his one-of-a-kind Carver 'twin point' mandolin made for him by luthier Chris Stanridge of Vancouver, Washington,
and his stalwart Gibson Epiphone acoustic-electric cutaway
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Victor Wooten, Sting, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Monroe, The Police, James Taylor, Steve Reich, Martin Sexton, Matt Seitz, Tom Caldwell, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Chris Thile, Fishbone, King Crimson, Steve Reich, Barbara Brennan, Enya, Jimmy Robb, Dave Clarke, Hans Gauger, Brad Creel, Dave Wampler, Michael Aisner, Derek Severs, Jim Brunberg, Yonder Mountain String Band, Curtis Alsobrook, Josh Cole, Steve Crockett, Margaret Crockett, Jesse Crockett, Meg Crockett, Cross-eyed Rosie, Jon Ostrom, Alli Longstreth, Ellie Holzemer, Jason Mellow, Jim McKeon, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Dan Timinsky, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor, John Self, Talia Lynn, Barbara Penningroth, Bob Marley, James Loveland, Paul Simon, Zoe Kaplan, JD Smith, Wilco, Allison Krauss, Tony Furtado, Scott Law, Jeff Buckley, Bela Fleck, Soundgarden, David Wilcox (the american), Yes, Rush, Alicia Keane, Questlove, Strength In Numbers, Love specifically and in general, and the ache that tugs hard at the top of my chest and fills me with the courage it takes for genuine and abiding freedom and peace, right...NOW--> anyone I've ever shared a stage with, heard sing or perform their own song, and especially my audiences, who just by coming back again and again ask me to bring everything I can to the table. You are all amazing!!!
Sounds Like
"Dave Wilcox and Del McCoury beat up Dave Matthews with a mandolin
outside a John Mayer concert"
LINCOLN CROCKETT'S CD ANGELS & DEVILS ALIKE WAS RELEASED SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2007 WITH A SOLD OUT SHOW AT MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS IN PORTLAND, AND IS STILL QUITELY BECOMING ONE OF LISTENERS MOST BELOVED CDS!! WE’RE DEEPLY GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BECOME A LINCOLN CROCKETT SUPPORTER!
From The Oregonian, September 21, 2007
There's nothing wrong with old-school, but the real fun comes with those who push envelopes. As with blues, jazz, even country and rock 'n' roll, those who bring something new to the party help propel genres to higher levels.
Such is the case with Lincoln Crockett, a young lion on the Portland bluegrass scene. A regular in Cross-Eyed Rosie, the Josh Cole Band and Caravan Gogh, Crockett has released a new solo project that radiates all that's good about the progressive side of bluegrass. A sterling mandolin picker, guitarist and compelling singer, he has produced a 12-song piece of work that might have traditionalists scratching their heads, but new-grassers will gravitate to it like moths to a porch light.
It will be hard to avoid comparisons to Nickel Creek's Chris Thile, but that might be more happenstance than anything stylistically plagiaristic. Crockett owns the requisite high-and-lonesome voice -- plaintive, achingly bittersweet and clear as creekwater, without a hint of vibrato -- and he's not afraid to use it. Like Thile, he's fearless and playful, but can clearly stand on his own.
He is also a fiery player who slashes his custom twin-point mandolin when called for, but who displays a feather-light touch on the tender tunes. Crockett has a predilection for more complex chording, and he lets that predilection shine throughout this largely original effort.
Though his playing can be a shade on the outside (in a good way), he doesn't stray far enough from his bluegrass roots to do damage to the form. This is bluegrass, but squeezed through the soul of a youngster. You'll hear all his influences -- folk, rock, pop, funk -- but he's found a way to gather them up under the bluegrass mantle and produce something as pleasant as a long summer day.
Lincoln Crockett is a healer. A young man with a knack for soothing harmonies and bluegrassy picking, Crockett cut his chops as singer, songwriter and mandolin player for Cross-eyed Rosie, and helped turn this popular Portland, Oregon five-piece into the Northwest's premier progressive bluegrass band. Now on hiatus, Rosie still holds a soft place in the hearts of many of the Pacific Northwest’s acoustic music lovers.
