Favourite obscure/unknown Artist and Performer

Hi all, today I read a thread about Townes Van Zandt which led me research (go on Youtube) him further. This is an artist that I had no knowledge of before and I was delighted when I looked him up. Thanks to Oily for this.

So I thought I would start a discussion where we could list interesting artists that may be obscure overseas or unique or anything that you like that you feel may appeal to others. Its not a thread to list Black Sabbath or Zeppelin but something a little different.

I will start the ball rolling with a few that some of you may like.

Black Carrot

Mark Lanegan

The Unthanks

Prof.

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Permalink Reply by Low Budget Luthier on March 18, 2012 at 3:22am

The Poopmen. Yes it was a real band fromm the early 90's. They rocked!

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Permalink Reply by The Professor on March 18, 2012 at 11:59am

I would love to see a vid. Can you point me to a youtube link or anything?

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Permalink Reply by Matthew Borczon on March 18, 2012 at 12:10pm

how about William Elliot Whitmore, or Kasey anderson. I also like William Fitzimmons. I never think of Dave Alvin as obscure but who knows. Also check out Hammill on trial. Kimya Dawson and the low Anthem.

matt

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Permalink Reply by The Professor on March 18, 2012 at 12:53pm

Matthew

A fantastic selection. Hammel on Trial was just crazy and the low Anthem were very soulful, All great offerings Thanks. Today I have found some great new music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbve919Xsw4 The Unthanks. A northern folk duo from the UK.

Note the kalimba being played in the first verse.

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Permalink Reply by Voodoo Highway on March 18, 2012 at 4:43pm

If you like Frank Zappa or Captain Beefheart, you may want to check out my late friend, Zoogz Rift.

http://youtu.be/xELPUkofqgo

http://youtu.be/zHvyHjb0Rmo

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoogz+rift&oq=zoogz...

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Permalink Reply by The Professor on March 18, 2012 at 9:33pm

Oh man. This is clever stuff. Really enjoyed watching the vids. Did he produce any albums?

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Permalink Reply by Voodoo Highway on March 19, 2012 at 4:15am

I'm glad you liked his music!

Zoogz released over 40 albums.

http://zoogzrift.4mg.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoogz_Rift

http://www.facebook.com/zoogzrift

Here is a link to his 200+ mp3 collection (on one dvd) : http://www.facebook.com/notes/zoogz-rift/buy-the-zoogz-rift-200-mp3...

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Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on March 19, 2012 at 1:15am

"The Baseboard Heaters" are a band i really like but can hardly find any info about them at all - i covered their song "Worst Enemy" last year when i didn't have many songs of my own (might do it again) , i have 2 of their CD's.(-:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlj5Kc2mbnM&list=FLeEHjUZOF5V5rW...

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Permalink Reply by Rand on March 19, 2012 at 1:18am

SUPER CHIKAN! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpWE5oKnXQc

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bingham on March 19, 2012 at 6:36am

One of my favorites is Olds Sleeper. He is a brilliant song writer, excellent singer, and outstanding all-around musician. Very gifted individual.

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Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on March 19, 2012 at 7:07am

Yep, mine too Mike! (-:

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Permalink Reply by Uncle John on March 19, 2012 at 7:49am

This is a good one. I can not come with anyone obscure, but some of my out of the mainest stream folks would be Iowans Greg Brown and William Elliot Whitmore. Dan Reeder, Gillian Welch and my favorite bluesman, Guy Davis. Oh, Maybe Lazy Lester too and Justin Townes Earle.