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| poverty girl |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 11:05:50 AM
Wasn't sure if this was the best place to post this topic, but I'll give it a try. I own a small antique/primitive farm shop, and am looking for some good music to play in the background. I'm tired of listening to the same new country tunes played over and over. Does anyone have any favorite artists that makes your farmgirl hearts swell with pride, or any songs that make you jam out in your old farm trucks with the windows rolled down, driving down a dusty dirt road?
Would love to hear any suggestion y'all have!!
Kristin
Farmgirl Sister #334
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 1:48:58 PM
How about Nickel Creek - especially the first CD? If you like Celtic there is the Tannahill Weavers, Dougie MacLean, and don't forget the Chieftans. For hammered dulcimer music (my personal favorite) there is Heartdance by Jerry Read Smith or anything by John McCutcheon. John Denver is always a good choice. For a more New Age instrumental sound try Michael Hedges "Ariel Boundries" or "Breakfast In The Field" or even John Renbournes "The Lady and the Unicorn".
Sheri |
| velvetcadi7 |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 10:03:45 AM
Yes! I was thinking of the Oh Brother sound track too!! When I am feeling "domestic" and doing something like baking bread or canning I listen to that one, Lorretta Lynn and the Dixie Chicks "Home" CD - wow I just realized that I haven't got anything new in a long time! |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 5:23:09 PM
I just love the soundtrack to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? That old timey acoustic scratchy record stuff...I suppose I ought to be more specific, but a quick check through the Library of Congress for 20's, 30's country/folk music might yield some different artists than what you might find in many other stores.
Just found:
http://creativefolk.com/folk.html
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 12 2008 : 08:47:17 AM
I am with you all....love John Denver, and I also love James Taylor, especially the greatest hits albums/CD. I am looking for an instrumental bluegrass CD that I can play while I cook and do other things at home....does anyone have one they would recommend? That would be nice for a shop atmosphere too.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| Jeanna |
Posted - Oct 01 2008 : 09:45:56 AM
I am a big John Denver, Alison Krauss, and Most true country. I just wanted to let you know that if you love Alison you will also love Sierra Hull. She is just 15 or 16 but man is she good. Here is a link for her on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sierra-Hull/dp/B0014VPFIQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1222879359&sr=1-13 Just copy and paste.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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| nitere |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 08:14:36 AM
my friends did a documentary about Sacred Harp singing (some of this is on the Cold Mountain soundtrack) and they just realized a few CDs, too. They are wonderful and would work really well in your shop. Here is the link to order...
http://www.awakemysoul.com/
farmgirl sister #37
http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 8:27:05 PM
Rebekka - I love the BeGood Tanyas too...
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 8:25:56 PM
There is some great new bluegrass/acoustic/oldtime/etc. out there right now. Martha Scanlan, Reel Time Travelers, Ann and Pete Sibley, Rachel Harrington, Infamous Stringdusters, The Duhks, The Greencards, The Seldom Scene, The Old Crow Medicine Show, I could go on and on. It is hard to find this stuff in stores, there is a great online site called CDBaby that has an awesome selection.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 7:44:18 PM
I love these two...
Jenee Halstead
www.myspace.com/jeneehalstead
The Be Good Tanyas
www.begoodtanyas.com
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
| Lainey |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 7:33:22 PM
Oh, and I agree about John Denver, he's one of my favs too.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Lainey |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 7:31:37 PM
Betty J., I love Enya! I listen to a lot of new age music. I love Loreena McKennitt too, do you like her?
Hana, I listen to Raising Sand a lot too. Sometimes at work I'll go to that website and let it play most of the day. It's so relaxing.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Betty J. |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 5:36:55 PM
Does anyone listen to Enya?
Betty in Pasco |
| poverty girl |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 5:24:29 PM
Kindred spirits!! That's all I can say!! How all you girls knew exactly what I wanted and the feeling I'm trying to express in my store is truely amazing!! Just checked out all the various artists suggested here and they were perfect!! I already had George Strait playing and also alittle bit of Chris Ledoux (all the early stuff) just needed to expand a bit. Thanks for the great suggestions!!
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
| Hanalu |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 10:17:09 PM
I'm with Lainey...Raising Sand is my new favorite CD!!!! Its sooo good I just can't stop listening (Allison Krauss and Robert Plant are coming to CA in October!!).
I think this album would be great for your shop and you too! |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 7:40:14 PM
John Denver Fan here too! I also like Ronnie Milsap, Alabama, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle. But still all time fav is still John Denver.
Surprised to see so many John Denver fans.
Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:29:37 PM
Anna mentioned guitar and it reminded me of classical guitar or harp music. It makes a nice background sound. |
| SheilaC |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 06:35:09 AM
I was just listening to a CD by Roy Hurd this morning, he's an Adirondack singer/songwriter. . .can buy his music online if you're not in the adks. It made me REEALLY homesick for the Adirondacks! Really, check him out, you'll love him! |
| Georgiann |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 03:53:52 AM
Let me put in another vote for Alison Krauss and Union Station. I've been listening to their album Lonely Runs Both Ways this week -- "A Living Prayer" is my current favorite song. You might also like Edgar Meyer (some of his albums are Short Trip Home, Appalachia Waltz and Appalachian Journey)
www.oldsweetsong.blogspot.com
Whatever you do, do it with your whole heart
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| Annab |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 03:47:41 AM
You can't beat good 'ole classical or even modern jazz. There is a jazz guitarist out there I hear sometimes on the radio and would love to know who it is,. It's a blend of electric and acoutsic
Sometimes the words to a song are distracting when shopping. It's hard to think sometimes, especially if making a critical purchase or seeking out someting specific that requires concerntation.
And of course, the smell of a shop DOES make a difference. If its too overpowering folks won't want to linger. Think earthy/herbal
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| clux64 |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 9:34:08 PM
John Denver for sure...and you can't go wrong with some good bluegrass
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:02:55 PM
That IS a wonderful soundtrack Jenn!! I love Alison Krauss too and John Denver is always a nice calm one to play. I like Bluegrassy type music too.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 4:49:59 PM
I love the soundtrack to Cold Mountain. It's great combination of mountian vocals and instrumentals. The artists on the CD might have CD's of their own you could look for. |
| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:55:55 PM
Green Hill Music usually has a lot of different instrumental cds that are very good to listen to. We used the "Kentucky Memories" disc during our wedding before guests came. Their website is being updated, but the link is: www.greenhillmusic.com. They have celtic and different other kinds of music on there.
I would recommend the Wrights as well - husband & wife duo that are related to Alan Jackson. All of their cds are country and easy listening. Great background music.
Also...Miss Jonni's hubby has a great cd that really can get you a hopping.
Cracker Barrel is a good place to hit up for a few cds. They have instrumentals, as well as the classics and new cds. Josh Turner's "Live at the Ryman" is a hopping one....and it was truly a good time as I was there in attendance that night. :)
Alison Krauss cds or even Dolly Parton's bluegrass albums would be a good kicker. The Grascals would be another good pickin cd collection to pick up
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:17:57 PM
I love Aaron Copeland's Rodeo, it is beautiful music, very evocative, I think it was written for a ballet.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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| LindaEllen |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:34:12 PM
I love to walk in an antique shop with celtic or music box type music in the background. The dulcimer is a good sound to listen while shopping in a primative shop. Oh I love those types of shops. And remember the good smells to. You want them coming back for more.
And too what sounds good to you will reflect on how you feel and that will show the moment one walks in the door.
Best to you on your shop 
Linda
Farmgirl Sister #343
Locust Trail Homestead
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/walkabout/
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