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Danny Schmidt Saves the Best for Lastnew

If the only stupid question is the one not asked, then Danny Schmidt, a Charlottesville expatriate and a founding father of the local folk scene, is thumbtack sharp, a songwriter with the curviest question marks.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Brendan Fitzgerald  |  03-25-2009  |  Reviews

Serrated Lyrical Edge: Elvis Perkins in Dearlandnew

With Dearland, Elvis Perkins leaves behind any resemblance to the quirky indie-folk acts he was sometimes compared to, broadening his vocal range and attack.
Tucson Weekly  |  Jarret Keene  |  03-12-2009  |  Reviews

Alela Diane's 'To Be Still'new

If there's one un-ironic collection of ballads by a Nevada City elf maiden to purchase in these waning days of winter, it's To Be Still.
Tucson Weekly  |  Sean Bottai  |  02-26-2009  |  Reviews

Repetitive Strain: Vetiver's 'Tight Knit'new

If any band benefits from Robert Christgau’s rule that an album should always get a minimum of three listens, it’s the San Francisco–based folk band Vetiver.
Washington City Paper  |  David Dunlap Jr.  |  02-12-2009  |  Reviews

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