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  • This concert marks the 14th New Year's Eve that the folk-punk chanteuse and award-winning memoirist and songwriter has played this downtown venue.

    Auld Lang Syne—With a Backbeat 2011

  • You know, actually I do sorta wish I knew a folk-punk band who could do a proper version of the music, and some crazy animator folks who were up for making a 35 min movie just for the sheer WTFery.

    Mind Meld, Matelotage and Mutiny Hal Duncan 2009

  • As the exuberant Ford encores with the roistering folk-punk of Nothing at All and his acerbic signature tune, Cheer Up (You Miserable Fuck), it's clear that he is an artist deserving of a far wider audience.

    David Ford 2010

  • (Soundbite of music) HAVIGHURST: For example, this new release from North Carolina folk-punk icon Dex Romweber.

    Jack White's Record Label: Old Sounds, New Tricks 2010

  • (Soundbite of music) HAVIGHURST: For example, this new release from North Carolina folk-punk icon Dex Romweber.

    Jack White's Record Label: Old Sounds, New Tricks 2010

  • - Bid adieu to Midwestern punk label Plan-It-X, who shepherded folk-punk band Against Me! to semi-fame and singlehandedly cornered the crunchy punk rock market for half a generation.

    Celebs contribute to Nashville flood relief; Elton John banned in Egypt; R.I.P. Plan-It-X 2010

  • The emerging English folk-punk songwriter juxtaposes gorgeous melodies with an aggressive style.

    News 2011

  • The emerging English folk-punk songwriter juxtaposes gorgeous melodies with an aggressive style.

    News 2011

  • The emerging English folk-punk songwriter juxtaposes gorgeous melodies with an aggressive style.

    News 2011

  • Recent critics have labeled Nile's work folk-punk; roots-rock; singer-songwriter; power-pop; classic rock; alternative rock, Pete Seeger channeled through Joey Ramone.

    The Seattle Times 2011

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