They chose the minimalism of homemade songs and simple procedures of recording. Gathered in a square room in the middle of a garden, away from neighbours and with some full bottles, they wrote and recorded in a few days what they call their "Homespun Ballads" - over twenty songs wrote in the old fashioned way, on which they evoke the spirit of obscure and pre-war hillbilly folksingers, lonesome gypsies, bluesmans and hobo poets. Together they profess their solitude on contemplating the pre-dawn moments, the regret after a binge, sinking into the atmosphere of beautiful losers by telling the story of wanderers, men of constant sorrow and epic sprees.

They also knew fortune-tellers, flea circus owners, storytellers, gamblers and ramblers. They're currently recording a new album and collecting stories. Do you want to try their magic medicine? Good for what ails you! Just keep contact: thelonesomeduo@gmail.com 

The Lonesome Duo is:

Rennan Martens: Voices, Guitar, Harmonica, Kazoo, Snare Drums, Cowbell, Homemade Booze and Porch Stomping.

Luiz Masi: Voices, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Twelve Strings Guitar, Big Cigars, Good Old Whiskey.

Soundcloud  sets:

"The Lonesome Duo sings Homespun Ballads", 2008-2009
5 of the first songs written by The Lonesome Duo.

"St. James Infirmary Mess", 2010
A drunkard Lonesome Duo playing 3 of their favorite songs. Recorded during the resting of a record session.

"I've Painted Your Heart In My Face (Single)", 2010
Demo of their new album.


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