The Acadias

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Folk/rock

Status:

Most recent release, The Acadias (2011)

See also:

The Acadias bandcamp site

Comparisons:

The Be Good Tanyas, Wailin' Jennys

Covers/own material:

Own, occasional covers

General comments:

The Acadias play cool and individual folk music. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

The Acadias is their debut

Recordings:

The Acadias (2011)

The Acadias

Release info:

2011

Availability:

See The Acadias bandcamp site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Mary Truxillo—lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Mark Johnson—vocals, bass, guitar
Andy Lade—percussion
Rob Speyrer—banjo, accordion

Produced by:

Ivan Klisanin and The Acadias

Comments:

The Acadias make sprightly, good-humored folk with great vocals and some choice tunes. "Blackberries and Pine Needles" is instantly engaging and has a lovely tune. "Stopped" has a heart-wrenching vocal and a melody that's easy to like. It's a wonderful record all told. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.