Detroit Free Press — Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. Abigail Stauffer: 7:30 p.m. May 13. $15. Open Stage Showcase: with John Richard Thompson and Hannah Curtis, 8 p.m. May 15. $10. Kenny White: with Jess Klein, 8 p.m. May 16. $15. more info

KEXP Seattle — As we come to the end of this pledge week, the phrase “Hand of Kindness” seems to have particular resonance. As KEXP extends its kindly musical hand to you, we hope you will extend your hand into your wallet, and then kindly extend said money-fil... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * Dayna Kurtz @ Barbes * Slavic Soul Party @ Barbes * Richard Thompson @ City Winery * Wyatt Cenac & other comedians @ Union Hall * Degreaser, Dead Boomers, Modra @ Zebulon * Williamsburg Salsa... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Pastoral folk with luscious harmonies from Brooklyn. Town Hall have just released their second EP Sticky Notes & Paper Scraps. They recorded at Mason Jar Music, a studio that goes analog in a digital age. This old school approach fit their tunes li... more info

ContactMusic — Folk legend Richard Thompson is hoping to make use of the exclusive O B E chapel at St Pauls Cathedral in London now he holds the medal - even though hes a Muslim The beloved singersongwriter was the recipient of the accolade last year 11 and hes... more info

ContactMusic — Folk icon Richard Thompson is quietly hoping to collaborate with Yusuf Islam Fans are often puzzled why the two Brits and Muslim converts have never hit the studio together - and Thompson insists the music world should never rule out the idea Promo..... more info

ContactMusic — Folk rock icon Richard Thompson is considering a drastic image overhaul after spending years wearing a beret and Eastern European army gear onstage The bearded Brit has one of the most recognisable looks in all of music - because it hasnt changed for... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offPhantom Limb The Pines What modern pop has lacked recently is a band that fuses country and soul. Led by the wonderful Yolanda Quartey, Bristolians Phantom Limb do the job w... more info

Guardian Music — The Gift Band Live at Union Chapel(Scarlet)Just over a year ago, Norma Waterson teamed up with her daughter Eliza Carthy and husband Martin, along with three other musicians, to perform material from Norma and Eliza's much-praised album Gift. They ga... more info

Guardian Music — The Unthanks singer on morris dancing as a child and a teenage fixation with Faith No MoreThe Unthanks are a traditional, though unique and idiosyncratic, folk outfit from Northumberland fronted by sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank and managed by Rach... more info