All Music is Folk Music: Folk Marathon airs February 3 – 9
By WTJU
Date: 02/03/2025 - 02/10/2025
Time: 6:00 am - 6:00 am
“All music is folk music; I ain’t never heard no horse sing a song.” So said Louis Armstrong, or possibly Big Bill Broonzy. Either way, WTJU embraces it.
From February 3 – 9, WTJU brings you all kinds of Folk music during the 2025 Folk Marathon. You can depend on our dedicated volunteers to bring you inspired programming, day in, day out. When the world seems to be losing its mind, you can always tune in to WTJU to find yours again.
WTJU is here for you – and your donation makes this station available to everyone!
This year’s Folk Marathon features an eclectic mix of programming. We’re remembering Kris Kristofferson and featuring artists like Bob Dylan, Nanci Griffith, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Dar Williams. We’re also sharing music from Cape Breton, Cape Verde, Brazil, and all around the world.
Meanwhile, our sound techs are setting up mics for nine live performances from local artists. The line-up includes Bob Girard & Charlie Pastorfield, Ramona & the Holy Smokes, Red & the Romantics, Scuffletown, Buzzard Hollow Boys, BRIMS, Mama Tried and more!
Plus special guest DJs Terri Allard, Waverly Milor, The Currys, and Grammy winner John Doyle. And the return of Bill Evans, WTJU DJ from the 1970s & 80s and Banjo Hall of Fame member.
For the first time, WTJU will also be hosting a post-Folk Marathon donor thank-you party! On Sunday, February 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the WTJU Stage, you can pick up your thank-you gifts, tour the studios, and enjoy refreshments with your favorite WTJU DJs and staff.
WTJU has a clear mission to nurture our community through music, arts, education, and human connection. That’s why your financial support during this Folk Marathon is so important. Not only for the music, but for all the ways WTJU enriches our culture and helps our community thrive.
