John Darnielle, a singer-songwriter from Claremont, California, founded the Mountain Goats. Durham, North Carolina, is where the band is currently headquartered. Despite having a plural name, the Mountain Goats only had Darnielle for many years. Despite remaining the band's core member, he has collaborated with a variety of artists over the years, including Franklin Bruno, Kaki King, Jon Wurster, Matt... read full bio
Pop rock group The Minus 5 is led by Young Fresh Fellows musician Scott McCaughey, who frequently collaborates with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Together with Buck, Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, McCaughey started the band as a side project. The Posies and McCaughey's The Young Fresh Fellows had both recorded at Conrad Uno's Egg Studios and issued albums on Uno's... read full bio
Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan form the indie folk duo, The Milk Carton Kids. This Grammy-nominated, flat-picking harmony duo are strong forces in the continuing folk tradition, whose brilliance defines The Milk Carton Kids to the delight of both traditionalists and newcomers to the folk movement alike. The Milk Carton Kids have produced four albums: Retrospect, Prologue, The Ash &... read full bio
Philadelphia based punk rock outfit The Menzingers. The band’s fiery early releases and dynamic crowd pleasing live performances on tours supporting Anti Flag and Against Me! have created a serious buzz and landed the group on several best of lists. Their high energy sound features crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside poetic salt of the... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
Five-piece band THE MCCHARMLYS from Santa Ana are now dominating the scene with their sophisticated fusion of doo-wop, surf, beat and 60s-style rock 'n' roll. The band, which has been praised by LA Weekly as "an absolute joy" for its ability to evoke vintage sounds while incorporating a modern edge that appeals to punk, new wave and rockabilly enthusiasts, has received praise from... read full bio
Sean McKenna, Charles and Andrew Hendy made up the original lineup of The Wallopers, an Irish traditional (trad) band that originated in Dundalk, County Louth. With their DIY mindset and attention to the human condition, traditional music is frequently subversive and articulates social and political commentary. The Wallopers got their start performing traditional music in taverns, where musicians would jam for hours... read full bio
The Marcels are as advertised, the guys who put the Bomp" in the "Bomp-A-Bomp" back in 1961 when their first recording, "Blue Moon" sold over two and a half million copies. The Marcels can boast of three record albums, numerous hit singles, with sales in the millions. They also recorded the theme song, "The Greatest Love" for the motion picture,... read full bio
American folk rock band the Lumineers has been charming listeners with their catchy tunes and upbeat, loveable lyrics since their rise to fame. The Lumineers were part of the start of a revival of their genre, and they quickly became one of the most popular bands in their industry. Early on in the band’s career, founding members Wesley Schultz and... read full bio
The Lovin’ Spoonful is an American pop rock band from New York that consists of members Joe Butler, Steve Boone, Mike Arturi, Phil Smith and Murray Weinstock. The group has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are best known for their hit singles such as “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind”, “Summer... read full bio
To commemorate their tenth year on the road together, The Lost Brothers recorded their fifth album in Tuscon with production duties handled by Gabriel Sullivan of Giant Sand and M Ward and famous indie hero Howe Gelb (PJ Harvey, Calexico). Co-writing for the project was done with Glen Hansard, while The Waterboys' Steve Wickham provided the instrumentation. Four critically praised albums... read full bio
Lost Bayou Ramblers is best known for their Cajun Music. They have toured across the country in clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The Lost Bayou Ramblers wanted to try something new musically. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. By... read full bio
Andy Yates, David Robinson, Jonathan "JD" Darley, and Robbie Sattin make up the Bristol, England-based folk band The Longest Johns. Along with creating their own unique music, they are also recognized for performing sea shanties and classic English folk songs. Early in 2021, the group became well-known thanks to the viral success of their TikTok cover of the folk tune "Wellerman"... read full bio
A weird and fortunate meeting took place twenty years ago on the gently undulating plains of northern Ohio. A shared appreciation for great whiskey and bluegrass brought together Ed Helms, Ian Riggs and Jacob Tilove while they were Oberlin College students. Music started to happen quickly. A distinct musical voice emerged as a result of the melodic yelling of the three... read full bio
The Lone Bellows self-titled debut disc is exuberant in its playing, welcoming in its attitude. Though the lyrics have a melancholic undercurrent, the tracks are more often rave-ups than ruminations, with swelling three-part harmonies and rousing group-sung choruses, especially on the electric guitar-driven The One You Shouldve Let Go" and "Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold", a we-will-survive anthem... read full bio
Like an unrestrained racehorse, Kentucky rushes through the veins of the Local Honeys. It's time to settle in and listen when a legendary songwriter like Tom T Hall refers to a performer as "a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition." In reference to The Local Honeys, he was spot on. The two musicians, Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley,... read full bio
Hailing from Long Island, New York, The Lemon Twigs are a band that has put a modern spin on the classic rock sound of the ‘60s, as well as the power-pop sound of the ‘70s. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Zombies, Big Star, Badfinger, The Raspberries, 10cc, and Todd Rundgren are among the numerous influences that have informed their... read full bio
The Kooks are a British pop rock band, and their lineup consists of High Harris, Luke Pritchard, Alexis Nunez, and Peter Denton. They are best known for their pop style that is compared to a sixties British Invasion band; they cite bands and musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as being influential on their sound.... read full bio
One of the greatest FOLK" groups ever, the KINGSTON TRIO has been entertaining audiences for almost 40 years. While the members of the group have changed, the sound has remained distinctive. The KINGSTON TRIO has been on tour since 1957, and a KT record or concert is an experience to be enjoyed by young and old. Some of their hits... read full bio
Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef, Sam Brookes, John Blakeley and Jon Short are part of a special effort called The John Martyn Project that aims to honor John Martyn's music. Each participant provides their own perspective and connection to John's music, which strengthens the whole project experience. The artists' varied musical backgrounds and delivery styles sensitively and movingly represent the many varied... read full bio
