The Wooden Sky - "If I Don't Come Home You'll Know I'm Gone"
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 10:00AM 
There is a long tradition of Canadian bands that make music we often refer to as Americana. Neil Young and The Band anchor the list, of course, but there are plenty of more recent examples too, including Wooden Sky. I have to admit that I wasn't familiar with the band until their recent Daytrotter session - but I immediately picked up their most recent release If I Don't Come Home You'll Know I'm Gone and haven't stopped listening since.
Gavin Gardiner's simple folk songs form the centerpiece of the album, but the band adds varied and evocative sounds to fills in the gaps. The instrumentation suits each song perfectly - at times subtle pedal steel and banjo add texture, other times distorted guitars and electric piano carry the melody. I often find that folk music is what I reach for most during the fall, and I expect this record to be my go-to for the next few weeks, especially for those long weekend drives through the country.
The Wooden Sky - Something Hiding For Us In The Night
The Wooden Sky is at The Rosebud in Somerville on October 21 (update: and this Saturday Oct 16 at The 201 in Providence with Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons -- check this out if you're down Providence way!).
Reader Comments (1)
I really like this. Folk and fall is always a great combination, I feel the same way. Thanks for sharing.