I have first discovered Andrew Collins on the coolmandolin website where he had allowed his music to be played for the visitors. He belongs to the most interesting mandolin players that I know. Andrew Collins founded his Andrew Collins Trio some years ago. Each of the three musicians plays several instruments. Andrew Collins plays mandolin, […]
A new kickstarter project has been set up by banjo player Jayme Stone. The aim of the project is to rediscover the music that has been collected by Alan Lomax, who is taken as one of the most important influencers of the American Folk Song Revival. For just 10 $ you can get the result
Hoist the Colors has made three videos available at youtube that have been filmed during an acoustic session on 107.5 KPIG. In their songs you can find A Blend of Punk Rock, Traditional Irish Music, Americana, and Bluegrass. I like their style very much. I have compiled the three videos and other videos in the
I have recently found a picture of the Lumineers on the tumblr site – the trio with mandolin, cello and guitar made me curious. This folk-rock and Americana band was founded more than 10 years ago, but during the last year it became so popular that it even got two Grammy nominations for 2013. Their
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Yesterday I have found the new CD Time to Begin by a group named Rosco Bandana at Airplay Direct. This band sounds great, so enjoy Rosco Bandana! Rosco Bandana in concert Rosco Bandana – BTR Live Studio [ep174] Rosco Bandana Interview – Hard Rock Calling 2011 Rosco Bandana – Time to Begin – Airplay Direct
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I have listened to the Old Crow Medicine Show several times already, and I do really like their sound. Now the band has just recorded a new CD and I listened to the last interview at NPR and some other concerts and videos. Wikipedia: Old Crow Medicine Show is an Americana string band based in
O Brother, Where Art Thou – 10 years ago I have listened to the soundtrack of this movie very often, and I have watched the DVD several times. If you like this movie like me you might be interested in this radio special which is available at Airplay direct: New one-hour radio special looks back
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Just found this nice Video with Norman and Nancy Blake. The talk about their music and about their guitars and play and sing two tunes: Norman and Nancy Blake “My Dear Old Southern Home” and “New Money” Playlist Norman and Nancy Blake Playlist – Blind Dog Additional Infos Wikipedia about Norman Blake: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Blake_%28American_musician%29
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The Deadly Gentlemen have recorded their first album “Carry Me To Home” – it was be released in January 2011. The complete album was available as a pre-release for free download from the bandcamp homepage – the only thing you had to do is to register for the band newsletter with your email address. I
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I have first heard the Avett Brothers in a recording from the Merlefest 2008, and I liked their music very much. The Avett Brothers have a very special style which is mainly composed of their unique singing style and the instruments guitar, a banjo, a violoncello (played in a standing position) and a double bass.
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