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Burlap to Cashmere

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Burlap To Cashmere is an alternative group that draws heavily on folk and world music influences, especially flamenco-style guitar work.

Cousins Steven Delopoulos and John Philippidis were performing in a New Jersey coffeehouse when they were “discovered” by manager Jamison Ernest. The Brooklyn based cousins then assembled a larger band under the name “Burlap to Cashmere”, recruiting guitarist Mike Ernest, bassist Roby Guarnera, keyboardist Josh Zandman, drummer Theodore Pagano and percussionist Scott Barksdale (John Degrazio eventually joined the band on bass when Guarnera left).

The group drew on a wide range of musical styles and influences, but their signature sound was rooted in lightning-fast acoustic guitar rhythms. The band began performing in local New York-area venues, and quickly developed a cult following. In 1997, they independently released their first EP under the label Squint, Live at the Bitter End. In 1998 Burlap to Cashmere signed with A&M Records and released the full-length recording Anybody Out There?, followed by an A&M re-release of Live at the Bitter End.

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christian, folk, worship, pop, folk rock
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1	Eileen's Song full track	40
2	Basic Instructions full track	33
3	Treasures in Heaven full track	27
4	Digee Dime full track	25
5	Skin Is Burning full track	22
5	Chop Chop full track	22
7	Mansions full track	20
8	Anybody Out There full track	16
9	Divorce full track	14
10	Scenes full track	13
11	Good Man full track	10
11	Ancient Man full track	10
13	Anybody Out There? full track	7
14	From Above	4
15	You Can Take Me Higher	1

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m0nkeyb0y78 wrote:
November 2008

I came across these guys by accident once when I happened to catch Eileen's Song on an obscure music channel. I'm glad I bought the album as I think it now one of my favourites!

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Satyrane wrote:
October 2008

I remember seeing them live a million years ago; it was my first concert and they were touring with Jars of Clay and Silage. This band was so underrated :( but their sound is just fantastic, and definitely something unique in a market overrun with cliches.

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Buelah wrote:
October 2008

A brilliant album by a great band. Each song is a gem. Divorce is my favorite song--the dramatic buildup in the intro is amazing.

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mackil wrote:
December 2007

Very cool

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kpita wrote:
December 2007

You might be interested in my recent interview with Steven Delopoulos, here and my review of Straightjacket here. We talked about the reunion shows and possible new album from the band among other things.

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Usavvy wrote:
October 2007

Digee Dime and Treasures in Heaven are my favorite.

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blackcheese wrote:
August 2007

I love this band and I have loved it since the very first moment it came into my hands. Though during the time my favourite track changed its positions :)) Each song is for slightly different mood... new album? Thats brilliant!!!

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banjoandro wrote:
July 2007

i made it to the reunion show and Steven said that they are back in the studio recording a new album. Haven't heard of any upcoming shows yest.

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vangelicmonk wrote:
July 2007

Did anyone know they did a reunion concert (I missed it). I'm not sure if they are doing anymore shows or even if they have a new CD, but they are on Myspace.

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mackil wrote:
February 2007

I like Scenes and Divorce the best.

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skeeder wrote:
February 2007

I agree. I think of all the christian bands that left a mark, Burlap's was the most unique.

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snader wrote:
February 2007

Eileen's Song = one of the best song ever.

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mackil wrote:
February 2007

I couldn't agree more.

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maychorian wrote:
January 2007

Wow, I really miss this group. I play Anybody Out There? over and over, and have ever since I got it when I was a teenager. Still love them as much as ever. Every single track on that CD is awesome, and that's rare.

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risingcrisis wrote:
January 2007

empty shoutbox.... I think this band has been undermined. It's a shame because they have an amazingly unique sound that I find very addictive.

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