In a time where artists such as Bon Iver, City and Colour, and The Lumineers have gained massive followings, folk music has become alive and thriving. Combining unique acoustics with riveting stories, folk musicians are able to fully express themselves. One artist who encapsulates this idea creating distinct audibles to illustrate tales of past experiences, is Michael Hunton. Hailing from New Haven County, Connecticut, Michael Hunton's music infuses modern folk with Appalachian twang and bluegrass feel, to tell stories of the wandering through life and finding your way home. Combining traditional acoustics, with fingerpicking banjo and a rugged voice, Hunton takes you on a journey to a place that "can ease your mind." Having recently dropped his debut album, "Catch That Train" Hunton is prepared to build a larger audience.
Hunton displays his unique style in his lead off song from his album, "Bound To Ramble." With soft, light banjo finger-picking filling in the background, Hunton showcases his powerful voice as he tells the story of wandering through life, alone and detached from others,"By the time I stop moving, lord I'll be dead and gone." With his raspy voice filling over the banjo, Hunton delivers a calming, yet strong melody.
Hunton's third song off his album, "New York City" is our personal favorite. With a calming acoustic guitar, Hunton tells the story of heartbreak and leaving for a new life, "she said our love would last forever, she threw our love away." Hunton moves listeners as he sings from the heart, "I'm heading far from these trouble days, leaving these hard times behind." This song takes listeners on a journey of heartbreak, moving on with life and leaving troubled days in the past.
Hunton's music is unique, not only for his playing style, but for his moving messages. With his emotional delivery and rich lyrics, Hunton takes listeners on a journey. So grab a drink, gather around and listen to the tales Michael Hunton has to share. Currently, Michael is playing shows on the East Coast, including one in New York city Rockwood Music Hall on March 31st. For more information on upcoming shows, check out his Facebook page.
Hunton displays his unique style in his lead off song from his album, "Bound To Ramble." With soft, light banjo finger-picking filling in the background, Hunton showcases his powerful voice as he tells the story of wandering through life, alone and detached from others,"By the time I stop moving, lord I'll be dead and gone." With his raspy voice filling over the banjo, Hunton delivers a calming, yet strong melody.
Hunton's third song off his album, "New York City" is our personal favorite. With a calming acoustic guitar, Hunton tells the story of heartbreak and leaving for a new life, "she said our love would last forever, she threw our love away." Hunton moves listeners as he sings from the heart, "I'm heading far from these trouble days, leaving these hard times behind." This song takes listeners on a journey of heartbreak, moving on with life and leaving troubled days in the past.
Hunton's music is unique, not only for his playing style, but for his moving messages. With his emotional delivery and rich lyrics, Hunton takes listeners on a journey. So grab a drink, gather around and listen to the tales Michael Hunton has to share. Currently, Michael is playing shows on the East Coast, including one in New York city Rockwood Music Hall on March 31st. For more information on upcoming shows, check out his Facebook page.