here is the artist bio i mentioned. check out his myspace... myspace.com/rowcraven
Row Craven
Within the pining lyrics desperate for discernment, Row Craven is just trying to come to grips with love and pain. He brings a relational sincerity to the Nashville folk scene that includes inventive, corporate choruses and vivid lyrics that will slap the dentures straight from your mouth.
With a fresh sound and style of writing, Row Craven recently released his first full-length, self-titled record. Driven by acoustic guitars, fervent strings and poetic lyrics, Row Craven is an honest album about finding the hope hidden in the ‘proverbial pain.’ “Most of the record deals with disappointment, but my biggest desire is to encourage people and let them connect with my experiences. I hope they hear certain things and say ‘he's been through the same thing I've been through.’”
Row Craven gets his distinct sound and style from southern Georgia, but recently moved up to Nashville to more avidly pursue his music. Hitting local spots like The Basement, JJ’s Coffee Shop and the 12 South Tap Room, Mr. Craven is putting on his plaid shirt, leather boots and strumming his metrical melodies.
Row Craven’s new album was recorded in many locations in the south and has come together into quite the compelling narrative. Songs like “Curtains” will ignite remonstration with its chanting melody, while the strings and piano on “Ashes Over Spruce Knob” will rip your heart out quite literally. “Even though a lot of these songs are sad, I feel there is a lot of hope in the sadness,” Mr. Craven remarks. This record will hold your hand through any rainy day, so pick it up at Grimey’s.
