Little bit old country, a lot contemporary folk a la Dar Williams or Patty Griffin. Lovely voice and even lovelier songs ~ New York Times
Musically sophisticated, weaving elements of jazz & bluegrass into their compositions. Don’t pass up the chance to see them perform ~ San Francisco Bay Guardian
February, 2025 - "ACMA faves Mare Wakefield and Nomad did not disappoint (Of course they didn't!). Mare's voice is superb, her lyrics range from sublime to funny to poignant. Nomad's harmonies were spot on. Nomad really shines on the keyboards and when he picks u...
Member since: 2014-03-03 Home: Nashville, TN, US Frequently Tours: lower 48 # of Members:
2 Sound Equipment:
Available if needed Main Instrument:
Vocals, acoustic guitar Other Instruments: piano Genre:
contemporary folk, americana, singer/songwriter Style:
rootsy folk + lovely piano Content: story-songs & sing-alongs Rating: G - PG
Bio
Mare Wakefield & Nomad were 2016 & 2015 finalists at the Kerrville Folk Festival's NewFolk songwriting competition, and "Emerging Artists" at the 2015 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.
“Daddy was a seeker,” says Mare Wakefield. “Eventually he became a Salvationist minister. Mama was some kind of gypsy, loving nothing more than a long, clear stretch of open highway.”
Mare was born with wanderlust embedded in her DNA, and lived in 8 different places by the time she was 10 years old. “It ...
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