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Underrated Singer-Songwriters?

Discussion in 'Music to Your Ears' started by Stringbanger, Jan 22, 2021.

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  1. Jan 22, 2021 #1
    Stringbanger

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    I like many of them, but one of my favorites is John Gorka.
    Post your singer-songwriters that seem to have fallen under the radar.



     
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    Peegoo

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    Willie Porter. Monster player in a live situation, and a wonderful songwriter.

     
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    Peegoo

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    Here's another: Scott Biram. He covers everything from trad Muddy Waters to original stuff to hard-core metal and everything in between.

     
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    wacolo

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    Love me some Gorka. Jacks Crows is a favorite. I woould put Josh Ritter and James McMurtry way up there as well,
     
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    How about Pierce Pettis............

     
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    GibbyTwin

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    And Richard Shindell.......

     
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    GibbyTwin

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    And Dar Williams......

     
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    Eric Brace and Peter Cooper. They’re both solid on their own. Put em together and they’re a force.

     
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    loco gringo

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    The late David Olney.

     
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    Jakedog

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    Here’s one of Peter’s by himself. Great tune. I’ve covered it many times.

     
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    Jakedog

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    Criminally underrated. Very nice dude, too. Always enjoyed sharing a bill with him.
     
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    I never thought Eric got near the credit he deserved.

     
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    I saw him open for Jethro Tull around 20 years ago. He had a great voice and cool rhythmic and percussive playing style. First time I think I'd ever seen someone use two capos at once. I got his CD and then pretty much forget about him.
     
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    I love John Gorka.
    Some others on my list

    Joe Purdy
    Vic Chesnut
    Elliott Smith
     
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    I always liked Tish Hinojosa's music a lot. I saw her live a couple times and she had a serious band with her. At 12 or 13, I was blown away.
    None of my friends around here had ever heard of her. That made me sad.

    I always thought this song's music fit well the imagery of the lyrics. Tish's voice is great, the musicianship is top notch... I'm surprised it wasn't a bigger hit

     
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    James Mercer of the Shins.
     
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    john gorka is my favorite active folk singer. so many great lines...

    Pittsburgh has the pirates, the steelers and the thieves.....

    edgar the party man...

    40 great songs easy.... great voice, greater outlook....
     
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    James McMurtry. Song after song. (Maybe not underrated, but not enough know him):




     
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