Lehto & Wright

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:
    ...Thrashing Machine delivers...a huge thumbs up...
    FROOTS
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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:
    ...among North Americas best practitioners of Anglo-Celtic
    folk-rock.  ...wonderfully intricate, powerful guitar-driven
    music...
    DIRTY LINEN

    ..the cutting edge of folk rock...
    GREEN MAN REVIEW
Lehto & Wright
“A Game Of Chess”
A Game of Chess
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Lehto & Wright
“The Thrashing Machine and other Stories”
The Thrashing Machine
and Other Stories
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Lehto & Wright
“The Further Adventures of Darling Cory”
The Further Adventures
of Darling Cory
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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:
    ...a brilliant collection...fascinating, creative music.
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Lehto & Wright
“Ye Mariners All" featuring Matt Jacobs
Ye Mariners All
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"The Further Adventures of Darling Cory"  Reviews
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:
    ...Lehto and Wright produce a tight, seasoned yet compact
    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
Lehto & Wright
“Live at the Focal Point"
CD 2 - Select track to play sample:

  1. Of Time and Rivers Flowing
  2. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
  3. Down Where the Drunkards Roll
  4. I wish I Was Single Again
  5. Siege of Delhi
  6. The Raveled Hank of Yarn/The Baffled
    Knight
  7. The Lamentation of Owen Roe
    O'Neill/Comiciamento di gioia/The
    Silver Tip/The Merry Tailor/ Thompson's
    Reel
Live at the Focal Point
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Lehto & Wright  "The Silver Tip"
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