We're off to Colorado on Episode 578 of Folk Roots Radio to talk to fiddle and banjo duo Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears about their six track EP "Just Over The Ridge" which has a wonderful Appalachian feel to it and a really nice groove. It’s a great conversation, and definitely worth checking out. We wrap up the episode with more new music we've received and this time around we hear from Tekla Waterfield & Jeff Fielder, Rosier, Sarah Burton, Alec Fraser Jr, Reid Jamieson, Allison Russell, Suzie Ungerleider (formerly Oh Susanna), Rachel Cribby and Peggy Seeger. 

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Folk Roots Radio

Episode 578 - feat. Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears - Just Over The Ridge & More New Releases

Long Run

PERFECT STORM (on the pivot point of fidelity)
 written by Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Victoria Mill


You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
 
Here tonight
There’s nobody holding back
Deep inside
There is only what you lack
The rest just fades to black
 
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
 
Open wide
You drink all defenses down
Wounded pride
Where the best intentions drown
Don’t buy another round
Stars align
Promise release should they collide
And ties that bind, they
Can’t compete with rising tides
Of need so long denied
 
Just hold on
There’s too much here to lose
When morning comes
There’s no way to undo
And what went wrong
Isn’t fate, no, its down to you
 
Here tonight
Only forward, no way back
You decide
What you break,
and what’s just cracked
Is that too much to ask?
 
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
Let go of what we’re not

Me Daza  

Perfect Storm - Reid Jamieson - contest entry

03 It's Not Too Late

Ailbhe Reddy's new single 'Distrust':

"‘Distrust’ is her latest track, a song which pushes and pulls between acceptance, desire and distrust: at once mournful yet resolved to move on." - Nialler9

Irish Times 'New Artist of the Week' - "Her latest track Distrust marks a turning point towards a more developed sound. With the production help of Darragh Nolan, is more complex and memorable than what has gone before." - Niall Byrne, The Irish Times

"The stark production, use of harmonic background texture and large vocal swells makes for beguiling track." - Stephen White, The Last Mixed Tape

"‘Distrust’ is an indie pop tune that showcases Ailbhe’s distinguishing vocals. With lyrics that are both emotive and defiant yet hold a hint of open vulnerability, this mid-tempo track is well worth a listen." - Anna Henderson, Dublin Concerts

Claire Beck's Record of the Day on TXFM.
The Last Mixed Tape's 'Song of the Week'
Niall Byrne's New Artist of the Week for the Irish Times

Recorded and mixed by Darragh Nolan at Asta Kalapa Studios.
Mastered by Andy Davenport at Altitude Studios.
String arrangement - Katie Lynn

Vocals - Ailbhe Reddy
Guitar - Ailbhe Reddy
Bass guitar - Cillian Byrne
Percussion - Lorcan Byrne
Violin - Katie Lynn
Keys - Keith O'Reilly
Additional vocals - Cillian Byrne, Callum Orr, Katie Lynn & Jackie Hennessy

Artwork by Victoria Levins

Lyrics:

I'm not a mistake,
Hurts when you talk that way, that way.
I'm not a waste, 
The time it takes to fuck this up.
The distaste, distrust.

And I'll miss you,
I'll miss you...

But I'm not in love,
I don't think I can be, 
Thought that I could be with you.
I'm not in love,
No I can't be, 
Thought I could be with you, you.

With you, with you, with you...

It's not a shame,
You act this way, 
It just shows,
It's me you loathe.
I'm not afraid,
To walk away because I know.
I'm built to live alone.

And I'll miss you 
I'll miss you...

But I'm not in love,
I don't think I can be, 
Thought that I could be with you.
I'm not in love,
No I can't be, 
Thought I could be with you, you.


Distrust

Best of Joe Benedett's A Lotta Girls Ago, Only An Ocean, Bare Bones, Now That The Money's Gone, Just Like Downtown

Pineberry

Cover of the classic jazz hit 'Apple Blossom Time'
I sang vocals

Apple Blossom Time

Something About You

Classique

Gods only son

REID JAMIESON BAND - Vancouver, BC

"Gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul" - Globe & Mail 

"Prepare to be surprised" - Vancouver Province

“Arresting... dazzling voice” - Toronto Sun

CANADA’S BEST KEPT SECRET: Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson is a vocal powerhouse committed to making music that moves us. Known for regular appearances on CBC’s Vinyl Café, to recording with Cowboy Junkies, he shines with compelling originals, plus killer covers of everything from 50s era gold to their latest tribute to Leonard Cohen. A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid performs with his saucy wife and long-time song-writing partner Carolyn Victoria Mill. Their new all original album, recorded in Ireland with producer Kieran Kennedy (Maria Doyle Kennedy), is titled ‘Me Daza’ which is Cork slang for ‘most excellent’, – tho the direct translation is ‘I’m dying’ – but aren’t we all? There is nothing traditional about this record, or this dynamic duo.

Want to support Reid and thank him for all the free music? https://www.patreon.com/reidjamieson

"After Reid appeared on the Vinyl Cafe we received tremendous feedback from our audience. He stole the show...He blew me away." Stuart McLean - CBC Vinyl Café

"I don’t know how I missed it, but somewhere between the release of his debut CD and what could be mistaken for a simple holiday album Reid Jamieson has become the greatest Canadian pop singer ever” - NoDepression

“Sublime” - Mike Regenstreif, Folk Roots/Folk Branches


"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty that juggles elements of plaintive folk, rock and countrified pop while enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals."- Paste Magazine (4 to Watch For)

 "Jamieson's songs are unabashedly crisp (take that, Bonnie Prince!), drenched in wistful piano/guitar melodies, and centered on his satin whisper." - CNet.com

 'Arresting... dazzling voice' - Toronto Sun

 'In a few short bars Reid stole the show' - Now Magazine

'Irresistible...'- Eye Magazine

 "Missing that perfect new Christmas album this year? Look no further" Bob Mersereau (author) - http://top100canadianblog.blogspot.ca

 "Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty that juggles elements of plaintive folk, rock and countrified pop while enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals." 
- Paste Magazine (4 to Watch For)

Perfect Storm - Reid Jamieson - contest entry

Reid Jamieson

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