There is something in the human soul of music lovers that oft craves the new - just in case there is some combination of notes and rhythms there that go beyond what has been experienced thus far.  Mathematically, we could likely compute the number of potential new combinations of notes that can be used in "new" music.  But that sounds like a stale and Gradgrind-esque task.  I'd rather go ahead and listen to new music with hope - not with an expectation that I'll hear some kind of mathematical formula in my speakers.  (Extra points to those of you who know who Mr. Gradgrind was...)  So today, on Routes & Branches & Beyond, with joyous anticipation, I have a set of music that is relatively new to this world.

I have high-octane harmonica alongside classical accordion, British flute rock with a Scandinavian accent, bawdy hurdy-gurdies, diatonic walls of wound, shanties to make you feel good about your species, an ode to the NL phone code, reels up to St. John's speed, the mind-expanding potential of longhair bluegrass, and noble Morris marches.

From bands such as: Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Jethro Tull, Blowzabella, The Young ‘Uns, The Navigators, Robbie Fulks and Leveret.  Set aside your reticence and join me.

Routes & Branches & Beyond show # 283 2023 06 29

Ivan Emke