about (my favorite) summer camp, being super into drugs and sports in high school, her relationship with her gender (she thinks she's an alien), spirituality and her friendship with Rachel Maddow. American Songwriter Podcast Network Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Erin McKeown has been queering the folk world for over two decades with her unpredictable and relentlessly unwavering superhuman musical gifts. Erin gets real in our conversation. She talks about (my favorite) summer camp, being super into drugs and sports in high school, her relationship with her gender (she thinks she's an alien), spirituality and her friendship with Rachel Maddow.&nbsp;<a href="https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/basic-folk-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Songwriter Podcast Network</a>
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Erin McKeown, ep. 20

Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt.Basic Folk is dedicated to showcasing the best in folk, bluegrass, acoustic and americana including Black, Brown and Queer folx who have been excluded, or felt like they did not belong, in the folk world. Cindy &amp; Lizzie each bring a unique perspective to these honest conversations with folk musicians. We are equally dedicated to repainting the broad landscape of folk music as we are to tearing down the ivory towers of the music industry. What would Bruce Springsteen do if he ever got the keys to that mansion on the hill? Let&#39;s find out together on Basic Folk.Basic is an official production of The Bluegrass Situation. Thanks for listening.Welcome to Basic Folk.Follow Basic Folk on social media: <a href="https://basicfolk.bio.link/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.bio.link/ </a> Sign up for Basic Folk&#39;s newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/basicfolknews" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/basicfolknews </a> Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: <a href="https://basicfolk.com/donate/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.com/donate/ </a>Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: <a href="https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods </a>

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedicated to showcasing the best in folk, bluegrass, acoustic and americana including Black, Brown and Queer folx who have been excluded, or felt like they did not belong, in the folk world. Cindy & Lizzie each bring a unique perspective to these honest conversations with folk musicians. We are equally dedicated to repainting the broad landscape of folk music as we are to tearing down the ivory towers of the music industry. What would Bruce Springsteen do if he ever got the keys to that mansion on the hill? Let's find out together on Basic Folk. Basic is an official production of The Bluegrass Situation. Thanks for listening. Welcome to Basic Folk. Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/ Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods

Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by&nbsp;Cindy Howes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lizzie&nbsp;No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has&nbsp;dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have.&nbsp;You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt.Basic Folk is dedicated to showcasing the best in folk, bluegrass, acoustic and americana including Black, Brown and Queer folx who have been excluded, or felt like they did not belong, in the folk world.&nbsp;Cindy &amp; Lizzie each bring a unique perspective to these honest conversations with folk musicians. We are equally dedicated to repainting the broad landscape of folk music as we are to tearing down the ivory towers of the music industry. What would Bruce Springsteen do if he ever got the keys to that mansion on the hill? Let's find out together on Basic Folk.Basic is an official production of The Bluegrass Situation. Thanks for listening.Welcome to Basic Folk.Follow Basic Folk on social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://basicfolk.bio.link/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://basicfolk.bio.link/&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/basicfolknews" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/basicfolknews&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Help produce Basic Folk by contributing:&nbsp;<a href="https://basicfolk.com/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://basicfolk.com/donate/&nbsp;</a>Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods&nbsp;</a>

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