About Folk Music: New Albums and Bands You Have to Hear

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music Late summer and early autumn is a great time of year for new releases. Many of the labels hold back their best albums for release in the fall, so buckle down and get ready for the good stuff. Here's a look at some great new albums you probably want to get a hold of. Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott - 'Memories and Moments' Between them, Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott are proficient on pretty much every instrument vital (or even decorational) to American folk and bluegrass music. So, it stands to reason that a collaboration between the two would be replete with incredible instrumentation, not to mention great songwriting. Check out this review of their new duo album. Search Related Topics:  tim o'brien  darrell scott  folk music duos All About The Greencards Originally from Australia, The Greencards now make their home in Austin, Tex., home of great live music. So, it's not surprising that they're one of the finest live acts in all of contemporary folk and Americana music. With a new album out that's easily their best yet, now is a good time to get to know The Greencards. Search Related Topics:  the greencards  americana music  artists to watch New, from the Civil Wars News around the Civil Wars in the past year has mostly been focused on the drama of a possible split (announced officially as a hiatus). Gossip aside, though, the album they recorded just before canceling their last tour is now out, and well worth its own talk and buzz. Check out my full review. Search Related Topics:  civil wars  joy williams  john paul white Amanda Shires - 'Down Fell the Doves' Amanda Shires has been steadily gaining traction on the indie roots and Americana circuit these past few years, but it's not until her latest release, 'Down Fell the Doves', that her songs sound fully realized and unstoppably compelling. If you haven't heard it yet, you simply must. Search Related Topics:  amanda shires  singer-songwriters  artists to watch Related Searches Folk Music Indie Music Bands New Rock Albums Music Albums Gigs for Bands Featured Articles All About John Prine Basic Intro to American Folk Music Best Folk Songs of the 1960s Civil Rights Songs All About Protest Music Best Folk Artists of All Time   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Best Folk Albums of 2013 So Far Essential Child Ballads Q&A with the founder of Putumayo What Is Americana? Interview with Dan Zanes   Follow me on: Advertisement