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Folk

Folk

KMS Folk Logo Folk Music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. This music is also referred to as traditional music and, in US, as "roots music".
Starting in the mid-20th century a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music. This process and period is called the (second) folk revival and reached a zenith in the 1960s. The most common name for this new form of music is also "folk music", but is often called "contemporary folk music" or "folk revival music" to make the distinction. This type of folk music also includes fusion genres such as folk rock, electric folk, and others. 

The Mittenauts

The Mittenauts

Genre: Folk

The Mittenauts is a 3 piece indie folk band from Plainwell, MI. The band was formed in the Fall of 2011 by members Marcus Taylor and Jared Volz. Joining shortly thereafter was Rachel Hitow.

The band's sound can be described as folkish-pop with free movements under melodic harmonies. The band writes about love, politics, discovery and more. The music is intended to be enjoyed by anyone that has a place for an organic rooted sound.

Band Members:

Rachel Hitow
Marcus Taylor
Jared Volz

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Official Band Website:
www.themittenauts.com

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Thirty Steps to Forward

Thirty Steps to Forward

Genre: Folk

Thirty Steps to Forward is composed of Gretchen and Seth Powers a brother and sister acoustic folk duo out of southwest Michigan. Through their strings and voices, the kindred duo strives to sing quiet songs of the delicate heart. Since completing their debut full length album "The Bird and the Fool" in the autumn of 2009 the two have used their voices, guitars, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and cello to pluck out the vein of modern music and replace it with that dusty heart.

Band Members:

Gretchen Powers - Vocals, Guitar, and Cello
Seth Powers - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, and Harmonica

Location: Southwest, MI

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Big Dudee Roo

Big Dudee Roo

Genre: Folk Rock

"The oft-psychedelic, Neil Young-styled folk rock...oozes an endearing, political charm." (Grand Rapids Press)

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Noah J. Privett

Noah J. Privett

Genre: Folk, Indie, Americana, Alternative

Long time singing, long time playing, long time wandering around. Now it's Kalamazoo.

Band Members:

Noah J. Privett

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Official Band Website:

Contact: noah.musician@gmail.com

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Match by Match

Match by Match

Genre: Indie Folk Rock

Match by Match was started by accident in March of 2010 when, due to random technological chance, Gray Bouchard and Melissa Coppola met via the now obsolete internet chat site, Chatroulette. At the time, Bouchard was touring solo, and Coppola was in grad school studying classical performance, but neither was very happy. They video chatted for months before meeting in person and falling in love.

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