If you’re a fan of the Avett Brothers, allow me to introduce you to Look Homeward. These guys are making genuine, Appalachian folk music, no drums necessary. This song, “Steamboat”, is a perfect example of the kind of traditional folk music they’re making. …
Category: Acoustic
Free Music Friday! Look Homeward
It’s always a joy to find something that truly great and truly folksy and truly and honestly free. This week, we’ve got one from Look Homeward, a family venture and one that’s making some good, honest folk music. Enjoy! And as always, tip …
James Vincent McMorrow – “Cavalier” – WFUV in studio recording features high tenor singer songwriter
James Vincent McMorrow stunned us all three years ago. He’s back with a new album, which means he’s also hitting the radio circuit. This piano acoustic solo track “Cavalier” gives a great indication of the caliber artist this man really is. Allow his …
Fish & Bird – Crazy Dream
Here we go yet again everyone. A little banjo, some awesome bass work (kudos to that bassist, he’s the man), and some typical folk lyricism. “Like he could have been someone from some messed up dream.” Looking forward to going and finding more …
Jesse Woods – Get Your Burdens Lifted Review – Acoustic singer songwriter highlights adventurous youth
There’s a particular twang and swagger to Jesse Woods’ music. It’s not straight country or straight folk, but rather it’s a delightful blend of styles that is Jesse’s own. It’s also really comfortable and at times almost catchy. The opener “Walk Along Cattle …
John Cathal O’Brien
John Cathal O’Brien. Acid Week. John Cathal O’Brien/Bandcamp, 2012. http://www.johncathalobrien.com/ Even in New York, O’Brien brings the melodies and lyricism of his birthplace, Dublin, Ireland, to the ears of those lucky enough to stumble into his path (or those nudged in his direction, …
Lily and Madeleine – Sister harmonies make listeners swoon on the NPR Tiny Desk
We’ve covered Lily and Madeleine a few times before because, well, they’re incredible. It’s a confident quietness that comes across in their every performance. They’ll be household names in a year or so. Start with this beautiful collection of songs filmed at the …
William Fitzsimmons – Centralia
I am a huge fan of William Fitzsimmons. His voice, his lyricism, his style, his beard. Everything about him screams genuine. This track is called “Centralia” and it’s vintage William Fitzsimmons. The album version of this song will sound a lot different when …
Jeff Campbell – 4th Street
Jeff Campbell is a very talented singer-songwriter that is starting to get a little more recognition. After a stop on Jimmy Kimmel a few weeks ago, we had the chance to see him play with Megan Slankard at the amazing Center for Harmony …
Casey’s Top 10 Albums of 2013
Alright everyone, here’s my last list of the year. This is the big one. This is the list that we think about all year. Our top ten albums of 2013. This year was a very good year for music and there are some …
