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Trespass Music provides proven expertise in facilitating performing songwriters seeking to take the next step in sharing their work. Trespass Music is committed to and proudly partners with motivated musicians, that we are passionate about and that is evident and reflected in all aspects of our agency.

Long time associates Michelle Fortier and Larry Ahearn have partnered to continue the legacy of Trespass Music, originally founded by Tracey Delfino. We are forever grateful to Tracey for the platform she leaves us, on which our clients and roster have excelled in promotion, radio, and booking.

New Releases & Coming Soon

Bruce T. Carroll

Connecticut | Americana | Folk | Singer Songwriter 

SINGLE  "Lift Your Head Up" | Release Date September 25, 2020

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After releasing two critically acclaimed albums in the last three years, “Ruckus and Romance” (2017, "devilishly brilliant", "intensely beautiful"/No Depression), and “Finding You” (2018, a "fine, intense commentary on America's past"/No Depression), Bruce T. Carroll has just released his new single, the timely and powerful anthem "Lift Your Head Up" to radio. 

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Philip Scott Poli

Windsor Ont Canada | Folk

Releasing October 1, 2020
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"Chops! Philip Scott Poli has both real deal songwriting and musicianship chops. Audiences love him and embrace the emotion he lays into the lyrics and his stage presence. "One Sky" should be on your list of CDs to purchase and listen to on the radio this year!" 

John Moran - Chair Programming - The Bank Theatre, Leamington ON

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Partington & Sweeney

Rhode Island | Folk

Releasing November 1, 2020
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Commonplaces is inspired by the centuries-old practise of commonplacing or recording wisdom and ideas for later recollection in notebooks that bear the name "commonplace."

Mary Lee Partington & Ed Sweeney tell stories of immigrants, farmers and factory workers during 19th & 20th century America, where self-educated mill girls earn their own keep, an orphan endures to tell her tale, where old ballads have taken root and where migrants go farther west.

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Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

Pennsylvania | Ohio | FOLK

Carry A Tune (Single Release Sept 15)

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Jim Stanard

COLORADO | Folk | Country

Releasing October 1, 2020
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Singer-songwriter Jim Standard will release his sophomore album Color Outside The Lines, on October 16th. Teaming up again with Grammy-nominated hitmaker and producer Kip Winger and Afghn Whigs guitarist Jon Skibic, this effort also features the legendaary Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) and his daughter Bethany Yarrow on two songs. 

From social justice to history to humor, the common thread among Standard's songs is their resonance--emotional, musical, and melodic. Throughout the 11-song album, such indelible Standard originals as "Same River", "Witness Protection", "One Time In A Row" and "The Opium Wards" convey wisdom and curiosity, showcasing the artist's uncanny ability to pinpoint fundamental emotional truths.

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Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

Pennsylvania/Ohio | Folk | Americana | Singer-Songwriter 

Come on Sun (Shadow of the Cyclone) | Release Date SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 
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**Shadow of the Cyclone" Album Release October 1 

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Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

Pennsylvania | Ohio | Folk

Releasing October 1, 2020
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“We think Aaron’s journalistic storytelling skills paired with Michael’s unique instrumental (and songwriting) chops will continue to spin gold for as long as they choose to work together — a lengthy time, we hope!" 

Richard Cuccaro -Acoustic Live in NYC

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Gordon Thomas Ward

Maine | New Jersey | Folk Rock

Releasing May 1, 2020
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"When you think of the phenomenal story-tellers of yesteryear like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon or James Taylor, Gordon Thomas Ward would be in that same vein for Today. This multi-dimensional artist takes listeners on a lyrical journey on his new 2 Volume set called ‘Eiderdown’. Gordon Thomas Ward is setting the gold standard for singer/songwriters for generations to come." - Jimmy Rae - Skope Magazine

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Gordon Thomas Ward

Single - Four Angels | New Jersey/Maine | Folk Rock Release Feb 21 | "EIDERDOWN" ALBUM RELEASE MAY 1

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“Few make as immediate and impassioned an impact as Gordon Thomas Ward manages to do... Evoking a heartfelt sound reminiscent of Dan Fogelberg in particular.” — Lee Zimmerman, Goldmine Magazine

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Joanne Lurgio

RHODE ISLAND, USA | FOLK | SPIRITUAL | CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN - RELEASE SEPTEMBER 1

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“Lurgio has outdone herself. Her two originals and ten arrangements show her at her highest level of achievement. That she accomplished that while tackling more gospel and spiritual material shows she’s an artist on a high level of ability, a true musician who can utilize instruments, support players, multiple vocal techniques to put her message across.”  Bill Copeland, Copeland Music News 

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Ken Dunn

HAMILTON ON CANADA | FOLK

Releasing May 1, 2020
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“Tempered by experience and fuelled by passion, Ken Dunn’s music "sneaks into your feet, heart, and soul."
— John Apice, No Depression

