RISING APPALACHIA SKILLFULLY REIMAGINE JAMES BLAKE’S “I NEED A FOREST FIRE” | TOUR DATES
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Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, better known as Rising Appalachia, are no strangers to reimagining music on their terms, in their voices, but their latest releaseβa haunting cover of James Blakeβs βI Need A Forest Fireβ from his 2016 LP, The Colour In Anythingβmay be one of the most creatively executed reworkings in recent memory. Originally featuring the distinct falsetto of Bon Iver, Blakeβs arrangement of sparse drums, vocal samples, and synthesizers has been traded for a slow-grooving, acoustic replication, full of lush harmonies and rhythmically fingerpicked guitars. The resulting record gives the song a more organic feel, closer to the cedar smoke of which Rising Appalachia sings. Of course, the forest fire in question is more figurative in nature; a commentary on necessary rebirthβlifeβs second chances. βTouched by the powerful lyrics and sculpted sonics of James Blake, this is our folk rendition of a powerful song about the elemental destruction of the overgrown ego and its havocΒ through the catharsis of flames,β says Leah. Fans can stream or purchase Rising Appalachiaβs version of βI Need A Forest Fireβ now at this link.
Since their release of Leylines in 2019, Rising Appalachia has released a number of standalone singles, remixes, and even a surprise LP, The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know, which Mike Davies of UKβs folk radio called “undoubtedly one of the most intoxicating musical experiences youβll have this year.” For more music, information on Rising Appalachiaβs social and environmental mission, upcoming tour dates, and more please visit risingappalachia.com.
Tour Dates
June 10 & 11 – Garrettsville, OH – Pyro Art and Music Festival 2022
June 16 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2022
July 9 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station
July 24 – Reno, NV – Artown
July 25 & 26 – Petaluma, CA – The Mystic
July 28 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
July 30 – Big Sur, CA – Tree Bones
Aug. 2 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
Aug. 3 – Seattle, WA – The Neptune
Aug.t 5 – Ninilchik, AK – Salmonfest 2022
Sept. 3 – Boulder, CO – The Colorado Chautauqua
Sept. 5 – Buena Vista, CO – The Lawn at The Surf Hotel
Sept. 9 – Park City, UT – Park City Song Summit
Oct. 8 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns
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