folk music…

Me, In Real Life

i absolutely love folk/acoustic music. there is just something about it that is down-to-earth and just beautiful. i’ve been playing the guitar since i was a little one (well, 8 years old or so..) and mandolin a little. doesn’t the banjo seem like it would be an incredible instrument to play? maybe that’s next… ;) in the summer, i love sitting in a field out in the country, with a journal in hand, and some good folk music on.

some favorites:


i was playing around with my guitar the other night and here is a little clip of me playing some bluegrass. ha! my guitar wasn’t plugged in or anything and i haven’t played in awhile, but eh…oh well.

love,
arielle

p.s. if you really don’t like folk / bluegrass / acoustic music, thanks for reading anyway :)

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  1. MommyGates says:

    I absolutely loved that clip. You are so talented!! Photography, music…what else? haha, but anyway very good!! I love following your blog, you have inspired me in so many ways and I just wanted to thank you for opening my eyes to God. I have strayed from him but I am building back the relationship! Thank you for everything you post on here!

  2. Deborah says:

    Oh, girl … can you hear the applause over here!! That was amazing!! What a gift God has given you, and you certainly use it well!! So glad you shared this, and by the way … I absolutely LOVE folk/bluegrass music! ;)

    I also want to thank you for commenting on my site the other day … we made it through the ice storm with just a ‘flicker’ of our lights, and thankfully, we didn’t lose power! Still very icy and cold out there, though, but we can take comfort in knowing that spring is just around the corner … in the meantime, stay warm! Blessings ~ Deborah :)

  3. kelly ann says:

    oh goodness, i LOVE this post so much! folk/bluegrass has my heart, all of these artists are beautiful. especially mumford & sons. and the civil wars! isn’t their new album breathtakingly gorgeous? i love those two. i saw their show in hollywood in december and i still think about it… it was beyond dreamy.

    you play so beautifully! it’s a dream of mine to learn the guitar one day. you’ve now inspired me to get on that soon! ;)

  4. Faith says:

    This is a wonderful post! Thanks for the long list of folk music recommendations! You are very talented.

  5. Chanin says:

    You need to play more!!! How about “Honey” ? :) – Love you

  6. um, love chris thile and nickel creek. you are so cute with your guitar.

  7. I love Folk music and I absolutely love Mumford and Sons. I’m a new follower.

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  8. Kristin says:

    Loved that clip of you playing! You’re so good! :) I’m going to have to check out some of those groups you mentioned. I’ve heard of several, but there are a few that I haven’t listened to before. :)

  9. Steph says:

    I love acoustic/folk music! Especially Mumford & Sons! Have you heard of Angus and Julia Stone? They’re an Australian duo but they’re so amazing, you should listen to them. And Laura Marling ♥

    By the way, your blog is completely adorable, as is your son :)

  10. Ashlee says:

    My husband is obsessed with folky music….have you heard of the Avett brothers? You should check them out! ;)

  11. Jenny K. says:

    ::hi::
    i just found your blog and found it adorable… thanks especially for the folksy favorites, i LOVE folk music and it seems so rare to find others that do. maybe it`s where i live. mumford and sons– a big fan here too. can`t wait to look up the others you mentioned…
    keep up the coolness over here…
    oh, and wanted to add, i love all your cool braids that you do. i have 2 and 3 year old girls and i adore doing their hair.. thanks for the in-spi-ra-tion!
    ~jenny

    • arielle says:

      thank you so much for the kind comment jenny! :) so awesome that you like folk music as well!
      i’m definitely going to have to check out your blog!

      blessings,
      arielle