Sometimes I find some really incredible mountain music. This is far from “emerging.” In fact, this music is older than everyone who will read this post… if their ages were added together. (Including my grandma… thanks grandma!)
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The Stacks – How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
We often feature these roots-country duos that bring a healthy dose of strings and harmonies to our ears. One of the more intriguing YT “follows” is Kent State University’s “Folk Alley,” which seems to find some of the off-the-beaten-path artists that we love. …
Coming Soon: Josh Turner, Coyote Armada, and Larkin Dodgen
I’ve been a fan of Josh Turner, the YouTube guitar genius, for years now. He is now a student at Butler University and posted a few exciting announcements, including a new college band of his. As cool as Coyote Armada might be, I’m …
Free Music Friday! Centuries Old,
Today is a folk day on Free Music Friday! We’re featuring a couple great sounding folk bands, one from Savannah, GA and one from Vancouver, BC. Free, as always. Centuries Old Centuries Old is a five piece folk band of students from Georgia …
DeYarmond Edison – Bones
We try to stay up on all that’s current in folk and independent music, but, unfortunately, that means that sometimes we miss stuff from years ago. For example, the name DeYarmond Edison is one of those names that comes out of indie folk …
The Shouting Matches – Grownass Man
Remember the story of King Midas? You know, the guy who got his wish, that everything touched would turn to gold, only to regret that choice when he found that he couldn’t eat, drink, or even touch his daughter without them being turned …
Jon Russell – My Days are Heavy
There aren’t words for the joy that this man’s voice can bring. Yes, Jon Russell from the Head and the Heart. Yes, he’s amazing. Enjoy.
Treetop Flyers – Things Will Change
We’ve been hearing a lot about a a new band coming out of England called Treetop Flyers. Now, if Stephen Stills pops into your head, you’re not alone. But don’t be fooled into thinking that this sounds like 70s folk. It does not. …
Marc Scibilia – How Bad We Need Each Other
This is an incredible recording of Marc Scibilia performing an important human song with our friends at Our Vinyl. There’s not much else I can say. Just enjoy it. (If you’re not yet a subscriber of Our Vinyl, remedy that pronto.)
Free Music Friday! Seth Philpott
Happy Free Music Friday everyone! And happy hockey playoffs too! We pride ourselves here at EarToTheGround Music for finding new things. Today, I’m really excited to show you a free download of Seth Philpott, the “Modern Country Gentleman”. His music is a funky, …
