Better known as Frankie & Johnny, this is one of the great American murder ballads/ blues. Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, and various early rock n' roll bands play versions of it. I found twenty-some verses when I did my research and cut it down to about half that for this session. I only play about five verses when I perform the song.
Traditional folk music and field recordings meld into fascinating long-form sound collages on the new LP from Shovel Dance Collective. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 6, 2022
Sweet harmonies & strummed melodies; the duo delve into decades-old folk, jazz, and country to find a timeless kind of love and connection. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2018
This album speaks to the continuum of African diasporic culture that is central to the vibrant canon of Americana folk music. Bandcamp Album of the Day May 29, 2020