Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears - Just Over The Ridge
  • Seasons Change (4:04) (gentle folk)
  • Sweet Song In The Tall Grass (2:46) (bluegrass feel, lively)
  • Blind Love Blues (3:44) (swing/country feel, medium tempo)
  • Through The Window (3:10) (bluegrass feel, upbeat instrumental)
  • Tennessee (4:02) (gentle folk)
  • Carry Me With You (3:45) (upbeat folk)
  • Seasons Change (4:04) (gentle folk)
    Genre: Folk
    MP3 (04:06) [9.41 MB]
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  • Sweet Song In The Tall Grass (2:46) (bluegrass feel, lively)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:49) [6.44 MB]
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  • Blind Love Blues (3:44) (swing/country feel, medium tempo)
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:46) [8.64 MB]
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  • Through The Window (3:10) (bluegrass feel, upbeat instrumental)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:13) [7.37 MB]
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  • Tennessee (4:02) (gentle folk)
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:06) [9.37 MB]
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  • Carry Me With You (3:45) (upbeat folk)
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:46) [8.62 MB]
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JUST OVER THE RIDGE
Radio Release Date: February 1, 2021

Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears revel in the endless groove of Appalachian fiddle/banjo duets, funky blues bass lines, and soulful harmony singing. The Colorado based duo draws from a deep history of listening to and learning from great American music of the past. With a wealth of combined experience as life-long musicians and dedicated songwriters, the duo is excited to present their EP Just Over The Ridge. The project is a six track compilation of original songs that features the versatile playing of Lizzy and Natalie as they soar on the wings of American musical tradition and pull people into their colorful landscape.

The first track of Just Over the Ridge, "Seasons Change," welcomes listeners into the Rocky Mountains with melodic banjo lines and soaring fiddle solos. Inspired by their time on stage at the John Hartford Memorial festival, the duo offers a few humorous nods to Hartford in the second and third tracks: "Sweet Song In The Tall Grass" and "Blind Love Blues." Lizzy and Natalie merge syncopation, groove, and an old-time hook with the instrumental "Through the Window." "Tennessee" features the duo’s softer side with soulful harmony singing and a deep bed of piano. Colorado roots guitarist Courtney Hartman (Della Mae, Taylor Ashton, Robert Ellis Jr.) adds depth as a guest artist on "Blind Love Blues" and "Carry Me With You," a love song with a happy dream-like tune that leaves the audience suspended in lush layers of harmony.

For four years, Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears have been chasing the music that lies Just Over The Ridge. After many miles and much demand from audiences, they have crafted a recording that traces the contour of their musical journey together. In 2012, Lizzy co-founded the Gunnison Valley folk trio Free the Honey. The band performed nationwide, releasing three records, culminating with the album Fine Bloom which reached #1 on the Folk DJ charts. The two young women had a fortuitous chance meeting in 2014, with Natalie joining Free the Honey on bass for a year before the group disbanded in 2016. Natalie then co-founded Carbondale's string and groove trio,Pearl and Wood, and performed with them until 2018. Lizzy went on to release her first solo project We Will Sing in 2019, playing for audiences nationwide from Alabama to Portland. Joining forces after Free the Honey disbanded, Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears combined their love for traditional banjo/fiddle music and their mountain-inspired songwriting to create a duo project that took flight delighting audiences across the country. They appeared on the stages of the John Hartford Memorial Festival, Jammin’ at Hippie Jacks, Swallow Hill, Ozark Mountain Folk Center, and the Jalopy Theatre.

Musicians
Lizzy Plotkin:Fiddle, Vocals
Natalie Spears:Banjo, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Courtney Hartmann:Guest Musician- Guitar (3,6)


All Songs Written and Published By:
Lizzy Plotkin, Fiddle My Lizzy BMI
Natalie Spears, BMI
Engineering:Aaron Youngberg, Swingfingers Studio
Mastering: Anna Frick, Airshow Mastering
Photography: Renee Ramge
Album Design: Eli West

Order of Songs On Just Over The Ridge

1. Seasons Change (4:04) (mellow tempo)
Songwriter: Natalie Spears
Publishing & PRO: BMI

2. Sweet Song in the Tall Grass (2:46) (fast,lively)
Songwriter: Lizzy Plotkin
Publishing & PRO: Fiddle My Lizzy, BMI

3. Blind Love Blues (3:44) (medium tempo)
Songwriter: Natalie Spears
Publishing & PRO: BMI

4. Through The Window (3:10) (upbeat instrumental)
Songwriter: Lizzy Plotkin
Publishing & PRO: Fiddle My Lizzy, BMI

5. Tennessee (4:02) (slow folk)
Songwriter: Natalie Spears
Publishing & PRO: BMI

6. Carry Me With You (3:45) (upbeat)
Songwriter: Lizzy Plotkin
Publishing & PRO: Fiddle My Lizzy, BMI


Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears Biography

Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears revel in the endless groove of Appalachian fiddle/banjo duets, funky blues bass lines, and soulful harmony singing. Their original compositions and reverent interpretations of old-time and bluegrass standards draw from a rich history of listening and learning from great American music of the past. They have appeared on the stages of The John Hartford Memorial Festival, Jammin at Hippie Jack’s, BlackPot Festival, Swallow Hill, Steve’s Guitar’s, The Jalopy Theatre, and can be seen touring around their homes on the Western Slope of Colorado and beyond.

Notable Performances:
7.25.20 Carbondale, CO Mountain Fair Festival at Steve’s Guitars
10.19.19 Ozark, AR Ozark Folk Center
5.26.19 Crawford, TN Jammin' at Hippie Jacks Festival
10.27.18 Lafayette, LA Blackpot Festival
9.13.18 Denver, CO Swallow Hill
6.2.18 Bean Blossom, IN John Hartford Memorial Festival
1.28.18 Glenwood Springs, CO Vaudeville Bluegrass Fest 9.1.17 Brooklyn, NY The Jalopy Theatre
7.30.17 Colorado Springs, CO Fiddles, Viddles, and Vino Festival
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  • Members:
    Lizzy Plotkin: fiddle, vocals Natalie Spears: banjo, bass, keys, guitar, vocals
  • Sounds Like:
    Uncle Earl, Rising Appalachia, Tatiana Hargreaves and Allison de Groot, Red Molly
  • Influences:
    John Hartford, Uncle Earl, The Stuart Brothers
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    11/02/20
  • Profile Last Updated:
    08/15/23 20:05:39

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