Los Angeles Folk Festival: Waxahatchee The Milk Carton Kids & Willie Watson in Los Angeles, CA

The Milk Carton Kids, a Grammy-nominated folk duo from Los Angeles, Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, are known for harmonized vocals, intricate guitar work, and witty banter. They achieved recognition with albums like "The Ash & Clay," earning a Grammy nod, and won Americana's Group of the Year. Collaborations include Old Crow Medicine Show, the Lumineers, and Wilco's Pat Sansone. Their music blends minimalist roots with Americana charm, similar to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Notable performances include Austin City Limits and "Another Day, Another Time."

Willie Watson, a co-founder of Old Crow Medicine Show, debuts a solo album showcasing his rural tenor. Known for folk and Americana, his songs reflect life's trials and hope.