I’m not much for promoting events, either locally (Chicago) or globally. But occasionally there is an event that is musically adventurous and unique enough for me to mention. One such event is the upcoming The New LA Folk Festival (scramble the words and you get a more accurate description of The L.A. “New Folk” Festival). It’ll be held near Joshua Tree and there are a slew of interesting acts to see and hear.
Here’s a couple songs from artists appearing at the fest. The song from Emily Lacy is off her just released cd. The Mia Doi Todd song was written on and for her birthday this summer. It’s a beautiful song from an artist that I had been avoiding for some reason. Amanda Jo Williams flies the freak folk flag; in fact it’s more like freak americana/alt-country. Her naturalistic songs and her unusual vocal delivery make it seem like she is heavily influenced by Victoria Williams.
My Time On this Earth – Emily Lacy
Um Girassol da Cor de Seu Cabelo – Mia Doi Todd
Up The Mountain Going – Amanda Williams