Among the Oak & Ash is a collaborative project led by Josh Joplin and Garrison Starr, characterized by its rigorous yet modern reinterpretation of traditional folk music. Formed in 2008, the group focuses on the 'brutal and raunchy' side of the folk canon, specifically focusing on murder ballads and historical narratives dating back to the 17th century.
Their sound identity is built on the foundation of British folk-rock pioneers like Fairport Convention, but filtered through a distinctly American Appalachian and Americana lens. The project is notable for its high-caliber vocal interplay, where Starr's alt-rock sensibilities provide a sharp counterpoint to Joplin's folk-troubadour delivery. Despite the death of founding member and producer Brian Harrison in 2014, the project has endured, evolving from a strictly traditionalist debut to the more introspective and varied 'Figure Drawing' in 2023. Critically, they are respected for their archival depth and their ability to maintain the 'blood and bone' of old-world music without falling into the traps of over-polished indie-folk trends.
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