"Highly evocative and intriguing" - fRoots, UK

"Music filled with the human spirit" - JIM MARINO FREE WHEELIN FOLK SHOW -CFMU Radio, Canada

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Gordon Thomas Ward

NEW JERSEY/MAINE | FOLK ROCK

SINGLE - STILL CALLING | NEW JERSEY/MAINE | FOLK | Release MARCH 13 | "EIDERDOWN" ALBUM RELEASE MAY 1

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"Long on stories and personal observations, Ward approaches things almost cinematically making these into song/movies that hold your attention in a different sort of way."
- Chris Spectre - Midwest Record

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Linda McRae

Nashville Tennessee USA & British Columbia Canada Folk | Americana | Country | Release Date OCT 1

Top Albums 2019 -
- #5 Ark of Music Top Albums
- #6 Fervour Courlee Favorite Roots
- #10 Top Albums 2019 Roots Music Report
- #15 Americana Highways Going to the Well- #17 Americana Highways Rough Edges & Ragged Hearts

- #7 Oct #15 Nov #37 Dec2019 #33 Jan 2020 #53 FEB 2020 Folk DJ Top Albums

23 weeks Top 10 RMR

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"Pure substance. Unbridled and fully realized talent. Sincere and stirring. WHOSE LOVECHILD…? The yin iteration of Orbison meets Dylan…" The ARK OF MUSIC

It's a WINNER!!" FOLK ROOTS RADIO with Jan Hall

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Pete Bernhard

Vermont | Folk

Releasing May 1, 2020
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THE DEVIL MAKES THREE’S Frontman/Guitarist Pete Bernhard is best known of his unbridled, barn-burning performances and driving roots, rock and bluegrass sound. However, with the release of his third studio album Harmony Ascension Division (Kahn)

May 1, 2020 to radio he is now showing a whole other side to the story.

 

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Gordon Thomas Ward

Single - “Désirée” | MAINE/NJ | Folk | Single Release Jan 31 | "Eiderdown" Album Release May 1

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“Désirée” is a brand new single releasing January 31, 2020 from Gordon’s upcoming double album “Eiderdown.” 

If one were to take bits of Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg, Joni Mitchell, and Jackson Brown and blend them together, you would have a good idea what Gordon’s sound is like.

"One of the best singer-songwriters working in the Americana/Indie scene today."  ~ No Depression

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Kathleen Healy

Massachusetts | Folk | Release Date Feb 1, 2020 - FOLK DJ CHarts February #4 Top Song, #15 Top Album, #19 Top Artist

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“Kathleen Healy writes songs that come right from the heart, and when she sings them for you, they'll go right into your heart.”
— Bob Weiser, host of the Old Songs' Home Radio Show on WOMR, Provincetown, MA

"The 12-track, 42-minute LP is of a personal nature. Her melodies are often memorable with touches of classic melodies from other sources (“Gift From My Mother”) the most obvious. Nonetheless, the tune is a beauty, with excellent sound. A playful tone to Ms. Healy’s voice — ala Nanci Griffith. (True, as well of “Slip Away”). Most effecting.
Kathleen is a valued folk singer. She steps into big shoes. Has sincerity, poignancy & warmth to her repertoire. She isn’t yet political – yet. She seems to prefer the importance of family, friends, unions & reminding all of us — life is worth living." 
--John Apice - Americana Highways

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Lynne Taylor

Newburyport, MA | Folk | Release date November 1

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"Lynne Taylor is like a voice in the wilderness, howling for truth and justice, whether it be about empire building, media lies or street kids."- Diane Crowe, Music of thePeople, WMCB, Greenfield, MA

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SCOTLAND, ON - BETTER BY NOW 
RELEASED APRIL 5 -  FOLK | ROOTS 

FOLK DJ - TOP ALBUM #24 TOP ARTIST #31 
RMR - #5 TOP 50 CONTEMPORARY FOLK, #4 TOP 50 CANADA #7 TOP 50 FOLK 
AIRPLAY DIRECT - #20 TOP 50 BLUEGRASS FOLK ALBUMS
!EARSHOT -  #6 NATIONAL FOLK/ROOTS/BLUES CHART
NACC -  #25 TOP 30 FOLK ALBUMS​​​​​​​

 Benjamin Dakota Rogers is a distinctive, emotive and gritty singer-songwriter whose sound challenges the definition of the folk genre, reaching far beyond to include influences of roots, blues and country music. 
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"We cover a lot of acoustic singer-songwriters around here, so when we do feature one it has to be good. Rogers is talented." Ears To The Ground Music
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KITCHENER, ON -  LUCKY LUCKY DELUXE - RADIO ADD APRIL 25 FOLK POP | FOLK ROCK -

