New Folk Records

11/23/2025

New Folk Records popping in to wish PK Mayo a very happy birthday!
It’s going to be a BIG year ahead for PK, and we can’t wait to celebrate with him!!

11/22/2025

Our hearts our with our Minneapolis music community as we mourn the tremendous loss of Jellybean Johnson and The Jellybean Johnson Experience. He was a bright light to everyone who knew and experienced his magnetic presence.

Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson
1956 - ∞

Jellybean Johnson and The Jellybean Johnson Experience

Photo Credit: Billy Briggs

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today and every day, we pause to thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and love of freedom inspire everything we do.

At New Folk Records, we’re proud to give back. 💜 All proceeds from the songs “That’s Why We Stand” and “Home for the Holidays” go directly to Purple Heart Homes, supporting veterans in need of safe and comfortable housing.

🎶 Learn more or show your support at newfolk-records.com.

11/09/2025

🎸 PK MAYO – NOVEMBER SHOWS! 🎶

From East Bethel to Minneapolis and all the way up north — PK Mayo is bringing his Roots & Americana sound across Minnesota this November!

Don’t miss a chance to catch these soulful live performances filled with heart, grit, and incredible guitar work.

✨ Check out the full lineup below and plan your night out:
📅 Visit PKMAYO.COM for details, directions, and updates!

10/27/2025

Meet Jacob Burgess

Jacob Burgess is a singer-songwriter that writes and performs with honesty and heart. Having been playing instruments since he was eight years old and singing harmonies with his dad and sister since well before then, music would and always will play an integral role in Jacob’s life.
For almost 10 years, he has been performing live at various venues from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina either solo or in the duo act called “2 Lane” with the collaborative effort of his dad. He was discovered by New Folk Records with a standout performance that won the talent contest, “Nashville in the Carolinas”.
His fingerpicking style paired with unique chord progressions and sensitive vocals creates an atmosphere of sincerity and sonic exploration.
Jacob’s debut album, “Land of Plenty” is set to release in the Spring of 2026.

For more information visit
Newfolk-records.com



📷:April Onstad

10/23/2025

Thank you Blues Blast Magazine for this wonderful review for Jimi "Prime Time" Smith!

“Blues may be one of the only musical genres where artists can hit their prime in their 60s. Jimi “Prime Time” Smith’s first solo album in 15 years, It’s My Time, proves that and lives up to its’ title. Time is a terrific, authentic record that could only have been produced by an artist with a lifetime of blues in his blood. It’s refreshing in that there seems to be no studio trickery. It’s more like a bunch of friends walked into a room, turned on the mics, and played their truth”

Cover photo © 2025 Arnie Goodman In This Issue Mark Thompson has our feature interview with Derek Trucks. We have six Blues reviews for you this week including 2 spooky blues releases from Document Records just in time for Halloween, plus new music from from Jimi "Prime Time" Smith, GA-20, Monster ...