mike ward Detroit, Michigan
Lyrically-centric, vocally-charged folk songs. Those are what singer-songwriter Mike Ward loves to create. Living in Detroit, Mike grew up listening to Irish music. Influences are Jason Isbell, Bruce Springsteen and John Prine. His writing echoes along empty sidewalks, on country backroads, in family portraits, and in the thin lines between joy and tragedy, love and loss, past, present and future. ... more
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Thinnest of Threads
by Matt Dmits
Great writing, flawlessly produced and sung from the heart.
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What am I supposed to do?
by Don Duprie
Honest, straight-talking lyrics and a rough edged vocal make this album so listenable. Don's subject matter makes the album important.
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Audra is an amazing songwriter and an even more amazing singer.
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The St Buryan Sessions
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Recorded live at St Buryan Church, the latest from Sarah McQuaid is a showcase for the simple power of voice & guitar.
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Stunningly beautiful songs wrought with pedal steel and nylon-string guitar that cast mesmerizing melodic shapes.
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