<a href="/images/artists/070307_d evonsproule_big.jpg" rel="lightbox" title="Devon Sproule <a href=" http://www.aaronfarrington.com /" target="new">Photo by Aaron Farrington</a>"> I t's been many years since Devon Sproule first charmed Charlottesville, VA with her intricate songwriting and stunning vocal style. Ms. Sproule's music evokes a pastoral America full of sublime views and cozy vignettes. At the age of 25, she has mastered the art of lifting surfaces to momentarily reveal a lazy afternoon or a sun-flecked stream. Keep Your Silver Shined , released on City Salvage Records, is [...]
As we kiss the first half of the year goodbye, I have decided to post seven tracks from my favorite seven releases thus far. This doesn't mean I critically think they are THE BEST so far. Nor do I think they will be the greatest releases of the year. These are the seven releases (albums and EPs) I have enjoyed the most. A little reason why me likey is under the song. 7 Favorites thus far in beta-apha-cal order. Devon Sproule ~ Keep Your Silver Shined (Keep You Silver [...]
If I could blame one man for making my record collection swell, it would be Vin Scelsa. Host of Sirius' "Vin Scelsa's Idiots Delight". The best show on any radio, any where. Vin's Wiki. Here are seven artists/bands Vin has introduced me to this year. Eilen Jewell ~ Where They Never Say Your Name The Avett Brothers ~ Die Die Die Kelly Flint ~ Blood and Bone Nathan ~ [...]
Yet another new weekly feature. I'm gonna pick a theme and post seven songs from 2007 that fit that theme. First up: songs that have a banjo in them. Some you've heard here before. Some are new. Arranged in no particular order. Do Make Say Think ~ In Mind Great Lake Swimmers ~ Your Rocky Spine The Avett Brothers ~ Pretty Girl from Chile Feist ~ One Two Three Four Jesse [...]
I don't know about you, but this blog is going to make its name like MSNBC did with Monicagate and CNN did with O.J. This is our time to rise and summarize every feeling in the world and to report on what the mainstream media chooses to IGNORE. Let's admit our inadequacies for dealing with this kind of material. But before we do that, let's acknowledge our forthcoming series of posts which we believe wholeheartedly that our audience is ready for this kind of material. We will be settling the will of the world. Who is [...]
Besides "Sky Blue Sky", I'm excited about Devon Sproule's new album "Keep Your Silver Shined" out on April 17. I have to thank Craig and Vin Scelsa for turning me onto Devon. Devon Sproule ~ Let's Go Out Each Valentine's Day, Devon and her now-hubby get together and record some songs. They share them . I picked out one from each session. Devon Sproule & Paul Currei: Plea For A Good Night's [...]
Devon Sproule's Keep Your Silver Shined is a happy lil collection of rustic Appalachian folk and light bluegrass, with just a hint of jazz and pop. She sings sweetly about love, marriage, and rural... **Click on the link to read the full post, download mp3s, and comment.**
It's been three years since Devon Sproule's critically acclaimed release Upstate Songs and now Devon is back with her follow-up. They say you've gotta write what you know and Devon follows that advice on this record centered around her recent marriage (to singer-songwriter Paul Curreri ) and her adopted home state of Virginia. Devon takes the roots of Virginian music to use as her sonic palette, typically this means mountain music, appalachian waltzes and bluegrass laments (this is when it doesn't stray into noir jazz). Keep Your Silver Shined is being [...]
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