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Eagle Sky Views by Steven D. Lightspring

Release: 2013

Reviews:

Deeply meaningful, wildly "uplifting" lyrics, heartfelt performance, Soulful Vocals, Soothing Voice...all are an essential part of Steven's "peacefully passionate" performances of truly poetic, mostly acoustic, vocal music blended with "spoken word".

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Eagle Sky Views Steven D. Lightspring

Born Right On Time by Nate Trosky

Release: 2013

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Born Right On Time - Tribute to #42 Jackie Robinson

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Born Right On Time Nate Trosky

Take Care My Love by Genio

Release: 2013

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Creativity with curiosity and spontaneity as the heart of my expression.

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Take Care My Love Genio

Loveful Heights by Loveful Heights

Release: 2012

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Loveful Heights is a folksy duo that has been described as dark, harmonious and positive, and compared to The Wailin' Jennys and The Be Good Tanyas.

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Loveful Heights Loveful Heights

Twenty Years of Powwow by Eastern Eagle

Release: 2013

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Eastern Eagle are a Mi’kmaq powwow drum group from Nova Scotia. They are celebrating there 20th anniversary and the songs in this cd are some of there best over the years and some new ones too...

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Twenty Years of Powwow Eastern Eagle

Summertime by Gregg Russell

Release: 2013

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Original Americana acoustic music

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Summertime Gregg Russell

Road(S) by Sara Routh

Release: 2013

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Road(S) Sara Routh

Exit 27 by Paul Hanna

Release: 2013

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Exit 27

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Exit 27 Paul Hanna

Robe and a Ring by 3 Youth

Release: 2013

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Robe and a Ring

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Robe and a Ring 3 Youth

Scraps from the Table by Paul Hanna

Release: 2013

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Scraps from the Table

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Scraps from the Table Paul Hanna

What Should I Do by Genio

Release: 2013

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Creativity with curiosity and spontaneity as the heart of my expression.

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What Should I Do Genio

All the Way Home by Stacy Robin

Release: 2013

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Accomplished singer, songwriter, percussionist and front woman Stacy Robin concocts a rich, simmering alterna-pop melting pot of engaging rhythms and ethereal sounds. She seasons this delectable mix with passionate vocals and soulful introspection.

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All the Way Home Stacy Robin

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Where Do I Go from Here by Brendan Nolan

Release: 2003

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A dynamic, mostly original album of Celtic and acoustic oriented songs with a little touch of Appalachian and bluegrass stylings stealing into the mix.

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Where Do I Go from Here Brendan Nolan

Sacred Ground by Monica Woodard

Release: 2007

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Bluesy, soulful, gently introspective

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Sacred Ground Monica Woodard

Dew by Gwendolyn

Release: 2003

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Drawing from nature and a sense of spiritual responsibility, Gwendolyn forms lyrics and unexpected melodies that will inevitably lead you through that open-ended challenge: a search for Self.

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Dew Gwendolyn

Stay Alive and Live (live acoustic) by Cassy Lochart

Release: 2009

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Live & Real....Folk/Country sounds with a modern day lyrical content.

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Stay Alive and Live (live acoustic) Cassy Lochart

Ghost River by Ross Moore

Release: 2010

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Collection of music reminiscent of the 1800's in America - folk songs, waltzes, Civil War songs, and love songs that take you back to a simpler time.

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Ghost River Ross Moore

A Summer of Love by The Pyms

Release: 2010

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a circle of love in new music Americana

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A Summer of Love The Pyms

Backstage Pass & Beyond by Marcia Mechler

Release: 2007

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Songs about soldiers, cheaters, junkies, singers, alcoholics, gamblers and insurance salesmen.

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Backstage Pass & Beyond Marcia Mechler

Be Like A Fish by Brooks Hubbert

Release: 2011

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Brooks Hubbert III is a musician, singer, and songwriter from Gulfport, Mississippi. At a time when so many acts insist their sound cannot be categorized, Hubbert manages to effortlessly span genres including psychedelic rock, blues, country, and bluegrass in the creation of music that is both technically impressive and easily accessible. This blend is presented in several different outlets, including highly evolved solo acoustic shows, jazz and rock ensembles, and bluegrass string band performances. Brooks Hubbert III is a musician, singer, and songwriter from Gulfport, Mississippi. At a time when so many acts insist their sound cannot be categorized, Hubbert manages to effortlessly span genres including psychedelic rock, blues, country, and bluegrass in the creation of music that is both technically impressive and easily accessible. This blend is presented in several different outlets, including highly evolved solo acoustic shows, jazz and rock ensembles, and bluegrass string band

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Be Like A Fish Brooks Hubbert

North Carolina by Mike Mitchell

Release: 2009

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Fiddle, Pedal Steel and Rock n Roll Guitar Americana, Neil Young, Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams

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North Carolina Mike Mitchell

Greytown by Susan Crowe

Release: 2009

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From one of the most respected singer/songwriters in Canada - precision lyrics, elegant melodies from this veteran songwriter.

