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Singer-Songwriter in the folk-rock milieu that is a blend of heartbreak, love, wishful thinking and social awareness. 13 MP3 Songs in this album (56:32) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk-Rock, FOLK: Political People who are interested in Iron & Wine ......

Alt country ''n indie pop, with a wink and a twinkle and some ESP. 12 MP3 Songs in this album (39:11) ! Related styles: ROCK: Folk Rock, COUNTRY: Alt-Country People who are interested in Sheryl Crow Dolly Parton Rilo Kiley should consider this......

Sunjet is an artist collective. 7 musicians presenting an eclectic approach towards creating music. In basements and bars, the Sunjet seven gather to create a sonic sound scape which bridges contemporary influences. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (34......

Described as "one of the best new voices in indie rock" (West Coast Performer Magazine), Michael Mearns is a storyteller speaking in sumptuous folk harmonies with a backdrop of intricate guitar melodies, eccentric percussion, and wandering strings......

Fictional narratives told in the form of melodic and harmonious song. A sound that incorporates the roots of folk with the modern sound of indie-rock. The vocals blend as one choir-like voice, and the music to back them is unique and eloquently co......

Catchy, melodic, story telling music in the style of folk/popular female singer/songwriter. 13 MP3 Songs in this album (51:25) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, COUNTRY: Americana People who are interested in Jewel Natalie Merchant Missy Higgi......

Genre-defying Modern/Folk/Rock that pulls listeners in from every walk of life. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (35:56) ! Related styles: FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Acoustic People who are interested in Tom Waits Glen Phillips Antje Duvekot should co......

Roots rock with bookish lyrics. 11 MP3 Songs in this album (39:13) ! Related styles: ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Classic Rock People who are interested in Tom Petty Blue Rodeo The Tragically Hip should consider this download. Details: Award-winn......

World Rhythms, Meditative Didgeridoo, Folk Rock 11 MP3 Songs in this album (53:12) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk-Rock, WORLD: Aboriginal People who are interested in The John Butler Trio Ben Harper Xavier Rudd should consider this download. D......

Energetic six-man band plays a wide variety of Celtic and Old-Time tunes featuring hammered dulcimer, whistle, banjo, fiddle, guitar, and didjeridoo. Infectious fun relieves your stress. 22 MP3 Songs in this album (59:12) ! Related styles: FOLK: ......

Contemporary country singer/songwriter fusing bluegrass, classic country and folk. 14 MP3 Songs in this album (43:15) ! Related styles: COUNTRY: Americana, COUNTRY: Country Folk People who are interested in Randy Travis Travis Tritt Steve Earl......

Acoustic songwriting duo, draws from American Blues, R&B, Gospel, Ragtime and Country to create their own brand of of Canadian "folk music theater". 10 MP3 Songs in this album (38:12) ! Related styles: FOLK: Alternative Folk, BLUES: Acoustic Blue......

World blues music 11 MP3 Songs in this album (57:15) ! Related styles: BLUES: Acoustic Blues, FOLK: Folk Blues People who are interested in Ry Cooder Son House Bob Brozman should consider this download. Details: Reviews of the album âAnyway ......

This EP from Katell Keineg features the single from the new album HIGH JULY, plus 3 non-album songs, including the stunning, live version of Nick Drake''s âRiver Manâ. 4 MP3 Songs in this album (19:29) ! Related styles: ROCK: Experimental Rock, ......

IndieFolk meets Rock band; quirky and poignant with "the ability to reach your soul in one sung syllable" (Toronto NOW Magazine NNNN) 11 MP3 Songs in this album (42:19) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk-Rock, POP: Folky Pop People who are interested ......

An energetic blend of Americana, Bluegrass and Folk music with some unexpected new twists. 12 MP3 Songs in this album (36:55) ! Related styles: COUNTRY: Progressive Bluegrass, FOLK: Progressive Folk People who are interested in Phish Yonder Mou......

Roots/folk/pop/with jazz & blues flavors. 12 MP3 Songs in this album (51:01) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, BLUES: Folk-Blues People who are interested in Randy Newman Lyle Lovett should consider this download. Details: KIM DUNN Kim Dunn ......

If you love the last song of film scores, if you drink tea while thinking of poems, stories, and travel, you''ll love Heather Styka: warm, breathy vocals hover over an atmosphere of guitar, cello, piano, harmonium, and accordion. 13 MP3 Songs in ......

A collection of beautiful stories inspired by the rich history of the Canadian Rockies and its people. "An excellent recording, some of her best writing to date". 10 MP3 Songs in this album (37:42) ! Related styles: FOLK: Modern Folk, COUNTRY: Am......

More solid, spirited tunes and songs from four talented musicians with deep roots in the real southern mountain traditions. Single fiddle, twin fiddles, Poole banjo, Frank Jenkins banjo, Harvey/Copeland guitars, Carter Family --it''s all there... ......