Erik Koskinen Band and Pieta Brown & the Taken

Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. The rhythmic integrity and musical tone is as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent. Koskinen has reverently entered the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor. The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen the real deal and The best country songwriter in Minnesota____Pieta Brown is a major talent. Her artistry combines folk, country, and dusky swamp in a graceful, supple, and elegant genre of their own. American Songwriter