Hemlock & Hickory by Hemlock & Hickory, Dakota Karper, Brendan Hearn

“Old Time roots duo Hemlock & Hickory bursts onto the scene with a dazzling new release of cello and fiddle duets. Brendan’s groovy yet grounded cello playing provides the foundation for Dakota’s energetic fiddling to shine through. The often under-explored texture of cello and fiddle is enchanting. It’s clear these two love playing with each other amidst exploring new textures and developing original sonic landscapes.” - Brad Kolodner, Folk Alley and Bluegrass Country Radio

“Hemlock & Hickory (Brendan Hearn and Dakota Karper) have joined their talents to create an exceptionally likable recording project. While each brings his or her own personal strengths to the project, Dakota and Brendan seem to share a common muse which directs and focuses their creative vision. The result being a recording that is both exciting and moving. That fate somehow makes it possible for two such fine musicians (people, might I say), who share such talents and exuberance, to find each other speaks to the hope and belief that our better natures do prevail.A tip-o-the-hat to Dan Cardinal at Dimension Sound Studio for the excellent sound quality of the recording.” - Joe Herrmann, Critton Hollow Stringband

"A thriving presence in haunting melodies, driving rhythms and the transcendent 'groove' of music."

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