Folk » Type: Acoustic
SLINGS: The Old Hopeful Trail
A unique mix of folk, rock, acoustic, Americana, and hymns. And some other stuff too.
Recommended if you like Neutral Milk Hotel, M. Ward.CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
THE CROOKED JADES: Shining Darkness
Old-world music reinvented for a modern age: 19 original Americana-roots compositions from driving fiddle & banjo tunes to beautiful, haunting ballads, all with the usual inspired arrangements and eclectic instrumentation.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
NADA WORLD: THE BIG CELTIC BOX / 3 CD'S PACKAGE: The Big Celtic Box
A great compilation of the best instrumental & vocal tracks from the Celtic world
CD price: $30.00
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS: Sankofa Stings: Colored Aristocracy
Sankofa Strings draws upon the string and vocal traditions of the Americas, Africa and Europe: string band standards, blues, hokum tunes and anonymous folk songs slide next to new interpretations of Afro-Pop, sea shanties and Celtic ballads.
CD price: $12.00
DERVISH: Live in Palma
A six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy Traditional Irish Music and song with a contemporary edge.
Recommended if you like The Chieftains, Planxty.CD price: $12.97
MARV AND RINDY ROSS/QUARTERFLASH: Goodbye Uncle Buzz
This NW singer/songwriter duo scored big in the 80's with their hit, "Harden My Heart," but this acoustic-based collection of 12 songs defines a new sophisticated direction for Quarterflash.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
FEED THEM WITH MUSIC: Road Trip: American Singer Songwriters
With your purchase of this CD, 10 hot meals are served globally to those most in need. These 10 artists are feeding the world with a song.
MP3 price: $6.99
DERVISH: Decade
Dervish are a six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy Traditional Irish Music and song with a contemporary edge.
CD price: $12.97
DERVISH: Playing With Fire
Dervish are a six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy Traditional Irish Music and song with a contemporary edge.
Recommended if you like The Chieftains.CD price: $12.97
DERVISH: Traveling Show
Ever imaginative, their latest album features new arrangements of rare and unusual traditional songs such as Lord Levett. Cathy Jordan refashioned this poignant lyric by writing a new melody and asking the superb Triona Ni Dhomhnaill to play harpsichord.
MP3 price: $16.00
DERVISH: Midsummer's Night
Dervish are a six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy traditional Irish music and song with a contemporary edge.
Recommended if you like The Chieftains, Planxty.CD price: $12.97
DERVISH: A Healing Heart
A six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy traditional Irish music and song with a contemporary edge.
CD price: $12.97
DERVISH: At The End of the Day
Dervish are a six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy Traditional Irish Music and song with a contemporary edge.
Recommended if you like The Chieftains, Altan.CD price: $12.97
AARON ESPE: Songs from a Small Town
"There's no doubt that this is some of the most gorgeous male folk you'll hear." -- Tamara Turner, CD Baby
Recommended if you like Damien Rice, Amos Lee.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
GAVIN WHELAN: Gavin Whelan
his is the richest and most heartfelt tin whistle album to be Released in a long, long time.
CD price: $15.00
BOHOLA: bits of bohola (and a bit)
"bits of bohola (and a bit)" is the second collection of digital gems from the bohola music archives
MP3 price: $9.99
ALEX ROBERTS: By The Ley
‘By The Ley’ is an album of great charm and charisma. The guitar playing on this album is understated at times, but then at others it is of an advanced fingerstyle technique. The unique blend of contemporary folk & blues styles which will appeal to lovers
CD price: $13.99 / MP3 price: $9.95
LOCH LOMOND/BUILDERS AND BUTCHERS: Split 12"
A split LP showcasing two of Portland's premier bands with Loch Lomond performing "idyllic, expansive chamber folk" and The Builders and The Butchers playing "stripped-down punk-blues." -Willamette Week
VINYL price: $10.00
BELUGA WHALE: Under Glass
Whale songs, sea shanties, popular hits and traditional favorites.
