A fresh brand of acoustic Americana commentary from Michigan that's part Up North and small town charm, part city streets and urban grit.

14 MP3 Songs in this album (48:48) !
Related styles: FOLK: Alternative Folk, ROCK: Americana

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Murrow's Boys played pure acoustic instruments (guitars, harmonica, mandolin, percussion) and recorded without overdubs, fancy effects or guests musicians on their self-titled 2008 debut CD. They blend shards of folk, blues, rock and a shred of country to create their own unique, honest acoustic sound featuring lead harmonica lines and dual vocals. Itâs part Up North and backwoods, part heartland and ghost town, part city streets and urban grit. Dynamics remain, but without harsh volume.

The meaningful lyrics of Murrowâs Boys plunge into society, exposing its foibles, quirks and quandaries, showing exactly how it affects just plain folks. They pack listeners in an old Ford and trek along Michiganâs forgotten roads and well-traveled highways, through the unforgiving city and sleepy jerkwater towns, and into the lives of men and women who struggle to make sense of life as they know it. And lucky for the passengers along for the ride, Murrowâs Boys donât need a map â even when entering parts unknown.

Music & words written & played by: James Murphy (guitar, bass, vocals), Greg Marten (guitars, mandolin, vocals, bass) and Ken Marten (harmonica, percussion)