The Black Twig Pickers Virginia
The Black Twig Pickers are a group defined by their forward thinking approach to a type of music most often associated with times gone by. The group has established itself as a collection of dedicated practioners of old time music re-cast and shaped by their appreciation of modern improvisation, drone, and punk. ... more
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supported by 11 fans who also own “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”
Powerful collection rooted in the stories that must be re-told. Played by some of the most generous community music people I’ve met during my foray into Old Time music. This CD is a keeper!
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supported by 9 fans who also own “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”
just a fine collection of oldtime clawhammer banjo tunes played so well by a young lady of tremendus talent
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Friend's Peace
by Black Twig Pickers (VHF)
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The wonderful performances of the group are elevated by the absolutely gorgeous production. The mix is perfect, lively and full, but not overproduced. It sounds like I'm right there with the Pickers.
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This album speaks to the continuum of African diasporic culture that is central to the vibrant canon of Americana folk music.
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Wealth of Sorrow
by Cahalen Morrison
Bright and skipping songs that foreground the sound of the banjo and fingerstyle guitar in music that feels timeless.
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Old Habits
by Kat Wallace and David Sasso
This New Haven duo write bright and emotionally resonant folk music where sweeping strings elevate gorgeous melodies.
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Long Time To Be Gone
by Nora Brown
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I have listened to bluegrass and old-timey style banjo music for many years. Nora Brown has the most poetic interpretation of these styles that I have heard so far. She is the John Fahey of banjo (but also with striking vocals).
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