Who doesn't love good ol' Americana folk? Brown Bird

Go here and listen while you read!: http://brownbird.bandcamp.com/album/salt-for-salt
                           

My first real post was suggested by my sister Linda. I discovered this group through the Outlaw Roadshow from this year's South By SouthWest music festival in Austin, TX. (http://www.theoutlawroadshow.com/) Sadly, I didn't get to go, but selections from all the bands were available for download on the website, and Brown Bird has become a favorite. 


Hailing from Rhode Island, this folk duo consists of David Lamb and  MorganEve Swain, both on vocals and multiple instruments: guitar, banjo, fiddle, cello and upright bass and percussion. Lamb has a deep, blues-esque voice, and Swain's reminds me of Zooey Deschanel (She & Him), deeper and soulful, which is good. Their most recent release Salt for Salt is a fantastic, fun-filled listen. I mean come on, who doesn't love a good folky fiddle?! (Though sometimes the fiddle is more old European sounding than traditional Americana)


This record is different from most everything out there, but in the greatest way possible. You can't help but sing (and dance) along to this record. It's just so much fun. I am drawn to songs with well written lyrics, and this album is full of fantastic ones. Some favorites on the album are Blood of Angels, Nothing Left, Cast No Shadow and Fingers to the Bone.


Seriously folks, just listen. It is a great album, a great band. 


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