The Philadelphia Folksong Society is strumming up some excitement with the debut of the Smiling Banjo Podcast, available on December 18. The Smiling Banjo Podcast is a backstage pass to the 2024 Fest, shining a spotlight on the 14 main stage artists with their live music performances and interviews from the 2024 Philly Folk Festival. It’s the perfect dose of Festival cheer for those craving that Fest magic as we ramp up for 2025! The podcast drops on December 18 across Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts, with new episodes rolling out on the second and fourth Sunday until the next Philadelphia Folk Festival.
Watch the first podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TpwkSSbJY0
If you’re feeling a little nostalgic for Fest, experience the magic of the Philly Folk Festival all year with the new Smiling Banjo podcast! Just in time for the release of the New Year’s Sale for the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival. Tickets for the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival are on sale December 18, 2024 through January 14, 2025 with discounts up to 25%. This is the lowest cost tickets will be priced for Fest, taking place in Upper Salford Township on August 15, 16, 17, 2025! So, take advantage of this great deal and bring the gift of music, community and fun to your loved ones.

Smiling Banjo Podcast Featured PFF Performers Include:

  • A.J. Lee & Blue Summit
  • John Oates
  • Michael and David Doucet and BeauSoleil
  • Alexis P. Suter
  • Shanna in a Dress
  • The Secret Sisters
  • Alice Howe and Freebo
  • Dom Flemons
  • John Gallagher, Jr.
  • Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Chao Tian
  • Angelique Francis
  • John Flynn
  • Tony Trischka
  • Lenny Kaye

This Podcast is made possible through the hard work of Philly Folk Festival Volunteers!

  • Producers: Eric Ring & Barry Sagotsky
  • Project Adviser: Michael Braunfeld
  • Videographer: Barry Sagotsky
  • Emily Drinker: Interview Facilitator singer-songwriter from Philadelphia.
  • Trish Hurley Callahan: Editor
  • Six Sugzdinis: Digital Content Manager