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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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| 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:
folk-rock. ...wonderfully intricate, powerful guitar-driven music... DIRTY LINEN ..the cutting edge of folk rock... GREEN MAN REVIEW |
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| 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:
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| 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:
sound, offering a fresh blast of inventive folk-rock American style. FOLK ROOTS ...another might collection of well-chosen British and American songs and dance tunes...highly recommended. DIRTY LINEN |
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