Faux Manc – “Dream of you”-Okay I can’t listen to the main melody of this song without thinking of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” That’s no discredit to Faux Manc, who have written a beautiful folk song. It’s meant as a compliment! The …
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A tidy little folk playlist to get your toes tapping this February
Alicia Blue – “Queen of Echo Park” ft Lauren Ruth Ward-If you’re a fan of flower-child era folk music, you’ll fall head over heels in love with Alicia Blue. She’s got this delicate acoustic style that won me over right away. But then …
Album Review: Rusty Clanton – Big Bear, Little Bear EP
Readers of EarToTheGround already know the name of Rusty Clanton, one of the premiere independent singer songwriters making music today. The Nashville-based artist is the epitome of “no country for new Nashville,” bringing out pop sounds that bounce from old tyme to modern …
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 …
