Ian George releases new single -
Grassy knoll
Artwork by Ian George
about the track
The effulgent, whimsicality of Ian's voice twined with lo-fi electric guitar/analog synth tones is reminiscent of a subtly psychedelic, jovial sunset joyride along the central California coast with a fistful of old buddies.. At least this is the setting the song was birthed in... Ian spontaneously singing the chorus with all the friends gradually joining in as the 1998 Subaru station wagon sped past what was reminiscent of a glorious grassy knoll. Mixed by Shane Leonard (Bonny Light Horseman, Anna Tivel, Josh Ritter) and Mastered by Philip Bova (Andy Shauf, Devendra Banhart, Father John Misty) with musicians from Bon Iver and Bad Bad Hats. This recording has been forged with love and joy from a group of Minnesota boys.
musicians
Ian George : vocals, acoustic guitar // Ted Olsen : Double bass // Patrick Horigan : Electric guitars, synth // Reese Kling : Drums/percussion // Nelson Devereaux : Silver Flute
Brief Bio
Born and raised on a lake in Minnesota, Ian George’s musical expression (both on and off the stage) reflects the ephemeral seasonal landscapes he was bred in.
After a handful of years leading a grass-roots activist group and running an off-grid cannabis farm in rural Oregon, George founded and led a string of bands (some including members of Billy Strings and Caleb Klauder Band); touring extensively through the US, Canada, and Europe and gracing some of the western world's most beloved festivals and venues with Patchy Sanders and then Fellow Pynins. In the summer of 2018 Ian performed his debut solo set at the Cambridge Folk Festival in Cambridge, England. In 2019, Ian released his debut solo album Kingdom of My Youth - recorded in Paris, France at famed Labo M Studios with French pop icon Matthieu Chedid. The album charted on the national NACC Folk charts 7 consecutive weeks. Ian’s track, Post-Corona*, was shortlisted at WXPN’s 2021 Non-Comm Convention as top 10 songs of the year to consider. 2024 brings the release of his sophomore album - A FAIR - a 12 track collaboration with acclaimed producer Shane Leonard.
“Weirdly beautiful and a gorgeous voice.”
- THE CURRENT (MPR)
“Ian George is a fanciful folk troubadour with a rhythmic flow and spirited vision. He’s an American Matt Corby; a heartwarming blend of Iron & Wine’s folk and Vampire Weekend’s frisky energy. George’s music is the type to which one would ascribe words like frolic and wandering, but his songs are equally intimate and emotional... Worthy of everyone’s ears, songs we can teach our children, our parents, our grandparents, and ourselves.”
~ Atwood Magazine
contact ian: iangeorgemusic@gmail.com
booking : ivo@rowboatmusic.com
Photo Credit : Navi Whitten
Photo credit : Justin Gordon
Photo Credit : Justin Gordon
Lyrics
I didn’t come to meet a fight
Might have learned from a past life (what’s that?) I can’t say for sure
But something I do know is something that you know, we’re inclined to be difficult every once in awhile
I know we’re all sister and brother
But did you ever wish hell on another? I have and I know that it hurts
But something I do know is something that you know, the grooviest scenarios are lubricated with love
Here we go
Down by the river
Cold mountain creek
Old Grassy Knoll
Love what you find, honey, find what you love
Know that all you find is a part of you
If we know why do we fight it?
Like when our demons get us caught up in some psychic Chinese finger trap
The way’s not out it’s closer together we’re never gonna make it trying to do this thing all by our selves
Here we go
Down by the river
Cold mountain creek
Old Grassy Knoll
Love what you find, honey, find what you love
Know that all you find is a part of you
Did you again let the internet leech your love for this world?
Oh boy, you’ve been a naughty girl
Don’t you dare come in here with that sassy look spread all upon your face
For you know how it electrifies the room
Here we go
Down by the river
Cold mountain creek
Old Grassy Knoll
Love what you find, honey, find what you love
Know that all you find is a part of you