Folkcraft Shop Blog
Druid Moon Ukuleles
Folkcraft is pleased to announce the Druid Moon ukulele line. We've been working on them for over two years. We know what you're thinking - "Two years?!" It's tough being...
Druid Moon Ukuleles
Folkcraft is pleased to announce the Druid Moon ukulele line. We've been working on them for over two years. We know what you're thinking - "Two years?!" It's tough being...
Ohio Valley Gathering
faithful followers of the Folkcraft community! A real quick post today to inform you all that Folkcraft Instruments will be on display at the 2011 Ohio Valley Gathering . The...
Ohio Valley Gathering
faithful followers of the Folkcraft community! A real quick post today to inform you all that Folkcraft Instruments will be on display at the 2011 Ohio Valley Gathering . The...
Jeopardy!: Watson Knows Futch
For those who watched the highly anticipated 3-night IBM Challenge last week on Jeopardy!, you may have caught a very subtle homage to Folkcraft Instruments endorser Bing Futch. No, Bing...
Jeopardy!: Watson Knows Futch
For those who watched the highly anticipated 3-night IBM Challenge last week on Jeopardy!, you may have caught a very subtle homage to Folkcraft Instruments endorser Bing Futch. No, Bing...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Registration Is Now Open
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Registration Is Now Open After months of preparation, registration for the 2011 Indiana Dulcimer Festival is now open. We've kept the best parts of last year (great...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Registration Is Now Open
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Registration Is Now Open After months of preparation, registration for the 2011 Indiana Dulcimer Festival is now open. We've kept the best parts of last year (great...
Free Music! Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays, everybody! We're getting into the spirit here at Folkcraft. The ornaments are shaped like dulcimers. Even the instruments are dressing for the occasion... A Folkcraft FSH, Custom double...
Free Music! Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays, everybody! We're getting into the spirit here at Folkcraft. The ornaments are shaped like dulcimers. Even the instruments are dressing for the occasion... A Folkcraft FSH, Custom double...
Fishers Renaissance Faire Recap
Last weekend, Nick and I attended the Fishers Renaissance Faire. Held on October 2 and 3, 2010 in Fishers, Indiana, this event was a first for Folkcraft in many years....
Fishers Renaissance Faire Recap
Last weekend, Nick and I attended the Fishers Renaissance Faire. Held on October 2 and 3, 2010 in Fishers, Indiana, this event was a first for Folkcraft in many years....
Old Fort Dulcimer Demonstration Recap And New D...
The bunkhouse (aka Dulcimer Performance Building) Last weekend, I played my dulcimer for six hours straight at the "Old Fort" - a reproduction of an 1815 fort located in the...
Old Fort Dulcimer Demonstration Recap And New D...
The bunkhouse (aka Dulcimer Performance Building) Last weekend, I played my dulcimer for six hours straight at the "Old Fort" - a reproduction of an 1815 fort located in the...
Glad To Be Here / New Dulcimer For Bing
Before starting my employment with Folkcraft Instruments, I was working for a grocery store between 50 and 60 hours per week (on salary), having 3 to 5 bosses (depending on...
Glad To Be Here / New Dulcimer For Bing
Before starting my employment with Folkcraft Instruments, I was working for a grocery store between 50 and 60 hours per week (on salary), having 3 to 5 bosses (depending on...
Richard Ash Featured In Promo Video For The 201...
This morning between doing odd jobs at my desk, I decided to check out the NAMM website to see if there were any updates. NAMM holds the music industry trade...
Richard Ash Featured In Promo Video For The 201...
This morning between doing odd jobs at my desk, I decided to check out the NAMM website to see if there were any updates. NAMM holds the music industry trade...
Kentucky State Dulcimer Champion
Folkcraft Instruments has sponsored the Kentucky State Dulcimer Championship contest for years now, either directly or through our Louisville dealer, Steilberg Strings. I got a call in June from Kentucky...
Kentucky State Dulcimer Champion
Folkcraft Instruments has sponsored the Kentucky State Dulcimer Championship contest for years now, either directly or through our Louisville dealer, Steilberg Strings. I got a call in June from Kentucky...
Folkcraft Performance At The "Old Fort"
It seems like sometimes we can go months without having anything "new" to post here at the Folkcraft Community page. But sometimes it seems like there's always something happening right...
Folkcraft Performance At The "Old Fort"
It seems like sometimes we can go months without having anything "new" to post here at the Folkcraft Community page. But sometimes it seems like there's always something happening right...
Butch Ross Stops By Folkcraft
All of us here at Folkcraft Instruments had the pleasure of meeting Butch Ross yesterday. He is on the road right now, so while in the area he stopped by...
Butch Ross Stops By Folkcraft
All of us here at Folkcraft Instruments had the pleasure of meeting Butch Ross yesterday. He is on the road right now, so while in the area he stopped by...
