Uploaded by LaundroMatinee on Nov 11, 2008
During their first real U.S. tour, we convinced The Acorn to play an Indianapolis show at Radio Radio. Indianapolis is often best left to be a follower versus a groundbreaker, so while it was one of the best shows we've ever seen, it wasn't seen by many. The Acorn, knowing they were gonna take their lumps on that tour, never batted an eyelash about the low turnout. And as I said and you know if you are familiar with the band, the low turnout was no reflection on The Acorn's talent or incredible songwriting - merely my sheltered, Midwestern city's lack of knowledge on deeper-indie/folk, new, upcoming, and insanely talented bands you won't find on Clear Channel radio. That's ok too Indianapolis, I'll give you a pass as I hold you as a product of your environment at times, but if they ever come back, and you don't turn out, well...we're gonna have words.
Glory Hope Mountain was one of 2008's best releases you probably missed. Released by the small Canadian label Paper Bag Records, the album was essentially a beautiful research project in which lead singer Rolf Klausener got in touch with his mother and their South American history and roots. Each song takes influence from the life story of Gloria Montoya Esperanza, as told by her son. Glory Hope Mountain is part historical narrative and part fairy tale, but the result is an intensely personal and heartfelt record full of wonderful, rich folk songs.
You can read even more about it in our interview with Rolf.
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does anyone know where i can get tabs for this song??
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@Woodyholmesmusic tin fist
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Shiver down spine stuff - awesom alt folk!
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These are sounds, sounds of which you may call their own.
Thanks for the touching music.
I heard this song today on xm, and it stuck.
Beard Props!!
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With a beard like that, it's hard not to be completely and utterly awesome.
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Beauty stuff, The Acorn is one of Canada's best kept secrets
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fantastic. i apologize for the ignorance of the american midwest. i'm from ohio and not everyone lives in a commercial bubble here, i promise.
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Im just getting in to these guys. So far, great stuff. A lot of Bob Dylan influences. Lead singer looks like Bret McKenzie from Conchords.
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love.
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ottawa loves the acorn!
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One of the best bands Ottawa has ever given berth to. Cheers guys, since the good old days of seeing you at club Saw to now.
cobainaholic 2 years ago 9
awesome!
greenfury87 3 years ago 3