CD price: $10.00
FRED HOLSTEIN: Fred Holstein - Live at the Earl of Old Town
A folk singer in the Pete Seeger tradition who interprets traditional and contemporary folk tunes and encourages his audiences to sing along.
Recommended if you like Pete Seeger.CD price: $20.00
NARASIRATO PAN PIPERS: Cry Of The Ancestors
Solomon Islands traditional and contemporary music
CD price: $12.97
HANS YORK: Young Amelia
It’s the sound of simplicity and brilliance. With this new disc, the Seattle-based award winning singer songwriter takes acoustic music to new heights.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
ELLIS PAUL: Ellis Paul-The Dragonfly Races
"2008 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award Winner" A lyrical journey across the globe. The songs take you from the top of Mt. Everest to the bottom of the sea, a jaunt around the playground, through the meadow.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
TOM HANSON: Everything Takes Forever
'Dark folk'; 'acoustic dream-pop'; music with a haunting, hypnotic impact: swirling finger-picked acoustic fuses with spaced-out synths, ethereal electric guitars and deep, mellow vocals.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $7.99
ALFRED JAMES BAND: Lucky If Easy
Cello-driven acoustic rock.
Recommended if you like Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MIKE AND RUTHY: The Honeymoon Agenda
An acoustic duo from Woodstock, NY with gentle, tight harmony singing on classic and original folk and pop songs, Mike & Ruthy accompany each other on guitar, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, and the occasional harmonica or glockenspiel.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $12.00
CHRISTIAN KIEFER: Dogs & Donkeys
The story of American economics (that's right.) slung through the filter of American music. Something to behold.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
AVI WISNIA: Avi Wisnia Presents:
This Bossa Nova-inspired singer-songwriter combines American folk-rock with a mellow jazz groove. Imagine a Brazilian Ben Folds: subtle, clever, and tastier than a caipirinha.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
MARSHALL MCLEAN: A Road To Antioch
A Folk-Rock, Concept album based on the Sermon on the Mount. Intensely real, honest vocals. Songwriting from a different angle.
Recommended if you like Keith Green, Derek Webb.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
SEAHORSE: I'll Be New
Timeless melodies and a unique lyrical mythology create the foundation of each spectacular Seahorse song.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAVE FLYNN: Draíocht
A magical album of songs and instrumentals inspired by traditional Irish music with subtle influences from African music and jazz by the acclaimed award-winning composer, Dave Flynn
MP3 price: $9.99
HORSESHOE ROAD: Home Fires
The real sound of Oklahoma heartland acoustic music from the band that defined the genre. From introspective and emotional to catchy and funny, they bring something to the table for everyone.
CD price: $15.00
TRAONACH: Macintosh Jon
Irish traditional music. Straight-ahead, mighty tunes by seasoned session-hands and long-time musical friends.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
JERRY KOSAK: Many Dances
Sounds like Segovia playing the music of Robert Johnson while thinking about Leo Kottke.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
JERRY KOSAK: Sounds Like This
In a space somewhere between blues, jazz, and ragtime; solo acoustic guitar that is a joy to hear.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
FRASER ANDERSON: 'and The Girl With The Strawberry...'
"Acoustic brilliance;" a bit like Nick Drake & Damien Rice, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
OLD SCHOOL FREIGHT TRAIN: Live In Ashland
Musically daring, this quintet blends folk, bluegrass, jazz, soul and pop into a seamless blend with innovative and accomplished instrumental prowess.
Recommended if you like Nickel Creek, David Grisman.MP3 price: $10.00
CATHY FINK: Banjo Talkin'
A fresh and innovative collection of original songs and tunes mixed, with insightful interpretations of traditional old time music played on clawhammer banjo. Fink follows in the footsteps of the great country music pioneers.
CD price: $13.50
AVI FOX-ROSEN: One
Ear candy for the over-educated; lyrical, ethereal, folk, jazz, world and rock with a solid groove.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE KINGSTON TRIO: The Best Of
The biggest group in the history of folk music returns with a two disc set of their absolute biggest hits and most well known songs.
