SoundClick artist: Evan Greer - High-energy political folk with powerful lyrics and an innovative acoustic sound.

Hey Friends,
I am Evan Greer, a radical singer/songwriter originally from Boston. My songs roam from the romance of a trainyard to the frontlines of the class-war. My style is sort of aggressive folk.
I envision a world where people are free to live their lives in the way that they choose, and where our social interactions are based on love, mutual aid, and solidarity, rather than exploitation and greed.
My songs are for anyone who has ever envisioned such a world, anyone who has ever fought for one, and anyone who ever thought that one was impossible, but wished it weren't so.

Do you play live?

Playing live is what I do! I got my start as a songwriter playing at protests and rallies in Boston. As a folk musician, I get most of my energy from the crowd. Right now I play out mostly around the Philadelphia area (including D.C., New York, Baltimore, etc.)
I especially enjoy playing benefit concerts for worthy causes and will always do so for free.
House shows are wonderful, so if you like my music, set one up in your house or apartment! Make a flyer, bring some friends, and you've got a show.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

From my very humble beginnings I was determined that all of my music would always be free for download on the internet. Music should be free to all those who wish to listen, not just those who can afford it! All my music is free on my website, www.evangreer.com

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

No way! We need to do things for ourselves! The less we have to depend on major corporations and the government to do things for us, the less power they have over us!
Right now I'm part of the Riot-Folk Records collective, a worker-owned-and-run artist collective of radical folksingers trying to spread our music to a broader audience and making folk a threat again. Check out our website, www.riotfolk.org

Your influences?

Folk and folk-rock from the 60's and 70's. Modern political folk and folk-punk. Revolutionary music from all eras. Wobbly music. Union songs. Blues. Psychadelic Rock and Roll. etc. etc. etc.

Favorite spot?

Hmmmm... maybe Santa Fe, NM. Or perhaps Eugene, OR.

Equipment used:

Martin D-15 electric acoustic.
Random harmonicas when they come my way.
M-15 government issue gas mask.
Brick.

Anything else...?

WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT
www.riotfolk.org
www.crimethinc.com
www.indymedia.org
www.info-shop.org

ARTISTS TO CHECK OUT
Riot-Folk! Artists:
Anna Roland - www.annaroland.com
Ethan Miller - http://ethan.jedcenter.org
Ryan Harvey - www.ryanharvey.cjb.net
Haymarket - www.riotfolk.com/haymarket
Tom Frampton - www.riotfolk.org/tom
Brenna Sahatjian - www.riotfolk.org/brenna
Mark Gunnery - www.riotfolk.org/mark

Other artists:
Defiance, Ohio - http://defianceohio.terrorware.com
Erik Petersen - www.fistolo.com
The Cliches - www.thecliches.cjb.net
7-Inch Revolution - www.7inch.cjb.net
Emma's Revolution - www.pathumphries.com
Charlie King and Karen Brandow - www.charlieking.org

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