The Floorbirds are an acoustic duo from Minnesota who perform haunting yet beautiful arrangements of traditional American folk songs. Daniel and Alyssa bring to the old songs a new spirit and fervor that is both innovative and contemporary yet comfortably rooted in tradition. Their own song writing fits in seamlessly with their extensive repertoire of murder ballads, blues and hymns. The Floorbirds have an honest sound that has earned them loyal fans worldwide. They play regularly throughout the Midwest and have opened for groups such as Koerner and Glover, Charlie Parr and Gary Louris of the Jayhawks. They have played National festivals such as SXSW and The Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and the Strugglers. The Floorbirds have also played the Tanned Tin Festival in Spain with exciting groups like Damien Jurado, Laura Gibson and the Sea and Cake. The Floorbirds are part of a vital new folk movement that is underway in Dinkytown and the West Bank of Minneapolis.
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"The gorgeous rootsy folk of the Floorbirds is enough to whisk a person to the backcountry '40s in a shiny futuristic time machine, as their sound still resonates with a modern freshness."
Jen Paulson...City Pages. August 27, 2008
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The duo of Daniel and Alyssa consistently amaze me with the unblemished beauty of their Depression-era-sounding folk songs. The elegance of their music is such that in the tune “Moonshiner,” even death by alcoholism somehow seems absolutely gorgeous. While their set was the most laid back, the Floorbirds still managed to be one of the most engaging groups of the evening.
By Jon Behm , TC Daily Planet
December 23, 2008
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The power of two. This simple sentiment echoes endlessly from the stereo and the stage where The Floorbirds play. Daniel and Alyssa, as the Minneapolis duo is effortlessly known, allow haunting harmonies and raw instrumentation to sweep over the audience, catching them in their gentle wave.
The band bottles this formula in Field Recordings, its first collection of self-described “folk songs, child ballads, sea shanties, cowboy songs, blues, and originals.” In the opening track, “KC Moan,” Daniel explores the map of both pain and hope as Alyssa softly plays, urging him on. It’s a viable support system, showing its strength throughout the album’s ten tracks.
Yet, the calmest storm cannot be contained. The band finds comfort in the company of others, sharing a melody, a song, a stage. Carolina Chocolate Drops, Doc Watson, and the Strugglers have made space for the duo, among others. They will grace the familiar Reunion stage, September 19-20. By Sarah Tollie, Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2009
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The Acoustic Duo of Daniel and Alyssa harkened back to a time when old-time folksongs, beautiful voices, and finely executed instrumentation was something a lot of us heard in our living rooms and front porches. Their renderings of “Weeping Willow,” “East Virginia Blues,” and “KC Moan” brought a freshness to these traditional numbers. Alyssa’s voice like a mountain bluebird is strong when she leads a song and when she does backup. Daniel vocals are equally as good, with both producing the close harmonies that need to be spot on for this type of performance. Janie Franz January 23. GREATFUL WEB
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The Floorbirds floored me (pardon the pun) when I first heard their songs via their MySpace page. I think it was the massively retro feel of their style that grabbed me by my collar and shook me like a rag doll. I’ve always been a fan of old field recordings, and The Floorbirds seemed to nail that vibe squarely on the head. I couldn’t tell if they were a current artist, or one that has been hidden away and just recently discovered by some guy while digging through his great-grandfather’s stuff.
"FRONTLOADER.COM APRIL 24, 2009"
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How are your feet flyin' these days? Thanks for your welcome, I'm still in love with your music. I read in a comment the word "healing", well that's a strong word but it seems to be the right one...
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Wish that you all make your way out to Portland Oregon someday. It was so nice to see you live while I lived in Minneapolis. Hope you both have a great summer.
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