If you've been anywhere near the Northwest in the last three years, you're likely aware of the occuring indie folk ressurection. This revival in a woodsy, mist covered mountains reminisence has been made most prominent by The Fleet Foxes who originate from Kirkland, Washington (just out side of Seattle for a y'all not familiar). After their first album and self title release broke through the proverbial industry hymen, other Northwest artists gained the confidence to do the same. We've seen indie folk bands follow in Fox footsteps such as The Builders and the Butchers, Blitzen Trapper, Ramona Falls, etc.
Ravenna Woods emerges from the folk revival scene; a little more Spoonman, a little less fireside hearth. Their tunes are uptempo and strummy with some waterfall finger picking. Percussion is pretty subtle but adds a nice layer to what's happening on the melodic front and gives you something to stomp your feet or clap your hands to. Would love to hear some cymbals or bells of sorts for a little polishing but hey, their music, not mine. Who am I? Singer Brantly Duke ( I think; can't tell if he also does the backing vocals based on the video) has a nice grasp on what it means to sing delicately but with vocal depth and layers the vocal tracks so they're dreamy and easy to listen to. Rock on, indie folk futurists, you've made my day.
Ravenna Woods Music Video - "In the World" 4k from Blaine Ludy on Vimeo.
Devil's Coming
In the World
Demons and Lakes
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Mar 20 2010 9:00P
@ Molly Maguires FREEEE!!!!(2 sets!!!!) Seattle, Washington
Mar 24 2010 8:00P
THE CROCODILE W/HORDE AND THE HAREM, LET’S GET LOST TOGETHER, PILLOW ARMY Seattle
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
KEXP LIVE IN STUDIO 8PM!!!!! Seattle, Washington
May 28 2010
Northwest Folklife Festival
Seattle, WA.
for the record. the guitarist (chris cunningham) is the lead singer. if you've seen them live you'd know they have bells strapped to their ankles and tamborines a plenty.....but hey, it's your blog;)do you happen to know what stage their playing at folk life?
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