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David Burchfield writes Americana that holds together a wide range of influences. Taking cues from Josh Ritter, Burchfield’s literate lyrics meet emotive grace in nods to David Ramirez and Mandolin Orange. There is a powerful candor in Burchfield’s writing – raw, emotive, and rich with details that bring the listener right into the scene of his passion. Solo, Burchfield performs with a surprising ferocity and emotional delivery that has silenced even the rowdiest of rooms. Critics have called his 5-piece band, David Burchfield & the Fire Guild, akin to “the Band meets the Stray Birds” – equal parts all out rock n roll party and sensitively arranged balladry. Burchfield has shared bills with Nicki Bluhm, Anders Osborne, Noah Gundersen, David Ramirez, Joe Pug, Futurebirds, Denison Witmer.

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