Frostbite, Folk, & Fiddle is a winter folk gathering centered on song, music, and community, carried forward by people whose work is inspired by the roots of Oklahoma folk.
Taking place January 31, 2026, at the iconic venue The Blue Door in Oklahoma City, the night brings together four acts connected by a love of Americana and folk music. From Dust Bowl ballads to modern traditions, this is a night of music shaped by diligence, life experience, and plainspoken honesty.
Jonathan Marshall’s Bread & Roses anchors the night with songs that are folk-forward and honor the roots from which they grew. Marshall brings together players from across the local scene and will also serve as Fiddler at Large. A multi-instrumentalist and familiar face in Oklahoma’s music community, he ties the evening together with fiddle lines grounded in folk tradition.
Also featured is the Lightfoot Family Band, a beloved Oklahoma duo. They will perform a full set of old ballads and original songs. Their sound reaches back to prairie life and old-time folk while still feeling rooted in home. Emerging from the state’s folk scene over a decade ago, they are known for rich harmonies and a carefully curated song list.
Also appearing is Riley Amanda, an award-winning singer-songwriter now based in Austin. Riley has been honored at Oklahoma’s own Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, where she received first place for songwriting. Her music carries a modern folk voice built on strong lyrics and clear storytelling.
Rounding out the night is Janice Francis-Smith, an award-winning Oklahoma poet, author, and songwriter whose songs reflect the strength, clarity, and directness of the place she comes from.
Together, these artists offer a night of music meant to be shared. The Blue Door’s small, listening-room setting makes space for real connection between players, audience, and the Oklahoma folk tradition that runs through it all.
This isn’t a revival or a reenactment. It’s Oklahoma folk music, alive, local, and still growing.
