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Tarantism

by Magic Tuber Stringband

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The fourth release by this Durham NC-based duo is also their second on Feeding Tube. We did their excellent When Sorrows Encompass Me Round cassette in 2021, and are delighted to be able to do this new one on 45 RPM vinyl.

​The players, as always are Courtney Werner on cello and fiddle, with Evan Morgan playing guitars, banjo, pump organ and shruti box. Tarantism came together in the depths of the Plague in the spring and summer of 2020 while the pair was living on a mountainside near Hayesville NC. As with their other recordings, the musical textures they play with have traditional Appalachian resonances, but their compositional approach often cuts against any orthodox grain.

​Courtney writes about the strange juxtaposition of the death throes going on in the world then, as contrasted with the bursting blooms of nature surrounding them in their rural retreat. And you can hear that on the album, as harsher globs of sound merge into softer edged drones that twist into Magic Tuber’s more trad folk instrumentals. As with many good things, it’s a journey

​A totally wonderful record whether you suffer from Tarantism or not.

-Byron Coley, 2022

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released February 17, 2023

Courtney Werner – fiddle & cello.

Evan Morgan – guitars, banjo, pump organ & sruti box.

“Tarantella” is based on a surdulina recording made in Basilicata as heard on Albatross VPA 8472. Samples were taken from Arion 30 T 093 and R. Rossellini’s Stromboli (1950). All other field recordings are original.

We would like to thank Aaron VanSteinberg (as always), Suzanne and Damon Werner, Charlie Hearon, Nathan Taylor, Ted Lee, and all our PRSM compatriots.

Tarantism was conceived and recorded from morel season into chanterelle season in 2020 on Shewbird Mountain, Hayesville, NC. It is dedicated to the entire Stark family, with particular gratitude for the kindness and generosity of Hunter and Paul.

Mixed by EM.

Mastered by Caleb Mulkerin at Tank 28.

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Magic Tuber Stringband Durham, North Carolina

Booking & Other Inquiries: magictuberstringband@gmail.com

Magic Tuber Stringband is Durham NC- based duo, made up of Evan Morgan and Courtney Werner. Their primary instruments are guitar and fiddle, but they are not married to these particular axes and follow their instincts when they feel other instruments are called for. ... more

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