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Alt Country/Folk, American roots

My love for this style of music began about 14 years ago with the Billy Brag and Wilco tribute albums to Woody Guthrie titled Mermaid Ave. Volume one and two.
I just happened upon a new band , that I am very excited about!!! The Cave Singers They are from the Seattle area. Their new album is VERY, VERY solid.I also have been enjoying the band's two albums from 2007, and 2009 on Spotify !!
Also do check out The Wood Brothers !!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Wood is the Wood from band Modeski, Martin and Wood.
The Wood Brothers three albums are near flawless.
I have seen the Wood Brothers twice. If you like em, a must see live.
MMW are some of the best concerts I have ever seen as well. MMW are more alt/Jazz/Jam band
Ryan Bygham's album Junky Star is a masterpiece!!
The Civil Wars album was fantastic, much deserved of the grammy it won.
I am a pretty big Son Volt/ Uncle Tupelo fan.
Wilco of course.
What say ye? Who or who are your favorite Alt Country Alt Folk/ American Roots bands or albums.
Thanks,
Todd
toddnkaya
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mofimadness
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I agree with the Civil Wars album. "Barton Hallow" is indeed excellent.

Lucinda Williams is great too.

Not sure if this is in quite the same genre, but Over The Rhine is another terrific group.
sonofjim
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Uncle Tupelo-Anodyne, Son Volt-Staightaways, Whiskeytown-Pneumonia, Ryan Adams-Gold. All fit in this category I believe and if you haven't heard any of them, you should.
timrhu
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I've been enjoying Ryan Adams lately. I think he qualifies for this genre.
hotmailjbc
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all the ones listed. john hiatt's new cd is great. thanks for the heads up on the new artists. my favorite genre also...
toddnkaya OP
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Thanks folks for all the great sugestions. Keep em coming please.
Dhel, do check out these two great, bands but don't forget the awesome Cave Singers. I posted one for you and everyone to sample .

Timrhu,I am a huge Ryan Adams fan and Gold is a masterpiece! He is for sure Alt Country.
I have seen Lucinda Williams 3 times. Great live band. I recemmend Car Wheels On A Gravel Road of course and Essence ,and her double Live album is fantastic as well ( Live @ The Fillmore)
I forgot to mention a few bands. The Avett Brothers last Album I and Love and You is STELLAR and a must own if you love Alt Country .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq4DsqiW2DI
Mumford and Sons first album was another album that stopped me dead in my tracks for 4 months of straight listening. This may be my top favorite album of the last few years.
Cave singers killer song and video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssN2_B7351U
and a great live acoustic one from The Wood Brothers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lI6UrXqKhg
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