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Hi all, I have never really listened to folk or bluegrass in the past but recently I got hooked on Mumford and Sons album Sigh no More. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions of other good groups in this genre that I might like. Thanks
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John Hartford's "Aero Plane" and Michael Hurly's "Have Moicy"
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Liam Finn...son of Neil Finn(split enz/crowded house)....check out my beginners guide to "Neil and Tim Finn Solo Years" as i have covered both of Liam's solo albums in that with links to most tracks!
for more "original folk/bluegrass" artists try:
Ernest Tubb
Bill Monroe
they are good starting points to know where the "genre" came from IMO
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Check out Johnny Flynn
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Yes check out Johnny Flynn and Avett Brothers(excellent)... The Kennedys (Maura and Peter Kennedy),Laura Marling and Joanna Newsom in folk for starters....also for bluegrass check out Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCoury, Jim Lauderdale, Alison Krauss and Union Station !
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I think "High Country Snows" from Dan Fogleberg is an excellent one.
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First of all i wouldn't call Mumford & Sons folk or bluegrass. They are usually considered blues. Having said that if you like Mumford and Sons, check out Hillstomp
Amazon.com: One Word: Hillstomp: Music
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R_burke Wrote:First of all i wouldn't call Mumford & Sons folk or bluegrass. They are usually considered blues. Having said that if you like Mumford and Sons, check out Hillstomp
Amazon.com: One Word: Hillstomp: Music
huh?
point me to one of their blues tunes please
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R_burke Wrote:First of all i wouldn't call Mumford & Sons folk or bluegrass. They are usually considered blues. Having said that if you like Mumford and Sons, check out Hillstomp
Amazon.com: One Word: Hillstomp: Music
If you're talking about Hillstomp use the link, it takes you to Amazon where you can sample their songs on their One Word release