FOLK DJ - #62 TOP ALBUM
AIRPLAY DIRECT - # 26 DEBUT #47 APRIL TOP 50 BLUEGRASS/FOLK ALBUMS
RADIO GUITAR ONE - #11 TOP 20 FOLK


On the heels of their most recent release, Safe As Houses inspires a new generation of listeners with their fresh, energetic take on the genre, while dabbling in whimsy and nostalgia to satisfy even the most seasoned of folk enthusiasts.
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"Their music follows in the footsteps of Mumford & Sons with orchestral arrangements and big builds... will leave you with goosebumps" - BAM Productions.
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MONTREAL, QC - TEMPERED TANTRUM -  MAY 1 - FOLK -

NACC #28 TOP 30 FOLK ALBUMS 
AIRPLAY DIRECT #32 TOP 50 FOLK

Lucas Choi Zimbel and his trusty sound engineer, Pi Sailin-Cutler, borrowed microphones they could never afford from the former owner of Montreal’s famed Studio Victor, North-America’s original RCA studio built in 1942, and headed up to Va-Nu-Pieds for three days. Lucas did not wear headphones to hear playback. As it was played, so it is heard. 
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Trespass Music - LATEST NEWS

Same Latitude As Rome Earns #23 Top Album & #32 Top Artist - Folk DJ Charts February New Album "Stay The Course" Released March 1, 2019

Same Latitude As Rome - Southwestern Ontario Folk Group  Genre: Folk | Canadiana | Folklore | Americana Country 

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Songs that tell true stories fascinate Same Latitude As Rome group songwriter Peter Boyer, as they are the essence of the great oral tradition of folk music. For Peter, Canada’s stories are hidden gems, too often eclipsed by American narratives, and waiting to be told in song. 

Read more HERE

 

Ken Dunn "Live In L.A." Earns #33 Top Album - February Folk DJ Charts - Released Feb 1, 2019

Ken Dunn - Gibsons, BC new album                 "Live In L.A." 
Genre: Folk | Acoustic | Canadiana
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Video Premiere - Ken Dunn - Precious Life - Canadian Beats 

Ken Dunn is a modern day travelling troubadour, giving social and environmental issues a voice in song, while reminding us to keep our loved ones and peace at the forefront of this precious life.  

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NEW ALBUMS RADIO Debut 2019

Lynne Taylor

Newburyport, MA | Folk | Release date November 1

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"Lynne Taylor is like a voice in the wilderness, howling for truth and justice, whether it be about empire building, media lies or street kids."- Diane Crowe, Music of thePeople, WMCB, Greenfield, MA

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Joanne Lurgio

Rhode Island, USA | Folk | Spiritual | Contemporary Christian - Release September 1

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“Lurgio has outdone herself. Her two originals and ten arrangements show her at her highest level of achievement. That she accomplished that while tackling more gospel and spiritual material shows she’s an artist on a high level of ability, a true musician who can utilize instruments, support players, multiple vocal techniques to put her message across.”  Bill Copeland, Copeland Music News 

 

Lucas Choi Zimbel

Montreal, QC | Genre: Folk | Release May 1

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"An inspiring, touching album that stands out for its punchy authenticity, Lucas Choi Zimbel's album "Tempered Tantrum" is aptly named. Zimbel perfectly juggles the forms and folk formulas with sometimes nihilistic, sometimes personal and always virulent poetry of punk." Louis Bedard Giulione - Daily Rock

Benjamin Dakota Rogers

Scotland, ON - Folk | Roots Released April 5

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“Rogers’ unique voice, thought-provoking lyrics, energetic performances and dynamic fiddle techniques leave this up-and-coming musician in a class of his own.” – InSpades Magazine  

Linda McRae

Nashville Tennessee USA & British Columbia Canada Folk | Americana | Country | Release Date OCT 1

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"Pure substance. Unbridled and fully realized talent. Sincere and stirring. WHOSE LOVECHILD…? The yin iteration of Orbison meets Dylan…" The ARK OF MUSIC

It's a WINNER!!" FOLK ROOTS RADIO with Jan Hall

Linda's Website

Safe As Houses

Kitchener, ON | GENRE: FOLK | FOLK POP | ALTERNATIVE FOLK - release April 25

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"If ever there was a record that could reach several generations of roots fans all at once, this might be it" -Roots Music Canada

Same Latitude As Rome "Stay The Course"

Fergus, ON - Folk | Roots |Folklore - #23 Top Album & #33 Top Artist February Folk DJ Charts

Songs that tell true stories fascinate Same Latitude As Rome group songwriter Peter Boyer, as they are the essence of the great oral tradition of folk music. For Peter, Canada’s stories are hidden gems, too often eclipsed by American narratives, and waiting to be told in song. Learn more about the album HERE

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