Name: Michael Yonkers
Brand: Michael Yonkers

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dc580

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-01-22

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PIAS

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0781484058014

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Michael Yonkers

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Drag City

Drag City is a renowned music label that was founded by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn. With an impressive roster of artists, Drag City has established itself as a leading force in the music industry. Known for their diverse range of genres, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums. From indie rock to experimental folk, Drag City continues to push boundaries and nurture innovative talent.

Since its inception, Drag City has been dedicated to supporting artists who defy conventions and create unique sounds. The label's commitment to artistic freedom has allowed musicians to explore their creativity without limitations. This approach has resulted in a catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

With an unwavering focus on quality over quantity, Drag City carefully curates its releases, ensuring each album receives the attention it deserves. Their meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the music itself, with beautifully designed album artwork and packaging that enhance the overall listening experience.

Michael Yonkers is a talented musician hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. With his skills on the guitar, powerful vocals, and songwriting abilities, he has carved out a unique place in the music industry. Known for his experimental sound and boundary-pushing compositions, Yonkers has become a respected figure in the music scene.
His style can be compared to artists such as *Michael Yonkers Band*, *Bobb Trimble*, *Ed Askew*, and many others who share his innovative approach to music. Yonkers' influence can be felt across various genres, including folk, rock, and psychedelic.
If you're looking for an artist who isn't afraid to push the boundaries of conventional music and deliver something truly extraordinary, then Michael Yonkers is someone you need to explore. His extensive discography showcases his talent and creativity throughout the years.

There's yet another musical colour revealed on the uber-rare private press, 'Michael Lee Yonkers', which was home-recorded in 1971-72, while Michael was working in an unheated, hundred year-old warehouse. He ran the forklift and drove the truck for the company, hauling extremely heavy loads of industrial surplus and scrap metal. His co-workers almost exclusively listened to country and western music, which inspired him to create and perform an oddly countrified set on weekends, when he would play in coffeehouses and at house parties. Yonkers would do an acoustic set of original 'country' and 'rock' music for the first part, then he would get out an "electronic music machine" that he had built himself and play "electronic music", according to Michael himself. 'Michael Lee Yonkers' is a recording of some of the 'country' songs he was doing at the time, as well as a few songs he wrote for the children at the house parties (like 'Mrs. Jennings Fruit Fly Farm', recorded live, where you can hear the kids going nuts). The tracks were recorded on a variety of tube-type, reel-to-reel tape machines, which give them a unique analogue sound that begs comparisons to outsider hillbillies like Peter Grudzien, Holy Modal Rounders and The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, as well as beloved longhair outlaws like Townes Van Zandt and Kris Kristofferson (ok, even one St. Johnny Cash too). The original art and labels have been faithfully reproduced and, with a discreet remastering touch, the tracks sound better than ever. Originals go for over $60, so get these before they fly out the door and sell for almost $60, ala 'Lovely Gold'.

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