Willie watson born september 23, 1979 is a singersongwriter, guitarist, and banjo player born in watkins glen, new york, who was a founding member of old crow medicine show. Special guest appearances by the fairfield four, gillian welch, morgan jahnig and paul kowert round. Rock salt and nails by willie watson official published on 20140506t15. The debut album from willie watson, folk singer vol.
Producer david rawlings nailed it on what makes old crow founder willie watson so special. Download anthology of american folk music volume 1 disc 2 ballads. I look forward to more exceptional releases from this label. Tennessee, the album features eleven songs unearthed from the canon of american folk music and brought to light by willies remarkable voice and wise beyond his years performances. I, was released in may 2014 and he appeared at the 2014 newport folk festival. Listen free to willie watson kitty puss radio iheartradio. He has appeared at the newport folk festival and other major music festivals. When first introducing a friend to traditional appalachian folk and blues, theres always the question of where to start. New release on acony records and a simultaneous release on vinyl. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. May, 2014 willie watson is a folk and bluegrass musician whose high, reedy wail is the mainstay of his authentic sound. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
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Willie watson werd bekend als oprichter van old crow medicine show, waar hij tot 2011 deel van uitmaakte. And refreshingly, willie and rawlings didnt decide to try and get. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Willie watsons anticipated new solo album, folksinger vol. For nearly two decades, willie watson has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions.
Willie watson born september 23, 1979 is a singer songwriter, guitarist, and banjo player born in watkins glen, new york, who was a founding member of old crow medicine show. Album starts off solid and continues strong through the end. Produced by david rawlings, the album features ten songs, from folk standards to obscure gems. Produced by david rawlings, the album features ten songs, from. An urban folk collection combines the old and the new, with. Several singers and sidemen make appearances here, including gillian welch, the punch brothers paul kowert, and old crow. Great folk album from a wonderfully talented folk musician. Find album credit information for folk singer, vol. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Willie watsonfolksinger vol 2150 gram vinyl recordacoustic. Watson was truly embodying the stories that he is performing. Lp purchase includes digital download of the album in mp3, flac, or wav.
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Raised in upstate new york around ithaca, he currently resides in topanga, california. Willie watson midnight special official audio youtube. May 08, 2014 willie watsons debut solo album folk singer vol. Produced by david rawlings and recorded on analog tape at woodland sound studios in nashville, tennessee, the album features eleven songs unearthed from the canon of american folk music and brought to light by willies remarkable voice and wise beyond his years performances. Discover and download music with our free personalized discovery tools. Its modern folk music that doesnt forget its traditional roots.