“Dawn Drake and her band are at the beginnings of a fascinating journey to enthusiastically bridge chasms of cultural and gender disconnect that plagues so much of pop music’s body politic.” –Darrell McNeill, Curator Brooklyn Academy of Music Cafe, NYC

Named Momentum Band of the Year by IBMA in 2019, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road have been recognized as one of the fastest growing bands on the scene. Their latest release “Roots” debuted at #6 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts.

“When bluegrass is played right, it impossible to resist the allure of that mountain music sound; and Ragged Union get it oh so right.” • Lloyd Brown, Fatea Magazine

“With one foot planted firmly in Appalachian music culture and the other always expanding and evolving.” Fusing roots, country, rock, honky tonk, and blues to create a unique blend of Americana via Appalachia.

In his own words, his eclectic music is, “Thought-provoking, powerful poetry decorated with eastern ragas and western melodies. It is the amalgamation of everything he has experienced.” -Beat

“The musical equivalent of high-proof bourbon-rich in flavor, with a subtle, satisfying bite.” -Rolling Stone Country

In his own words, his eclectic music is, “Thought-provoking, powerful poetry decorated with eastern ragas and western melodies. It is the amalgamation of everything he has experienced.” -Beat

With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.

“A delicious collection of alt-pop” (HuffPost); “inviting and enchanting, warming the soul” (Music-News.com); while “showcasing a melodic vein of pop that recalls Brian Wilson” (Obscure Sound).

After cutting his teeth on the Philadelphia live music scene, he moved to NYC in 2012 and quickly began assimilating himself into the open mic circuit. He has been a member of many bands since, most notably playing guitar, singing and writing in the Travelers.