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Across the Fence:  Farmgirl Music??  |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 11:05:50 AM
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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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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 12:22:34 PM
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Oh goodness Kristin.....i am sure there are wonderful NEW country artists the gurlz are going to come up with, that I know nothing about......... but, my ALL TIME FAVORITE for country (well, I do think his songs are country?) is John Denver!!! I can't resist singing along with all of his olde songs!!
PLEASE Tell us more about your antique/primitive farm shop!
Until Later,
xoxo
New Mexico Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 12:30:58 PM
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Right now one of my favorite cds is Robert Plant's and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand". It's an interesting and unique mix of music styles (Led Zeppelin meets Bluegrass) and the harmony of their voices have almost a haunting quality to it. I especially love the tracks 'Killing the Blues' and 'Please Read the Letter'. Really almost all the songs. You can hear all the songs at http://www.robertplantalisonkrauss.com
I love George Strait too and new artist James Otto! James Otto reminds me a bit of Conway Twitty with his vocal styling.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 12:34:04 PM
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Oh, and on the Raising Sand cd there's another song that would fit your primitive shop I think in style. It's called 'Your Long Journey'.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:10:38 PM
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I was going to recommend all of Alison Krauss' cd's. She is hip but fun but blue grassy but calming and wouldn't overwhelm the atmosphere.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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LindaEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
275 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:34:12 PM
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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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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:55:55 PM
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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~
Photography @ http://kyphotography.etsy.com
Ladybug Junction Store: http://www.picturetrail.com/ladybugjunction |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 4:49:59 PM
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| 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. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 5:02:55 PM
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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
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 9:34:08 PM
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John Denver for sure...and you can't go wrong with some good bluegrass
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 03:47:41 AM
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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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Georgiann
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
Georgiann
Seymour
IN
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 03:53:52 AM
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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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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 06:35:09 AM
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| 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! |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:29:37 PM
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| Anna mentioned guitar and it reminded me of classical guitar or harp music. It makes a nice background sound. |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 7:40:14 PM
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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/ |
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Hanalu
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Hana
Redwood City
California
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 10:17:09 PM
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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! |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 5:24:29 PM
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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 |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 5:36:55 PM
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Does anyone listen to Enya?
Betty in Pasco |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 7:31:37 PM
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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/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 8:25:56 PM
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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" |
Edited by - graciegreeneyes on Sep 28 2008 8:27:33 PM |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 8:27:05 PM
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Rebekka - I love the BeGood Tanyas too...
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 08:14:36 AM
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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 |
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
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