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Adios King (Waterbug 2007)
[Louis Ledford’s] land is the “Old Weird America” Greil Marcus
wrote so emotively about. His stories seldom end with a hero
on the proverbial mountaintop. His narratives are typically
told by the losers, those close to the edge, in the grandest
sense. This latest record puts him in front of a microphone,
sans accompaniment, where he pours out live-sounding
interpretations of his own music, which while not your
Daddy’s folk, has one foot planted firmly either side of
Cripple Creek. Adios King represents Ledford’s most
accomplished work, which at it’s peak stands shoulder to
shoulder with that of modern luminaries as Gillian Welch,
Patty Griffin, and the like. - J. Holgren, 9X Magazine.

Adios King’s 13 songs, 10 by Ledford and 2 by Louisiana
artist/songwriter Gina Phillips, were engineered and Produced
by Bob Rupe, a founding member of the influential roots rock
band the Silos.

Louis Ledford’s forthright, Southern tales match the songwriting
craftsmanship of Kris Kristofferson with the rolling piedmont
fingerpicking style exemplified by Etta Baker. Practitioner of
the “no metaphor” school of songwriting, His subjects,
often centered around the effects of poverty on the human
spirit, paint unforgettable portraits that insinuate themselves
in your memory. - Andrew Calhoun, Waterbug Records.

Louis Ledford was born in Richmond Virginia. His roots are
in rural South Western Virginia and The Appalachian
Mountains of North Carolina.
He first received notice as part of Used Carlotta. The band
emerged as part of the Mid-Atlantic roots movement
in the late 90’s
Ledford went on to record his debut solo album “Reverie”,
released by Waterbug Records in 2004, establishing a
career as a solo performer.
The idea for “Adios King” came out of those sessions when
producer Bob Rupe suggested the songs that featured Ledford
alone were some of the record’s best.

Louis Ledford continues to tour as a solo performer playing venues, house concerts, and festivals.

Contact: louis@louisledford.com

Reviews about Louis Ledford and his music...

Louis Ledford is a great songwriter; witty, insightful and observant regarding the oddities of human behavior. - J. Kelly, Creative Loafing, Atlanta.

Ledford's attention to lyrical detail is simply stunning. He makes the most of everyday circumstance, while never making the mundane feel normal. - 9X Music Magazine.

Ledford's songs speak volumes with a lyrical precision that dime-a-dozen songwriters lack. - Richmond Style Weekly.
The unpretentiousness of his music captures the deeply human resonance of 20th Century American folk idiom with a casual, one-on-one intimacy indicative of a time before video killed the radio star. - Chris Bopst, Host of the Bopst Show, WCLM 1450AM. www.wclmradio.com

[With Reverie] Ledford has released a CD which deserves our attention. - Francesco Lucarelli, author of Crosby, Stills, Nash and sometimes Young.

Beautifully written and performed ‘Reverie’ is a delicate and subtle album full of depth and intelligence – very highly recommended. – Fish Records U.K.

[Reverie is] Irresistible and luminously beautiful! - Marianne Ebertowski, Rockzilla World.

Ledford has made a solid album, updating folk and, on occasion, country for the post-millennium. – Ronald Lankford, All Music Guide.

Discography;
Wasted Words – Fundamental Recording Co.(1996) Reckless Wheels – Planetary (1999) Thrillbilly (soundtrack)- Planetary (2001) Reverie – Waterbug (2004) Adios King – Waterbug (2007)