George Carver Music — Austin Singer-Songwriter
"songs that tell tales with sadness, humor and mood galore."
— CMJ
"...lands between the introspective prettiness of Austin's Erin Ivey and the off-kilter jazz of Tom Waits."
— Austin Chronicle
"Carver's music is suited to a small club where people sit down for a good drink, a good cry and good music."
— CMJ New Music Report
New Album
Fados de Tejas
Fados Americanos
While a child, during the dictatorship of Salazar, Carver and his family began to travel to Portugal. He fell in love with grimy Lisbon of the 1960's and 70's, and its music called Fado. This album features Beau Bledsoe on guitarra Portuguesa and Lindsay Green on the bass.
The Band
Fados Americanos
Fados Americanos is the touring band behind Fados de Tejas — bringing the music of longing, fate, and the Texas plains to stages across the US, Canada, and Portugal.
The band, Fados Americanos came together almost by chance at the 2024 Folk Alliance Conference. Carver, and Bledsoe along with Turkish cellist, Dr. Ezgi Karakus performed a showcase impromptu with no rehearsal. It was an instant revelation. As members of Ensemble Iberica, Beau and Ezgi have embraced a wide swath of the world's music. Carver's fados are a perfect fit. Together they perform a blend of Portuguese fado with American styles and stories. The group has now performed in the US, Canada and Portugal and will continue to tour in the years to come.
Book Fados Americanos
Watch: Marceniero from Fados de Tejas
Watch Fados Americanos play, "Such A Fool As I"
Here's what they're saying:
"The intelligence and virtuosity sneak up on you like a hit of acid."
— PopMatters
"Reminiscent of Tom Waits one minute, Papa Mali the next, Carver's intelligent, humorous Americana, Gulf Coast rhythms, and poetry are anything but run of the mill."
— Vintage Guitar Magazine
"Self-proclaimed music for grownups, Carver's songs and poems of arty backgrounds result in alternately serious, humorous, and always delightful outcomes."
— Austin Chronicle
"...playful, even jaunty at times...like Lyle Lovett on Quaaludes"
— Austin Chronicle
"...a bunch of beautiful songs. A beautiful CD!"
— OOR Magazine, Holland
"George Carver is one of those crafty singer-songwriters who is hard to pigeonhole into one particular style because he draws on so many. But like other greats, such as John Prine and Randy Newman, he's a keen observer of human behavior and feeling."
"Mister Carver gives a blend of melody, real-life lyrics and parody that you can get to know like a friend."
"Comparisons to Tom Waits, Raymond Carver and Lyle Lovett on Quaaludes all seem reasonable."
"Reminiscent of Tom Waits one minute, Papa Mali the next, Carver's intelligent, humorous Americana, Gulf Coast rhythms, and poetry are anything but run of the mill."
— Vintage Guitar Magazine
"Self-proclaimed music for grownups, Carver's songs and poems of arty backgrounds result in alternately serious, humorous, and always delightful outcomes."
— Austin Chronicle
"The intelligence and virtuosity sneak up on you like a hit of acid."
— PopMatters
Releases
Available at all George Carver Live Performances
Fados de Tejas
Fados Americanos
The new album. Fado — the Portuguese music of longing and fate — meets the Texas plains. Saudade with a Lone Star drawl.
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The Modern Agriculture
Just as hard rock is classic country to bubble gum pop, the world-righteous and world-weary comes with a surplus of instrumental chops and keys.
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Small Art
Twelve thoughtful songs and poems that deal with serious subjects while frequently substituting the music with humor, and loaded with music.
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God The Mother
Leonard Cohen meets Lou Reed at Muddy Water's house. A love letter to people who can cry while they cook.
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Blues Von Der Erde
This is the music of no fixed address. It's still out there, lurking in the weeded asphalt of America. A place where a boilermaker with your fish-fry is not out of the question.
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With The Modern Agriculture — At a fine establishment near you
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"Carver's music is suited to a small club where people sit down for a good drink, a good cry and good music."
— CMJ New Music Report
Solo acoustic sets, with Fados Americanos or the Modern Agriculture
Festivals, listening rooms, clubs, private events
Austin-based — available for regional and national touring
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