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 …
Category: Americana
Coffee Zombies- Percolatin’: Jazzing Up Contra Dance
Coffee Zombie. Percolatin’. Coffee Zombies, 2013. Coffee Zombies: http://coffee-zombies.com/ The Coffee Zombies are a foot-stompin’ contra folk band out of Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. While contra might bring images of back-woods country to mind, Coffee Zombies also draw on Gypsy and Celtic influences, …
Free Music Friday! 5 (!) David Ramirez Albums
Yes, you read that right. It’s free music Friday again. AND there are 5, yes, seriously, 5 free David Ramirez albums available for you. For free. You don’t have to pay. Not at all. It’s an incredible deal from an incredible songwriter. So, …
Mike Mangione and The Union – Dream of Home Once Again
Stick with this. Let it build. Be patient and you’ll be rewarded. Holy man will you be rewarded. These guys are amazing and their new record is too. More on that soon, but for now, here’s an awesome, a cappella version of a …
Johnnyswim Interview
We recently had the pleasure of listening to Johnnyswim and their new EP, Heartbeats. Now, we have the pleasure of asking them some questions in the middle of their very, very busy schedule. Read below to find out just what it’s like to be a …
Free Music Friday! Grace & Tony
Happy Free Music Friday everyone! Here’s a little sampler off of the new album from Grace & Tony due out in November. It’s a couple that used to play bluegrass and punk respectively and it shows. Here’s a unique band to kick off …
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors – Wine We Drink
Here’s an amazing version of “Wine We Drink” off of one of our favorite albums of 2013. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors are busy, touring with NeedToBreathe and accompanying Mumford and Sons on their stop over tour dates. Enjoy!!
Middle Brother – Middle Brother/Million Dollar Bill
This is not a new video. This group, Middle Brother, consists of John J. McCauley III of Deer Tick, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and Matt Vasquez of Delta Spirit. This is essentially a folk super group, but this album came out in 2011. It’s a super group …
The O’Pears – Thirteen – Stunning female vocal harmonies
This is a relatively old recording, but is certainly a YouTube Gem of the highest order. Check out these stunning vocals from three extremely talented female vocalists. Keep them on your radar. Actually, they have a new album on bandcamp that you should …
Bear’s Den – Isaac
Here’s an awesome acoustic track from a British trio that we’re excited about. Look for more on Bear’s Den and their EP “Agape” coming soon.