CD price: $19.97
COLIN MCGRATH: Window Seat
Thoughtful, intricately crafted songs with expressive, honest singing and rich, organic textures and arrangements. Window Seat is a moving collection of sketches and observations, a gently instructive album that offers something new with each listen.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE BOOGLERIZERS: Ironbound Blues
singer songwriter, acoustic blues and old time naughty jazz.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE SICUTA BROTHERS: By the Iza Valley
Archaic dance melodies from the isolated region of Maramures Romania, one of the last regions in Europe where traditional folk customs are still generally practiced.
CD price: $12.98 / MP3 price: $9.98
KYM TUVIM: Nothing Sweet Nothing
Genre-blending between folk, pop, jazz and swampy blues, Tuvim brings her soulful voice to a new collection of songs, offering up unguarded observations on the quiet in between places where love fails and where it is the saving grace.
MP3 price: $10.00
DAN LEVENSON: Light Of The Moon
Appalachian songs and instrumentals with clawhammer banjo, old time fiddle, guitar. Solos, duos and band.
Recommended if you like The Buzzards, Bob Carlin.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DAVID M. BAILEY: All That Matters
Peaceful acoustic with power lyrics.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
ROBIN BULLOCK: Rosewood Castle
The intimate beauty of the acoustic guitar and the timeless music of the Celtic lands. Featuring duets with guitar legends Alex de Grassi, Tony McManus, John Doyle, Al Petteway and Steve Baughman.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
PETUNIA & THE LOONS: Petunia & The Loons
Rock-a-hillbilly yodeling country blues
CD price: $17.50 / MP3 price: $17.50
SLIDE: Harmonic Motion
Slide's second album quickly moves through a variety of clever arrangements from sensitive whistle harmonies to driving, high powered strings while the lyrical quality of the songs encapsulate a modern approach to song writing within the folk/traditional
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
SLIDE: Overneath
Their third release marks the latest port of call of one of the most exciting Irish groups of the last decade. With the powerful vocalist Andrew Murray having teamed up with the four original members.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
TSUUMI SOUND SYSTEM: Hotas
Nordic roots with an energetic acoustic groove
CD price: $17.97 / MP3 price: $17.97
SETH GLIER: Sojourn
Produced by Michael Gregory (Mick Jagger, Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood). Sojourn leads the listener down the trail of love both lost and found, growth from vulnerability, and spirituality in a frivolous world.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE IAN MCMILLAN ORCHESTRA: Sharp Stories
A sizzling wok of words, songs and contemporary folk music.
CD price: $23.00 / MP3 price: $20.00
BRUCE MOLSKY, MIKE SEEGER, BRAD LEFTWICH, CATHY FINK AND 19 MORE: Banjo Gathering - 100% Pure Old Time Banjo
Banjo Gathering is a collection of 50 unaccompanied old time banjo tunes recorded by 23 of the best old time players on the scene. Bluegrass Unlimited calls it "a momentous undertaking and a must addition to any serious collection of old-time music."
