Cedarwell

Its been forever, but I'm finally settled down in an apt where I have access to the internet. Over the past couple of weeks I've been listening to a lot of bands and this is definitely one that really stuck out.

Cedarwell comes from the state of Wisconsin. I completely forgot that Wisconsin existed, but it still does. Cedarwell is led by Erik G. Neave whose style reminds me very much of Blind Pilot. The album "A Stone, A Leaf, a Door" has some downers some uppers and everything in between.

Definitely for fans of Blind Pilot or Sufjan Stevens.


Cedarwell - Untitled from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.

This Frontier Needs Heros

So happy that Caroline Corrigan signed on to help me with this.

        This band reminds me what I love so much about the genres showcased on this blog. The structured lyrics, simple guitar chords, accessible melodies which don’t require a voice like Mike Rowe (Yes he was a professional opera singer, but read his quote on why here) to sing along. I think this band is a really good example.

        A brother and sister duo, Brad and Jessica Lauretti put together an amazing catalogue of quality songs. I can definitely see these two just lounging around with their friends, strumming on a guitar, and randomly breaking out one of their gems.







This Frontier Needs Heros Myspace

The Tallest Man on Earth

 Kristian Matsson from Dalarna, Sweden is The Tallest Man on Earth. Solid fingerpicking guitar and familiar melodies supported by Matsson's "Dylanesque" (in this case, I feel no shame saying that) scratchy voice and delivery. New album to be released April 13th, 2010 on Dead Oceans


2009.09.09 Tallest Man on Earth, Bardens Boudoir (Honey, Let Me in) from Tim Ferguson on Vimeo.


The Tallest Man on Earth Myspace

Ferraby Lionheart

Ferraby Lionheart's new record "The Jack of Hearts" is now out. Ferraby is an amazing singer/songwriter who can craft catchy folk harmonies into classic folk story-telling songs. Take a listen to his new stuff... Then take a listen to his old stuff...

Ferraby's Myspace with three new songs: Harry and the Bess, Yellow Wings, Arkansas



Album Promo No.2 from Ferraby Lionheart on Vimeo.


Tickets to Crickets from his LP "Catch the Brass Ring"


Crack in Time from his EP in 2006.

Blind Pilot

Found this video the other day at Laundromatinee.com. Blind Pilot is one of my favorite bands and this is why. Really accesible mellow folk instrumental and melodies. Lyrics are not mind blowing which allows for the listener to just drift with the jams.

Blind Pilot - Two Towns From Me from LaundroMatinee on Vimeo.


Blind Pilot Myspace

Tall Tales and the Silver Lining

Trevor Beld (also of Franklin for Short) leads this cast of Californians. His simple folk guitar structures coupled with mellow melodies really capture what, to someone from the North East, California seems to be all about. Supposedly they came out with a new album this month (3/2010).





Fan created video. The creator has multiple other videos created using the same technique. Check her out... TwoKaleidoscopeEyes Youtube.


Songs from the Window Series



Tall Tales and the Silver Lining Myspace