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Folk music described by one fan as "Music that feeds the soul and smoothes the rough edges of life." It is music that sits down, introduces itself and doesn''t pretend to be anything else. Come and have a listen. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, R......

A collection of songs including acoustic folk, blues, pop and a little bit of soul. 12 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk-Rock, ROCK: Americana Details: I''ve played in a couple of Chicago based bands over the last 20 or so years. The Insiders did the major l......

A knock down walls guitarist, is a floor shattering and earthmoving barrage of sheer rockin'' country. 5 MP3 Songs ROCK: Country-Rock, ROCK: Roots Rock Details: Lee Morgan a knock down walls guitarist, is a floor shattering and earthmoving barra......

Simply Singing is just that a folk style blend of song with children & adult voices led by Laurie''s unique, lyrical voice & songwriting. 14 MP3 Songs SPIRITUAL: Inspirational, FOLK: Children''s Folk Details: Simply Singing offers many sing-a-l......

Americana. Roots Rock. Folk. Alt-country. An attempt recapture the magic of the 60''s & 70''s. 13 MP3 Songs ROCK: Roots Rock, COUNTRY: Alt-Country Details: After doing an acoustic album at home, Eric wanted to take the music to the next level. H......

Singer/songwriter/fiddle player crafts earthy, organic, conscious pop rock. Honest, resonant vocals and masterful instrumental performances showcase the expressive depth of her songwriting; unique sound nods frequently to Americana roots tradition......

Eclectic mix of blues and roots, strong vocal complimented with electric/acoustic slide and lead guitar. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (44:23) ! Related styles: BLUES: Blues-Rock, FOLK: Folk-Rock People who are interested in Eric Clapton Joe Cocke......

Ukulele-based folk-pop. Bari uke, harmonica. Satire, politics, comedy, pop culture. 7 MP3 Songs in this album (18:36) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, POP: Pop/Rock People who are interested in Randy Newman Roger Miller should consider this do......

Hard luck acoustic Americana fueled by heart wrenching spirituality channeled from dive motels, jaded lovers, death and the last remnants of redemption on the banks of route 66. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (36:49) ! Related styles: COUNTRY: Americ......

Rock/Latin/Alternative 11 MP3 Songs in this album (44:19) ! Related styles: ROCK: Roots Rock, LATIN: Rock en Espanol People who are interested in Bruce Springsteen Alejandro Escovedo Los Lobos should consider this download. Details: Four yea......

Pleasantly aggressive folk with dead-on harmony roots plus heart-warming charm and wit. 17 MP3 Songs in this album (54:46) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, FOLK: Political Folk People who are interested in Ani DiFranco Indigo Girls Patty Grif......

Pop folk of musical attitude and lyrical divinity. It''s a journey of a time and a place and a state of mind. You''ll wish you were there or be glad that you''re here. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (33:15) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk Pop, POP: Toda......

Debut solo release from veteran producer/sideman. A little roots music, a little rock ''n'' roll, a little soul, a lot of heartbreak, and a glockenspiel, to boot. 11 MP3 Songs in this album (46:40) ! Related styles: ROCK: Americana, ROCK: Folk Ro......

Accessible yet sophisticated acoustic folk-pop from this singer-songwriter described by the press as a âgifted musicianâ with âthe soul of a poetâ and âa voice of tremendous power and whimsyâ. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (35:52) ! Related styles: ......

Downhome Acoustic Folk Blues, backed by Blue Mother Tupelo on six tracks 15 MP3 Songs in this album (47:55) ! Related styles: BLUES: Acoustic Blues, FOLK: Folk Blues People who are interested in Son House John Prine Blue Mother Tupelo should c......

Americana - Roots - Rock. âDonât let this band fool you. They arenât hillbillies in the classic sense,itâs just a cool name.â - Pulse. "These concrete jungle hayseeds from the wind-whipped plains of St. Paul are fervent eclectics, liable to wander......

This album is a combination of new age folk and progressive Celtic instrumental music. 15 MP3 Songs in this album (58:56) ! Related styles: FOLK: Celtic Folk, NEW AGE: Celtic New Age People who are interested in Ray Lynch David Arkenstone shoul......

On The Porch is a 3-piece indie folk/rock band emerging from the backyards of Milwaukee in 2007 with a vision of Americana roots rock with musical influences including rock, folk, and pop. 10 MP3 Songs in this album (47:23) ! Related styles: ROCK......

Crisply delivered introspective lyrics, inside a finely layered acoustic blend. 11 MP3 Songs in this album (40:02) ! Related styles: FOLK: Folk-Rock, FOLK: Modern Folk People who are interested in Jewel Joni Mitchell Sarah McLachlan should con......

Soulful Roots/pop Singer Songwriter 9 MP3 Songs in this album (32:28) ! Related styles: POP: Folky Pop, FOLK: Folk Blues People who are interested in Christina Aguilera Norah Jones Sara Bareilles should consider this download. Details: Welco......