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May 12, 20222 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...
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Apr 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...
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Apr 3, 20223 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...
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Jan 2, 20221 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,...
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Dec 28, 20212 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...
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Dec 5, 20213 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...
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Nov 16, 20212 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...
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Oct 27, 20211 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...
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Oct 4, 20215 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...
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Sep 1, 20211 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...
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Sep 1, 20212 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,...
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Aug 31, 20213 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...
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Jul 13, 20212 min read
Kinnfolk Goes (Virtually) International
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival announced the lineup for their inaugural "Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase" last Thursday. Ten...
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Jul 7, 20211 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....
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Jul 7, 20212 min read
Monthly News Round-up | June 2021
Welcome to our very first blog post! We're kicking things off by sharing a smattering of Kinnfolk news from the month of June 2021. These...
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