Theodore Roosevelt and The Rough Riders, Sculptor Korczak Ziółkowski and The Crazy Horse Monument, Henry David Thoreau, Robin Hood and His Merry Men, Jesse James and The James Gang, Buffalo Bill's Wild West, The Legend of Mike Fink, Aldo Leopold, Huckleberry Finn, Bruce Lee
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"The spirt of Pete Seeger, the musical abilities of the band, the audaciousness of The Avett Brothers."
-Michael Johnathon, Woodsongs Radio Hour
"A band that doesn't just rock but rocks green."
-Warner Saunders, NBC News Chicago
"An environmental consciousness in their songwriting as well as their activity."
-Thomas Connor, Chicago Sun-Times
"There's something special about this band...the essence of true Americana straight from the heart of the Midwest."
-Herschel Concepcion, Jambase.com
"An all-acoustic group that sings about cherishing the Earth and living simply."
Steve Edwards, Chicago Public Radio
"An uplifting boost for like-minded souls who care for the Earth."
-Stephanie Bloyd, Mother Earth News
The Giving Tree Band is a group of Illinois boys who share not only their music but a love of nature. Described as progressive old time, eco-billy, and indie folk rock, their modern vintage approach is all about doing right by the song. The band is blazing a new artistic path and pioneering some of the most innovative methods to capture the sounds of their simple, time-tested acoustic instruments. The band does its best to support a culture of sustainability, using instruments built from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, producing music with renewable energy, and packaging everything with recycled materials. The group's upcoming CD has been called the "greenest of albums" by the Chicago Sun-Times. If music is the wine that fills the cup of silence, then The Giving Tree Band is young but mature, robust yet smooth, accessible but rare, and most importantly, organically grown.
The Giving Tree Band's music and activities have been highlighted by top Chicago media and beyond including WGN TV, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, Discovery Channel, New York Newsday, Mother Earth News, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Jambase, Satellite Radio, National Public Radio, PBS Television, and more. They have performed alongside some legendary bluegrass artists such as Del McCoury and David Grisman as well as the best of emerging indie folk rockers such as The Avett Brothers and Dr. Dog and plenty of other amazing acts in-between. The band has also appeared with notable non-musical guests such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., African water crisis expert Emmanuel Opong, and US Senator Dick Durbin.
VISION STATEMENT:
The Giving Tree Band members consider it their duty, as musical artists, to serve. They view songwriting as an opportunity to explore ways to increase understanding and to improve the overall well-being of people and the environment. They believe that performing is simply a chance to connect with others, share these insights and perspectives, and point the way to a brighter future.
In music and life, The Giving Tree Band members continue to embrace simplicity and sustainability. In other words, the group does its best to make choices that are economically and ecologically sound- respecting all human, animal, and plant life. Unwilling to compromise these values, they hope to inspire people to build a more sustainable culture and open new avenues for artists to express themselves in a healthier way.
The Giving Tree Band has supported the following organizations with their concerts and recordings: Hand In Hand USA, World Vision, One: The Campaign To Make Poverty History, Co-op America, Global Exchange, Action Without Borders, Literacy Works, Chicago Public Library, Chicago Park District, Illinois Renewable Energy Association, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Prairie Rivers Network, Environmental Law and Policy Center of Chicago, Aldo Leopold Foundation, Tibetan Cultural Center, Saving Tiny Hearts Society and Growing Home Farm, which provides training and employment opportunities in organic agriculture for homeless and low-income people in Chicago.
Thanks for the request and checking out my tunes! I'm glad you liked what you heard. And yes, hope to meet you on the road some time. Lots of great people out there...so little time.
BTW- I listened to and really liked your stuff. Good writing-good mix...
Thanks for the invite, You guys have a GREAT SOUND. I lived in Elkhart In. back in 77-80. Went to the Windy City a bunch. Keep it up you'll go a long way, DWB
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