MUSIC
We have three full-length CDs of original songs: The Squirrel Hillbillies (2012), Goody Shoes (2014), and On the Loose (2020). Lyrics are available here.
You can stream and download whole albums or individual songs from Spotify, Apple Music and other music distributors. Hard copies are in circulation through many public libraries, making it easy for folks to "check us out."
Thanks to a supportive community of folk DJs, our music has gotten radio play on stations across the US and around the world.
You can stream and download whole albums or individual songs from Spotify, Apple Music and other music distributors. Hard copies are in circulation through many public libraries, making it easy for folks to "check us out."
Thanks to a supportive community of folk DJs, our music has gotten radio play on stations across the US and around the world.
"Well-crafted tunes and spotless recording"
Andy Mulkerin, Music Editor, Pittsburgh City Paper
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Andy Mulkerin, Music Editor, Pittsburgh City Paper
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Rhizomes (2022)
Our 4th CD, featuring covers, is dedicated to artists who nourish and cultivate growth in others. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music and other online retailers, or stream from our YouTube playlist.
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Old Cook Pot (Shawn Byrne and Charles McCarthy)
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Diddy Wah Diddy (Arthur Blake)
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Good Luck John (Joe Crookston)
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Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long (Bruce Cockburn)
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Papa's on the Housetop (Leroy Carr)
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Walking After Midnight (Alan Block and Donn Hech)
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Sweet Tooth (David Rawlings, Gillian Welch, and Morgan Nagler)
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Alone on the Homestead (Mike Merenda)
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Once in a While (Shane Nicholson)
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Swing Down Chariot (Roebuck Staples)
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All songs arranged, performed and recorded by Gary Crouth (vocals, guitar, ukulele) and Jenny Wolsk (vocals, ukulele, upright bass, percussion). Mixing and mastering by Jesse Naus, Red Caiman Studios. Cover art by Madeline Bain.
On the Loose (2020)
Despite the timing of the release of our 3rd CD, On the Loose, it does not include any songs about pandemics or elections. Like our previous collections, this one spans acoustic folk, country, and blues, from the quiet, contemplative “Dharma Jane,“ to the upbeat whimsical “On the loose.” Topics include green burial (“Bury me green”), family conflict (“Soldier”), and pet care (“Fat cat skinny cat”). There’s even a song about stink bugs.
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All songs written, arranged, performed and recorded by Gary Crouth (vocals, guitar, ukulele, upright bass) and Jenny Wolsk (vocals, ukulele, upright bass, cello, percussion). Special guest Eleanor Bain singing harmony on Track 2. Mixing and mastering by Jesse Naus, Red Caiman Media. Cover art by Madeline Bain. Dedicated to the memory of Paul Wolsk and Joe Crouth.
Goody Shoes (2014)
Twelve original songs that tell stories, paint pictures, ask questions, and explore the challenges and rewards of living with others and also with ourselves.
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All songs written, arranged and copyrighted by the Squirrel Hillbillies. Vocals, guitar, mandolin, ukulele (tenor and bass), and percussion performed by duo partners Jenny Wolsk and Gary Crouth, with special guest Jason Rafalak on upright bass. Tracks recorded using a Neumann TLM103, a Rode NT1-A mic, an Apogee Duet interface, Logic Express software, and a MacBook. Mixing and mastering by Will Russell of Electric Wilburland. Replication and packaging by Oasis Disc Manufacturing. Original watercolor paintings by Julie Stunden based on photographs by Faith Selzer.
The Squirrel Hillbillies (2012)
Twelve original songs that touch on familiar themes, such as love, loss and composting, and reflect the eclecticism, whimsy and curiosity we embrace as urban hillbillies.
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All songs written, arranged and copyrighted by the Squirrel Hillbillies. Vocals, guitar, mandolin, ukulele (tenor and bass), and percussion performed by duo partners Jenny Wolsk and Gary Crouth. Tracks recorded using a Rode NT1-A mic, an Apogee Duet interface, Logic Express software, and a MacBook. Mixing and mastering by Will Russell of Electric Wilburland. Replication and packaging by Oasis Disc Manufacturing. Original watercolor paintings by Bill Vrscak based on photographs by Faith Selzer.