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Greytown Susan Crowe

Circle Around by Don Rothenberg

Release: 2008

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SINGER SONGWRITER/poet, 60's counter culture deadhead, living next to Vienna Woods Austria: down home,original,heartfelt,psychol/spiritual/meaningful/poetic/lyrics/ORIGINAL

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Circle Around Don Rothenberg

Just a Moment's Sanity by Kim Imber

Release: 2012

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If you took the acoustic guitar and harmonica of Neil Young, mixed with the lyrics of Bob Dylan, the rock of Lou Reed and ice this cake with Nirvana and Jack Johnson, time shift to the 21st Century and you get this brilliant album of 10 cutting edge song

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Just a Moment's Sanity Kim Imber

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Tiempo de la Guayaba by Bolina Sin Parné

Release: 2013

Reviews:

Ritmos y sonidos folclóricos de México, Brazil, Argentina y EU integrados a através de la letra vibrante, profunda y alegre de cada canción. Proyecto auténtico, internacional y emergente.

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Tiempo de la Guayaba Bolina Sin Parné

Pretty Little Mountain by Pat Maloney

Release: 2002

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Acoustic based, and folk-tinged; original songs alive with humor and rich in the poetry of straight talk, an elegant and literate blend of words and music.

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Pretty Little Mountain Pat Maloney

My Northern Voices by Michael Beauchamp

Release: 2008

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Michael Beauchamp sings soulful old-timey acoustic tunes about love, loss and good friends.

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My Northern Voices Michael Beauchamp

Perfect Oblivious Moon by Pat Maloney

Release: 1998

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Using Alt-Country backing and the honesty of Folk Music, Maloney creates his own landscapes with beautiful language linked inseparably with unforgettable melodies-Songs that fly high but never forget their roots in the dirty, gritty soil of reality.

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Perfect Oblivious Moon Pat Maloney

Don't I Know You From Somewhere/solo Live by Sara K.

Release: 2008

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Unplugged, her only solo recording, just vocal and her unique four-string guitar

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Don't I Know You From Somewhere/solo Live Sara K.

Mousehousewormhole by Nadine Mooney

Release: 2008

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Signature primal-warble and delicate guitar plucking to create a singular musical landscape that is a spellbinding work in both forward and reverse. This album plays forward for 10 songs and then reverse for 10 songs.

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Mousehousewormhole Nadine Mooney

Profound Joy by Timothy Seaman

Release: 2004

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This unique holiday recording features great instrumental variety, all arranged and played by Timothy Seaman: hammered dulcimer, flutes and whistles, guitar, and psaltery interweave in a lyrical flow from solos to charming ensembles...

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Profound Joy Timothy Seaman

La Bonita Comossion by A John Henry Memorial

Release: 2006

Reviews:

8 track analog songs

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La Bonita Comossion A John Henry Memorial

The Best Of by The Kingston Trio

Release: 2007

Reviews:

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.

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The Best Of The Kingston Trio

My Name Is Amos by Amos Joannides

Release: 2008

Reviews:

This acoustic album is honest, fun and not afraid to take you there. With the full spectrum of emotion that is the album, you're guaranteed to feel.

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My Name Is Amos Amos Joannides

No Better Place by David Ogden

Release: 2007

Reviews:

Warm adult male folk bringing together colors of the British Isles. A little like David Wilcox.

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No Better Place David Ogden

We Live in Houses Made of Wood by Small Sur

Release: 2008

Reviews:

Lush, reverb-drenched harmonies, and delicate, spare arrangements. Lead singer Bob Keal’s vocals are equal parts tender and haunting.

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We Live in Houses Made of Wood Small Sur

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Tiempo de la Guayaba by Bolina Sin Parné

Release: 2013

Reviews:

Ritmos y sonidos folclóricos de México, Brazil, Argentina y EU integrados a através de la letra vibrante, profunda y alegre de cada canción. Proyecto auténtico, internacional y emergente.

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Tiempo de la Guayaba Bolina Sin Parné

We All Started In The Same Place by Shivering Timbers

Release: 2010

Reviews:

Debut album produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, this is a fresh band fronted by a captivating songstress/upright bassist and her guitar-wielding husband that create a lively yet haunting sound, at once deeply personal, yet broadly appealing.

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We All Started In The Same Place Shivering Timbers

New York to New Orleans - EP by Mishu Hilmy

Release: 2010

Reviews:

This Ep is meant to capture the transient nature of moving from place to place: city to city.

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New York to New Orleans - EP Mishu Hilmy

Drifting My Folklore by Oorutaichi

Release: 2007

Reviews:

Osaka based, has rubbed shoulders with Kenji Haino and Ruins, collaborated with oddball popsters Momus and Taku Hannoda, and been producing his solo take on pop since 1999.

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Drifting My Folklore Oorutaichi

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Banjos on the Moon by Trout Fishing in America

Release: 2011

Reviews:

This is a rare example of a bass and banjo duet.

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Banjos on the Moon Trout Fishing in America

Teenager by Jane Siberry

Release: 1996

Reviews:

acoustic, simple, first songs written by Jane Siberry

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Teenager Jane Siberry

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