Folk music is by default serious genre. Political and satirical, but if executed properly, steering clear of being heavy-handed or pontificating. Franco-American duo The Whispering Tree have found the right mix on their new album Invisible Forces. Whether they sing about depression (Heavy), take aim at a mogul living in a high rise (Fat Cat) or dream of moving West (California) singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour always find the best melody and instrumentation to bring the song to life.
They have picked a great band name for their music. It's powerful, deep-rooted and sways gently. Don't surprised when their catchy protest song Bells makes the playlist of many gay marriage ceremonies.
Invisible Forces is a self-released album. Buy it (CD, digital) from their website.
Tracks:- These Houses
- Heavy
- Fat Cat
- California
- Garden
- Split in Half
- Little Sailor
- Bells
- 10/12 Philadelphia Folksong Society, Philadelphia, PA
- 10/16 Magpie Bookshop, Catskill, NY
- 10/19 Earlville Opera House, Earlville, NY
- 11/01 The Towne Crier, Beacon, NY
- 12/15 Nobel Coffee Roasters, Campbell Hall, NY
- 01/20 High Springs Music in the Park, High Springs, FL
- 01/26 Jan K. Platt Regional Library, Tampa, FL
- 02/02 Stone Room Concerts, Falls Church, VA
- 02/17 Walton Theater, Walton, NY
- 03/02 Off the Common Coffeehouse, Bridgewater, MA
- 03/03 Port City Blue, Portland, ME
- 04/06 LakeHouse Concerts, Montclair, VA
- 06/08 Camp Benjamin (House Concert), Boonville, NY
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