Chelsea Morgan and The Woven Soles. Focus. Chelsea Morgan, 2013. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChelseaMorgan Smooth, like a good rye whiskey- that’s how I’d have to describe Chelsea Morgan and The Woven Soles’ new album, Focus. The Australian singer/songwriter has begun playing with her talented musician colleagues …
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Poor Old Shine: No Patina, Just Autheniticy
Poor Old Shine. Poor Old Shine. Signature Sounds, 2013. http://www.pooroldshine.com Poor Old Shine is roots Americana group from Mansfield, Connecticut that just released it’s self-titled debut album. And when I say “just” I mean just- less than a week ago, as I’m writing …
Mona and Maria- My Sun: Bringing a Snowflake Across the Pond
Mona and Maria. My Sun. Jansen Plateproduksjon, 2013. https://www.facebook.com/monaogmaria It’s nearly impossible to escape Norwegian artists lately, or at least the comedy duo Ylvis and their hit song “What Does the Fox Say?” Not to leave you with only one song to represent …
Finches and Crows
Finches and Crows. Finches and Crows. Finches and Crows, 2013. http://finchesandcrows.bandcamp.com Finches and Crows is a band formed in 2011 out of Oberlin College, specializing in bluegrass, folk, and country tunes. If you follow Carolina Chocolate Drops, you know that Rhiannon Giddens is …
Patrick O. Sammons & Co.- Town of Trains
Patrick O. Sammons & The Columnist. Town of Trains. The Columnist, 2013. http://patrickosammons.bandcamp.com/ The Columnist is a group containing solo artist Patrick O. and Brandon Sammons, and friends from around Texas. The group came together in 2009 and has been playing and working …
Hammertowne: Debut Album Stands on Solid Ground
Hammertowne. Hammertowne. Mountain Fever Records, 2013. http://www.hammertowne.com Hammertowne is the junction of five musicians originally hired on as session musicians for a solo recording, but ended up as the hot new bluegrass band with their first album out this year, the self-titled Hammertowne. …
Finnders and Youngberg: I Don’t Want Love You Won’t Give Until I Cry
Finnders and Youngberg. I Don’t Want Love You Won’t Give Until I Cry. Finnders and Yougberg, 2013. http://finndersandyoungberg.com/ Finnders and Youngberg is a Colorado quintet spinning 21st century character-driven folk tunes. Using string instruments, vocal skill, and stellar story-telling, F&Y make musical magic …
Susquehanna Hat Company- For Love of the River
The Susquehanna Hat Company. For Love of the River. Susquehanna Hat Company/CDBaby, 2013. http://www.susquehannahatco.com The Susquehanna Hat Company formed in 2010 with an accordion and banjo, and soon joined forces with a bass harmonica, fiddle, and guitar. Sharing a name with a classic …
Artist Interview- Chris Conly
I’ve had the chance to listen to and review Chicken Barn Heroes, and after that, Chris Conly got a hold of me wanting to share his newest solo album, “Love and Protest.” With the sound of Chicken Barn Heroes and a name like …
Chris Conly- Love and Protest
Chris Conly. Love and Protest. Chris Conly, 2013. Chris Conly: http://music.chrisconly.com/ Chris Conly is a Brooklyn based singer song-writer, and member of the Chicken Barn Heroes, among other things. You can learn all about him and his inspiration on today’s artist interview with …



