The Last Sheaf, by The Spontaneous Triad

The Last Sheaf

by The Spontaneous Triad

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2.	Flower Carol 01:04	info	buy track
3.	Oak and Ash and Thorn 02:09	info	buy track
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First released in 1987, this album was lovingly rescued and digitized in 2021 directly from the only known cassette master. The Spontaneous Triad were an ephemeral trio in the mid-1980s in Madison, Wisconsin (seen here at the Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse). Our only recording is this homage to the Watersons' Frost and Fire and Arky's Toast's Maypoles to Mistletoe. To those from whom we never sought permission, we ask forgiveness for our youthful ignorance of copyright in today's archival endeavours.

True to our name, the Triad shared a passion for spontaneous close harmony, a glorious camaraderie, and a wicked sense of humor. Each of us has gone on to widely varying musical careers in the more than half a lifetime that has passed since we first sang together. I hope my companions may get a kick out of this blast from the past and think as I do, "Hey, we were pretty good back in the day!"

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released May 9, 2021

Lynn Noel, Mark Fulton, and Rebecca Lee, a cappella vocals

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Crosscurrents Music Boston, Massachusetts

Lynn Noel brings traditional song and heritage arts online to create community. Lynn has a voice of striking clarity and power, equally at home in rhythmic chanteys and flowing ballads.

Lynn is a respected song session leader on both sides of the Atlantic and the producer and host of the Mermaid's Tavern online folk club. She is currently Program Chair of the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA). ... more

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