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Clip: Season 8 | 8m 48s
With a distinct "indie folk grit," Berklee-trained Tasjan has always considered himself a songwriter first.
Aired: 09/12/18
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Aaron Lee Tasjan "The Dangerous Kind"
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper “Goodbye Old Pal”
Cleveland’s technical fluency pairs amazingly with Flamekeeper's tight harmonies.
Carlile’s style revolves around genres including pop, rock, alternative country and folk.
Flatt Lonesome “You'll Get No More of Me”
Debuting in 2013, this band is a musical force.
Turnpike Troubadours “Before the Devil Knows We're Dead”
The Troubadours have honed a rowdy, quick-witted sound.
Rev. Osagyefo Sekou “The Devil Finds Work”
A searing blend of North Mississippi Hill Country Music and Arkansas Delta Blues.
Kathy Mattea “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses”
Kathy Mattea is a storied Nashville singer/songwriter.
Rare even in their hometown of Havana, Cuba, this gifted septet conquers every stage.
Sam Bush Band "Everything is Possible"
The Father of Newgrass has long since established himself as roots royalty.
Billy Strings "Dust in a Baggie"
Billy Strings is truly a phenomenon whose articulation and entire approach is authentic.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Cleveland’s technical fluency pairs amazingly with Flamekeeper's tight harmonies.
Carlile’s style revolves around genres including pop, rock, alternative country and folk.
A searing blend of North Mississippi Hill Country Music and Arkansas Delta Blues.
With an "indie folk grit," Tasjan has always considered himself a songwriter first.
