The NEW CD and VINYL release “Across the Sea” by The Horsenecks is officially out June 27th!

BUY it at Tiki Parlour Recordings and The Horsenecks’ Bandcamp page.

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The Horsenecks are Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, these two multi-instrumentalists have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include early Appalachian fiddle and banjo music, country, classic bluegrass and original folk.

Gabrielle’s fiddle style is the result of being raised in the Old Time music hotbed of Portland, OR and being exposed to the fiddle traditions of the Southeast US through years of traveling to festivals and learning from some of the greatest players in the genre. Now deep in the world of songwriting, she brings together her background in traditional music and modern influences across many genres to create a catalog of songs that feel old and new, familiar and unique.

Barry’s banjo and guitar playing range from thrilling and high-octane to moody and captivating, and his versatility shines whether flatpicking, playing clawhammer, or driving three-finger banjo. Barry has been consistently active in his home town of Liverpool’s music scene for over 20 years, playing lead guitar with cult heroes Tramp Attack ( Must Destroy Records) and on into the UK Old Time and Bluegrass scene, playing with multiple groups.

Together, they create a distinctive sound, neither traditional or contemporary, their powerful harmony singing front and center. The Horsenecks continue to set a new standard in today’s traditional music scene with years of touring under their belts, appearances at major festivals in the USA and the UK and threecritically acclaimed studio albums.

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“Cinematic, epic, hearts of space Dreamtime!
—  Todd Barton

“A fantastic journey, jam-packed with compositions only a lifelong multi-instrumentalist could produce.”
—  Modular World

“This is art. This is very important art.”
— No Depression
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This LIMITED EDITION multi-colored Vinyl LP with Art Print and Digital Download drops on April 4, 2025.

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Drawing on decades of musical studies (Indian classical music, archaic Appalachian fiddle music, microtonality, and early electronic experimentation), David Wunder Brägger has woven together a minimalist and analog-driven “séance” of sounds through his uniquely assembled electronic devices and acoustic drone makers. The results are epic, strange, calming, and wondrous.
This ambient recording also features the tape-manipulated and mutated vocals of old-time fiddler and vocalist Susan Platz. In addition to the mesmerizing multi-colored vinyl, the album features the collage work of outlier folk artist Howard Rains whose work has graced countless albums covers. Each physical album also comes with a double-sided print of Rains’ surreal art.

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This is a record of absolute joy, track after track of masterful playing from these legendary musicians infused with a jaunty delight in each other’s skill and artistry. This music is irresistible and healing, put it on and feel happy. —Cait O’Riordan (Pogues, Elvis Costello, Bush Tetras) …Read more

David Bragger & Susan Platz perform “Paddy on the Turnpike” at the TANK Center for Sonic Arts in Rangely, Colorado. This recording was made during a day of music and exploration in celebration of Todd Barton and David Bragger’s birthdays. This West Virginia tune was learned from the playing of Lee Hammons and Jimmy Triplett. The TANK is a sonic space that boasts a 40-second natural reverb.

Recorded, filmed, and edited by David Bragger