Topix — Is it fair to call Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt Austin's first family of folk music? I'm not talking A Mighty Wind kind of folk, but music for the people presented in an intimate and endearing way. more info

Here Comes The Flood — John Carrie has a lot say, but he doesn't need to speak up. On his new album Shy Away, his first as a solo artist after releasing two albums with his band Moor Green, the Irish singer-songwriter has come up with the prefect soundtracks for rainy F... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: John Grubbs It was kind of unavoidable that Carrie Elkin amd Danny Schmidt would record as a duo. The two Americana singer-songwriters featured on each others albums in the past. The digital single Together has them singing two songs . Sch... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Luke Redfield is blessed with an intimate singing voice that is tailor-made for his melancholic country-tinged folk songs. His new album Tusen Takk has the sound and feel of an on-the-porch concert during the sun... more info

Songs:Illinois — Our next house concert is scheduled and it is with Austin singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt on Sunday, September 11. Danny has played our series once before and he is one of the few artists I would consider for a return engagement. I honestly can’t ... more info

The Telegraph — Danny Schmidt, whose new album is called Man Of Many Moons, is in fine form at Camden Town's Green Note club. more info

The Telegraph — A clever and charming album from Austin-based songwriter. Rating * * * * more info

Songs:Illinois — I have a tendency to want to write about music early. Preferably weeks before it is available. Honestly it’s a trait I’m not that proud of but coming from the music industry this is something that was encouraged and facilitated. However in all... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Eclectic downloads said... Gary Moore - The Platinum Collection [3CD](2006) http://www.themoodindicator.com Blog Stoned said... Bootlegs: -Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother Goes On The Road -The Beatles - Avalanche And more at: http://blogstoned.blogsp... more info

Songs:Illinois — No time for a full SXSW update but I did want to share these amateurish video’s I took of Sam Baker, Danny Schmidt, Storyhill, Matt The Electrician, and Slaid Cleaves from various showcases. Although the quality may be lacking the songwriting and ... more info