By
Mike Madden
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Feb 5, 2011
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If you're like me, you haven't heard much exciting folk music in the last few years. Despite the recent emergence of songwriters like Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes), it often seems like a mere handful of contemporary artist...
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By
Joshua Mellin
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Oct 3, 2011
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With Occupy Wall Street protestors marching underneath the famous marquee this past weekend, Fleet Foxes filled the Chicago Theatre for two sold-out shows Friday and Saturday evenings.On their last visit to Chicago at Union Park during Pitchfork Musi...
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By
Lauren Sloss
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Jul 15, 2011
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I think Bob Dylan lovers can all get on board with The Tallest Man On Earth with little to no hesitation. With a growl in his voice and passion in his lyrics, Kristian Matsson wields an acoustic guitar like a shotgun and sings with the kind of convic...
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By
Max Jacobs
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Jan 11, 2011
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When you hear that a musician is an "old soul," what comes to mind? Do you picture someone singing about their rambling travels? Do they tell poetic stories of the harsh roads taken and the lessons learned? Perhaps it's a callous voice that sounds ...
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