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Indie Music Spotlight – Top Folk Picks

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 12, 2016 9:52 am Tagged With: Folk, indie music spotlight, top picks

Rodello’s Machine – Three Weeks To Go

Three Weeks To Go was written when the lyricist of Rodello’s Machine, Nate Donnis, was expecting a baby. The lyrics and tone of the song describe the anticipation of his first child and the feelings he had toward her.

With the earthy/robust vocals of Nate Donnis and the creative production of Kolby Knickerbocker, Rodello’s Machine takes on an animated and lively spirit, full of inspired melodies/lyrics on a warm acoustic backbone.

Their self titled EP (2009) has received multiple placements on nationwide TV programs including MTV’s Degrassi High, receives 1000’s of plays per week on Pandora Radio, and enjoys international distribution on syndicated radio.

Their new album “Red Dust” sets off on the same journey, featuring new musicians Phil Woodring (Drums), Jacob Miranda (Bass) and Balaji Raao (Hindustani vocals) who add their expertise and flavor to each song. The violin of Melissa Barrison contributes much to the unique sound with intricate lines that swim and dive between themes. A fan describes their sound as “Eddie Vedder meets Tom Waits at a folk festival”.

Nate enjoys early mornings (5:30am or earlier) and aimlessly wandering through Target shopping center, while Kolby finds pleasure in leisurely walks and tinkering on his car.

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About Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman

Joshua is a music business consultant currently serving as COO of Unlimited Sounds, a boutique publishing admin & consulting firm based in Northern California. He also serves as director of Pac Ave Records, a student-run record label. He is an archivist and curator via Indie Music Discovery.com, co-founded with C Bret Campbell in 2011. He is also a Father of 3 and an all purpose jedi... but before any of this, he was and still creates as an indie/DIY songwriter and producer. Connect on IG. Read full bio.

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