CD price: $19.00
FURNACE MOUNTAIN: Fly The River
Music from the dynamic Virginia trio, ranging from fast furious old time fiddle tunes, to haunting harmonious arrangements of traditional songs.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JAKE NEWTON: I'm a Bird EP
Blend of Americana Folk and Modern Alternative
CD price: $6.99 / MP3 price: $6.99
THE CRIPPLE LILIES: La Bete
Indie folk, The Cripple Lilies will play their soothing folk music for you as you sip a cup of coffee. The singers have the kind of voices that make you remember those childhood summer days walking down a country road with your grandpa, picking wildflower
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
NO BLUES: Ya Dunya
A unique integration of folkblues and traditinal Arabic music. 100% pure blend ARABICANA. Special guest: Tracy Bonham
CD price: $19.00
DAVID M. BAILEY: Faith: The Anthology
no bubblegum ccm - david's strongest songs of faith from a decade of writing and recording. inspiring. uplifting. challenging.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
JOE PURDY: Canyon Joe
This is Joe Purdy's first solo acoustic album since Julie Blue.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE FUGITIVES: In Streetlight Communion
Where urban folk music and spoken word become seamless. Dynamic, orchestrated, and powerful.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
SUKAY: Encuentros (Meetings)
With deep sounding pipes, haunting flutes and fast-paced rhythms played on a guitar-like instrument made from the shell of an armadillo, SUKAY creates an ethereal, pulsating sound that fills listeners with the energy and strenth of the Andes.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
JAMIE LAVAL AND ASHLEY BRODER: Zephyr in the Confetti Factory
Traditional Irish, Scottish, and other up-tempo Celtic fiddle tunes with a contemporary spin and an innovative arrangement style.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
JODY KRUSKAL: Poor Little Liza Jane
Acoustic old-time tunes and songs with Jody Kruskal and friends, featuring Anglo concertina with fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass playing old-time classics, unusual tunes and originals.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
SARAH SAMPLE: Never Close Enough
Sarah Sample dishes up a plate of acoustic folk-pop-rock that is salty and sweet.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
LARA EWEN AND THE UNSTRUNG ORCHESTRA: Ghosts and Gasoline
This brand-new CD from alt.country songwriter Lara Ewen finds her acoustic-driven storytelling backed by a full band for the first time. Come for the songwriting, and stay for the rock'n'roll.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $10.00
BUTCH BALDASSARI AND DAVID SCHNAUFER: Appalachian Mandolin And Dulcimer
Mandolin and dulcimer play Appalachian repertoire
BRIAN BIGLEY: Uilleann Pipes
Traditional Irish Music played on the uilleann pipes, flute, and whistle with some guitar accompaniment.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JONATHAN EDWARDS: Little Hands
Folk-pop singer Jonathan Edwards' 1987 album Little Hands applies his signature style to classic children's songs like "Winkin, Blinkin and Nod," "Three Blind Mice," and "Oh Susanna," as well as originals.
MP3 price: $15.00
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT: Martha Wainwright "6 Song" EP
With a hugely expressive voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha is a beguiling entertainer and a refreshingly different, new force in music.
CD price: $8.99
GARRISON KEILLOR: When I Get Home
Prairie Home Companion listeners are frequently treated to a song—sometimes to a familiar tune, sometimes to original music—with words by Garrison Keillor. In them, he sings of home, love, friendship, family, faith, or just plain fun.
Recommended if you like Lyle Lovett, Greg Brown.CD price: $16.95 / MP3 price: $16.95
PAT DONOHUE: Backroads
Acoustic guitar-based and roots-influenced original songs in the folk-blues tradition. Amazing fingerpicking style by the guitarist of "A Prairie Home Companion" radio show. Features the popular "Stealin’ from Chet" and "Road to Kingdom Come."
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
BOB MARTIN: Next To Nothin
one of the finest practitioners in the art of folk music
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $10.99
KEVIN BURKE & GED FOLEY: In Tandem
Irish Traditional Fiddle Music & Folk Songs
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DEADWOOD REVIVAL: This Old World
Powerful male/female duo blend original Americana, roots and folk with an old time influence
Recommended if you like Gillian Welch, Old Crow Medicine Show.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JOSH RITTER: Hello Starling
His is the rare type of songwriting: untouched by affectation, embroidered with a quietly plaintive voice and sparse melodies, and with words expressive of another time and place - intangible and idyllic, full of longing and nostalgia.
CD price: $13.99
BILLY HECTOR: Undertow
An acoustic dead-head masterpiece of folk blues recorded live by Billy Hector and The Acoustic Armada.
Recommended if you like Mississippi John Hurt, James McMurtry.CD price: $14.00
THE VENUS ILLUMINATO: Company With Kings
Picture yourself being knifed by a gypsy on board a high-jacked merchant ship off the coast of Morocco while an 1860's civil war band drops some acid and does their best interpretation of 70's English psychedelia.
CD price: $8.00
HELEN AVAKIAN: I Love The Moon
Dreamy neo-folk "New and exciting. Indelible songs centered around a girl and her guitar, singing what matters most" - Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
CD price: $12.97
JOSHUA DUKES: The Long Trip Home
This album showcases some of the best musicians in the Baltimore/Washington Irish music scene. If you love music that makes your toes tap then look no further.
