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Doug Allen: Tales of Love and Weather DOUG ALLEN: Tales of Love and Weather

A varied mix of folk, blues and country guitar tunes, this debut recording describes life and love through Doug's gentle, humorous and satirical perspective.

Linda Allen: Lay It Down LINDA ALLEN: Lay It Down

"A beautiful and lively expression of women's lost voices---the voices of women's spiritual journeys, longings and lost history" --Betsy Rose

Linda Allen: October Roses LINDA ALLEN: October Roses

"Linda sings with extraordinary grace and compassion of common lives radiant with strength, courage and love--her exquisite voice reaches straight to the heart." Fred Small

Linda Allen: The Long Way Home LINDA ALLEN: The Long Way Home

Her 6th recording continues her tradition of songs that inform and transform...rich vocals with exquisite harmonies provided by her daughters, Jen and Kristin Allen-Zito.

Linda Allen: Where I Stand LINDA ALLEN: Where I Stand

Songwriter, rooted in folk tradition, sings songs of struggle and hope.

 Barbed Wire Cutters: Barbed Wire Cutters BARBED WIRE CUTTERS: Barbed Wire Cutters

Born of the green wildwood of the Great Northwest, these are the young heroes of the new bluegrass renaissance.

 Barbed Wire Cutters: Full Moon to Rise BARBED WIRE CUTTERS: Full Moon to Rise

dangerous bluegrass

Robert Blake: A Crowd of Drunken Lovers ROBERT BLAKE: A Crowd of Drunken Lovers

Singing, writing, strumming songs of lost loves, bicycles, old hotels, politics and long hot drives, Robert Blake has rambled coast to coast singing in basements, bars, backyards, and holding cells.

Robert Blake: Humdinger Days and Humdinger Nights ROBERT BLAKE: Humdinger Days and Humdinger Nights

Humding days and humdinger nights is whisky folk as compared to marijuana folk.

Robert Blake: Still Kissing Last Night's Smoke Stained Lips ROBERT BLAKE: Still Kissing Last Night's Smoke Stained Lips

Singer / Songwriter who creates a vibrant image of love and life. The songs tell captivating stories, with harmonica, dobro, and fiddle eloquently and tastefully taking care of the dynamics. Incredible production.

Robert Blake: The High, Wide, and Handsome Band ROBERT BLAKE: The High, Wide, and Handsome Band

"As usual the party's in the the kitchen and the hall" fiddle, harmonica, upright bass, mandolin, elect. guitar and songwriter sit in a room and record music the way it used to be done. By sitting in the same room and listening to each other.

Robert Sarazin Blake: The Beautiful and the Afternoon ROBERT SARAZIN BLAKE: The Beautiful and the Afternoon

Folk album with a full band backing Robert this time. Beautiful insight, with lyrics that bring comforting images.

Laurel  Bliss and Carol Elizabeth Jones: Ridin' Along LAUREL BLISS AND CAROL ELIZABETH JONES: Ridin' Along

Ridin' Along is a collection of classic Country and Bluegrass duets with the sound and feel of the real deal with songs from Wanda Jackson, the Delmore Brothers, the Carter Family, Jimmy Martin and Lefty Frizell.

Laurel Bliss and Cliff Perry: Old Pal LAUREL BLISS AND CLIFF PERRY: Old Pal

Old Time Duet singing with guitar and dobro accompaniment

Ken Boynton: Aural Pleasure Cruise KEN BOYNTON: Aural Pleasure Cruise

Demos and novelty songs

Ken Boynton: Chance KEN BOYNTON: Chance

Power Folk Rock with elements of Americana, Roots and Classic Rock.

Ken Boynton: Fate is My Buddy KEN BOYNTON: Fate is My Buddy

Folk Rock

Ken Boynton: Find A Way KEN BOYNTON: Find A Way

"The heartfelt lyrics and vocals echo the John Hiatt school of Americana Music, with lead guitar straight out of the book of Eric Clapton, and a Strat blues flavor that will melt any guitar lover's heart."

