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Time for me to whip out the ol' musical scale and weigh the merits of 2011's albums, songs and shows. Here are my picks.

Contemporary folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov gives Hear Nebraska insight into his writing process, landing a song on Showtime's "Californication," and sleeping with goats.

See HN photographer Shannon Claire's photos from Wednesday of Lincoln Calling, including The So-So Sailors, Larry and His Flask, Cornerstone Dub, Fierce Bad Rabbit, McCarthy Trenching, Tie These Hands, The Killigans and more.

South of Lincoln takes on "I Think It's Best (If I Leave)" by It's True at Take Cover (Lincoln), Sept. 16 at the Zoo Bar.

Bearded troubador Max Holmquist stops by the studio to play a few songs and to talk about writing nostalgia.

After a tour to the East Coast, traveling 10 days around Nebraska on a writing/recording tour was illuminating.

Max Holmquist managed to silence the crowd at Duffy's Tavern at his release party for Monsters/Bathroom Sessions. See what you missed in these photos from HN contributor Natasha Richardson.

Max Holmquist transcends Homes with soul-searching songs and sparser presentation. This is how folk music should be.

South of Lincoln's performance at a long-term care facility in Firth, Neb., prompts an emotional response, from the artist.

Nebraska folk singers set out on trip to record an EP and make a documentary.