Listening to Crowfoot

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to the band Crowfoot at the New World Festival in Randolph, Vermont. I fell instantly in love with the band's music and bought their debut album Nadajai which has been played so much in my car's CD player that I'm surprised the CD still has grooves.

The band is made up of three exceptional players that create a huge sound. They are influenced by the traditional music of England, Ireland, Quebec and the Appalachian Mountains. Their music is fast and furious and is perfect for contra dancing and even better for cruising in my MINI with Soul Donkey playing at full blast.

My absolute favorite tune set on this album is the aforementioned, Soul Donkey. It starts off with the fiddle as the guitar starts building in the background and then in comes the drum complete with a drum solo that is subtle yet powerful and finishes of with this danceable, happy tune that rocks.

Another great tune set on this album is Hair on Fire. This one starts off with the fiddle droning chords in the background while the flute plays the tune, then they switch and the flute plays some choppy chords while the fiddle plays the tune. It's catchy and good.

Their sound is colorful, creative and inspiring so if you haven't heard them yet check out their website for when they are playing again.

Enjoy!