FORGET NATURE. GET BACK TO THE ROOTS. MUSIC #121Fd99

Mother nature just got 10x cooler. In the words of Tree Roots themselves: "Tree Roots is Clyde Kurtis, native to the Northwest, backed by a sympathetic set of derelicts he’s found in his travels across the country." These are by no means your average derelicts. God I love the word 'derelicts.' Tree Roots is a modern take on raw, bare bones blues, as well as a refreshing homage to the great folk forefathers. This combo makes for an epic win. In the songs, "Oh No" and "Your Man," the band presents a loud and gritty rock n' roll, certainly drawing upon Kurtis' time in pre-Katrina New Orleans. But when the electric guitars subside, a softer side of the band is revealed; "My Old Home Town Blues" and "Irish Belle" echo the folk of Woodie Guthrie or Bob Dylan. These type of tracks are warm, nostalgic, and will certainly make your ears smile. Also check out "Lollypop Friends" on their MySpace. You can thank me later.

Tree Roots - Your Man.mp3
Tree Roots - My Old Home Town Blues.mp3