Lincoln released his long-awaited full-length solo debut Angels & Devils Alike on September 21st, 2007 with a sold-out show at Portland, Oregon’s unparalleled Mississippi Studios. The album features many of the most popular songs from his live shows plus some less-heard gems. To record the album he teamed up with long-time collaborator and multiple-technology wizard Tom Frisch, working steadily over several months at Frisch’s home studio. In the process Lincoln let himself be totally free, playing almost all of the instruments and generating a natural, dynamic energy that makes this recording part of the highest level of acoustic music. The release show itself was a coveted 'pick' by Portland's Willamette Week paper and the Oregonian gave the album a fantastic review [above].
Live, Lincoln's solo sets are not to be missed. He is the real deal, the genuine article, singing standout originals on mandolin & guitar, all while playing leads, rhythms and chords simultaneously. He holds audiences’ attention with nothing more than the expansiveness in his voice and his ability to move a mountain of music through his instruments. Stylistically he creates what he calls ‘ProgFolk’, twisting funk, punk, bluegrass, new-age, prog-rock and folk into a mesmerizing set of uplifting, wry soul-searching. The combined effect has garnered Lincoln attention from within the regional music industry community, the reputation of being a 'musician's musician' and a growing, devoted fan base.
“That was awesome”
“I could listen to that voice all day"
“Transcendent experience”
"You blew us away!"
“Your songwriting and mandolin playing are amazing”
“Your voice is like a lazer, its incredible”
“Your music was healing - I felt like every song was sung right to me about what I’m going through”
"There's soul behind that music!"
"You give me hope for the future"
"My hair is still standing on end!"
- audience responses
In 2007 Lincoln opened for Phish’s Page McConnell at Portland’s Aladdin Theater, had his song ‘When Will You Come Home’ featured on KINK 101.9FM’s Local Music Spotlight and placed his popular song ‘Sawdust Settler’ on a compilation benefiting the Salmon Nation Project. He was busy in 2008 with an ongoing successful solo tour of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana; a guest appearance sitting-in with acoustic music virtuosos Tony Furtado and Scott Law and their duo The Banjo Killers; a live recording of Robb&Crockett, his duo formed with Portland singer/songrocker Jimmy Robb; the debut of a complete four-piece featuring members of Portland’s jazz/rock combo The Rocktet; and yet another spin on KINK. He also formed two duo collaborations – one a dynamic acoustic/electric pairing with virtuoso guitarist Jim McKeon; the other a cutting-edge modern acoustic union with Misty River’s award-winning singer/songwriter/fiddler, Chris Kokesh. In addition, Lincoln and Chris partnered up with acoustic guitarist (and Berklee School of Music dropout!) Nicolas Miranda to form Lucky Finn, a genre-busting, bluegrass-fed trio. In 2009 expect to see Lincoln continue touring ANGELS & DEVILS ALIKE to new audiences, begin work on several new recordings and continue his course as a successful independent musician.
Just sending out the big ol' invite for anyone who would like to party with us on Saturday August 29th at 8pm Alberta St Pub! It's an Irish Pub with good food and great drinks. Fitting, if you didn't know already Finn is Irish.
Tater & Craig will play some great duet songs and steal your hearts.
Chickweed will play our last set! Oh my!
Then Whiskey Puppy will rock the house!
We would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way, pass on the news if you can!
A Portland Oregon gathering of the Hippie Gathering folks.
It's a pot luck get together to meet our brothers and sisters in the area. We are gathering at Laurelhurst Park near the duck pond. Sunday Sept. 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Hi Lincoln! Hope you had a fun weekend. Please pass the coupon to anyone you think may be interested! Thanks, hope you can visit the school sometime soon! ~Jen
oh noooo!!! we will miss you by one evening on Guemes:( We'll be up on Saturday! Hopefully we'll catch you next time you're up that way! take care, Karla
Bless you for the awesome dedication on my anniversary....and for the amazing compliment on my photo page:) I threw out my back Friday night so I was unable to travel up to Guemes last night!! Next time for sure! Take care, Karla
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