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Cynthia McQuillin
412 listeners
Cynthia McQuillin (July 25, 1953 – January 14, 2006) was an extremely prolific filk singer and writer as well as an author and artist. She … read moreCynthia McQuillin (July 25, 1953 – January 14, 2006) was an extremely prolific filk singer and writer as well as an author and artist. She lived in the San Francisco Bay area. She wrote over 1000 songs, which touched the usual filk topic… read moreCynthia McQuillin (July 25, 1953 – January 14, 2006) was an extremely prolific filk singer and writer as well as an author and artist. She lived in the San Francisco Bay area. She wrote over 1000 songs, which touched the usual filk topics of science fiction, fantasy, and cats, but also feminism, … read more -
Frank Hayes
167 listeners
Frank Hayes is a Midwest American filker, best known for "Never Set the Cat on Fire" and the phenomenon of "Frank Hayes dise… read moreFrank Hayes is a Midwest American filker, best known for "Never Set the Cat on Fire" and the phenomenon of "Frank Hayes disease" where a filker forgets the lyrics in mid-song. His songs are usually lighthearted and sa… read moreFrank Hayes is a Midwest American filker, best known for "Never Set the Cat on Fire" and the phenomenon of "Frank Hayes disease" where a filker forgets the lyrics in mid-song. His songs are usually lighthearted and satirical looks at science fiction themes. View wiki -
Phoenyx
1,283 listeners
Phoenyx was a Celtic folk/rock band based in San Francisco. Their self-produced cd Keepers of the Flame was released in 1990. The band me… read morePhoenyx was a Celtic folk/rock band based in San Francisco. Their self-produced cd Keepers of the Flame was released in 1990. The band members were: Heather Alexander (lead & backing vocals, guitar, electric violin, mandolin), Cat… read morePhoenyx was a Celtic folk/rock band based in San Francisco. Their self-produced cd Keepers of the Flame was released in 1990. The band members were: Heather Alexander (lead & backing vocals, guitar, electric violin, mandolin), Cat Taylor (lead & backing vocals, electric violin), Mark U… read more -
Julia Ecklar
5,353 listeners
Julia Ecklar is a John W. Campbell-winning science fiction author and a singer and writer of filk music. She also writes under the pseudony… read moreJulia Ecklar is a John W. Campbell-winning science fiction author and a singer and writer of filk music. She also writes under the pseudonym L.A. Graf (with Karen Rose Cercone). Her "Divine Intervention" album is widely held a… read moreJulia Ecklar is a John W. Campbell-winning science fiction author and a singer and writer of filk music. She also writes under the pseudonym L.A. Graf (with Karen Rose Cercone). Her "Divine Intervention" album is widely held as one of the finest albums of the filk genre, combining orch… read more -
Leslie Fish
4,976 listeners
Leslie Fish is one of the most notable American filk singers, and along with the DeHorn crew was the first artist to release a commercial f… read moreLeslie Fish is one of the most notable American filk singers, and along with the DeHorn crew was the first artist to release a commercial filk recording (Folk Songs for Folk Who Ain't Even Been Yet, 1976). Her second album (Solar S… read moreLeslie Fish is one of the most notable American filk singers, and along with the DeHorn crew was the first artist to release a commercial filk recording (Folk Songs for Folk Who Ain't Even Been Yet, 1976). Her second album (Solar Sailors, 1977) contained the now infamous song Banned From Ar… read more -
Mercedes Lackey
1,034 listeners
Mercedes Lackey is a science fiction/fantasy author who's also a lyricist. Most of her songs correlate to her stories that are set in … read moreMercedes Lackey is a science fiction/fantasy author who's also a lyricist. Most of her songs correlate to her stories that are set in the fantasy realm of Valdemar. View wikiMercedes Lackey is a science fiction/fantasy author who's also a lyricist. Most of her songs correlate to her stories that are set in the fantasy realm of Valdemar. View wiki -
Heather Alexander
18,635 listeners
Heather Alexander was a fiery Celtic and World musician based in the Pacific Northwest. She composed original music as well as played many … read moreHeather Alexander was a fiery Celtic and World musician based in the Pacific Northwest. She composed original music as well as played many traditional pieces. An accomplished fiddler, she was also skilled with the acoustic guitar and th… read moreHeather Alexander was a fiery Celtic and World musician based in the Pacific Northwest. She composed original music as well as played many traditional pieces. An accomplished fiddler, she was also skilled with the acoustic guitar and the bodhran. She made her home in the countryside west of Port… read more -
Meg Davis
1,463 listeners
Meg Davis has been producing and publishing original music since the age of 14 and was chosen as the 'Best Young North American Songwr… read moreMeg Davis has been producing and publishing original music since the age of 14 and was chosen as the 'Best Young North American Songwriter' in 1978 by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. A consumate folklorist, Davis worked a… read moreMeg Davis has been producing and publishing original music since the age of 14 and was chosen as the 'Best Young North American Songwriter' in 1978 by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. A consumate folklorist, Davis worked as an archivist at both the Library of Congress in D.C. and C… read more -
Steve Savitzky
997 listeners
As you might expect for someone whose mother is a librarian and whose father went to graduate school with Isaac Asimov, and both of whose p… read moreAs you might expect for someone whose mother is a librarian and whose father went to graduate school with Isaac Asimov, and both of whose parents loved folk music, Steve Savitzky was well-prepared to be a filker. And as someone whose par… read moreAs you might expect for someone whose mother is a librarian and whose father went to graduate school with Isaac Asimov, and both of whose parents loved folk music, Steve Savitzky was well-prepared to be a filker. And as someone whose parents had a teletype in their bedroom connected to one of the… read more