Imagine a young woman steeped in the study of hymnody, gifted with a background of musical ability and a family to nurture it. That’s the life of Andrea von Kampen, an exquisite talent who has given the world some really fantastic music already …
Tag Archives: Americana
Album Review: The Other Favorites – Naysayer
We’ve written a great deal about the work of Josh Turner and Carson McKee on our site. It’s probably no surprise that we’re excited to dig into their recent venture on Naysayer. I’ll be blunt with my critique; if you’re a fan of …
If it don’t jangle, we don’t want it – Americana on ETTG
Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six – “At the Ivy Inn” -You better get ready to dance if you’re going to play this song. It’s a five o’clock on Friday quittin’ time from work kind of song. It’s got a storyline that reminds …
Haunting vocals for October – A variety playlist
Ghostly Kisses – “The City Holds My Heart” -There’s definitely a haunting notion to this band named after ghosts. The entire atmospheric quality of the song just fills the room with a kind of visceral fog. The understated vocal style fits perfectly in …
Keep the folk and Americana flowing into the weekend…
Angela Harris – “Still” -The best way to describe how I feel about this love song from Angela Harris is that I shared it with my wife of 12 years. If that don’t say how I feel bout it, ain’t nothin will. No, …
Folk music for these foggy fall mornings
When I woke up today there was a nice layer of fog across the back yard. The trees were tucked in, looking like they didn’t want to be awake any more than I did. It had a crisp chill in the air that …
A robust Americana and folk playlist!
Lucinda Belle – “Where have all the good men gone?” -If jazzy Americana anthems are your thing, you need to sit down with a dry martini and listen to Lucinda Belle. The vocal here is absolutely world class. Then the rest of the …
Five Americana tracks to get us back to our own roots
Sometimes the hardest thing about writing for this website is staying true to ourselves. WE get submissions from all over the world in a variety of genres. Sometimes it can be hard to stay true to ourselves, so here’s a post to get …
A variety playlist for your summer fun!
Joseph Wayne Miller – “I Wish I Was Wrong” -Miller’s vocal feels about as tried and true as the amber waves of grain. His lyrical choices are particularly interesting, too. It reads like a diary entry but lays over some really nice chill …
Artist Interview: Dawn and Hawkes – Folk duo singing with depth and beauty
The first time I heard about Dawn and Hawkes was from southwest folk music networker Romi Kamberg. I was thrilled to make the acquaintance of Miranda Dawn, initially. When I found out her duo band with her partner Chris Hawkes was releasing a …
