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Lehto & Wright - Children's Songs Price: 12.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC. Children's Songs - This CD/DVD double disk marks the tenth anniversary of the band with their most ambitious work to date in their Progressive Rock/Folk explorations. This release has four tracks totaling over 65 minutes of music the crowning achievement of which is the title track clocking in at 32 minutes long. It is the product of three years of assembling, arranging, perfecting live and painstakingly recording and mixing. Included in this all instrumental cut is everything from Shuman to Bartok to Bluegrass to John Coltrane, as well as some Irish tunes and compositions by the band as well. The DVD portion features live in studio performances as well as an extended interview with the band. Reviews: "Lehto & Wright's Children's Songs is an incredible record...The duo are masters of their stringed instruments and they combine countless guitar chords and riffs with fantastic percussion to create masterpieces..." - The Philadelphia Examiner On Line One of the best releases from the vaults of the Minnesota based New Folk Records is a fitting compilation from the rock meets instrumental band Lehto & Wright entitled Between The Jigs And The Reels. Described in the CD liner notes as an all instrumental compilation featuring previously released and unreleased recordings, the twelve track set features some rocking electric guitar as well as acoustic guitar work from Steve Lehto with bass handled by his partner John Wright. The band smokes their way through a number of instrumental rock cuts recorded between 1999 and 2006 put together for this compilation. Although the vibe is almost Celtic rock in places, the group sounds somewhat inspired (at least to the ears of this writer) by Swedish folk fusion guitarist Kenny Håkansson, who worked with space music pioneer Bo Hansson. More mainstream influences here include U.K. rock bands like Steeleye Span and Jethro Tull, albeit in an instrumental kind of rock meets folk-jazz meets Celtic setting. The cover art is great while track by track credits provide some kind of backdrop to this most unusual instrumental collection. For an up to date check up on what Lehto & Wright are up to in 2010, take a listen to their latest, a double disc release called Children’s Songs, also released on New Folk. More rock than their instrumental collection on New Folk, the double CD/DVD set kicks off with a very rocking track called “Wasn’t That A Time” and the CD goes on to feature several cuts, including the 32 minute “Children’s Songs” title track. Recorded in Minnesota, the CD features guitarist Steve Lehto and bassist John Wright backed up in the studio bass with drummer Matt Jacobs. With Children’s Songs, L&W continues on with their modern approach to merging instrumental and vocal folk and rock. In fact one of the tracks here, “The Broomfield Hill” is borrowed from the version arranged by esteemed U.K. folk-jazzers Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick of Steeleye Span. Again, Tull is a good reference point in various places on this very hot mix of rock, and electrifying folk-rock guitar-centric sounds. As for the second half of this double set, the DVD half of Children’s Songs features a good mix of interview segments and live performance footage that makes for an up close and personal look at the unique sound of this instrumental / rock band.
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Lehto & Wright - The
Thrashing Machine and Other Stories Price: 12.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC. The Thrashing Machine and Other Stories includes the use of a string quartet on the Lehto-penned "The Earl of Otherwhere," a first for Lehto and Wright, in addition to a revitalizing of the classic ballad "Nancy Spain," once recorded by Christy Moore, among others. Lehto and Wright's progressive rock influences can be heard on their reworking of "East Virginia Blues" (inspired by the Pete Seeger version) and on the title track as well. A piece from medieval Italy has also been featured to round out this latest effort by Lehto and Wright, a fitting fourth chapter in their folk rock exploration. Reviews:
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Lehto & Wright - A Game of Chess
Price: 12.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC.
Announcing the
release of A Game
of Chess, the
third recording from the Minneapolis-based Celtic/American folk/folk rock
duo of Lehto and Wright. A year and a half in the making, A Game of Chess is
a fitting follow up to their first two critically acclaimed New Folk Records
releases Ye Mariners All and The Further Adventures of Darling Cory. John
Wright and Steve Lehto have again pushed the boundaries of folk and folk
rock with their interpretations of English, Irish and American folk songs
and dance tunes. Also included on A Game of Chess are two pieces penned by
Steve Lehto, "Antietam" and "Air," in addition to the 15+ minute epic "Ten
Long Years," which features traditional lyrics with music penned by Wright
and Lehto. A Game of Chess is an adventurous 3rd step in Lehto and Wright's
folk rock exploration. Reviews:
DIRTY LINEN ..the cutting edge of folk rock... GREEN MAN REVIEW |
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Lehto & Wright - The
Further Adventures of Darling Cory Price: 12.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC.
Announcing the
release of The
Further Adventures of Darling Cory,
the second recording from the Minneapolis-based Celtic Rock/Folk duo of
Lehto and Wright. Following on the heels of their first, critically
acclaimed, release Ye Mariners All, John Wright and Steve Lehto have refined
and expanded their take on traditional Adventures of Darling Cory spans the full range of dynamics, from the drum set and electric guitar-driven "Arthur McBride and the Sergeant" to the most gentle, acoustic pieces like "The Lament for Limerick," and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine." Accompanying Lehto and Wright is a fine line-up of musicians including all Ireland flute champion Sean Conway and drummers Matt Jacobs and Tait Cameron. A must for any fan of the Celtic/Folk Rock genre, The Further Adventures of Darling Cory is the next step in Lehto and Wright's Folk Rock exploration. Reviews:
FOLK ROOTS ...another might collection of well-chosen British and American songs and dance tunes...highly recommended. DIRTY LINEN [Read More...] |
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Lehto & Wright - Between the Jigs and Reels Price: 14.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC. Between the Jigs and the Reels is the first all-instrumental release for this critically-acclaimed trio. The recording includes four newly released pieces, as well as their most famous previously released tune-sets. It is a tasteful, high-energy compilation, and a great addition to any Irish/folk collection. |
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Lehto & Wright - Ye
Mariners All Price: 12.99 Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by AC Media, LLC.
Announcing the
release of Ye
Mariners All, the
debut CD from the folk-rock tandem of Lehto & Wright. With the assistance of
Matt Jacobs on percussion, John Wright and Steve Lehto have reworked
traditional and folk material, combining unique arrangements with their own
original pieces. They have included their own original pieces and their take on two Nick Drake classics. Drawing on a mixture of Celtic and American traditions, Lehto & Wright lend a modern interpretation to songs and dance tunes while retaining the indelible heart of the tradition. Appropriate for fans of folk, Celtic rock and traditional music. Reviews: ...a brilliant collection...fascinating, creative music. DIRTY LINEN [Read More...] |
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Lehto & Wright - Live at
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