The Same Blood (The Newest Song)

March 13, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

Another new song, from my songwriter group. Man, I love that group. Three songs in four weeks. This one, it think is my favorite so far. Hope you like it… The Same Blood They’re rattling their sabers Stirring up our fear Of the ones beyond our borders Far away from here. They tell us we’re […]

Southwind (A New Song)

March 2, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

A short new song, from our songwriter group this week… “Southwind” Southwind I find I’m always wary Near the end of February Just yearnin’ for this frozen cold to end ‘Cause I can still remember How you left us last September So I’m dreaming of the day you’ll come again Melt my heart Melt this […]

The One Thing That He Knows

February 14, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

A new song for you, on this Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the new songwriter group for their kind feedback. Recorded last Friday…enjoy…. The One Thing That He Knows On their first Valentines Day He didn’t know what to say Standing in the row of cards Suddenly, the choice seemed hard. Would their love, so fresh […]

My Songs From Winter SolstiCelebration

January 4, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

Hey Friends: I’ve been telling you what a blast the Winter SolstiCelebration was. There are now YouTube videos of Saturday night’s performance, so you can see/listen for yourselves. “Thanks” with Lainey Bernstein, Rahim Quazi, Shanti Webb, and the Global Heart Band “I Will Sing” with Robin Hackett, Lainey Bernstein, Rahim Quazi, Shanti Webb, and […]

Eric Folkerth’s Christmas EP

December 21, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s a little online Christmas EP for you. A little about each song below the player. Hope you enjoy it. About the Songs: Christmastime Is Here The classic Vince Guaraldi song from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I just thought it would be fun to learn it on guitar. Come Home This great song was written […]

Midnight Clear Mashup

December 20, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

A classic song written long ago, for Christmas Eve. It’s also, if you listen to the lyrics carefully, a revolutionary song of Peace. Which my version here juxtaposes it with the voices of every president of the modern era. But the angels, and the great prophet Linus (Yes. From “A Charlie Brown Christmas”) get the […]

Winter SolstiCelebration

December 1, 2011.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’m really honored to be a part of the annual “Winter SolstiCelebration” this year, as one of the many talented performers. It’s one of the largest celebrations of solstice anywhere. The theme for this year’s event is “Our Human Journey,” and for the first time ever, it will be presented on two nights: Friday, December […]

New Song — The Martyr of Black Friday

November 27, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

Here’s a song of mine to honor the life of Jdimytai Damour, who I call “The Martyr of Black Friday.” If you don’t know his story, click here to read my blog about it. It’s a tough story, to be sure. But as Black Friday approaches, I hope and pray you will consider honoring his […]

Happy Thanksgiving

November 23, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

I keep mixing and remixing. Here’s another version of “Thanks,” just in time for tomorrow. I think it’s the best yet. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody…EF “If the only prayer You ever prayed In your entire life was “Thank You,“ It would be enough.” — Meister Eckhart https://soundcloud.com/eric-folkerth/thanks THANKS For mountains green with aspen stands, fluttering like […]

Sitting In The Trade Hall

November 22, 2011.Reading time 15 minutes.

Below, there’s a new version of a very old song for you. But first, a story…. Because, if you grew up in Dallas, even almost fifty-years later, you know what today is. Yes, it was a deep and scarring event for the entire nation. But for those of us from here, it’s always been a […]