Melody Walker & Jacob Groopman - We Made It Home

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, respectively, singer-songwriter Melody Walker, a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist and virtuosic vocalist and picker extraordinaire Jacob Groopman have fused their influences into a style they like to call “Americali.” They define it as Americana with a California twist, but of course, it’s much more. Drawing from genres including bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, Afrobeat, samba and Balkan folk, yet staying close to their American folk roots, the duo create literate music that honors tradition, yet sounds completely of the moment.

Melody’s truly beautiful vocals and their tight intricate string work of banjo, guitar and mandolin with Jacob abound on their latest release.  Intensely in sync with each other the harmonies float like intertwined streams of thought. Jacob takes vocal duties on a few songs on this album. 

I have been looking forward to this since 2012’s "Gold Rush Goddess" release, and I must say it was worth the wait. Melody has found a kindred spirit with Jacob and I think this new release will find many new ears. 

Released October 1st 2013

New duo album from Melody Walker & Jacob Groopman, We Made It Home out now! The download is Pay-What-You-Like, so you can pay $0 or you can pay $100, it's up to you. Thanks so much for supporting real music.

Published on 30 Sep 2013

WE MADE IT HOME

performed by Melody Walker & Jacob Groopman

Download for free at: http://melodywalker.bandcamp.com

produced/directed by Chip Yamada

director of photography Michael Thomas

audio by George Smith

special thanks Daniella Irish

recorded on location at Love Creek Manor

Ben Lomond, CA

MELODY & JACOB 2013 FALL CD RELEASE TOUR
10/19 - Ashkenaz - Berkeley, CAM
10/22 - Groovacious - Cedar City, UT
10/23 - Steve’s Guitars - Carbondale, CO
10/24 - Larry’s Guitars - Longmont, CO
10/25 - Harmony House - Boulder, CO
10/27 - Oskar Blues - Lyons, CO
10/29 - The Mill - Iowa City, IA
10/30 - Acoustic Underground - Chicago, IL
10/31 - The Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI
11/1 - Foundry Hall - South Haven, MI
11/2 - Founders Brewing - Grand Rapids, MI
11/6 - The Falcon - Marlboro, NY
11/7,8 - NERFA Conference - Kerhonkson, NY
11/9 - The Rock Shop - Brooklyn, NY
11/12 - The Cantab - Cambridge, MA
11/13 - Book and Bar - Portsmouth, NH
11/14 - The Parlor Room - Northhampton, MA
11/15 - South Orange PAC - South Orange, NJ
11/16 - Landmark on Main St. - Port Washington, NY
11/17 - Club Passim - Cambridge, MA
11/19 - Outer Space - Hamden, CT
11/20 - Jalopy Theater - Brooklyn, NY
11/22 - Corner Store Arts - Washington, DC
11/23 - Imagine Gallery - Bedford, PA
11/24 - Jam INC. - Richmond, VA
11/25 - Collegiate School - Richmond, VA
12/4 - WDVX Blue Plate Special - Knoxville, TN
12/5 - Clifton Center - Louisville, KY
12/7 - The Down Home - Johnson City, TN
12/8 - The Casbah - Durham, NC
12/10 - The 5 Spot - Nashville, TN
12/14 - Rear Window - Ganado, TX