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Lyrically, Baker produces a beautiful- introspective, haunting blend, of Billy Joe Shaver''s story-telling, with a Bob Dylan groove. His gospel roots approach to melody and phrasing go down like a smooth GlenLivet. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk,......

Tales of despair and redemption, usally drenched in bottle-neck or pedal steel licks. 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: Sonny Miller Jewels Dance Hall (self-released) https://www.tradebit.com Before his t......

Intelligent folk rock tracing a journey from chaos to peace. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, FOLK: Modern Folk Details: Years ago, people, mostly young, grew weary of the rural life. Dreaming of big crowds and neon they were lured by the big cit......

In their 2nd CD, Dennis and MacDonald (The Braeded Chord) serve up a rich blend of eclectic styles from contemporary folk to rockabilly gospel. Poetic lyrics draw the listener from the dream into the journey. 10 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, GOSPE......

A little jazz, a little blues, a little touch of southern zydeco, this chamber folk pop-noir led by accordion and friendly vocals will take you to pergatory and back. 10 MP3 Songs BLUES: Mellow Blues, FOLK: Modern Folk Details: CRIS CUDDY BIO ......

A deceptively simple interweaving of roots, jazz, folk, gospel, soul and speakeasy blues. Fans of Ben Harper or Van Morrison, pay attention. 10 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Blues, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: " There are times when one positively reels a......

"...Before Lilith Fair...there was GRRRLS WITH GUITARS." This Compilation CD features 12 of Canada''s finest women songwriters including KINNIE STARR & LINDA MCRAE(Ex-Spirit of The West). This 13 song CD reflects the high quality of a GWG performa......

Embraced by Billboard & Rolling Stone - This Rootsy gem has become a highly sought after Collectors Item. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, FOLK: Folk Pop Details: "Engaging... Jolynn tackles a variety of subjects with startling clarity. A highly ......

"Half boogie piano, half Memphis soul, plus another half of folky swing. JT & the Clouds put soul into the white roots sound." Americana UK 10 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, FOLK: Modern Folk Details: Check what the critics are saying. This isn''t......

Americana with killer songwriting 8 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: Ken Janssen''s material is literate, deep, and melodic. These songs have a beauty and a resonance that is on a par with the very best American music. In t......

Stepping Stone is a collection of folk, pop and gospel gems that are sure to ease your troubled mind and lift your heavy load. The disc also features a re-recording of Cowboy Stories, their first US/Canadian hit song from 1987. 12 MP3 Songs FOLK:......

Acoustic rock with rich vocal harmonies, layered, textured guitars and keyboards, with catchy, driving melodies and insightful, honest lyrical stories. 9 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk Pop, ROCK: Acoustic Details: The new album, "Your World," from Micha......

Orion''s Room partners an Acoustic Rock sound with alternative, progressive and world beat influence. 5 MP3 Songs ROCK: Acoustic, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: 3 brothers that argue a lot, 1 perfectionist violin player and a know it all lead singe......

Ragtime with an attitude. 17 MP3 Songs JAZZ: Ragtime, JAZZ: Dixieland Details: This CD showcases a range of syles of Sue Keller, the world''s premier ragtime piano player. From the Southern and mid-Western classics to the East-coast cutting co......

Acoustic/electric folk - a rootsy, country-blues infused singer songwriter with poetic lyrics and a great full band. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, FOLK: Folk Blues Details: In the realm of singer/songwriters, if you start throwing the word "......

Warm organ, thoughtful mandolin, creative les paul. Creative songwriting and a powerful rhythm section. Roots Groove from Washington, DC. 8 MP3 Songs ROCK: Jam-band, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: In their short time together, ubiquitone has firm......

Experimental lo-fi alternative rock for the eclectic-minded fans of everyone from Sabbath to Butthole Surfers to The Flaming Lips 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Roots Rock, FOLK: Power-folk Details: Black Pig is a true musical experiment. In fall of 2004,......

Fully explored and arranged tracks from a three-songwriter/musician cooperative. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Folk Rock, COUNTRY: Country Rock Details: "Peppercorn Rent", the second full-length release from Pennsylvania singer/songwriter cooperative, Bi......

EDGY COUNTRY CROSSOVER MIX... "A CLEAR STRONG VOICE THAT GIVES HER MELODIES A GRATIFYING URGENCY".....Ken Tucker "THE TALENT''S THERE TO DESERVE A PLACE WITH THE CURRENT SUCCESS OF STORIES OF NEW COUNTRY"....Tony May (Folk Roots Magazine, Engla......

"With the fat bottom of southern rock and the prettiness of folk balladry, The Coming Grass makes 70''s music today." HARP MAGAZINE 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: "One of most authentic, warmest new releases I''ve put ......