CD price: $15.00
TONY GOUVEIA: Fado Ardente
He is the new voice of fado music. It's urban folk music(Portuguese blues) from Portugal's capital, Lisbon. It is produced by Jorge Fernando producer of Mariza's award-winning debut CD and features the virtuoso Custodio Castelo on Portuguese guitar.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ERIN ROGERS: Quiet Sunshine
The youngest person to ever win the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship, Erin brings new life to these traditional tunes with her unique arrangements. Mountain dulcimer is supported by acoustic instruments and vocals.
CD price: $15.00
AES DANA: Far Coasts...& Lost Tracks
Digital re-issue of the first, historical album of the Celtic-oriented Sicilian band founded by Giuseppe Leopizzi, with three bonus tracks
CD price: $12.97
CARL CLEVES: All Alone
A contemporary mixture of folk, jazz, world and insightful lyrics
CD price: $12.97
JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS: The Vain Hope of Horse
Post Modern Arena Folkountry Rawk
CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $11.99
RACHAEL DAVIS: Antebellum Queens
"Antebellum Queens is the breakout album Rachael Davis fans -a growing legion of them -have been waiting for.
Recommended if you like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin.CD price: $15.00
DAVID SAW: Broken Down Figure
David Saw and Broken Down Figure prove that in a modern musical world where options are limitless and music is increasingly distracting, all you need to make a great album is still just a handful of timeless songs.
CD price: $12.00
KRISTA SILDOJA, ELO KALDA, UKU SILDOJA, RAIVO SILDOJA: Väike Seltsike
Traditional Estonian Music played by hiiu kannel, talharpa, parmupill, viiul and väikekannel.
CD price: $13.99
MARTIN NOLAN: Travel'n Style
Celtic dance music at its most vibrant, Martin's playing is a finely judged mix of skill, fire, and excitement.
Recommended if you like Davy Spillane, Paddy Keenan.CD price: $12.97
MICHAEL KITSON: What This Means
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
LINUS VAN PELT: Or Am I A Nightmare?
A head on train collision of classic and alt country with fire spreading to buildings constructed of smart indie rock.
CD price: $8.00 / MP3 price: $5.60
NICHOLAS KOUTOUZOS & NIKITAS DALLARIS: Areté
Traditional dance songs from Leros, Greece performed on violin and laouto.
CD price: $12.97
KIRK DUNCAN: For Good
It's raining again in Portland, Oregon and these easy, well-intentioned songs just aren't quite drunk enough to tell you what you want to hear.
CD price: $10.00
AYLA BROOK: After The Morning After
AA Sound System's front man releases an album of sweet rustic acoustic roots-pop.
Recommended if you like Neil Young, Wilco.CD price: $14.97
THE WOODS TEA CO.: Voice Upon The Wave
Sea Shanties, Celtic, Folk
Recommended if you like The Chieftains, The Kingston Trio.CD price: $15.00
STUART FERGUSON: Shackles & Ties
Dynamic vocals and percussive guitar deliver a collection of songs that are stories and poems of personal struggle and triumph.
Recommended if you like Ellis Paul.CD price: $12.97
JIM BUNCH: Minor Repairs
Jim’s talent on the banjo has been compared to the likes of Carl Jackson and Bela Fleck, however his ease of playing and rock solid melodic picking is a gift all his own.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
JACQUELINE STEM: Streams Of Consciousness
Alternative acoustic folk
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $11.00
WEMAKEMUSIC*: In A Living Room
The demand for handmade, honest, calm and less superficial tunes and sounds is exponentially rising. Maybe also as a contrast to the stimulus satiation, product boom and superlative mania of the industry. Here is one such record.
CD price: $12.97
DEREK PAPA: I Will Get to You
Folk with some rocking and swaying.