Folkcraft Featured In Local Newspaper
A few months ago, in an effort to help promote Folkcraft and the Indiana Dulcimer Festival, I sent festival flyers to all the local newspapers, periodicals and magazines I could...
Folkcraft Featured In Local Newspaper
A few months ago, in an effort to help promote Folkcraft and the Indiana Dulcimer Festival, I sent festival flyers to all the local newspapers, periodicals and magazines I could...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Update
Hello, everyone! This is going to be a VERY short Folkcraft Community post. Nick finished the flyer for the festival earlier this morning. It was emailed to our printer a...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival Update
Hello, everyone! This is going to be a VERY short Folkcraft Community post. Nick finished the flyer for the festival earlier this morning. It was emailed to our printer a...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival
The Indiana Dulcimer Festival Emblem We are pleased to announce the Indiana Dulcimer Festival . On Saturday, July 17, 2010 and on Sunday, July 18, 2010, Folkcraft Instruments is hosting...
Indiana Dulcimer Festival
The Indiana Dulcimer Festival Emblem We are pleased to announce the Indiana Dulcimer Festival . On Saturday, July 17, 2010 and on Sunday, July 18, 2010, Folkcraft Instruments is hosting...
Ronan's Recording Show
Producer/mixer/guitarist Ronan Chris Murphy stopped by the Folkcraft booth on day 1 of The 2010 NAMM Show. Ronan is known in the recording and pro audio community for his producing/engineering/mixing...
Ronan's Recording Show
Producer/mixer/guitarist Ronan Chris Murphy stopped by the Folkcraft booth on day 1 of The 2010 NAMM Show. Ronan is known in the recording and pro audio community for his producing/engineering/mixing...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 4)
Winter NAMM Show, Day 4 We're down to the last day. Even though we've been on our feet for the past few days, the time has certainly gone by quickly...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 4)
Winter NAMM Show, Day 4 We're down to the last day. Even though we've been on our feet for the past few days, the time has certainly gone by quickly...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 3)
Winter Namm Show, Day 3 All the normal taxi service cars from our hotel were in use when we left for the convention center this morning. So we traveled in...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 3)
Winter Namm Show, Day 3 All the normal taxi service cars from our hotel were in use when we left for the convention center this morning. So we traveled in...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 2)
I surprised Richard when I showed up this morning. Apparently I've never walked into work wearing a sport coat and tie. Dulcimer dealer. Dulcimer player. The best of both worlds....
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 2)
I surprised Richard when I showed up this morning. Apparently I've never walked into work wearing a sport coat and tie. Dulcimer dealer. Dulcimer player. The best of both worlds....
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 1)
Winter NAMM Show, Day 1 It's cold here in Indiana. My snow shovel has gotten a workout this season. But, rumor is, it's warm and sunny in California. So bring...
Winter NAMM Show, January 2010 (Day 1)
Winter NAMM Show, Day 1 It's cold here in Indiana. My snow shovel has gotten a workout this season. But, rumor is, it's warm and sunny in California. So bring...
NAMM Show In Anaheim, Bing And Stephen
NAMM Show In Anaheim, Bing And Stephen We are proud to announce that once again, Folkcraft Instruments will be in attendance for The NAMM Show held in Anaheim, CA from...
NAMM Show In Anaheim, Bing And Stephen
NAMM Show In Anaheim, Bing And Stephen We are proud to announce that once again, Folkcraft Instruments will be in attendance for The NAMM Show held in Anaheim, CA from...
Stephen Seifert/Peter "Madcat" Ruth
Stephen Seifert/Peter "Madcat" Ruth I surprised Richard when I showed up this morning. Apparently I've never walked into work wearing a sport coat and tie. Dulcimer dealer. Dulcimer player. The...
Stephen Seifert/Peter "Madcat" Ruth
Stephen Seifert/Peter "Madcat" Ruth I surprised Richard when I showed up this morning. Apparently I've never walked into work wearing a sport coat and tie. Dulcimer dealer. Dulcimer player. The...
New Flat Head Design For Mountain Dulcimers
It's modern... It's stylish... It's the new Folkcraft contemporary flat head design! This design originally came to light when "Annie" (Bing Futch's prized double neck dulcimer) was built. It surfaced...
New Flat Head Design For Mountain Dulcimers
It's modern... It's stylish... It's the new Folkcraft contemporary flat head design! This design originally came to light when "Annie" (Bing Futch's prized double neck dulcimer) was built. It surfaced...
Metamora Old Time Music Festival
I just wanted to let people know that Folkcraft will be exhibiting at the Metamora Old Time Music Festival in Metamora Indiana. The festival runs on Saturday, September 5, 2009...
Metamora Old Time Music Festival
I just wanted to let people know that Folkcraft will be exhibiting at the Metamora Old Time Music Festival in Metamora Indiana. The festival runs on Saturday, September 5, 2009...