Instrumental

MP3: The Roots of Orchis - Bishop's Hostel

MP3: The Roots of Orchis - Two Notch Road

The Roots of Orchis officially called it a day, but were kind enough to finish what is to be their final record: Empty Lands Ahead and Behind. It's available through their Bandcamp at a pay what you want for it deal. Also available: a free download of Live at the Casbah, a live gig of theirs recorded and their first LP remastered for cheap. All worth it, RIP dudes.

The Finches

MP3: The Finches - The House Under the Hill

I know of the Finches because guitar player Aaron Morgan is a member of the fantastic instrumental band the Roots of Orchis. I always make a point to check out their side projects and was surprised (pleasantly of course) to hear his work with Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs as the Finches. It's pretty folksy, but Riggs has this voice that's adorable yet serious with these lyrics that tell such wonderful stories. They all seem to be able to relate to most anyone I'm sure. They worked like gangbusters for me.

I was a huge fan of their "Six Songs" ep and I love the 2 songs I've heard from "Human Like A House", out this Tuesday on Dulc-I-Tone. I'll be looking out for it, will you?

{buy the finches recordings from the band}