Ken Boynton: Midnight Everyday KEN BOYNTON: Midnight Everyday

Singer/songwriter

Brenda Brink: Pre-existing condition BRENDA BRINK: Pre-existing condition

Songwriter/guitarist/singer music that defies genre classification; a blend of many influences ranging from Gospel to punk makes it unmistakably her own.

 Cabin Fever NW: Spring Thaw CABIN FEVER NW: Spring Thaw

Timeless liquid harmonies of two distinct female voices performing bluegrass, gospel and country gems, enhanced by rich tones of guitar, mandolin, Dobro, and fiddle.

 Cabin Fever NW: The Door is Always Open CABIN FEVER NW: The Door is Always Open

Contemporary folk - a blend of traditional favorites and sparkling originals spanning the kind of repertoire you encounter with such artists as EmmyLou Harris and Ricky Skaggs.

Dan Carrigan: Potpourri DAN CARRIGAN: Potpourri

"Brilliantly complex, yet accessible dittys that infuse themselves into your brain with relentless facundity, impossible to ignore while rejoicing in their own metaphysical gaiety." - James Cassara, Rapid River.

 Cosmic Sneakers: We Have Been Here Before COSMIC SNEAKERS: We Have Been Here Before

Post modern folky world fusion, jazzy funk, rockin' gypsy, mind expanding thrill music to move your body and soul.

Taryn Cross: Taryn Cross TARYN CROSS: Taryn Cross

Taryn Cross represents the modern edge of pop-country music, her low, sultry vocals are captivating in her debut CD's collection of songs that range from country/rock, traditional, and gorgeous ballads that will appeal to all fans of country music.

 DerryAires: Built for Comfort DERRYAIRES: Built for Comfort

The Derry Aires, a perennial favorite for discriminating fans of vocal music, return with another recording - a treasure chest of delicious booty to lift your spirits and place you securely in the lap of luxury. Built for Comfort is more than a title; it’s an aural promise of pleasures to come.

Janet Drew: Boundless JANET DREW: Boundless

With a voice described as angelic, these timeless hymns, choruses and originals come to life in acoustic arrangements with Celtic, Appalachian and folk influences: a compelling combination of forces that move listeners with the depth of God’s love.

Janet Drew: Starlight JANET DREW: Starlight

Celtic and Appalachian influences weave their way through beautiful arrangements - from simple to symphonic - with Janet's unmistakable angelic voice, Starlight is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Karen FitzGerald: Heart of the Rain KAREN FITZGERALD: Heart of the Rain

Beautiful, contemporary solo piano inspired by the rainy climate of Northwest Washington. Lyrical, relaxing, intelligent, and heartfelt, this is music to soothe the soul.

Mark Jay Flanders: 10,000 Horses MARK JAY FLANDERS: 10,000 Horses

This Release is a CD SINGLE of a song called 10,000 Horses about the war in Iraq, our addiction to driving and oil and our disconnection from ourselves and our communities.

Courtney Fortune: Almost Home COURTNEY FORTUNE: Almost Home

Courtney Fortune combines her dark, sultry voice with her contemporary songwriting and jazz influences. "She is a steady warm presence, and she handles adeptly the balance of grace and sensuousness." -EarshotJazz Magazine

 Fritz and the Freeloaders: Street Music Vol. 1 FRITZ AND THE FREELOADERS: Street Music Vol. 1

Fritz & the Freeloaders are a front for singer/songwriter Gary McKinney (acoustic guitars, piano, accordion, and vocals). Gary is managing editor of Kearney Street Books--which publishes books written by or about music and musicians--as well as the author of the novel "If You Want to Get to Heaven", a wild romp across the country with an early-70's rock band.

Marcia Guderian: Mansion on Mars MARCIA GUDERIAN: Mansion on Mars

All original songs cover a mix of Swing, Acoustic Blues, Northwest Country and Folk with lush vocals and harmonies and a variety of mostly acoustic instrumentals played by skilled Northwest musicians.

Marcia Guderian: No Parking Any Time MARCIA GUDERIAN: No Parking Any Time

"This album is thoroughly delightful, imaginative and ear-catching. It has the fresh feeling of a creative, sometimes off-beat perspective on life and the world...great back-up musicians..... .great songs with meaning and charm" - Ma

Marcia Guderian Trio: Full Moon MARCIA GUDERIAN TRIO: Full Moon

Sort of a swing/folk/jazz/blues/country blend - it's been called "significantly different stylewise". This CD contains lots of variety, with lots of vocals and harmonies and lots of guest artists on various instruments.