Recommended if you like Neil Young, Wilco.CD price: $10.00
BARRETT JOHNSON: In Case I Went Missing
BY ERIN DEWITT-OC WEEKLY Either it’s that whole tortured-artist thing, or Barrett Johnson is a great pretender at having his heart broken. But unlike other folk musicians who take the dusty road toward twangy alt-country, Johnson ventures out on a differ
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
JOHN BLAKE, LAMOND GILLESPIE AND MICK LEAHY: Humours Of Highgate
The follow up album to their acclaimed 2003 album 'Traditional Irish Music from London'. Authority on Irish traditional music Reg Hall says this recording '.stacks up very well against anything the old boys recorded in Chicago or New York in the 1920s.'
CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00
GAVIN WHELAN: Another Time
Debuts seldom come as fresh as and vibrant as this. Young whistle-player whelan is a formidable talent. Bare boned and embellished in all the right places.
Recommended if you like Mary Bergin.CD price: $15.00
ROB SZABO: After The Gravity
"musically & lyrically brilliant", intense & articulate acoustic-folk/pop. Honest music for music lovers.
MP3 price: $9.99
REGGIE MILES: War Mongerin' Man
This is a collection of original songs about social issues that we all face every day, homelessness, poverty, hunger, joblessness, war, our environmental footprint, government gone bad, corporate misconduct, greed.
CD price: $12.97
ABBIE GARDNER/ANTHONY DA COSTA: Bad Nights/Better Days
The songs they used to be afraid to write. Real, Raw, and recorded in 3 days.
Recommended if you like Damien Rice, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
TESLIM: Teslim
This potent duo, featuring Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus, performs Greek, Sephardic and original music on violins, saz, oud, lauoto and hand drums.
Recommended if you like Ross Daly.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
BRAD SENNE: The Shapes That Shift Us
Haunting indie folk pop with gentle, ghostly vocals and lush production.
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
EDDIE MARTIN: When We Were Brave
Folksy project from veteran Muscle Shoals singer/songwriter, highlighted by topical songs and intimate personal reflection. Acoustic based production with poetic lyrics and minimal instrumentation. Insightful and emotionally bare.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
STEVE SCARLATA: Risa
Soft and soothing songs about love, healing and reflection.
Recommended if you like Frank Sinatra, Coldplay.CD price: $13.99 / MP3 price: $11.99
COLIN ISLER: September Parades
Modern folk rock with a sound that still brings back memories.
CD price: $8.00
MICHAEL BEAUCHAMP: My Northern Voices
Michael Beauchamp sings soulful old-timey acoustic tunes about love, loss and good friends.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.97
NEAL BURTON: We Sold Our Blood For Money
The long walk home when you wonder if you'd made the right decision.
CD price: $5.00 / MP3 price: $3.00
URI SHEFI: Masik
Uri Shefi lives in the upper galile in Israel performing and creating music plays many traditional instruments: oud, violin, lyre, bouzuki, tanbur, nay, darbuka.
CD price: $12.97
VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER: SlipTease
Folk Music, traditional songs arranged and performed in a bright and breezy way with a backdrop of tunes with Scottish Smallpipes, Flute, and Accordion.
CD price: $18.99
FOREST SUN: Harlequin Goodnight
if earthly and mystical poets Pablo Neruda and Jalal-e-Din Rumi found acoustic guitars and wrote Americana songs together with wine and dancing girls and late night crickets for company it might sound like this
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
PUBLIC HOUSE CEILI BAND: Go Figure
The first album of traditional music for Irish set dancing ever released by a North America-based ceili band. Includes music for the Caledonian, Plain, Connemara, and Sliabh Luachra sets.
CD price: $15.00
TOM YARBROUGH: Far Cry From Gone
A powerful collection of Americana/Folk masterpieces from Nashville's best kept secret.
CD price: $13.99
ANNIE KEATING: Belmont
"A wise mix of Lucinda Williams songwriting, Gillian Welch guitar and a vocal all her own. Her style invokes a cross between Willie Nelson and John Prine, and you don't get any better than that." --The Village Voice
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $10.00
FLORY JAGODA: Kantikas Di Mi Nona (Songs of My Grandmother)
Featuring Flory's own composition, Ocho Kandelikas, the joyous Hanukah song that has become a worldwide favorite, as well as traditional and original Sephardic ballads, Jewish holiday songs, and romansas.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
FLORY JAGODA: La Nona Kanta (The Grandmother Sings)
Traditional and original Sephardic ballads, Jewish holiday songs, and romansas from the authentic Ladino speaking performer and composer Flory Jagoda, known worldwide as “The Keeper of the Flame.”
