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Alison
Rae
Song: Birds
/ Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
Minnesota
songbird Alison Rae wrote her first song at the age of 4...
now 29, her remarkable voice drips with youthful purity
and the dust of the road. She spent several years performing
in Nashville with many great artists where she developed
deep sincerity in her writing and delivery. Birds
is the leadoff track on her 2007 self titled release. Alison's
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Arlo
Guthrie
Song: All Over The World
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Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
One of the great American icons of acoustic, folk music, Arlo
Guthrie played Woodstock in 1969, inspired and starred in
the film Alice’s Restaurant, sang City
of New Orleans and has continued to live a life of conscience
and heart. Today he is a headliner in countless festivals
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Brothers
Frantzich
Song: Abraham
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Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
Pronounced Fran-zik, the brothers Tim and Paul Frantzich have
been singing and performing together since family car rides
in the ol’ Chrysler Town & Country Station wagon.
They’re beloved in poetry circles and sacred folk venues
across the US and UK. They’ve released several CDs.
Abraham can be found on their Harmonium
release. They are the founders of Feed Them With Music Artists.
www.brothersf.com
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Gary
Louris
Song: True Blue /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
Just before jetting off to Europe Gary was kind enough to
submit this acoustic version of the lead off track from
his 2008 release Vagabonds. As the singer, songwriter
and guitarist for the legendary Jayhawks, Louris built a
reputation among critics and peers as one of America’s
finest songsmiths. If you don’t know his music…you're
about to be kissed. www.garylourismusic.com
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HEM
Song:An Easy One /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
Spin Magazine gives this Brooklyn Americana band four stars!
Their melody conscious writing and the casual beauty of Sally
Ellyson’s vocals blend with gorgeous orchestral arrangements
to deliver a truly intoxicating sound. One of the great acoustic
bands in America, this song can be found on their CD Eveningland.
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Lucy
Kaplansky
Song: Manhattan Moon
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Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
This is the first song from Lucy’s 2007 Red House Records
release Over The Hills. A great tune with classic
folk / country roots, a contagious mandolin hook and warm
understated vocal delivery. To think such windblown melodies
rise from the streets of New York City. A beautiful artist.
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Meg
Hutchinson
Song: Ready /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
The Boston Globe says that Meg’s “elegant and
free-flowing melodies feel both modern and rooted”.
Ready is the first song on her 2008 Red House Records release
Come Up Full. Meg, only 29 years old, has won numerous
songwriting awards in Ireland, the UK and the US. She’s
a master of introspective writing and delivery who currently
calls Boston her hometown. www.meghutchinson.com |
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Peter
Mayer
Song: Holy Now /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
WUMB Radio Boston says, "His guitar
work is breath-taking, his lyrics mind-spinning, his singing
soul-soothing and his feet-on-the-ground optimism nothing
short of healing." Just this last spring Peter was introduced
by a great artist in Minneapolis as the writer of one of the
greatest songs ever written, in any time, by any artist…Holy
Now is that song. www.petermayer.net |
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The
Pines
Song: Goin’ Home /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
Combining elements of roots, blues and
rock The Pines, David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, create a
haunting sound both inventive and compelling. Goin’
Home is the final track on their celebrated Red House
Records release Sparrows In The Bell. Whenever you
turn yourself toward your loved ones or hometown…this
is the soundtrack. www.thepinesmusic.com
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Storyhill
Song: Blazing Out Of Sight /
Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
The acoustic / pop duo Storyhill, made
up of singin’ and pluckin’ buddies Chris Cunningham
and John Hermanson, got its start in Bozeman Montana in the
late 1980’s. Drawn to create together in high school
and later in college in Northfield Minnesota. They’ve
produced several CDs, tour regularly and are now recording
for Red House Records. This track can be found on their Red
House release Storyhill. www.storyhill.com |
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Benny
Weinbeck
Album: Road Trip: Relaxing Piano
Benny Weinbeck is a performer, producer,
composer, arranger and bandleader. He has 4 albums of original
compositions and one of solo piano jazz standards. He is currently
based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is working on recording
projects and independent films.He can often be heard performing
live at D’Amico Cucina, a premier dining spot in Minneapolis,
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