"Dig A Little Deeper" - The newest album from Time Sawyer.
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“The title of the new release reflects their (successful) intention of uncovering some more profound home truths centring on envy, self-reflection and their personal state of the union.”
““Every song here [on Dig A Little Deeper] is well worth investing your time in.””
““Time Sawyer has more than a decade under its belt, and while its well-established folk rock sound is front and center on these seven songs, the Charlotte quintet sharpens their songwriting and tightens their riffs with an unmistakable step forward on Dig A Little Deeper. With a sound that is equally at home in an acoustic front porch gathering as it is with a full stack of amplifiers in a club, Dig A Little Deeper hits like a good conversation with a long lost friend.” ”
“Another fine set, which continues to suggest that Time Sawyer should be better known.”
“This music is a cross-pollination of indie-folk & country-rock, progressive in nature, but still rooted in tradition and with southern spirit. ”
“Time Sawyer have back country America dust layered finely in their songs. The folk rock the band delivers has an easy Americana texture, influenced by peers from Poco through The Jayhawks and beyond.”
Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past.
The folk-rock band has performed on the stages of some of the Southeast’s most iconic festivals, including Merlefest, Floydfest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Albino Skunk Music Festival, and Carolina in the Fall. They’ve shared bills with American Aquarium, John Craigie, Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, John Moreland, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Wood Brothers, Susto, and many more.
In March 2020 the band started a variety livestream called “Sam on Sunday.” The show originated out of necessity, as the pause button was hit for live shows, but quickly, connecting with friends, family, and fans each week became just as important. As live music returned, the project transformed into “Sam on Someday,” bringing together guest artists of widely varying genres to create memorable, one-time-only collaborative experiences.
Time Sawyer’s songs call out the attitudes and behaviors that lead to our divisions – the way that we show understanding to our friends and family, without thinking about how folks outside our social circle are experiencing their own problems, and are, at heart, just like us. The music does what might seem impossible. It holds listeners accountable, but at the same time, draws them in and makes them feel good about what we all have in common. One of Time Sawyer’s goals has always been for listeners to feel a sense of community and connection during the show, and then to keep it with them, long after the music ends.
Written by Jody Mace
HIGHLIGHTS
→ Featured in the celebrated podcast "Southern Songs and Stories" along with Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, BJ Barham, Jon Stickley Trio, Steel Wheels, Town Mountain, Jim Lauderdale.
→ Shared bills with The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Wood Brothers, The Marcus King Band, Susto, David Childers, Town Mountain, The Dirty Guv'nahs, Joe Pug, Eric Krasno, John Moreland, Cordovas, & many more.
→ Named one of the Huffington Post's "Favorite musical picks of 2017 ".
→ In 2020 while sidelined from the road, the band started “Sam on Sunday” a variety livestream show that reached over 150,000 folks.
→Festival appearances - Floydfest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Rhythm N' Blooms, Merlefest, Carolina in the Fall, IBMA Bluegrass 1st Class.
→Loyal & growing fan base in the North & Southeast areas.
→Host Reevestock Festival in their hometown, with attendance in the 1,000s and growing each year.
