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M. Ward
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After a six-year stint with the trio Rodriguez, M. Ward began sketching out songs deeply rooted in the classic traditions of American country-folk. Rodriguez's home was in San Luis Obispo, CA, and they eventually recorded Swing Like a Metronome with Granddaddy's Jason Lytle. Ward's first solo effort came in the form of Duet for Guitars #2, which was written and recorded with the help of John King while Ward was living between Chicago and various locales on the West Coast. Eventually, Duets for Guitars #2 was placed in the hands of the ever-enigmatic Giant Stand mastermind Howe Gelb, who released it on his own Ow Om Recordings in the fall of 2000. The record enjoyed favorable reviews and a considerable amount of attention in underground rock circles and Ward supported it with a handful tours throughout the United States and Europe. His follow up, End of Amnesia, was released on Future Farmer in 2001. In 2003 he signed with Merge and released Transfiguration of Vincent, follwed by Transistor Radio in 2005 and Post-War in 2006. In 2008, after collaborating on a song for the film The Go-Getter with actress Zooey Deschanel, the unlikely duo released a well-received album of covers and Deschanel originals called Volume 1 under the moniker She & Him. Ward returned to the studio later that year to begin work on 2009's Hold Time. ~ Nate Cavalieri, All Music GuideMore

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Jul 22nd, 2:33am
You're wonderful. Please play in Minneapolis or Chicago soon so I can come see you play. You've brightened my summer and I'm so thankful to you and the Current for revealing you to me.
Mar 3rd, 3:46pm
he's good
critique me anyone?

Upcoming Shows

11/13 Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ
Monsters of Folk, Mike Mogis, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst
11/14 Berlin, GER - Huxley's
Monsters of Folk, Conor Oberst, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Mike Mogis
11/15 Copenhagen, DEN - Vega
Monsters of Folk, Conor Oberst, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Mike Mogis
11/16 Cardiff, Wales, GB - Coal Exchange
Monsters of Folk, Mike Mogis, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), Conor Oberst
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