"The Sailor's Daughter" by Chris Holiman (Folk Artist from Arizona(AZ))

Chris Holiman's most recent album is "The Sailor's Daughter." It is an album that centers on Holiman's acoustic guitar and vocals and is recorded in what would be considered an Alternative Country or Folk/Pop style. The first track, "Ride Through Sky," is a graceful song in which Chris and his guitar are accompanied by a smooth and serene cello in a song that easily flows with its melodic lyrics. In "Running This World" things get a little quicker paced, as Chris shows us his edgier side in a song that partners with a more upfront percussive section and the added flavor of the exceptional tones of the Hammond B-3 organ. In the title track, "The Sailor's Daughter," we find a more Country like song as an expressive steel guitar gently wails throughout the piece. If you are a fan of acoustic-led, mellifluous music with a Folk/Country leaning then this album might be for you. Fans of Wilco or Richard Buckley would do themselves good to take a listen to Chris Holiman's latest album "The Sailor's Daughter."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"12 Meditations On Love" by Jeri Hilderley (Folk Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

Jeri Hilderley's newest release is "12 Meditations On Love." This album is a collection of avant-garde songs that revolve around Jeri's almost operatic voice; which are meant as a celebration of nature's gifts, love, and the positive sides of life in general. "Blue Hydrangea" is a song in which Jeri sings energetically over mellow guitar picking, in a song inspired by the beauty of a flower. "Gay Beach in P-Town" is more of a playful song, in which a duet of voices sings carefully over xylophone playing in remembrance of good times at a gay beach. "Company of Two" is a song in which Jeri sings over a guitar and occasional cello in a song inspired by the possibilities of love between two people. This album is one that is made in dedication of the wonderful and mysterious quagmire that is love. If you enjoy calm, operatic singing, and love-inspired music then "12 Meditations On Love" is an album you would enjoy hearing.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Occupantional Hazard" by Gary M Hall / The Occupants (Folk Rock Artist from Colorado(CO))

Gary M Hall / The Occupants latest album goes by the comical name of "Occupantional Hazard." This is an album of songs that range from Folksy/singer-songwriter to quasi-psychedelic rock, always led by Gary M Hall and his honed guitar playing. "Welcome Black" is one of the more dream-like songs, in which Gary sings slowly and with much reverb over guitar picking in an almost early Pink Floyd like number. For "The Hills of Platonia" we encounter a song that features just the guitar, yet it is a beautifully moving and serene song. "I'd Rather Be Round" is more of a frolicking and playful tune that features mostly silly vocals and quick guitar playing, think Bob Dylan meets Raffy. Gary M Hall is an accomplished guitarist who has played almost four decades and has been involved with many musical genres, and it shows within this album. Check out "Occupantional Hazard" if you think you would enjoy an album of guitar-led and amusing, yet quasi-hallucinatory, Folk/Rock.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Restoring Balance" by The Bards of Balance (Rock/Acoustic Artists from Connecticut(CT))

The Bards of Balance have a different goal than most artists out there and their music proves to be quite interesting. Their album, "Restoring Balance" is a collection of Folk/Pop music written by the band leader Kirk Sinclair to coincide with his book "Systems out of Balance." The music obviously has a lot to say, seeing as it's taken from the 564 page epic from Sinclair. The feeling of the album is some mix of acoustic Dan Fogelberg music mixed with The Schoolhouse Rock sound. The track "Middle Class Harmony" is a good example of this combination. They try to change their style a bit from song to song as you can hear on, "I'm Working," which has steel drums giving it a tropical island feel. "Restoring Balance" features interesting and entertaining lyrics of economical, political, and cultural inclinations and if you are looking to hear something new and original with a Folk/Pop feel then take a listen.

-Matt M. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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