We have just returned to our little home from Memphis and we are so excited to share information about some amazing musicians we had the privilege to meet, jam with, or listen to. These folks are very talented and we are humbled by their music. Check them out and support them because they are trying to do just what we are: play music!
In no order:
1. Devon Sproule, www.devonsproule.com – Our hometown lady tore it up on Saturday night with her new tunes from her newly, anticipated record “Soy Saint George”- A blend of many genres, Devon lights up the stage with her songs, humor and liquor flask! We are proud to call Charlottesville home after her performance.
2. 3 Penny Acre, www.3pennyacre.com – This bluegrass quartet of folks are extremely talented with tight harmonies, great songwriting, and if that wasn’t enough, the gift of guitar building. We shared an awesome jam in the hotel lobby with them- They are some of the nicest people you could hope to meet and we’re hoping to see them on many festival stages to come- won’t be long!
3. The Lost Pines, www.lostpinesband.com- Dynamic 6 piece bluegrass band from Austin, Texas. Fabulous songwriting and again, really stunning 3 part harmonies. We felt a call to them as they sang about the blue ridge and couldn’t help but support them- and you should too!
4. Trent Wagler & Jay Lapp, www.trentwagler.com – Male duo from our neck of the woods, we hadn’t met them until this conference but had been hearing their names forever! Their setup harks back to the 30′s and 40′s brother duets with some real energy. Also, they treated us to some great jamming in their hotel room and out in the lobby- real, genuine people.
5. Creaking Tree String Quartet, www.creakingtree.com – The name says it all. This string band from Canada writes tunes that paint pictures and walk the line of “newgrass.” We had to see them more than 3 times because we couldn’t get enough! Super talented and also a hit at the conference, we enjoyed their writing and covers of Bill Frisell, Bill Evans, and Edgar Meyer tunes.
6. Parkington Sisters, www.parkingtonsisters.com – This group of 5 sisters really do take the stage with a force to be reckoned with, and they really are sisters. We saw them a number of times as well- 5 part harmonies, violins, cello, guitar, and keys, they write well and have very unique vocals.
7. Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz, www.ginnyandtracy.com – This duet has been around a long time having started part of the movement of folk music, having been apart of The New Lost City Ramblers and epitomizing southern harmony duet singing. We feel so fortunate to have met them and attended their workshop this past weekend. They are very nice folks and everyone can find so much to learn from their music and experiences.
There were lots of musicians we met and played with that were all very kind. We had a great time this week and are already looking forward to next year’s conference.
Check these people out and support local music, indie music, and go out to see a show!
Cheers!
Laura and Kagey
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