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Dynamic original folk rock from the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine. 14 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk-Rock, ROCK: Acoustic Show all album songs: Humming My Way Back Home Songs Details: For nearly 20 years, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers has used hi......

Rich vocal harmonies, standout instrumental work & powerfully sensitive songwriting come together in a mix of Americana folk, bluegrass & traditional Appalachia. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Appalachian Folk, FOLK: Traditional Folk Show all album songs: G......

Blues, folk, & jazz flavored originals by one of Louisianaâs premiere singer/songwriters, pianists, & performers. Images of love and life from the Delta to New Orleans. Vocal & acoustic grand piano. 12 MP3 Songs BLUES: Piano Blues, FOLK: Folk-Jaz......

His original songs blends blues, folk and melodic rock influences, with an occasional tinge of alternative something-or-other, all punctuated with bone-cutting lyrical imagery, tinged with irony, longing, absurdity. 15 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues,......

Folk rock drawing from old time songs. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, FOLK: Alternative Folk Show all album songs: Sister Holler Songs Details: To the songwriter/musician who has neither burned, bailed nor sold out, there comes a time when he or......

A great compilation of Irish and Scottish tunes played on the great highland bagpipes and drums by New York City''s bravest. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Celtic Folk, FOLK: Irish Traditional Show all album songs: Transmit The Box Songs Details: F.D.N.Y.......

A musical assortment of feels and tastes, singing and instrumentals, and somewhat a cross-section of the stylings of the work of Jim Hurst. 15 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Bluegrass, FOLK: Fingerstyle Details: Jim Hurst: Jim Hurst was born in Middleboro,......

World beat, reggae and Afro pop global for peace 11 MP3 Songs WORLD: Afro-Pop, REGGAE: Roots Reggae Details: Jamallad Bio Lucien Kouassi was born in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, where he was taught the guitar and sight reading by American folk......

Driving fiddle tunes and sultry harmonies. Original and traditional stringband music with soul and attitude. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Traditional Folk, FOLK: Appalachian Folk Details: The following is a review from fRoots magazine-- the magazine that ......

Ground-breaking record, duets with Willie, Waylon Jennings, Townes Van Zandt. Intelligent, thoughtful lyrics with Texas music. Lubbock singer-songwriter in the tradition of West Texas troubadors. 12 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Americana, FOLK: Folk-Rock ......

Real life music inspired by everything that''s real. 6 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, POP: Pop/Rock Details: The beauty and pain of life, love and feeling is what inspires Natalie Edward to write. Her lyrics portray a world of heartache, but also a w......

A dynamic group of musicians ever-changing and ever-revolving between a strong cast and a style of music that will remain timeless. 10 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues, FOLK: Progressive Folk Details: This is the beginning. The String Fingers band is ......

Rocking raucous Celtic music recorded in Vancouver BC''s most famous Atlantic Canadian bar. "Recorded live, it captures the energy, cheeky wit, musicality, fun and devil-may-care attitude which is typical of a Readman https://www.tradebit.com''s a......

With fingers flailing and boot stomping, Chris performed 15 songs covering all four previous full-length albums and two new compositions. 14 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues, ROCK: Folk Rock Details: CHRIS WHITLEY (1960-2005) Singer/songwriter and gu......

A unique blend of jangly, melodic indie rock and alternative folk on this deluxe reissue by alumni of San Francisco''s legendary Cat Heads. "Sharply poignant strum-rock that doesnât sacrifice gut for soft-spoken beauty or vice versa." 18 MP3 Song......

Dave Gunning- Live is the latest release from a performer who is known for his high energy live perfromances. Pressure from his supportive followers led to the creation of this latest recording, and it has delivered in spades. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK......

The âDave Gunning Christmasâ experience will wrap listeners in a rich musical blanket of holiday standards, textured with smooth, sultry vocals and innovative arrangements. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, FOLK: Gentle Details: Daveâs 2006 releas......

Top notch female country folk blues. 7 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Country Blues, COUNTRY: Country Folk Details: "Sometimes wonderful things sneak up on you. Iâve always enjoyed Kerri Simpson and when her new album hit my desk, I expected to enjoy it. Sh......

This is the duo''s aptly-titled debut album. It blends heartfelt songwriting and emotive instrumentation into ten eclectic tunes that dig deep and stay with you far beyond the final chord. 10 MP3 Songs EASY LISTENING: Adult contemporary, FOLK: Fo......

A fine collection of Irish Folk songs recorded entirely by two of upstate NY''s finest troubadours with stunning vocals and instrumental backing. 16 MP3 Songs FOLK: Celtic Folk, FOLK: Irish Contemporary Details: The Dady Brothers are skilled and......