Much of the attention around California-based Frank Fairfield can be summed up simply enough -- the contrast of his young age with the fact that he plays old-time folk music, at least as seen through the eyes of any number of commentators who (perhaps too often) equate musical realness with the possession of a banjo and fiddle, a knowledge of old 78s, and thoughts about the seriousness of things. That Fairfield's debut album on Tompkins Square is recorded and presented as an artifact and with the trebly fidelity of a Lomax field recording from the '30s is doubtless equally intentional and equally guaranteed to garner glowing comments for its authenticity in a supposedly impure world.
Stoll Vaughan has been a national touring artist for quite some time now, opening for artists such as John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Journey, Def Leppard, Marty Stuart, Shooter Jennings and many others. He represents an amazing gift for songwriting, often being compared to the Likes of Townes Van Zant or early Springsteen. Having four records to his name that have seen top ten status at Americana radio, and having received countless praises and accolades, Stoll has shown that he is the real deal. He continues to push the boundaries and to redefine what Americana Folk music is today.
