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Category: Folk
Free Music Friday! Joe Purdy
Free Music Friday is my favorite day of the week. This week, we have accomplished and brilliant singer songwriter, Joe Purdy. This American is a full album for you to download, so you really have no reason to not enjoy this musician who is …
Silver Trees – She
Here is a beautiful video to go along with a beautiful song. Silver Trees is a relative newcomer to the folk scene and you can find what little they have over at Noisetrade, but until then, just enjoy this beautiful song and video.
Sixteen Sparrows – 16 Sparrows EP – Good, authentic modern folk music
Although this EP is nearly a year old, but it is really good modern folk music by a group that has a wonderful, authentic sound. Piano, guitar, and accessible vocals, 16 Sparrows are a classic American folk band. This introductory EP is a …
Artist Feature: Inside the Ledges Tour and Album with Abby and Noah Gundersen
From the first moments walking into the dark rooms of Akron, Ohio’s Musica venue, I knew a spectacular evening awaited. I was greeted by the familiar smiles of both Noah and Abby Gundersen. I was immediately struck by a seemingly off-hand comment that …
We Died at Sea- The La La Bird
We Died at Sea. The La La Bird. We Died at Sea/Bandcamp, 2014. https://wediedatsea.bandcamp.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/WeDiedAtSea I’ve covered We Died at Sea previously, and they even made my year’s top list, so it should be no surprise that I jumped when I saw …
Jamestown Revival – Utah – Bluesy Folk Done Exactly Right
What I look for on an almost daily basis is that folk artist/band that really knows how capture me. Usually it’s a band that isn’t necessarily doing anything particularly well or different, but doing exactly what they are best at. The Lumineers, John …
The Blushin’ Roulettes: Old Mill Sessions- No gambling here, just good tunes
The Blushin’ Roulettes. Old Mill Sessions. Cinnamon Bones Music, 2014. http://www.blushinroulettes.com It was a friend’s daughter who brought drew my attention to this band’s crowd Kickstarter campaign, and I fell in love. The campy silent film music video, the “very spooky Halloween countdown,” …
Free Music Friday! penny and sparrow
Oh boy! You guys are in for a treat. We’re all in for a treat. One of our favorite artists and certainly our favorite album of 2013 collectively here at ETTG (we don’t always agree, but we definitely do here) is penny and …
Run River North – Growing Up
Really looking forward to sharing more and more about this exciting new band. Here’s a video to whet your appetites about Run River North, the latest band from out west that is releasing great new music. This song is called “Growing Up” and …
