At first one may want to say the songs are simple and straightforward as an Americana song seems. But the complex layers of Depew’s music subtly unfold. The lyrics are often haunting and longing, guided by the mastery of instruments. The beauty and hardship of life weave together in each piece. I really enjoyed listening on a poetic level, the writing, and story that carries the song, combined with the pleasure of the music itself.
singer songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard extends the boundaries of Louisiana music.
After 10 years of performing throughout the deep Southern Gulf Coast of the USA, Gaspard released his full length debut album:
“Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen”
in March 2022.
His blend of Americana, Soul, Folk and Roots gained Grammy consideration for:
-Best American Roots Performance
-Grammy American Roots Song
-and Best Americana Album.
The Happy Players kick out polka beats in a lively upbeat style, intertwining dancing music, drinking music, and smiling music into one hell of a great party.
Singer songwriter Jon Lawton from Oakland, ca.. entertains crowds of all ages showcasing his original music following the stylings of traditional country, blues, and folk music. He has recorded 8 self-produced CDs, performs with 6 and12 string steels, National steel, and banjo. Jon has been performing for over 30 years.
After nearly 30 years of playing shows, making records and writing songs, it’s fair to call Matthew Carlson a veteran. From his current work in the Stick Arounds and Harborcoat, to his previous stints in The Pantones and Third Uncle, Carlson has spent a lifetime writing songs filled with vivid characters, detailed worlds, and personal touches.
Carlson is a born storyteller in person, and in his songs. His solo acoustic shows are comprised of emotional, funny, and moving stories about the songs and his own life that support his songs and the hidden lives and places behind them. To see Matty C (as his friends call him) play solo is to see, feel, and hear these songs in a new, and perhaps more profound way.
Harmony, bombast, and distortion are removed from even the most boisterous of numbers, and a bare, more vulnerable version of the songs appear. The tunes take on new life as they are stripped to only the most essential of ingredients.