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Pam Temple and Spencer Funk are wild carrot. This Cincinnati-based, award-winning group has what it takes to please all types of folk music fans. Rooted in traditional American music, their repertoire branches in diverse directions: from award-winning original songs to swing, from traditional and not-so-traditional folk songs to show tunes and blues. They do interesting arrangements with vocals, guitar, mandolin, concertina, penny whistle, dulcimer and the occasional bowed psaltery. In quartet with their Roots Band (Brenda Wolfersberger and Brandt Smith), they expand to to four vocals and add bass, banjo and dobro. Wild carrot's entertaining and moving performances have something for everyone. Their performances have often been described as "honest, soothing, uplifting and fun all at the same time", moving an audience from laughter to tears and back again in a way that makes the listener feel like they're in a conversation with old friends. All of this adds up to a performance that's been described as "seamless", "life-sized complex, subtle and powerful" and "a joy."

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We've got some fun shows coming up with our

Roots Band this summer!

Check out the calendar for details!

wild carrot and the Roots Band!

This "welcoming" tile floor greeted us as we entered Peter Karl Studios in Brooklyn, NY to record our latest CD. It's called "I've Heard That Song Before" (and you likely have). It's a set of swing tunes that's so fun - at least we hope you think it's fun - we had a blast recording it.

We got to spend time in the Big Apple and record with some greats in the jazz world, including Pam's uncle Hank Ross on piano (left, middle) and David Dreiwitz on bass ((left, right). That's Spencer laying down some guitar on the far right.

Check out a "behind the scenes" rehearsal at the NY apartment by clicking on the link at the top of the page - New Album Preview!

And more details on the News Page and at the Store!

	Tune in to Pam's radio show on WNKU 89.7 Monday through Thursday 7-10pm and Sundays from 12-3pm for The Front Porch.
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Our label features a small but mighty group of musicians spanning many generes of tradition-based music. Founded by guitarist and former Rounder recording artist Michael DeLalla in Virginia, the label has really come into it's own and is still growing.

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So, where did we get the name "wild carrot'? A wild carrot is the same as Queen Anne's Lace. Our music has been described as being rooted in the solid earth of tradition, while displaying a delicate musical intricacy, like the flower of Queen Anne's Lace.


Our label. Falling Mountain Music	Tour fee support is available from the Ohio Arts Council	wild carrot uses John Pearse Strings exclusively	Tour fee support is available from the Performing Arts Fund