Bob Marley, Jack Kerouac, Run DMC, John Steinbeck, Sonny Boy Williamson, The Beatles, Paulo Coelho, Dalai Lama, Nina Simone, Willie Nelson, Aceyalone, Five Heartbeats, Seymour Baggs, Zora Neale Hurston, Ray Charles, Greg Brown, Ani Difranco, Homer, Eddie Kane Jr., Black Elk, Rakim, Bob Dylan, Dr. Seuss, Woody Guthrie, Diamond Dave Whitaker, Bunny Wailer, Billy Holiday, The Diabolical Bizmarkie, Yosemite Sam, Che Guevera, Beastie Boys, Aggravated Assault, Muhammed Ali, Atmosphere, Eddie and The Cruisers, Angel D, Zamiel, Howling Wolf, Bo Ramsey, Charlie Hunter, Trampled By Turtles, Nicholas "The Feelin" Mrozinski, Erik Koskinen, White Iron Band, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Big Daddy Kane, Jonas Alexy, Kathleen Flanagan.
On Friday night of a recent Homegrown Music Festival in Duluth, MN, Teague Alexy wandered the city’s rainy downtown with a 1957 Harmony acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and a band of fellow minstrels, just playing music wherever there was none. Not long after midnight, they boarded a Duluth Transit Authority trolley taking imbibers to and from shows; someone struck a beat on a seat, and before long Alexy was leading the whole bus in a raucous work holler that could have been ancient, improvised, or one of his originals..
Makes sense: Teague means bard--lyric poet--in Celtic, and like the medieval Irish, Scottish and Welsh bards who traveled from town to town, Alexy, who’s got roots in California and New Jersey, has spent the last few years based in Duluth and roaming the Midwest bearing songs heavy with news of the human condition--stories, philosophies, parables, and his own folklore--and a groove born from funk, country blues and folk, reggae, hip hop, soul, roots rock, Americana and jazz..
Alexy has played alongside Greg Brown, Kelly Joe Phelps, Peter Mulvey, and Mason Jennings. His bands have shared bills with Government Mule, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Trey Anastasio and The Cowboy Junkies. His recording library is deep and critically acclaimed: three sold-out limited-edition live discs; Teague Alexy with Medication titles Sun Moon and Heaven and The Love and The Struggle; an effort backed by The Feelin band called The New Folklore; and two Cds--one called Sing! And the other self-titled--with his brother, Ian Alexy, in an outfit they call The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. .
Regardless of the guise, Teague Alexy is a young man with an old soul; a blue-eyed griot singing tales of redemption and unforeseen fulfillment, of villains turned heroes and back again. He conveys all that and more in powerful anthems and dirty-blues stomps driven by melody, harmony, his uniquely resonant voice, and undeniable, never-ending, mantra-like swing.
"Teague Alexy steps out as a buzzworthy singer/songwriter on his CD The New Folklore"
-MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE - Chris Riemenschneider
"Records this good--so engaging, defined by groove, and full of thoughtful words and sounds--are rare."
-MNARTISTS.ORG - Chris Godsey
“The New Folklore is a shining hour for the local scene and independent music all together....Not to disregard a thousand-odd songwriters but Alexy's words are just more interesting than most trying to make a living today”
-DULUTH BUDGETEER NEWS
“In the turmoil of 2008, we can use all the genuine teagues we can find.”
-DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE - John Ziegler
“I’ll be damned if they haven’t written some of the most beautiful and captivating songs I have heard in a long time. 4 Stars!”
-VAIL DAILY (Hobo Nephews Sing! review)
"Alexys patented blend of folk, jazz and hip hop is unduplicated anywhere else, though considering how infectious it is, expect to see imitators cropping up soon. But for now, here's the original."
-READER WEEKLY
"a unique sound that remains all his own....explosive in a philosophical manner....his lyrics are captivating....Sun, Moon and Heaven is a must own for anyone with an interest in folk, jazz or acoustic music"
-UMD STATESMAN
"vocals unique and pure with the timbre of James Taylor, coolness of Randy Newman and conviction of Bob Marley. Its guaranteed that you havent heard music like Teague Alexys in a long, long while."
-RADIO STONEWALL
"noticeably strong songwriting skills and a velvet voice accenting his infectious grooves...You may have not yet heard about Teague Alexy. Chances are you will very soon."
-ST. CLOUD TIMES
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
That's right friends, neighbors, and music lovers, the CD Release for "Old Crow" will take place TOMORROW at the Red Mug in Superior. As part of this event, Chelsey Miller (who did the stellar artwork for the CD) will be having an art show that begins at 7:00pm. She has got some GREAT art, so come on down, have a drink, see some art, hear some music and support local, independent artists!!
What: Matt Ray's CD Release Party and Art Show When: Friday - May 22 Art Reception Starts: 7:00pm Music Starts: 8:00pm Where: The Red Mug - Superior, WI Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Can't make it to the CD Release? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Click on the image below to purchase your copy of "Old Crow" today. Or, if in Duluth, stop by the Electric Fetus and pick up a copy.
Funny how all the bravery in the world cannot conjure a car, when the one you were going to borrow drives itself out-of-town-in-the-other-direction at the last minute.
hey there...we just wanted to let you know that we'll be playing a show at Beaner's Central in Duluth on Fri Apr 10. we'd love it if you could stop by and spend an evening with us...
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