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
PHIL BARRY: Between the Carolinas
Sounds kind of like like Art Garfunkel after a long weekend.
CD price: $9.97 / MP3 price: $7.97
RUE ROYALE: Rue Royale
Chicago’s folk-pop duo introduces their debut long-player, which will satisfy fans of Fleetwood Mac, Zero 7, Iron and Wine and Sufjan Stevens.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAVE LEATHERMAN AND STONE COUNTY: Nothin' But The Curtains Waved Goodbye
Traditional bluegrass sound with a mix of old and new songs.
Recommended if you like Ralph Stanley, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs.
REGIONAL COMPILATION: Salmon Nation Artists Project
Music/story/poetry/visual art from the Pacific Northwest bio-region. A web of voices that weave a web throughout urban and rural, past and present.
CD price: $18.00
THE MAYOCKS: Seven Days
Warm and jangly alt country folk rock that matches the sparkle of pop with the twang of country.
VARIOUS: A Tribute To Leadbelly
The tribute to America’s greatest folk singer featuring the indefatigable Pete Seeger, the inimitable to Arlo Guthrie, and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, without doubt the most revered duo ever to practice the blues.
CD price: $12.98
CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL: Équinoxe
"Three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions. Breathtaking." Boston Herald Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany), André Brunet (Quebec) and Ged Foley (UK, Ireland) on guitar
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
DAILY PLANET: Clark's Secret
The first album from Britain's premier newgrass / jam band. They combine bluegrass with blues, jazz and irish music, and visit all points in between. Features guest appearances from Tim O'Brien, Matt Flinner, Tony Furtado, and Clive Deamer.
CD price: $15.00
BOHOLA: Jimmy Keane & Pat Broaders
"Finely rendered jigs, ballads and laments receive inventive arrangements, fine vocals and impressive instrumentation. This is Irish Music for the new century." --Chicago Sun-Times
CD price: $17.99
SIDESTREET RENY: Not Seen the Light of Day
Urban avant folk 'n blues trio, featuring fingerstyle resonator guitar upright bass and drums. A seemingly organic blend of the elements, sewing 100 plus years of American music into a rich tapestry of eclectic yet somehow familiar sounds all their own.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
KRUGER BROTHERS: The Suite - Vol.1
For the first time they’ve recorded an entire album of original material. It highlights the uniqueness of the Kruger’s music which takes listeners on a soulful trip.
Recommended if you like Krüger Brothers, Jens Kruger.
THE DUST BOWL CAVALIERS: Volume Two: Flowers And Gasoline
The boys serve up another batch of traditional folk and bluegrass, rootsy originals, and even an old-timey Ramones tune.
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
PETER KOVACS: My World
Critics and peers agree, Kovacs has distinguished himself as one of the most asinine and pointless musicians in the country.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $12.99
DOUG COX: Stay Lazy
An impressive, eclectic showcase of the musician's gifts as a songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and soulfully succinct soloist on dobro and slide guitar.
Recommended if you like Ry Cooder, Jerry Douglas.CD price: $12.97
TAMMERLIN-LEE HUNTER & ARVID SMITH: No Small Thing
Shimmery, rootsy Americana with strong songwriting and outstanding musicianship, including special guests Darol Anger, Joe Craven and Byron House.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
SI KAHN: In My Heart
Singer-songwriter political folk from an organizer; in the spirit of Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.
Recommended if you like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger.CD price: $14.97
JON MICHAELS: I Hear A Clock
A present day troubadour who's voice, lyrics and melodies are stunning
CD price: $15.00
CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS: Sweet Redemption
Is it possible to have a record be fun AND contemplative? Yup. Plusd add an acoustic gospel slant and you've got a great record with well written songs.
