Horse Feathers August 18, 2010

Beyond the wistful idea of flying horses, the band Horse Feathers music also feels like a dream. Born by Justin Ringle in Portland, Oregon, the small band (usually a duo) is a folky, wildernessy mix of banjo, violin and soft, introspective vocals. Full of rhythm and devoid of drums, Horse Feathers captures the Northwestern calm with poetic grace. The recently released Thistled Spring has received wide acclaim as a deeply thoughtful album, perfect for StageOne.

"While the music landscape might be saturated with folk acts, not many play music as delicately beautiful as Justin Ringle and his Portland-based band. - SeattleWeekly.com

"Defines an eerie space where the skeleton of a story lies: no exposition, no names, just hints of a grief and outrage". - Pitchfork