# Folk Music Notebook — user reviews > 20 indexed App Store user reviews of Folk Music Notebook by Ron Olesko - Folk Music Notebook, rated 4.90/5 from 176 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folk-music-notebook/id1459396299/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folk-music-notebook/id1459396299.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 165 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (9 of 20) ### 5/5 — Great app. Great programming *2020-01-08, version 1.0* Easy to use app for iphone. The shows are excellent. Highly recommended ### 5/5 — ‘Folk Talk’ led me to the Folk Music Notebook. *2019-09-11, version 1.0* ‘Folk Talk’ was great! For me, it was an extension of being at the Hobo Convention last month. The program had music, interviews, stories and history of Hobo culture! I was proud to have my music included! ...and, Rik Palieri’s program led me to the app for ‘Folk Music Notebook’! It was in the nick of time as I had grown weary of my same old playlist. So...on Monday & Tuesday I listened into Folk Music Notebook on the App during my drive from Massachusetts to Florida. Great music, many of my friends. It put my mind squarely in Folk Music as I rehearse for a few shows in the sun. ### 5/5 — Here’s the radio station I move been looking for *2019-08-09, version 1.0* No need to wait for that public radio show that plays “our music”. Here it is 24/7. I’ve heard so may artists who are new to me. Love it. ### 5/5 — What an awesome find. Thank you, Christine Lavin. *2019-06-12, version 1.0* I just discovered this through an email from Christine Lavin. What a treat this will be. Folk artists old and new... I love it. There’s certainly no place to get great programming like this...thank you! ### 5/5 — Fantastic!! *2019-05-15, version 1.0* Great programming! Great sound quality and easy to use app! ### 5/5 — A portable WFMT/ Midnight Special *2019-05-08, version 1.0* Folk Music Notebook is a way to take those songs/music with you from WFMT AND WUMB. ### 5/5 — Terrific programming! *2019-05-05, version 1.0* Thanks to Folk Music Notebook we get to hear so many wonderful artists who are not normally played on the radio or other internet locations. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2019-05-04, version 1.0* What a nice way to get a break from the constant hammering of news, relaxing with such a great variety of folk music. ### 5/5 — Fabulous! *2019-05-03, version 1.0* 1st day and there’s been nothing unexciting, including some oldies we hadn’t heard for years. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 4/5 — A mixed bag of every type of folk music *2023-03-22* I’ve heard some really wonderful performers on this stream and I’ve enjoyed many of the interviews that various hosts have aired. There’s also a fair amount of music that hasn’t appealed to me. Occasionally it’s “well intentioned” but as far as I’m concerned it’s not ready for prime time. So frequently I find myself switching channels. But I do keep coming back “to give it another chance.” Again, usually it’s not bad music just not material I like to listen to. ### 5/5 — My favorite station! *2026-07-18, version 26.07.08* I love the programming, including Joel Rafael‘’ “Rez radio “! This station seems to be more homegrown and “from the heart “than other choices of stations. Keep up the good work, and I will keep donating and hope others do, TOO! ### 5/5 — Folk Music Notebook *2024-12-20, version 24.4.35* Excellent music presented in a congenial radio format. Always something interesting to listen to.. new, old…near and far music, and with intelligent commentary. ### 5/5 — Folky Fun ! *2024-04-27, version 23.3.7* In my life - I have finally found a station I enjoy every single day. It is like hearing from dearest friends from long ago and then next meeting a brand new person singing lyrics that I immediately wish to learn and hear again, or share with my community. Thanks for bringing so much joyful variety to the airwaves with Folk Music Notebook! ### 5/5 — Love *2024-02-23, version 23.3.7* New to the station. I got the app to listen to Dan Mahr’s Good Road and have listened to many other programs. ### 5/5 — What a treat *2023-11-23, version 23.3.7* Music from all the greats of every decade of folk music. Thoughtfully chosen by top folk DJs. ### 5/5 — Folk Music Notebook *2023-11-07* Excellent music presented in a congenial radio format. ### 5/5 — Wonderful! *2023-05-11, version 23.2.4* Folk Music Notebook is ….. simply …. The Best! 👍 ### 5/5 — Folky Fun ! *2023-03-17* In my life - I have finally found a station I enjoy every single day. It is like hearing from dearest friends from long ago and then next meeting a brand new person singing lyrics that I immediately wish to learn and hear again, or share with my community. Thanks for bringing so much joyful variety to the airwaves with Folk Music Notebook! ### 5/5 — Super labor of love *2023-01-02, version 1.0* The superior accomplishment of Ron Olesko cannot be overlooked. Kudos to you ## Most praised reviews (1 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love Folk Notebook app! *2021-10-17, version 1.0* Great way to access really well-curated Folk and Americana music new and old, especially Joltin Joe’s show The Train Wreck! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*