Among the Oak & Ash is an American folk rock band[1] founded in 2008 by songwriter, composer, and producer Josh Joplin.[2] The group was rounded out by vocalist and guitarist Garrison Starr, producer and bassist Brian Harrison,[3][4] and drummer Bryan Owings.[3][5] As of 2024, they have released three albums: Among the Oak & Ash (2009), Devil Ship (2013), and Figure Drawing (2023), featuring a variety of guest musicians.[6][7] Harrison died in 2014.[8]

Among the Oak & Ash
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresRock, folk
Years active2008–present
LabelsVerve
Members
Past members
  • Brian Harrison

Releases

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Among the Oak & Ash: 2009

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The group released their debut, self-titled album in 2009.[9][10][11][12][13][14] Their version of "Shady Grove" is featured in the Alan Wake video game series.[15] The record was featured on Bob Harris's Sunday Country and Roots Music show on BBC Radio 2[16] as well as NPR's Mountain Stage, WNYC's SoundCheck, and Woodsongs.[17][18][19][20]

Devil Ship: 2013

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Produced by Joplin and Harrison,[4] the band's sophomore record, Devil Ship, features musicians Paleface, Jessica Lea Mayfield,[21][22] Lucy Wainwright Roche,[23] Robby Turner,[23] Front Country's touring bassist, Jeremy Darrow,[24] Cari Norris,[25] Bailey Cooke, Wes Langlois, David Mayfield, and members of Ghostfinger, Richie Kirkpatrick (guitar) and Ben Martin (drums).[23][26][27][28] The album artwork was created by visual artist Julia Kuo, who also designed the cover for the band's debut.[29]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Harrington, Michael (October 25, 2009). "Distinctive Sounds". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  2. ^ Waterhouse, Jon (August 6, 2010). "The Big A List". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  3. ^ a b "Credits: Among the Oak & Ash". Discogs. February 22, 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Brian Harrison Credits". Discogs. August 1, 2009.
  5. ^ "Bryan Owings Credits". Discogs. August 1, 2009.
  6. ^ Leutwyler, Leutwyler (April 1, 2009). "Collection of Photos Among the Oak & Ash". Getty.
  7. ^ DiGiacomo, Frank (August 14, 2009). "Making Appalachia Rock". Vanity Fair.
  8. ^ Silverman, Jack (February 20, 2014). "Musician Producer Brian Harrison Dies at 54". Nashville Scene.
  9. ^ Schaefer, John (December 14, 2009). "Soundcheck's Picks of the Year". WNYC: SoundCheck.
  10. ^ Ruhlmann, William (February 22, 2009). "Review: Among (Amongst) the Oak & Ash". AllMusic.
  11. ^ Gill, Andy (February 19, 2010). "Music Reviews: Among the Oak & Ash". The Independent (UK).
  12. ^ Gilstrap, Andrew (August 12, 2009). "Among the Oak & Ash: Among the Oak & Ash". PopMatters.
  13. ^ Farber, Jim (June 15, 2009). "New Music Tuesday". NY Daily News.
  14. ^ Lukowski, Andrzej (February 22, 2010). "Review Among the Oak & Ash". BBC.
  15. ^ Wake, Alan (May 14, 2010). "Alan Wake". IMDb.
  16. ^ Harris, Bob (February 27, 2010). "Bob Harris Sunday". BBC 2.
  17. ^ "Among the Oak & Ash on Mountain Stage". WBUR. January 5, 2011.
  18. ^ "Among the Oak & Ash". NPR: Mountain Stage. January 5, 2011.
  19. ^ Scheaffer, John (July 27, 2009). "WNYC's SoundCheck: Among the Oak & Ash".
  20. ^ Jonathan, Michael (July 13, 2009). "Woodsongs: Among the Oak & Ash, Trevor Hall". Woodsongs: Podcasts Archive Feeds.
  21. ^ Abram, Malcolm X (June 3, 2010). "Mayfield at Musica". The Akron Beacon Journal.
  22. ^ Loftus, Johnny (May 20, 2009). "Jessica Lea Mayfield+Among the Oak & Ash". The Village Voice.
  23. ^ a b c "Devil Ship". Discogs. March 1, 2013.
  24. ^ Lawless, John (August 31, 2015). "Jeremy Darrow to Front Country". Bluegrass Today.
  25. ^ "Cari Norris Bio". Louisville Classical Academy. April 26, 2020.
  26. ^ Thumb, Wide (November 1, 2013). "Among the Oak & Ash". The Audio DB.
  27. ^ "Devil Ship: Credits". Discogs. March 5, 2013.
  28. ^ William, Charlie (January 13, 2012). "Review: Devil Ship". Pop Stache.
  29. ^ Kuo, Julia (June 10, 2013). "Album Covers by Julia Kuo". Tiny Grass Is Growing.