Bob Quote by Justin Townes Earle

I write folky tunes, like Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.

— Noah Reid

I do write a lot of folky songs naturally.

— Colbie Caillat

I've always thought about myself as somewhat of a folk musician. I just write words.

— Cass McCombs

Folk songs, whatever else they might be, are mainly craft.

— David Means

I'm not a folk-singer. I just sing a certain place.

— Bob Dylan

When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.

— Ray LaMontagne

When I do older folk songs, I'm not doing them because they're old. I have no interest in reviving or continuing a tradition. I'm…

— Sam Amidon

I was reared on folk music.

— Rufus Wainwright

When you set out to carry on a tradition as deep rooted as folk music is, you've got to have your story together. You've…

— Brian Fallon

I went to school for folk music back when I was a teenager and learned hundreds of songs.

— Roger McGuinn

I don't really think of myself as a folk singer.

— Ray LaMontagne

When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows…

— Pat Metheny