Sami Braman - Riveter [CD]

Cat. no: PDDCD010
Format: CD
Barcode: 877746004681
Release Date: 07 Apr 2023
Genre: Folk

From the blazing hot bow of Sami Braman comes 'Riveter', the debut solo record of original fddle tunes, inventively written and masterfully performed by the traditional roots wunderkind

Known from her work with longtime Pacifc Northwest string band, The Onlies, and as a member of Willie Watson's band, here Braman celebrates the fddle with a playful journey over the course of ten tracks that draws upon traditions from Appalachia to Ireland, Cape Breton to Norway, and beyond. Aptly named for the myriad fddling styles Braman nimbly rivets together, 'Riveter' pulses with an old-time groove throughout and Braman's sheer joy in playing her instrument rolls off it all in waves. Within a musical tradition where fully original works are the exception, Braman sets herself apart and her compositional chops are undeniable. Listening to "Train in the Wilderness" one can almost glimpse a steam train just as it rounds a bend somewhere deep in the Appalachian Mountains, while "Rogue River'' evokes the image of surging whitewater carving its way through a lush Pacifc Northwest forest. Yet 'Riveter' is not your ordinary old-time fare: Across the record Braman experiments with unconventional fddling textures and rhythms that anything less than a virtuoso would fall short of pulling off. She excels in these moments, and in doing so, pushes us to imagine what traditionally-inspired folk music can be.

- A true master of her instrument, Braman's unique fddling textures and approaches will delight and surprise any fan of traditional roots music
- Album produced by Braman and celebrated fddler Brittany Haas (Crooked Still, Hawktail)
- Release to be promoted widely on artist and label socials.

Tracks: Rogue River / Duck House / The Riveter / Honeycutt / Opening Waltz / Train in the Wilderness / Barnimal / The Basement / Greta's/Allenwood / Weevils in the Grits