Brian Sharpe Chicago, Illinois
In 2007 the Illinois Entertainer wrote: "If John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, and Jeff Buckley morphed their voices together, it
would sound something like Brian Sharpe."
I live in Chicago. I play guitar for Jenny Dragon and Martin Van Ruin. I also write and sing songs and put records out. Sometimes I record other people too.
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Brian Sharpe recommends:
Every Man a King
by Martin Van Ruin
“One of the best local albums of the year. A sprawling folk-rock work with vintage country and chamber elements...” Jessica Hopper, Chicago Tribune
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a combination of cello, played with a daring approach to melody that makes use of unorthodox textures, and amplified guitar, played with a cool, understated tone and a colorful use of harmony
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A Fair Souvenir
by Jenny Dragon
“if you took a supercollider and filled it with doo-wop, country western, tango, blues, and '20s jazz, you'd have yourself A Fair Souvenir... ” Adobeandteardrops.com
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Thoughtful and poetic folk with a Cosmic Americana flavor from the Brooklyn singer-songwriter.
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Forward, Children: A fundraiser for Durham Public Schools students
by Hiss Golden Messenger
Hiss Golden Messenger transforms from a solo songwriter to a full-band on a record benefiting Durham Public Schools.
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Terms of Surrender
by Hiss Golden Messenger
Psychedelic folkster M.C. Taylor taps Jenny Lewis, Phil Cook, and others for his latest as Hiss Golden Messenger.
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