About Folk Music: New England Singer-Songwriters

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music The Northeast US has been churning out incredible singer-songwriters for years and years, making it one of the most reliable, seemingly bottomless music scenes in the nation. So, why not take a moment to hone in on one of the great resources in that scene: the creative and innovative roster of Massachusetts-based indie folk/roots/Americana label Signature Sounds. Label Spotlight: Signature Sounds New England has always been a hotbed for great contemporary folk singer-songwriters, and the Signature Sounds artist roster is a great testament to this fact. From Americana darlings like Eilen Jewell to innovators like Erin McKeown, learn more about this great indie folk label. Search Related Topics:  signature sounds  singer-songwriters  folk music record labels Artist to Watch: Lake Street Dive Speaking of Signature Sounds, one of their finest newer artists is a quartet of players out of the Boston Conservatory. Originally interested in playing some semblance of traditional country and jazz, they've found their footing in folk-and-roots-influenced pop music which defies all definition. All About Caroline Herring As evidence of Signature Sounds' rather diverse lineup, we'll leap from Lake Street Dive to singer-songwriter Caroline Herring. Her topically-influenced story-songs landed her on the About Folk Music Best CDs of 2012 list. Learn more with this basic bio. Search Related Topics:  caroline herring  women in folk music  singer-songwriters Albums You May Have Missed: Eilen Jewell Another great singer-songwriter on the Signature Sounds label is Eilen Jewell, who has been raising eyebrows in the Americana world since dropping her debut 'Letters from Sinners and Strangers' back in 2007. If you missed that disc...it's better late than never. Search Related Topics:  eilen jewell  new folk artists  alt.country artists Related Searches Folk Music Music Jazz Music Songs Kids Music Best Music Featured Articles Civil Wars Live EP Now Available Steve Martin & Edie Brickell Team Up On New Album Lake Street Dive/Yonder Mountain Winter Tour Dates Get to Know Steep Canyon Rangers Albums You Want to Hear This Year 2013 Grammy Nominees in Folk/Americana Categories   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Folk Albums for Kids 'Birds, Beasts, Bugs, and Fishes Little and Big' - Pete Seeger 'Songs to Grow On for Mother and Child' - Woody Guthrie 'Putumayo Presents: Folk Playground' - Various Artists   Follow me on: Advertisement