Folk Music Spotlight ~ The Lumineers
As one of my absolute favorites, this song by The Lumineers has been in my writing mix for a long time. Just last week a good friend messaged me with the video saying how much it reminded her of Lonnie and Gideon… *smile* …and wondered if I heard it. She said it could be their theme song. I couldn’t have agreed more! If Gideon were to write a song, I do think this would be it. If you’ve read Though My Heart is Torn…you just might know what we’re getting at. ;) So without further introduction, here is a song you may very well have heard recently on...
Read MoreFolk Music Spotlight: Josh Garrels “Flood Waters”
It’s my joy to spotlight folk music now and again for two reasons. 1. I LOVE folk music. It’s pretty much my favorite genre outside of worship music. And there are some really awesome artists and songs out there…so this is me sharin’ the love :] 2. Folk and bluegrass music really tie into my stories. It’s a common thread in most everything I write. And while it’s ever evolving, this song is one that is currently at the top of my writing mix. The song for this spotlight is “Flood Waters” by Josh Garrels. Josh is an incredible musician and a believer and the amazing thing,...
Read MoreFolk Music Spotlight: Audrey Assad- Sparrow
Why am I blogging about a song? Well, I’ve decided to spotlight folk music now and again for two reasons. 1. I LOVE folk music. It’s pretty much my favorite genre outside of worship music. And there are some really awesome artists and songs out there…so this is me sharin’ the love :] 2. Folk and bluegrass music really tie into my stories. It’s a common thread in most everything I write. And while it’s ever evolving, this song is one that is currently at the top of my writing mix. The song for this spotlight is the well-loved hymn, “His Eye is on the Sparrow” by...
Read MoreFolk Music Spotlight: Mumford and Sons “After the Storm”
Why am I blogging about a song? Well, I’ve decided to spotlight folk music now and again for two reasons. 1. I LOVE folk music. It’s pretty much my favorite genre outside of worship music. And there are some really awesome artists and songs out there…so this is me sharin’ the love :] 2. Folk and bluegrass music really tie into my stories. It’s a common thread in most everything I write. And while it’s ever evolving, this song is one that is currently at the top of my writing mix. The song for this spotlight is Mumford & Sons “After the...
Read MoreFolk Music Spotlight: Gregory Alan Isakov – 3 am
Why am I blogging about a song? Well, I’ve decided to spotlight folk music now and again for two reasons. 1. I LOVE folk music. It’s pretty much my favorite genre outside of worship music. And there are some really awesome artists and songs out there…so this is me sharin’ the love :] 2. Folk and bluegrass music really tie into my stories. It’s a common thread in most everything I write. And while it’s ever evolving, this song is one that is currently at the top of my writing mix. The song for this spotlight is “3 am” by Gregory Alan Isakov....
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