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The Wood Brothers II Gladden House Sessions 2019
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The Wood Brothers joined the Gladden House Sessions for one of two unannounced “secret” sets during the festival. Appearing on Sunday afternoon, the trio delivered a compelling performance, combining fervent American-folk with dexterity and soul. Combining a mix of funk, jazz, and bluegrass, it was no surprise that The Wood Brothers kept the sizable crowd… Read More

Laura Gibson II 2019 Gladden House Sessions
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Laura Gibson brought honest lyricism and graceful, heartwarming melodies to the Gladden House stage Saturday, June 8. Not only is the Oregon native a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, but she has also completed her MFA in writing, allowing her mastery of storytelling and language to take on a remarkably abstract elegance. In her interview with Gladden… Read More

The National Reserve II Gladden House Sessions 2019
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The National Reserve brought authenticity and simple charisma to the Gladden House Friday afternoon. The band has been impressing barflies and critics alike for nearly half a decade, and after playing continuous weekly gigs at Brooklyn’s Skinny Dennis in Williamsburg before going on tour earlier this year, this heartfelt and far-reaching artistry was no surprise… Read More

Orkesta Mendoza || Gladden House Sessions 2019
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Orkesta Mendoza brought their signature blend of potent indie mambo to close out the Gladden House Sessions on the Thursday night of the 2019 Nelsonville Music Festival, marking the first of their multiple sets through the weekend. Emanating from the rich music scene of Tucson, AZ, the seven-member band had the audience grooving to a… Read More