Art Stevenson and High Water have been playing great bluegrass music in Wisconsin and beyond for decades. They brought their tight harmonies and stellar instrumental playing into the WPR studio recently for a performance and interview with Dan Robinson.

Door County musician Katie Dahl came out with a new single this month, “In the Dark,” which she says is “a hymn for the longest nights of the year. During times of darkness – in a year, in a life, in a nation – who brings the light?” We just played it this past Sunday on Simply Folk, so we thought it would be good to share this June 2011 interview with Katie and former host Stephanie Elkins. Enjoy!

The band Dead Horses, a four-piece folk/bluegrass ensemble based in Oshkosh that's just finishing up its second album, came in for a session in WPR's Buck Studio. We shared a little conversation, and they provided a preview of five powerful new songs. There was beautiful and effortless four-part harmony on top of very strong instrumental work (featuring guitars, stand-up bass, fiddle and mandolin).

Stephanie Elkins interviews noted Wisconsin musician Robert J!

Stephanie Elkins interviews Ottawa Valley singer, fiddler and stepdancer, April Verch!

Stephanie Elkins interviews guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Sean Watkins!

Stephanie Elkins interviews Grammy Award-winning musicians, The Okee Dokee Brothers!

Stephanie Elkins interviews North Carolina's self-styled "renegade traditional" band, Mipso!

Stephanie Elkins interviews Willy Porter and The Carpe Diem String Quartet!

Stephanie Elkins interviews Willy Porter and The Carpe Diem String Quartet!