This is antithetical folk music, complex and lushly arranged by a menagerie of instrumentalists. Telegraph Canyon combines compelling songwriting with layers of driving, dynamic sounds only to, at times, strip it all away and expose a raw and gentle undercurrent. With seven pieces filling out the line-up it's more like a small orchestra than your average folk band.
Telegraph Canyon is filling 2009 with tour dates across the U.S. and Europe in support of their forthcoming sophomore record produced by Will Johnson (Centro-Matic, South San Gabriel).
Chuck Brown: Bass & Vocals
Chris Johnson: Guitar, Vocals, Banjo & Harmonica
Austin Green: Drums, Bells & Keys
Tamara Cauble: Violin & Vocals
Brian McCorquodale: Pedal Steel, Piano, Synth & Percussion
Andrew Skates: Organ, Piano, Accordion, Guitar & Mandolin
Erik Wolfe: Guitar, Vibes & Bass Drum
Telegraph Canyon