Recommended if you like Glen Phillips, Ben Harper.CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
CINDY KALLET AND GREY LARSEN: Cross the Water
A collection of vivid and expansive folk music, deeply rooted in the traditions of Ireland, New England, Appalachia and Scandinavia, interwoven with renaissance and baroque-style counterpoint and colored with alto and bass vocals.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $12.99
THE DOC MARSHALLS: Honest for Once
For those who take their country music seriously, "Honest for Once" will be a revelation. Comprised entirely of originals, the Doc Marshalls' second CD features gritty honky-tonk, fiery Cajun two-steps, and brutally honest songwriting.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
ERICA WHEELER: From that Far
Her music ranges in style from contemporary folk to country and bluegrass which creates a palette for her rich and warm, often conversational vocal style.
Recommended if you like Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith.MP3 price: $9.99
JAIME MICHAELS: Fool
"Michaels pens contemporary tunes where love shines from within like a falling star." -Sing Out.
CD price: $12.97
ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING: Elvis Has Left the Building
Lyrically insightful vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, and cello derived from a unique combination of acoustic Americana and power folk.
CD price: $5.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
BENTON FLIPPEN AND THE SMOKEY VALLEY BOYS: Fiddler's Dream
Raised on a farm in North Carolina in 1920, he first played the banjo during his childhood. Here are some great, upbeat fiddle tunes with full accompaniment.
CD price: $12.97
CHARLES ALLISON AND BLACK EYED DOG: Some Queer Raincoat
Sweet and shuffling Americana folk pop.
CD price: $6.00 / MP3 price: $6.00
BILLY MANZIK: Billy Manzik
Billy's debut album would best be described as roots music, infused with anything and everything else he's able to imagine.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
JOSEPHINE CAMERON: American Songs vol. 2
Following up on the success of her first "American Songs" album, Josephine brings her expressive style and clear voice to 9 more traditional American folk songs.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $6.99
ANDY STEELE: True Believers and the Guises Of The Weasel
Debut LP from MuddyHead singer songwriter, Andy Steele. English folk/pop with an alt-American flavor, reminiscent of Ray Davies, Richard Thompson, Neil Young.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
TRACTOR OPERATOR: Bleeding Hearts And Severed Legs
Quiet, lo-fi folk-pop of the crackliest order--with playful, with a circular lyrical constructions at the forefront.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
JACOB WHITE: The Staircase EP
Jacob White crafts hushed, melodic portraits of love and loss, seeming at times to be painting with words, and these songs are likely to stay with you.
CD price: $7.00 / MP3 price: $7.00
IVAN ROSENBERG AND BILLY CARDINE: The Donkeys
"A collaboration between two friends who communicate via their shared mastery of resonator guitar and banjo. They flourish within and beyond their instruments' traditions." - Bluegrass Unlimited
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.00
TED LENNON: The Taste Of Time
Acoustic, folk, singer-songwriter with the kind of personal, thought-provoking lyrics that only true artistry and self-honesty can provide.
MP3 price: $12.97
PRAISE THE TWILIGHT SPARROW: Praise The Twilight Sparrow
Twisted dark folk recalling hints of Devendra Banhart and Iron & Wine.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
KEALE: Kahikina
Beautiful Hawaiian Music. Hawaiian music at its finest with a variety of sounds and styles that invite the listener to sit back, relax and drift away to the beautiful islands of Hawaii.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
FRASER ANDERSON: Coming up for air
Acoustic album reminiscent of Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell and Damien Rice.
CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00
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
EILEEN HEMPHILL-HALEY BAND: Two Nights in Myrtletown
A fine collection of folk-rock and Americana songs from a great storyteller and her kick-ass band. Guaranteed to de-stress your day.
CD price: $12.98 / MP3 price: $12.98
AISLING: The Pilgrim's Road
Traditional Irish style with influences from classical chamber music and jazz.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JOSH GEFFIN: Wake
Sun-kissed melancholia, wry ruminations, arresting man-and-guitar compositions dappled with cello, piano, backing vocals and electric guitar - an outstanding debut from the London based fingerpicking troubadour.
