We’re suckers for classic music around here and it doesn’t get much better than Woody Guthrie. Enjoy this tune from Vaughn Montgomery. While you’re at it, stop on over to his website and check out some of his originals as well.
Category: Acoustic
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 …
Free Music Friday! Ben Sollee Cover Album
Hey everyone, happy late Free Music Friday! This week, thanks to our friends over at Noisetrade, we’ve got an album of covers from acclaimed singer/songwriter/cellist Ben Sollee. This dude is super talented and this album is free, so go check it out.
Hey Marseilles – Heart Beats
Here’s a great video courtesy of KEXP. Hey Marseilles is a great orchestral, folk rock band that has a unique sound that is a little bit like Death Cab for Cutie. This song, “Heart Beats”, has an awesome percussion line and some very …
Free Music Friday! Green River Ordinance
Green River Ordinance is one of our favorite bands here at ETTG and one of the best indie rock bands out there today. It’s a southern infused, harmony laden style that features clear guitars and tight arrangements. Anyway, its almost perfect. Enjoy this …
Tyler Lyle – Nashville
Tyler Lyle is, for my money, one of the best singer-songwriters out there. His music is poignant and beautiful and “Nashville” is a great example. Personal and universal, lines like “the world spins on without our permission./ We can hold our breath and …
Luke Hawley – “Your Bones Get Old” – Gifted acoustic artist gives intimate recording on YouTube
Luke Hawley is the kind of artist I love to write about. He’s good at what he does, has a genuine approach to music, and writes from his heart. I’m hoping to review his latest album on Bandcamp very soon, but until then …
Artist Interview – Matthew Mayfield – Birmingham rocker describes rugged life on the road
Matthew Mayfield flavored his incredible one-man acoustic set at Youngstown State University with several jokes about his touring van. Behind those jokes about the trials of the road lies an authentic, difficult child of rock and roll desiring to spread the gift of …
We Died at Sea- Rag Mama Rag EP: Leeds Musicians Take their Lead from Across the Pond
We Died At Sea. Rag Mama Rag. We Died At Sea, 2013. We Died At Sea: http://wediedatsea.bandcamp.com Keeping it short and sweet this week, here’s a charming three track EP that will whet your whistle for a new group out of Leeds, UK. …
Mike Mangione and the Union – Red-Winged Blackbird Man
There’s something special about Mike Mangione and the Union. Nothing that they do and none of the instruments that they use are particularly ground breaking, but their sound is so unique and so heartfelt that it stands above the rest. From the first …
