This week on a far-ranging episode of Transmissions: guitarist, folklorist, and all-around-top-notch thinker Daniel Bachman. A songwriter and composer from Fredericksburg, Virginia, Bachman first began releasing records under the name Sacred Harp, before adopting his own name for a series of finger-picked classics. In the years since, Bachman’s music has grown more and more experimental, and also, it’s become more directly informed by climate change. He joins us to discuss.
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New Transfigurations: Recent / Recommended 21st Century Guitar Music
A handy roundup of some recent and recommended releases from the guitar underground, ranging from classic Takoma School fingerpicking to otherworldly ambient excursions.
Daniel Bachman :: The Morning Star
Our romanticized image of the American Primitive-style guitarist is of a solitary figure. We picture him or her alone, hunched over six strings, eyes closed in concentration or reverie, shutting […]
Daniel Bachman :: Feast of The Green Corn (Tascam Version, 09)
This track was recorded in the kitchen of 1405 Winchester St. in Fredericksburg, Virginia sometime in October or November of 2009, about a year and a half before Daniel would […]
The Lagniappe Sessions :: Daniel Bachman / Second Session
Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. Guitar journeyman Daniel Bachman returns with his […]
Daniel Bachman :: Watermelon Slices On A Blue Bordered Plate
While some of his neo-Takoma School peers have plugged in and/or headed in more straightforward singer-songwriter directions, Daniel Bachman’s focus remains firmly on the acoustic guitar. And that’s a very good thing. […]
Daniel Bachman :: River
While previous Daniel Bachman records have been great, River feels like the American Primitive guitarist’s first masterpiece. One might’ve expected that for his first LP on the adventurous Three Lobed label, […]
The Lagniappe Sessions :: Daniel Bachman
Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. For this installment of the Lagniappe Sessions, […]
AD Presents :: Daniel Bachman – Los Angeles, February 21st
Los Angeles — Aquarium Drunkard presents Danial Bachman , February 21st, at The Velaslavasay Panorama . Circuit Rider supports. We’re giving away a few pairs of tickets to AD readers. To enter, leave a comment […]
Daniel Bachman :: Jesus I’m A Sinner
Is Daniel Bachman the Robert Pollard of the American Primitive set? In terms of pure unstoppable output levels, it’s starting to look that way. Since about 2010 he’s been releasing […]