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Behind the Scenes: The Knotted Circle Release
It's been two months since we released our second album, The Knotted Circle. What has the experience been like? What've we been up to?...

Kinnfolk
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Announcing: Kinnfolk Receives "Art Matters" Grant!
We've been sitting on some exciting news for a couple of months now...we're proud to announce that we've been selected to receive one of...

Kinnfolk
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Behind the Scenes of the "Byker Hill" Music Video
Who doesn't enjoy a peak behind the scenes? We filmed our "Byker Hill" music video at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. Despite the...

Kinnfolk
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Announcing: "The Knotted Circle," Kinnfolk's Second Studio Album!
Virginia-based Celtic duo, Kinnfolk, will release their second studio album on October 14, 2022. Josh and Julie Kinn weave bouzouki,...

Kinnfolk
Sep 20, 20222 min read


What You Can Learn From Serving Food?
This month we were invited to help out the Scottish Cottage with feeding the hungry masses and keeping customers happy while they waited...

Kinnfolk
Jul 18, 20224 min read


Looking Backward, Looking Forward: What Community Means to Us
Last month, we celebrated culture in Roanoke by representing Ireland and Scotland at Local Colors. We also helped raise money for two...

Kinnfolk
Jun 11, 20223 min read


The Gift of Music: Two Online Fundraisers in May 2022
We may not have much, but we have our instruments, our time, and a deep love for our community. In this blog, you'll learn about two...

Kinnfolk
May 12, 20222 min read


When a Shirt Is More Than a Shirt
Josh took this picture of me back in February. We were packing up our gear in preparation for the Asheville Celtic Fest, and I was very...

Kinnfolk
Apr 12, 20222 min read


4 Memorable Moments From St. Patrick's Day 2022
Ever wondered what it's like being a Celtic musician on St. Patrick's Day? It gets hectic even in the best of years, but 2022 was on...

Kinnfolk
Apr 3, 20223 min read


Looking Back on 2021
2021 has come to a close. And you know what that means…it’s reminiscing time! Getting married was the undisputed highlight of our year,...

Kinnfolk
Jan 2, 20221 min read


On Music, Shyness, and Vulnerability
People are often surprised when I tell them that I didn’t start singing until after my 20th birthday. And they’re even more surprised...

Kinnfolk
Dec 28, 20212 min read


Tim the Bagpiper
Josh shares thoughts about his grandfather, Tim Carpenter, and how his love of the bagpipes inspired music in a whole family. "I'm proud...

Kinnfolk
Dec 5, 20213 min read


What Is the Kirkin O' the Tartan?
From the Highlands of Scotland, from the shores of Loch Lomond, from East March, from Aberdeenshire...to Roanoke, Virginia. After a...

Kinnfolk
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Fun Times at the Radford Highlanders Festival
We performed at the Radford Highlanders Festival for the first time on October 9th! Well, that's not quite true...Josh played at the...

Kinnfolk
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Reflections on the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
On the weekend of September 24th, we attended our first Celtic Classic festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Coming from Southwest...

Kinnfolk
Oct 4, 20215 min read


The Results Are In...
The votes for the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival emerging artist showcase are in! We hope you'll all join us in congratulating...*drum...

Kinnfolk
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Reflecting on Three Years of Kinnfolk
Three years. That's how long we've been performing music together. In so many ways, Kinnfolk has been the greatest thing we've ever done,...

Kinnfolk
Sep 1, 20212 min read


"Gathering the Musical Community on Behalf of a Higher Purpose"
Earlier this month, a little listening room in Roanoke, Virginia closed a chapter on music, generosity, and a triumph of the human...

Kinnfolk
Aug 31, 20213 min read


Kinnfolk Goes (Virtually) International
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival announced the lineup for their inaugural "Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase" last Thursday. Ten...

Kinnfolk
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Kinnfolk on the Appalachian Vibes Music Show!
On May 15, we climbed the narrow staircases at Fret Mill to meet Amanda Bocchi and give an interview for the Appalachian Vibes podcast....

Kinnfolk
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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