Arthur Alligood is an American folk singer/songwriter[1] from White House, Tennessee. Alligood's music is a blend of folk, americana, roots, & country,
Alligood began singing and playing in the Nashville area in 2005, at which time he released an album, Formerly, on Worship Circle Records.[2] Before taking time off in 2006,[3] he released an independent album "Under the Gray".[4] In 2009 he released an EP, Full Circle.[5]
In 2011 Alligood independently released an album, I Have Not Seen the Wind.[6][5][7] The album was produced by Kenny Hutson.[8] The album received mainly positive reviews.[9]
In 2011, Alligood won the Mountain Stage New Song contest.[10] His prize was a fully funded album. The resulting album, produced by Mikal Blue and entitled One Silver Needle, was released in the spring of 2012.[11] One Silver Needle included a cast of musicians including drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Leland Sklar and guitarist Michael Ward. One Silver Needle has received positive reviews,[12] specifically on BBC radio, and some rather lukewarm response as well.[13][14] On July 15, 2012, One Silver Needle was featured as album of the week on BBC radio Scotland.
References
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- ^ "Album Reviews 2005". The Phantom Tollbooth
- ^ "I Have Not Seen The Wind" Musician's Corner, CCM Magazine, September 2, 2011
- ^ "Album Reviews". The Phantom Tollbooth.
- ^ a b "Independent Artist Review: Arthur Alligood – ‘I Have Not Seen the Wind’: Destroy the Cyborg, March 16, 2011 | By Matt Brier
- ^ Alligood, Arthur - I Have Not Seen the Wind - The Phantom Tollbooth | The Phantom Tollbooth
- ^ "Hearth Music Interview with Arthur Alligood" Archived 2015-06-24 at the Wayback Machine. No Depression.
- ^ "I Have Not Seen the Wind". Christianity Today. Andrew Greer/ March 15, 2011
- ^ "Arthur Alligood’s 'I Have Not Seen The Wind'”. Reviewed by C.E. Breslin. The Blue Indian. Tuesday, March 15, 2011
- ^ "Songwriting Competitions. ASAP.
- ^ " AMA Podcast with guest Arthur Alligood" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. by Matt Shedd , A Missing America March 19, 2012
- ^ Arthur Alligood's "One Silver Needle" - The Blue Indian
- ^ "Arthur Alligood 'One Silver Needle'”[permanent dead link]. Americana UK.
- ^ Arthur Alligood – One Silver Needle | Stereo Subversion