Cynthia Hamar Handles Big Emotions Quietly in “Shaken”

Cynthia Hamar Handles Big Emotions Quietly in “Shaken”

ByRachel CholstJul 1, 2022

Cynthia Hamar writes haunting, commanding, and introspective folk music. She is an Alberta-born Métis singer-songwriter with four studio albums that prove dedication to her craft. Hamar can execute timeless songs that will stand up with the sounds of Buffy St.…

Michael Kiel Cash’s Mystical “Heart of the Mountain” Grooves and Rolls

Michael Kiel Cash’s Mystical “Heart of the Mountain” Grooves and Rolls

ByRachel CholstJun 30, 2022

Michael Kiel Cash weaves tradition, authenticity, and decades of musical experience into a brand new, roots-inspired solo project. Infusing themes of mythology, philosophy, and the esoteric with familiar images of the American landscape and way of life, Michael Kiel Cash…

The Oak Hill Drifters Doth Protest Too Much On Queer Love Story “Believe Me, Iris”

The Oak Hill Drifters Doth Protest Too Much On Queer Love Story “Believe Me, Iris”

ByRachel CholstJun 30, 2022

The love of early 20th century American roots music is very apparent with Oak Hill Drifters, who are based out of Orlando, Florida. Their music and performance echos the 1940’s – 1960’s paying homage to some of the great pioneers…

Get Washed Away With Carl Kammeyer’s Breezy “Since You Been Gone”

Get Washed Away With Carl Kammeyer’s Breezy “Since You Been Gone”

ByRachel CholstJun 29, 2022

Carl Kammeyer is an American singer/songwriter living in Bethel Island CA. Carl is currently creating his own music that he loves. Carl plays an arrangement of many instruments that all come together creating these powerful songs with feelings. Kammeyer’s new…

Legendary Folk Icons Paxton, Fink, and Marxer Combine Powers On “Since You”

Legendary Folk Icons Paxton, Fink, and Marxer Combine Powers On “Since You”

ByRachel CholstJun 29, 2022

 We all need a little help from our mentors, but we don’t all have mentors like folk icons Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer (who make music as Cathy & Marcy.) The longtime friends are set to release their…