Bombadil is a folk pop band from Durham, North Carolina which has released nine albums and three EPs and toured across the world. Their melodic sound incorporates vocal harmonies, guitar, drums, clarinet, synthesizers and various effects. For the last two years, the band has toured with contemporary dancer Madison Via Rivis who has choreographed movements for herself and the band. During the show, the three members move between playing instruments and dancing. Their new album, The Moon in the Backyard, is a close collaboration with Rivis, and the material was developed into evening length performance of story, song and dance. There are hip-hop dance routines with drum loops and quiet ballads with precise gestures inspired by the Martha Graham technique, all culminating in a celebration of life that highlights the importance of overcoming great obstacles and avoiding despair in the face of looming evil forces.
Emma Geiger
Emma Geiger's transportive folk music has emerged from a life spent creating from daydreams and curiosity, investigating the intricacies of heartbreak and presenting them with wonder and honesty. In April, 2022, she released her debut EP Haven with Seattle indie label, Ghost Mountain Records. Reverse Bloom, recorded at Betty's in Chapel Hill, and released in April, 2024 continues along the same lines of inquiry while delving deeper and more fearlessly into a constantly shifting internal world.
