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Moonrisers, a musical duo comprising guitarist Libby DeCamp and drummer Adam Schreiber, crafts music deeply rooted in historical influences while maintaining a contemporary relevance, showcasing their instrumental mastery and emotive soundscapes.
Dan Auerbach, mastermind behind the eclectic Easy Eye Sound label, became obsessed with their performances and invited them down to Nashville. Schreiber played drums for Easy Eye Sound artists Hermanos Gutiérrez and Robert Finley, and Auerbach invited DeCamp and Schreiber to play their first public show at the label’s annual Fish Fry. One of the duo’s earliest recordings, “Tall Shadow,” was included on the 2023 compilation Tell Everybody! 21st Century Juke Joint Blues from Easy Eye Sound. They quickly cut an album together at Auerbach’s studio in Nashville, and then he hoodwinked them into recording it again.
Moonrisers, composed of guitarist Libby DeCamp and drummer Adam Schreiber, are known for their music that combines historical depth with a modern approach. They utilize instruments with notable histories, such as DeCamp’s 1930s Slingerland May Bell parlor guitar and Schreiber’s century-old calfskin drumkit. Their creative process draws inspiration from late nineteenth-century poets and early twentieth-century naturalists. Their debut album, “Harsh & Exciting,” recorded in an older Nashville house, offers a fresh perspective on folk, blues, jazz, gospel, and cowboy music styles.
The album, described by DeCamp as a “landscape,” is predominantly instrumental and emphasizes open musical spaces. She noted, “Nature is at the heart of what we were hearing and what we were trying to convey. And we wanted to connect with that kind of timelessness in nature through our old, rickety instruments.” The recording features the distinct playing styles of DeCamp and Schreiber, who merge the rhythms of drums with the rich tones of the guitar. Tracks like “Muddy Shores” exhibit a bluesy energy, while “All Your Hiding” is notable for its reflective and delicate mood, leaving room for listener interpretation.
Based in Michigan, DeCamp and Schreiber have collaborated for 12 years, though their individual musical careers span a longer period. Schreiber, now a session player for artists such as Stevie Nicks and Madi Diaz, began his session work during the pandemic, gaining recognition through online drumming clips. DeCamp, a singer-songwriter, released her debut album, “Westward and Faster,” in 2021, which highlighted her guitar skills and lyrical insight. Their initial collaborations began as informal jam sessions in their living room, evolving into the project known as Moonrisers. These sessions, particularly during the pandemic, caught the attention of Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys and Easy Eye Sound, leading to their first public performance at the label’s annual Fish Fry and the subsequent recording of “Harsh & Exciting.”
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