Austin Tally and Amanda Glasser who are better known together as Silent Whys were in the studio last year with Alex and me. Both are multi-instrumentalists, playing guitar, dulcimer, accordion, lap steel, dobro, banjo, mandolin, organ and drums. And sometimes at the same time when performed live. They play a diverse mix of music ranging from artsy-folk to gospel to avant.

I had the great opportunity to work with them for the better half of last year on their debut album. It came together wonderfully. Austin and Amanda took what they were doing very seriously and it shows in their record. It’s the perfect Friday evening dinner listen or great on a winter’s morning enjoying a great cup of tea.

The record has just been released on Lovasaurus Records and can be purchased here.

Waltz For October

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Lay Me Down

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Last week, Tiger Hill rocked us with their indie madness. Complete with acoustic guitar, drums, accordion, melodica and trumpet.

This playful set was a fun and insightful look in to the music of Tiger Hill. We were also happy to have heard a cover of Baltimore’s The Up Set that night. I love it when bands support their band neighbors in covers.

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