Recommended Folk: Progressive Folk music (#1 - #40)
KIUILA: Kolo
Progressive-ethno-world-fusion from Ukraine. Blending world beats with sound of duduk, magical melodies over Ukrainian village vocals, with screaming sax and clarinet as rhythm section of cosmic vibe-celabration.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
CHEYENNE MEDDERS: Kiss with Busted Lips
A powerful, sonically full album about owning up to and overcoming mistakes, set to the dark, swirling tones of a rad band of brothers from Georgia.
Recommended if you like Arcade Fire.CD price: $10.90 / MP3 price: $7.70
BARKUNA: MIX
The Folk Future:::Pedal Steal, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Four Voice Harmony, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Horns, Loverphone.
CD price: $11.00
JAN HAMMARLUND: Röda Linjen
Sweden's answer to Phil Ochs - if Phil had been gay with a dramatic sense of melody and a passionate sense of optimism in the midst of tyranny and oppression.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
MICHAEL KITSON: Nobody Told Me
With solid hooks, quiet voice, and great playing this Portland Oregon based singer/songwriter gently eases the senses with 10 songs for everyone. This album is filled with simple words and melodies that will leave you humming.
CD price: $9.97 / MP3 price: $9.97
JILL SOBULE: Jill Sobule Sings Prozak and the Platypus
Music club and science lab become testing grounds in which angry teen and scientist father pit aboriginal mythology against modern neuroscience research. The dreams of a platypus prove to be the link between the two.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
CRAIG MOREAU: Every Now and Then
"Moreau writes country/folk songs like someone who's lived it-in fact Music Row could really use him these days." -Clay Steakley, Performing Songwriter magazine.
Recommended if you like John Prine, Hoyt Axton.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JAIME MICHAELS: Fool
"Michaels pens contemporary tunes where love shines from within like a falling star." -Sing Out.
CD price: $12.97
WAKE CLINARD: Voices of an Eclectic Collection
Acoustic instrumentals played on vintage guitars, mandolins, mandocellos, dobros and other beautiful old instruments
CD price: $8.00 / MP3 price: $6.00
ANDREW ROSE GREGORY: The Lost Year
Songs that will break your heart and then put it back together again. Full of spare arrangements reminiscent of a young Tom Waits, follows the arc of love found and then lost.
Recommended if you like Paul Simon, John Prine.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
SHIRLEY LOGAN: Shirley Logan
NOT your typical singer/songwriter. smooth, sultry sound with elements of folk, blues, alternative pop with honest,thought provoking lyrics and interesting melodies.like drinking a fine wine.
MP3 price: $12.97
MISTY RIVER: Stories
Although Misty River's music is often compared to the neo-bluegrass style of Alison Krauss and the powerful harmonies of The Trio (Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton), these four women have a sound all their own.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
THE WELLS FAMILY: Someday Soon
A band that has created an extremely unique sound that appeals to audiences in every genre, uniting both younger and older generations with their versatility.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
STEPHEN COHEN: Stephen and the Talk Talk Band
creative accoustic music using guitar,voice, sculptural percussion instruments, lap steel guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion and jazz drums
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $14.95
APRIL VERCH: Steal The Blue
A beguiling blend of music that isn’t easily defined. It’s roots, it’s jazz, it’s old time, it’s bluegrass. It doesn’t matter. One listen and you’ll be hooked on this unique blend of traditional music that combines precision, intensity and soul.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
JEREMY DION: Finally
Progressive folk-rock
Recommended if you like John Denver, Jason Mraz.CD price: $15.00
MAGGIE COUNCIL: Not In The House
Americana that grooves with intelligent lyrics.
Recommended if you like Joni Mitchell, J.J. Cale.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
BAND'O: huu
Modern acoustic folk sung and played by two talented and popular Finnish sisters who make their own original songs.
CD price: $15.97
DAVID LYNN GRIMES: Raven River
Folk music informed by celtic, brasilian, ozark hillbilly and jazz influences, by alaskan mariner, environmental activist, wilderness guide and trickster-fool-bard
Recommended if you like James Taylor.CD price: $15.00
CYRUS CLARKE: Upcountry Skies
An acoustic assortment of great songs and sounds flying from the south coast of California to the slopes of Haleakala on Maui.
CD price: $15.00
BJORN QUENEMOEN: Ears Will Talk
Music with a strong sense of identity. Rooted in folk traditions with an emphasis on two part harmonies in not only the vocals but in all the instruments. Melancholy at times and playful at others.
Recommended if you like Paul Simon, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.CD price: $15.00
MARIANNE CHATTERTON: innocence, impulse, and loss...
Compelling, engaging stories delivered by a straight forward and witty singer/songwriter.
CD price: $10.98 / MP3 price: $10.98
VANESSA TORRES: Witness
With the raw simplicity of bare hands in the dirt, Vanessa Torres writes folk songs that blend tender honesty with a strong call to action.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DRIFTWOOD FIRE: Driftwood Fire
Stunning musicianship – gifted vocals, award-winning lyrics, graceful guitar melodies, orchestral bass, lively old-time fiddle and creative percussion.
CD price: $12.97
BARCLAY MARTIN ENSEMBLE: Dawn
A high-energy acoustic ensemble offering up an eclectic blend of singer/songwriter folk, jazz, pop and world influences.
Recommended if you like David Byrne.MP3 price: $9.97
CAST OF "WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG": Woody Guthrie's American Song Cast Album
Rich, energetic, harmonized, and theatrical arrangements of Woody Guthrie's traditional folk music accompanied by guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica.
Recommended if you like Peter, Paul & Mary, The Weavers.CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00
JAN KRIST: When Planets Collide
Midwest Urban Folk at it's finest.Described as somewhere between Joni Mitchel and Kate Bush.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
CARL HAUCK: Counter Intelligence
A blend of moody minimalism and folk-infused acoustic pop songwriting.
CHUCK BRODSKY: Two Sets
Acoustic, singer-songwriter, folk, Americana
CD price: $24.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
THE SIMILAR TRENDS: Man in the Moon
With a unique musical viewpoint and poignant bilingual lyrics, this 5 part, piano-based band blends jazz, pop, indie, and progressive styles through the use of offbeat patterns and soothing ballads, to cafe and eclectic renditions.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
KATE LAMONT & BLUEPRINTMUSIC: Act Live
Their ensemble may look like a bluegrass band- there’s a banjo, fiddle, dobro and other trappings- but you won’t find any songs about mama or whiskey.
CD price: $13.97
KEVIN SOLECKI: Solecktive Sounds
Grammy Nominated accordionist Kevin Solecki recently released his 2nd CD. This upbeat album features Kevin on accordion along with 14 guest musicians performing on a variety of instruments.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ASTROGRASS: Let Me Stay Up All Night
High-energy bluegrass, Celtic and folk music for ALL AGES from this modern acoustic ensemble from Brooklyn, NY who perform regularly for young families around the country.
CD price: $12.97
NATE X 10: Love Me If You Can, Love Nate X 10
An edgy acoustic style with a raw progressive feel with original vocals and group dynamics that create a colorful musical ensamble.
CD price: $12.00
