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New Roots Duo
3+ albums
acoustic guitaracousticindieinstrumentalacoustic slide guitar
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New Roots Duo is a unique combination of finger-style guitarists Ben Woolman and Dan Schwartz. Based in the Twin Cities, both artists have successful solo careers performing throughout the country but have now joined forces to write, record, and perform music as a duo. Together, exploring new terrain and new instruments (acoustic baritone guitar and acoustic lap-steel guitar respectively), they are creating the finest music of their careers. New Roots Duo Roots Run Deep: In 2008, the duo released their debut CD, Roots Run Deep, featuring instrumental, roots-based pop music. Collaborative Music: The duo's unique sound comes from the collaboration between the two long-time friends and musicians, who explore new sonic textures using their distinct instruments. Individual careers Before forming the New Roots Duo, both musicians had successful solo careers as finger-style guitarists. They also appeared together on the 2000 album Solo Guitar along with Justin Roth. Ben Woolman Solo Artist: Woolman has received critical praise for his solo work, with some reviewers noting his ability to evoke emotion through his technical skill. Production: Woolman also produced the duo's Roots Run Deep CD. Dan Schwartz Solo Artist: Schwartz has had a solo career spanning over a decade. Acoustic Lap Steel: He is known for his unique contributions using the acoustic lap steel guitar. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
