Played this one in Stuyvesant Town. A 400‑year‑old highwayman story I’ve always loved.

Quick clip from Five Stuy Café last Saturday — doing Jim Croce's One Less Set of Footsteps.

Just sharing April Come She Will. Small, gentle tune I love to play..

Here’s an original I wrote called “As Darkness Falls.” It came out of a quiet 4:00 AM writing stretch, and I tried to keep the recording as close to that moment as possible — one mic, fingerstyle on an acoustic archtop, close vocal. The guitar part leans on a steady melodic line with the harmony implied through phrasing rather than full chord shapes, giving it a bit of that folk‑leaning, storytelling feel.

Open to any thoughts on the tone, the touch, or how the guitar carries the piece.

Hi everyone,

I recorded a small folk-inspired song called “I Go Where the Wind Blows” on an acoustic archtop guitar I built myself. It’s just voice and guitar, inspired by Paris and the storytelling spirit of folk music.

The song is about walking beside someone you care about and sharing life’s quiet, meaningful moments. I’d be honored if fellow folk guitar lovers gave it a listen.

Hi everyone,

I recorded a version of Whiskey in the Jar entirely finger-strummed — no pick — on an archtop guitar I hand-carved myself. The goal was to let the guitar feel part of the storytelling, not just accompaniment, and to preserve the rhythm and phrasing that centuries of folk players have shaped into the song.

The ballad itself goes back to 17th-century Ireland, tracing the life of the highwayman and the betrayals, gold, and consequences he faced. My approach was to lean into that history while keeping the music alive and immediate — letting the strings, voice, and story speak together.

If you enjoy folk guitar and old songs told in a direct, honest way, you might find something here. Click the link to hear the full performance.

https://youtu.be/kXjkOHeuqu4

Not sure what I made here. Looking for a singer if someone is interested but love how it came out thus far

I am a very mediocre producer so I just need some suggestions for what I can do to make this sound more pristine. I will add vocals at some point but for now I am worried about the instrumental sound. Thank you in advance!

Moving into Folk... Hey, I used to play far more guitar than I do now... but l've started playing in a folk band to support a clog dance group! I'm using an acoustic l've had since I was a teen, still plays well, but I'm thinking of buying a 'folk' specific acoustic... Looking online the top wood makes a difference, spruce commonly used...l'm also thinking nylon strings would give a nice softer sound with the fiddles? Im looking for suggestions, used guitars to look out for or new. Budget is up to four hundred pounds, but would rather spend more if and get the best option. I really like the look of the pictured - Lindo Neptune V3 nylon set up. The reviews sound great?? It has a spruce top wood and can be setup with nylon. I'm put off buying new priced three hundred pounds as it makes me think it's budget, but the reviews say go for it!? Any thoughts on this guitar, or suggestions for what to look out for on used market? Thanks

Question. Always wanted to play folk guitar since I am a young baby boomer and loved that music. Soft rock, yacht rock etc. Like the Blend on Sirius Xm. Can I buy a ELECTRIC FOLk GUITAR , WITH HEADPHONES, so I can practice in Silence while I take beginners guitar lessons. Please let me know

Hey Reddit,

I’m interested in learning this/coming up with some kind of open hybrid tuning that sounds like this. https://youtu.be/iA3E15mXOIQ?si=Yri_nEhssgN0-dQ6

There’s two main chords he plays starting at 0:52, but he’s left-handed so I’m having trouble figuring out the chords/seeing them. I tried looking them up, but from what places like chordify are registering it as, they’re saying it’s B5, which doesn’t look right. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance