Meg Baird
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Contemporary and traditional folk
Status:
Most recent release, Don't Weigh Down The Light (2015)
See also:
Meg Baird's siteWikipedia's entry on Meg Baird
Ectophiles' Guide entries for Meg Baird's other projects: Espers, The Baird Sisters, Meg Baird, Helena Espvall, Sharron Kraus
Comparisons:
Bill Jones, Kate Rusby
Covers/own material:
Traditional, covers, own
General comments:
Solo, Meg Baird does stripped-down folk, both traditional and contemporary folk. She has a lovely voice and good guitar technique, and makes the songs charming, yearning, haunting. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Either
Recordings:
- dear companion (2007)
- Seasons on Earth (2011)
- Don't Weigh Down The Light (2015)
dear companion
Release info:
2007—Drag City—DC340CD
Availability:
Wide in U.S.
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Meg Baird—vocals, guitar
Comments:
This is a delightful collection of covers of contemporary folk songwriters, traditional songs, and Meg Baird's own. Highly recommended for fans of traditional and neo-traditional folk, especially those who like their versions simple and clear. This is lovely. (Neile)
Seasons on Earth
Release info:
2011—Drag City
Availability:
Wide in U.S.
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Meg Baird—vocals, guitar
Comments:
Another lovely lo-fi album. The second track, "Stars Climb Up The Vine" is especially gorgeous and unforgettable. (Neile)
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