Mutual Kumquat blends a multitude of influences into an upbeat, danceable mix of bluegrass, funk, folk, reggae, and rich harmonies while staying true to their positive progressive roots.

21 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Political Folk, WORLD: World Traditions

Show all album songs: Dream On It Songs


Details:
Drue Jones: lead vocals
Seth Hendricks: lead vocals, guitar
Michael Good: vocals, piano
Gnome: bass
Liz Geisewite: saxaphone
Ben Long: percussion
Justin Peterson: drums, percussion
Chris Good: guitar

"...At well over 70 minutes Dream On It flies by, thanks to Mutual Kumquat's infectious fun-loving spirit that permeates each track..." --Whatzup Magazine


Dream On It, Mutual Kumquat's second album, reflects the band's continuing growth as artists, poets, and musicians. Throughout the 21 songs on the disc, Mutual Kumquat covers a tremendous amount of lyrical and musical ground, reflecting the 8 bandmates diverse influences. Shades of Paul Simon, Rusted Root, James Taylor, and Bob Marley can be heard, as well as influences as diverse as Sly and Family Stone, Ben Folds, Michael Franti, and Jack Johnson.

While staying true to their high energy, positive vibe that their fans have grown to love, this new album adds a new depth of emotional texture tackling a variety of subjects. From the heartbreaking anti-war song "Baghdad Morning" to the playful yet poignant "Lesbian Lover" it becomes clear that politics and music cannot be separated for Mutual Kumquat. Songs such as "Greedy White Men," "Elephant Shoes," and "Higher Ground," further illustrate the band's commitment to social justice and their critique on current situations.