James Higgins: A Drop in a Fall JAMES HIGGINS: A Drop in a Fall

Musical litterbug and artistic fidget, James Higgins writes acoustic rock spooky songs tinged with playful humor that often draw on his experiences as a street musician in Europe.

James Higgins: Crawling Out of the Woodwork JAMES HIGGINS: Crawling Out of the Woodwork

Rustic, spook-fueled acoustic folk/blues with lyrics that echo of lost alleys, smoky pubs, and the occasional hen house.

James Higgins: Passing Story JAMES HIGGINS: Passing Story

Passing Story finds Higgins, the eternal hitcher, wandering through a political landscape. Continuing along the acoustic backbone of his previous album, A Drop In A Fall, it tackles issues of conservation, immigration, famine and where to sleep that night

James Higgins: Summair JAMES HIGGINS: Summair

Like Crazy Horse playing Celtic Folk. Rocking with respect.

James Higgins: The Sad Heart of Verdun JAMES HIGGINS: The Sad Heart of Verdun

Musical litterbug and artistic fidget, James Higgins writes dark spooky songs tinged with playful humor that often draw on his experiences as a street musician in Europe.

James Higgins: Verse, Chorus, Train JAMES HIGGINS: Verse, Chorus, Train

An oddly addictive rootsy, acoustic rock cd where washtub basses and cheap, nasty guitars form the background for spooky tales on the road.

James Higgins: Neilston JAMES HIGGINS: Neilston

Gnarled and rooty. Folk rock that shows there is more to Scotland than bagpipes, haggis, and kilts. You can feel the mud.

 Jacapito!: Ambient World Jazz JACAPITO!: Ambient World Jazz

Chill out to the smooth grooves and exotic melodies of Jacapito. This Bellingham trio fuses elements of world music with jazz, pop, dance rhythms and ambient improvisations.

John Lee: Kid's Stuff JOHN LEE: Kid's Stuff

Great songs for children 3-9. Tunes to grow on.

John Lee: Traditional Christmas Carols and Songs JOHN LEE: Traditional Christmas Carols and Songs

Christmas Songs and Carols sung with taste and style by John Lee.

Korby Lenker: King of Hearts KORBY LENKER: King of Hearts

Song-driven Rocknroll. Smart pop. Songs too catchy for their own good.

Korby Lenker: David Goliath's Old Time Gospel Hour KORBY LENKER: David Goliath's Old Time Gospel Hour

"It was so clear and honest-sounding, no Hollywood put-on, no fake wiggling. Instead of getting you all riled up, no it done something a lot better...something you need ten times more. It cleared your head up, let your draggy bones rest." Woody Guthrie

Korby Lenker: Bellingham KORBY LENKER: Bellingham

Hot-picking, song-driven acoustic Americana, like lightening out of a clear blue sky.

Korby Lenker: First Takes KORBY LENKER: First Takes

Hot acoustic Americana...if Gillian Welch were a boy, and could play guitar better...and could play four other instruments, and had curly hair, why, that'd be Korby. Great singing, honest pickin, and songs that will be sung a hundred years from now.

Korby Lenker: Ghost of Whiteboy KORBY LENKER: Ghost of Whiteboy

Alt-bluegrass, emo-billy. Quite simply, Korby is the crooked Beethoven of the bluegass world. Whatever you thought acoustic music was, the game just got bigger. Hot-picking, smart lyrics, golden harmonies.

Korby Lenker: Christmas Rain KORBY LENKER: Christmas Rain

A happy Christmas song for the loneliest holiday.

Korby Lenker: Papa was a Rodeo KORBY LENKER: Papa was a Rodeo

I first heard this song a couple years ago when KEXP sponsored a Magnetic Fields tribute at the legendary Crocodile Cafe in Seattle. The song stayed in my head so I learned it and would play it for myself when I was feeling lonelyish. Somewhere in there,

Rob Lopresti: Can I Blame You? ROB LOPRESTI: Can I Blame You?

