A Review of Self-Titled E.P.
“Red Wing Boots” fares better here than on the full length if you ask me – a deftly crafted morsel of rootsy power pop with no shortage of strummy persuasion.
Local Sinners
Our friends at the Current will be premiering our recording of “Get Well Slim” on Sunday night, December 8 at 6 P.M. Tune in (89.3 on your FM dial here in the Twin Cities
Return to the Studio
The Sycamores recently returned to the studio to record an original song written in honor of the magnificent life force otherwise known as Bob “Slim” Dunlap. We hope to be able to share our musical…
WINTERTIME
It’s that time of year. The tranquil lakes of summer and brief dazzle of the fall colors are distant memories. The shovel now catches, heavily, in the sidewalk seams. It’s time to give “Wintertime” a…
Frank Randall, Amy Allison, Chris Erikson and Mark Lerner at Rockwood Music Hall
You can go home again, and you can play with some of your absolute favorite music-makers on the planet. I’ve wanted to share the stage with Amy Allison since she first graced the performance spaces…
Two Shows this Friday
Something for everyone: Two shows for The Sycamores this Friday. Early and outdoors for Art-A-Whirl in NE Minneapolis (5:30! bring the kids!), late and loud at the Amsterdam in downtown St. Paul. The first of…
New album from Chris Erikson!
Our friend Chris Erikson, after years of contributing stellar guitar and vocal work to Sycamores recordings (as well as those by Florence Dore, Matt Keating, Tandy, Spike Priggen, and many others), has an incredible record…
Get Well, Slim!
Our friend, mentor, collaborator, guitar hero, songwriter’s songwriter, storyteller’s storyteller, and all-around great guy Bob “Slim” Dunlap has recently suffered a major health set back: Bob had a stroke and is currently hospitalized. There are…
Good Time
The Sycamores returned to the Amsterdam Bar in St. Paul on 1/19, much to the delight of family, friends, and a blissfully unsuspecting happy hour crowd. Frank, Heath and Dave played many old favorites…
On The Rise
In anticipation of the Sycamores return to the Amsterdam Bar on 1/19, here’s a highlight from the Brad Zellar Birthday Bash (Amsterdam Bar, 11/20/2011).This event brought together friends from every corner – and every era…