Josh Ritter. I love Josh Ritter. He was a senior at Oberlin when I was a freshman and he was already a legend on campus. Since graduating he has done very well for himself. His music is a great mixture of folk and rock and he is a great story teller. I love that I saw him back in the early days and that he continues to shine. Favorite Song: Wolves
Hem. A couple of years ago they opened up for Josh Ritter at the Southgate House in Newport, KY. It was a great show and I was hooked. They create a lush and melodic sound that is instantly addictive. Sally Ellyson's vocals have an amazing and emotional range and the music is outstanding. Country-tinged folk. Favorite Song: The Pills Stopped Working
Kim Taylor. Another opening act for Josh Ritter, just this past November, Kim Taylor has one of those voices that tears you up on the inside. Whether it is an original song or a cover of Tom Waits, she knows what she's doing and will draw you in. Mostly acoustic, folk-y singer/songwriter. Ben Sollee, a cellist/singer played with her at Southgate and he was a great addition to her vocals. Favorite Song: My Dress Is Hung
Ray LaMontagne. Another singer/songwriter who has an amazingly emotional voice. I ran across him late one night on Austin City Limits while I was aimlessly flipping through the channels. I wrote his name down on a scrap of paper which I promptly lost until I moved a couple of months later. Favorite Song: Jolene
Patty Griffin. I don't remember where I first heard Patty Griffin, but it was probably in college. She's another of those great singer/songwriters who can plumb the depths of your soul. Her songwriting is outstanding as evidenced by the number of artists who cover her. Favorite Song: Poor Man's HouseI guess I'm very much in a folk-rock stage at the moment. I highly recommend all of the artists above. You won't be sorry.
2 comments:
I am so glad Patty Griffin is on your list...I remember an awesome concert of hers when i was in college. But I must say I cannot believe you left Dar OFF your list!!! What were you thinking??? I trust you will make the correction soon. :) Peace, D
I didn't forget about Dar; I was merely mentioning the people who have been prominent on my iPod as of late... :)
I had the opportunity to see Dar in college before I knew who she was; it wasn't until I had graduated that I saw her at a show at Tall Stacks when she was touring with Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. That was also the first time I got to see Patty Griffin live.
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