A witty, off-center view of the world from the mad librarian of modern folk music.

Dana Lyons: Animal DANA LYONS: Animal

Dana's first full-length album, plus his first EP, "Our State is a Dumpsite."

Dana Lyons: Cow Pie Nation Cowpilation DANA LYONS: Cow Pie Nation Cowpilation

A compilation of Dana's first three albums containing radio hits "Cows With Guns" and "RV."

Dana Lyons: Cows With Guns DANA LYONS: Cows With Guns

The original "Cows with Guns" album includes one comedy song ("Cows") and ballads and love songs, including "Willie Says," "My Country" and "Prayer For This Land."

Dana Lyons: I'd Go Anywhere to Fight for Oil DANA LYONS: I'd Go Anywhere to Fight for Oil

“I’d Go Anywhere to Fight for Oil to Lubricate the Red, White & Blue.” Fine marching music as we parade toward the apocalypse.

Dana Lyons: Ride the Lawn DANA LYONS: Ride the Lawn

Dana's latest crazed country anthem that divides the world into two groups: those who ride the lawn and the slackers. You know who you are.

Dana Lyons: Turn of the Wrench DANA LYONS: Turn of the Wrench

Dana's second album, featuring dramatic ballads "Turn of the Wrench" and "Drop of Water." Also comedy song "TV God."

Dana & Jane Goodall Lyons : Circle the World DANA & JANE GOODALL LYONS : Circle the World

A delightful collection of stories told by renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall and songs written and sung by environmental troubador Dana Lyons.

Dana and John Seed Lyons : At Night They Howl at the Moon DANA AND JOHN SEED LYONS : At Night They Howl at the Moon

Recorded with Australia's John Seed at children's summer camps in the San Juan Islands of Washington state, "At Night They Howl at the Moon" has the infections energy of three hundred fired-up campers singing wildly; reminiscent of a children's Woodstock

Moorea Malatt: Love and Lack Thereof MOOREA MALATT: Love and Lack Thereof

Pretty, sexy, folky vocals and acoustic guitar with a touch of Americana-Bluegrass and a hint of Riot-Grrl.

Moorea Malatt: The Naked Folksinger, Live! MOOREA MALATT: The Naked Folksinger, Live!

Comedic, super-naughty folk music.

Moorea Malatt: Cut and Color EP MOOREA MALATT: Cut and Color EP

Feminist Folk Gone a Little Punk and a Little Country

Bill Managan: Unlikely Pianist Christmas BILL MANAGAN: Unlikely Pianist Christmas

Solo easy listening Christmas piano arrangements recorded live by Bill Managan, the Unlikely Pianist, where he shares how he finds emotional balance to life off the grid in the northwest.

Bill Managan: Unlikey Pianist Unwinds BILL MANAGAN: Unlikey Pianist Unwinds

Relaxing, easy listening piano music of the standards arranged from single line melodies and chord fake books by Bill Managan, the Unlikely Pianist.

Jean Mann: Seasons JEAN MANN: Seasons

A walk down the road of life tales-angelic vocals accompanied by guitar, mandolin, cello, percussive groove

Jean Mann: Daisies & Fire JEAN MANN: Daisies & Fire

Jazzy-folk with unabashed air of truth, multi-layered heart and soul-food, jean's most textured sound to date.

Jean (Blueflower Friday) Mann: Blossom JEAN (BLUEFLOWER FRIDAY) MANN: Blossom

Neil Young and Shawn Colvin had twins...one was Jeff Buckley and the other was jean mann. Through gracefully poignant lyrics, angelic vocals, and heartfelt themes, comes an important new voice in music. Alterna-folk with passion.

David McAdams: Rolling Train DAVID MCADAMS: Rolling Train

A modern Folk music cd with lyrical songs of love, life and death, presidents, taxes, choices, success and failure, growing old and staying young, friendship and honesty with a few metaphoric trains.

Lili McGovern: A Bare Calliope LILI MCGOVERN: A Bare Calliope

"She weaves an ancient, mysterious spell into every track, making some of them feel almost sacred." Indie-Music.com Folk that rocks.