This article is missing information about the band's third studio album, Figure Drawing. (November 2024) |
Among the Oak & Ash is an American folk rock band[1] founded in 2008 by songwriter, composer, and producer Josh Joplin.[2] The group was rounded out by vocalist and guitarist Garrison Starr, producer and bassist Brian Harrison,[3][4] and drummer Bryan Owings.[3][5] As of 2024, they have released three albums: Among the Oak & Ash (2009), Devil Ship (2013), and Figure Drawing (2023), featuring a variety of guest musicians.[6][7] Harrison died in 2014.[8]
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, folk |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Verve |
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Releases
editAmong the Oak & Ash: 2009
editThe group released their debut, self-titled album in 2009.[9][10][11][12][13][14] Their version of "Shady Grove" is featured in the Alan Wake video game series.[15] The record was featured on Bob Harris's Sunday Country and Roots Music show on BBC Radio 2[16] as well as NPR's Mountain Stage, WNYC's SoundCheck, and Woodsongs.[17][18][19][20]
Devil Ship: 2013
editProduced by Joplin and Harrison,[4] the band's sophomore record, Devil Ship, features musicians Paleface, Jessica Lea Mayfield,[21][22] Lucy Wainwright Roche,[23] Robby Turner,[23] Front Country's touring bassist, Jeremy Darrow,[24] Cari Norris,[25] Bailey Cooke, Wes Langlois, David Mayfield, and members of Ghostfinger, Richie Kirkpatrick (guitar) and Ben Martin (drums).[23][26][27][28] The album artwork was created by visual artist Julia Kuo, who also designed the cover for the band's debut.[29]
Discography
edit- Among the Oak & Ash (2009)
- Devil Ship (2013)
- Figure Drawing (2023)
References
edit- ^ Harrington, Michael (October 25, 2009). "Distinctive Sounds". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Waterhouse, Jon (August 6, 2010). "The Big A List". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ a b "Credits: Among the Oak & Ash". Discogs. February 22, 2009.
- ^ a b "Brian Harrison Credits". Discogs. August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Bryan Owings Credits". Discogs. August 1, 2009.
- ^ Leutwyler, Leutwyler (April 1, 2009). "Collection of Photos Among the Oak & Ash". Getty.
- ^ DiGiacomo, Frank (August 14, 2009). "Making Appalachia Rock". Vanity Fair.
- ^ Silverman, Jack (February 20, 2014). "Musician Producer Brian Harrison Dies at 54". Nashville Scene.
- ^ Schaefer, John (December 14, 2009). "Soundcheck's Picks of the Year". WNYC: SoundCheck.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William (February 22, 2009). "Review: Among (Amongst) the Oak & Ash". AllMusic.
- ^ Gill, Andy (February 19, 2010). "Music Reviews: Among the Oak & Ash". The Independent (UK).
- ^ Gilstrap, Andrew (August 12, 2009). "Among the Oak & Ash: Among the Oak & Ash". PopMatters.
- ^ Farber, Jim (June 15, 2009). "New Music Tuesday". NY Daily News.
- ^ Lukowski, Andrzej (February 22, 2010). "Review Among the Oak & Ash". BBC.
- ^ Wake, Alan (May 14, 2010). "Alan Wake". IMDb.
- ^ Harris, Bob (February 27, 2010). "Bob Harris Sunday". BBC 2.
- ^ "Among the Oak & Ash on Mountain Stage". WBUR. January 5, 2011.
- ^ "Among the Oak & Ash". NPR: Mountain Stage. January 5, 2011.
- ^ Scheaffer, John (July 27, 2009). "WNYC's SoundCheck: Among the Oak & Ash".
- ^ Jonathan, Michael (July 13, 2009). "Woodsongs: Among the Oak & Ash, Trevor Hall". Woodsongs: Podcasts Archive Feeds.
- ^ Abram, Malcolm X (June 3, 2010). "Mayfield at Musica". The Akron Beacon Journal.
- ^ Loftus, Johnny (May 20, 2009). "Jessica Lea Mayfield+Among the Oak & Ash". The Village Voice.
- ^ a b c "Devil Ship". Discogs. March 1, 2013.
- ^ Lawless, John (August 31, 2015). "Jeremy Darrow to Front Country". Bluegrass Today.
- ^ "Cari Norris Bio". Louisville Classical Academy. April 26, 2020.
- ^ Thumb, Wide (November 1, 2013). "Among the Oak & Ash". The Audio DB.
- ^ "Devil Ship: Credits". Discogs. March 5, 2013.
- ^ William, Charlie (January 13, 2012). "Review: Devil Ship". Pop Stache.
- ^ Kuo, Julia (June 10, 2013). "Album Covers by Julia Kuo". Tiny Grass Is Growing.