Chester Burnett, McKinley Morganfield, Walter Jacobs, and Aleck Miller
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"Lyrically clever, witty and vivid, and musically inspired, these songs instantly live inside your head. Sure-footed and charming."- Q magazine“talented singers and songwriters…The Pines can make you feel happy and sad almost simultaneously.”- No Depression“starkly poetic, buzzed-about Americana”- Minneapolis Star Tribune“Quiet, serene, romantic, mysterious—The Pines are all these things and more on Sparrow in the Bell.”- Goldmine“a spooky, dangerous edge pleasantly reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s recent sound.”- The Onion“Sparrows in the Bell is a consistently compelling listen”- Exclaim“This is real-deal, salt-of-the-earth balladry done right.”- Twin Cities Metro
Made up of Iowa natives David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, up-and-coming duo The Pines actually began their musical partnership in Arizona, where they both lived in a Mexican barrio and first began playing together. Committing to a musical career, they returned to their Midwestern roots and moved to Minneapolis, a city that has launched many folk and rock acts from Bob Dylan to The Replacements to The Jayhawks. Like these Twin Cities legends, The Pines weave together many musical styles to create their own unique sound that is hip and haunting.
The son of Greg Brown’s producer and sideman Bo Ramsey, Benson was reared on folk and blues music and continues to let those influences shine, even on louder electric songs. David also has a deep love for traditional music, and together the two of them craft music that evokes the ancient while incorporating newer rock and pop grooves. Both strong writers and musicians, David and Benson have distinct voices that complement each other, causing audiences and critics alike to tout them as a powerful young force in American roots music. Although they have not been touring long, they have already shared the stage with the likes of Jolie Holland, The Arcade Fire, Kelly Joe Phelps and Spider John Koerner.
The Pines’ highly anticipated new CD Sparrows in the Bell was produced by Bo Ramsey and recorded in Minneapolis. Featuring dark, poetic originals and a couple surprising covers, the album will be their first on world-renowned roots label Red House Records. Their first self-titled record was released on Trailer Records and features guest artist Dave Moore. Following the release of their new album, The Pines will be touring extensively across the country.
hey you guys are at Annie's wish I could be there but I got a gig..just wanted you to know I love what your doing..hope we can hook up on a show sometime..cR
i would love to see your show, but alas, you have no dates in new york. any chance you will ever venture this way? thank you for your music--fond wishes.
Hi, thanks for the add. In the pines in the pines where the sun never shines... I hope that the sun of success always shines on you and your exciting work. Really like the songs! Best wishes, LB
Turned the radio on and, what to my wondering surprise, there you were singing Careless Love. Nice! Hope you have a rollicking good time in Texas. Hey to Kinky Freidman if you see him!
Hey guys, I see Joe and Vicki in your topfriends. Did you see I have them coming to St Cloud on April 17?.. I've never seen them, but I'm looking forward to it.. I hope your trip southerly is very enjoyable to you.. much love, Donn
Here is some Pines love . Did you get it? Can you feel it? Kick out the jams! Jessie Mae Hemphill just won a game of heavenly ping pong with the Wolf, what a match!
Thanks for your Passim show on Sunday- sorry Boston couldn't rally more folks for you. I liked your stories about RandI... see you next time you're here or I'm back home in MN.
ever since my brother gave me your album (he was at your show in viroqua with his wife and little red boots wearin little girl) it has been the soundtrack to many a moment. looking forward to seeing you at the fort on friday. thank you.
My vocabulary couldn't possibly describe seeing a Pines live performance.. If I was a music critic, it would read something like.... wow... with eyes and jaw wide open...
