John Blek – The Barman, The Barfly And Me Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #015 “His talent is shining brighter with every album” John Blek sure is part of the Static Roots Festival’s inventory. John played three times at the festival and probably five or six shows in our house concert …
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Elles Bailey – Halfway House Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #014 On the road to stardom Earlier this year, the amazing Elles Bailey from Bristol, UK, picked up “Song Of The Year” at the UK Americana Awards in London for her song “Little Piece Of Heaven” while she was also awarded …
ROOKIE – Hold On Tight Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #013 One of the most refreshing albums of the year One of the most refreshing rock’n’roll albums of the year has been released by six matching jumpsuit-clad, shaggy-haired friends from Chicago, ROOKIE. Their self-titled debut album is one of the most …
Judy Blank – Tangled Up In You Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #012 A ray of sunshine In September 2019, singer-songwriter Judy Blank made history by becoming the first Dutch artist ever to play AmericanaFest. In 2018 Judy released her album “Morning Sun” that she recorded at Southern Ground in Nashville. …
Native Harrow – Shake Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #011 We were very much looking forward to seeing Native Harrow at this year’s Static Roots Festival. Last year, Devin Tuel and musical partner Stephen Harms, released the album “Happier Now”, their third release and one that expanded their fan base over …
Josh Okeefe – Son Of The Working Class Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #010 Taking folk music back to its roots When you hear Josh Okeefe sing, you instantly feel Bob Dylan vibes. At the same time Josh looks like a contemporary Woody Guthrie but then again he is absolutely unique. …
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Danny Michel – Nobody Rules You Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #009 A Canadian Treasure One of the many great artists that we got to know through (our Static Roots Festival master of ceremonies) Jeff Robson’s radio show, Tell The Band To Go Home, is the Canadian treasure, Danny Michel. Danny …
The Goat Roper Rodeo Band – High Heel Blues Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #008 Here comes the sun Seeing a live show of The Goat Roper Rodeo Band is a life affirming experience. The three piece band from Rhuddlan, North Wales, UK, brands their own music as “Cosmic Country Blues”. …
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Tim Bluhm – Too Far Into The Weeds Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #007 California native, Tim Bluhm, might be known as frontman of the legendary California soul outfit, The Mother Hips. About Tim Bluhm: “In one brief, excruciating instant, Tim Bluhm’s life changed forever. The acclaimed songwriter and avid outdoorsman …
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Malin Pettersen – Hometown Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #006 She is pure country gold and so authentic, you won’t believe she does not hail from North America. Actually Malin Pettersen is from Norway where she won a Spellemannpris, the Norwegian Grammy. Paste Magazine called her a “Norwegian Country Sensation” and …
Sierra Ferrell – Jeremiah Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #005 Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Ferrell based out of Nashville by way of West Virginia is an amazing talent and a rising star. NPR named her one of the best new artists playing AmericanaFest in 2019. “Real Music Made By Human …
Emily Barker – The Woman Who Planted Trees Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #004 “We need to look to people like Wangari Maathai for guidance and leadership” UK based singer-songwriter Emily Barker just recently announced that her forthcoming album, “A Dark Murmuration Of Words”, will be released on 4th September 2020 …
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Stephen Stanley – The Troubadour’s Song Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #003 I still remember the Sunday night in the winter of 2017, when Jeff Robson interviewed Stephen Stanley on his radio show “Tell The Band To Go Home” (umfm.com) and played some songs of Stephen’s newly released album “Jimmy & …
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Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode #002 Anna Tivel – The Question Ever since we heard Anna Tivel’s song “Dark Chandelier” a few years ago we are spellbound. Anna’s way of drawing her listeners into her songs, the picturesque details of an everyday life, the darkness waiting around the corner, the hope …
Static Roots Festival – stay safe sessions – episode 001 Leeroy Stagger – Carol === We have invited artists to provide a video of one of their songs for our “stay safe sessions” (read more here) When we received Leeroy Stagger’s video contribution, we instantly knew this song had to be released first. It’s the …
