If you’ve been following ETTG for any length of time, you’ll know that Greg Jones, co-editor, is a huge fan of vocal harmonies. Anything that can conjure images of bygone years of real singing like Simon and Garfunkel is sure to find some …
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Artist Spotlight: Jeffrey Martin – Stunningly authentic singer songwriter
My first introduction to Jeffery Martin’s music was a mistake on my part, actually. I received a physical copy of his album Dogs in the Daylight, but because it had some intense looking dogs on the cover, I was afraid to play it …
A Triumph of Lyrics and Bluegrass – “Old Forests” by National Park Radio – Album Review
National Park Radio – “Old Forests” Album Review By Dayna Duncan A Triumph of Lyrics and Bluegrass – “Old Forests” by National Park Radio Album Review There’s always been something about Bluegrass/Folk/Americana that makes me feel like there is hope in this world. …
Three Folk Songs from the Lords of Lichtenstein
If you’re interested in folk music, you’re on the right website. Bump that “like” button on the right side and follow our site. But let’s get back to this interesting band, with some dark lyrics and upbeat style. Lords of Lichtenstein came in …
Artist Spotlight: Greenwich Village Troubadour Jeremy Aaron keeping folk alive – NewMusicFriday Ep 38 Winner
If you’re a fan of the Greenwich Village folk of the 1960s, you should give this young man Jeremy Aaron a serious listen. His music harkens to an earlier time, but also casts vision for a future that we all feel hope for …
Album Review: Wild Skies – From Far Below (NewMusicFriday – Ep 37 winners)
If you like pop folk music, you need to hear this album from Wild Skies. I absolutely adore their sound and harmonies. It’s a delicious and addictive pop folk style that keeps me coming back for repeated listens. The album opens with “Fumes …
#MusicMondayMarathon – Album Review: Jesse Daniel Smith – Pretty Breakup Songs
Every once in a while we just let loose and cover something we want to cover. Publication cycle be damned! Seriously this album from Jesse Daniel Smith is just a wonderful collection of, as the title indicates, pretty breakup songs. It might have …
Three Different Versions of Modern Folk Music
Folk music has taken on some interesting evolutions over the centuries. There are timeless forms of folk and some others that feel new and unique. We often feature emerging folk bands here that take on different takes in these traditions. These three acts …
Album Review: Beta Radio – Colony of Bees
Album Review: Beta Radio – Colony of Bees It’s shameful that we’re nearly a year away from this release and finally getting it the press it deserves, but here we go. Beta Radio are one of my favorite bands making music because of …
Album Review: The Ballroom Thieves – A Wolf in the Doorway
Album Review: The Ballroom Thieves – A Wolf in the Doorway If you’re going to picture a ballroom when you think about the Ballroom Thieves, you should picture one like the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. It should be a big room full of …
