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In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and Canada around the mid-1960s. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal harmonies and a relatively “clean” (effects- and distortion-free) approach to electric instruments epitomized by the jangly sound of the Byrds’ guitarist Roger McGuinn. The repertoire was drawn in part from folk sources, but even more from folk-influenced singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan. Roger McGuinn of the Byrds has also stated the Beatles inspired him to mix folk with rock music. All Music Guide also credits the Beatles for fusing folk with rock in 1964.
This original folk rock directly led to the distinct, eclectic style of Electric folk (a.k.a. British folk rock) pioneered in the late 1960s by Pentangle and Fairport Convention. Starting from a North-American style folk rock, Pentangle, Fairport and other related bands deliberately incorporated elements of traditional British folk music. At the same time, in Brittany, Alan Stivell began to mix his Breton roots with Irish and Scottish roots and with rock music. Very shortly afterwards, Fairport bassist Ashley Hutchings formed Steeleye Span in collaboration with traditionalist folk musicians who wished to incorporate electrical amplification, and later overt rock elements, into their music.
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folk rock gigs around Los Angeles, United States • view all
| October 2008 | ||
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| Tuesday 21 October 2008 | ||
| Conor Oberst |
Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, United States |
22 people attending |
| Wednesday 22 October 2008 | ||
| Martin Sexton |
The House of Blues Los Angeles, United States |
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| Conor Oberst |
Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, United States |
9 people attending |
| Friday 24 October 2008 | ||
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The Acorn
The Shaky Hands |
Spaceland Los Angeles, United States |
1 person attending |
| Thursday 30 October 2008 | ||
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Neil Young
Death Cab for Cutie, Everest |
Great Western Forum Los Angeles, United States |
16 people attending |
| November 2008 | ||
| Monday 3 November 2008 | ||
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The Spinto Band
Frightened Rabbit, Miniature Tigers |
Echoplex Los Angeles, United States |
14 people attending |
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