Recommendation: Dave Beegle - Beyond The Desert (2003)

Galloping acoustically

Matt Stevens - Relic available on Bandcamp

A Rock Relic

New tune from Matt Stevens + Pre-order of new album

The first song from the new Matt Stevens album, Relic, is now available as a free download from: 

http://mattstevens.bandcamp.com/album/relic

You can also pre order the new album there.
The album was produced by Kevin Feazey.

Matt will be performing this Saturday at  The Peel South London opening for Dec Burke.

Recommendation: Might Could (USA, acoustic guitar music)

Might Could is an acoustic rock band consisting of 4 members:
Andy Tillotson (guitar) and Tim McCaskey (guitar) who comprise the original Might Could duo and Aaron Geller (guitar) and Luis Nasser (bass).
Having seen the lineup, you'd be tempted to think: "What can they possibly achieve with three guitars and bass?". To that I answer: "You'd be surprised. Very surprised."

In fact, why don't you listen to some sounds of theirs here and here before going on.



So, now that you've heard a few sounds of theirs, you might could get an idea of how complex, melodic and hooking their music can be and of the range of influences it encompasses.
You can read more about the background of the group here.

I only have their Would Knot album, and I can only highly recommend this magnificent piece of instrumental acoustic compositions, with lovely harmonies, intricate writing and executions, beautiful melodies, emotional impact and charming vibes.

Review: Star FK Radium - Blue Siberia (2010)

 

Star FK Radium play a calm and slow brand of instrumental folk/(acoustic) rock presented in attractive and melancholic tunes. In their press sheet I saw them mention that they are playing chamber rock. Now the chamber rock I know is quite different than their music, so I’ll let the listeners decide that.

The band is the trio of Alissa Taylor (violin), Bill Martien (acoustic guitar) and Matt Clarke (drums).

While the acoustic guitar brings about scents of folk music pastures and occasionally rock textures, the violin lays atop with its own melodic line and embellishments, all the while the restrained and subtle drumming provides a delicate undertone at times and in others a rhythmic basis for the other two to lean on.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Live in Dublin

From here:
"The duo's latest album is called 11:11, and on it they pay tribute to 11 musicians who have inspired them. On 11/11/10, they played a concert at a small pub in Dublin. NPR Music's Alt.Latino webcast the concert live on our blog. Watch a replay of the entire set for a limited time."



RODRIGO Y GABRIELA - Live Stream