The Ragbirds

The Ragbirds are a progressive folk five-piece based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Led by multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Erin Zindle, diverse influences ranging from Eastern European, Irish, and American folk to reggae, rock, and blues peer through her compositions alongside more expected elements of pop, country, and bluegrass. The group uses varied traditional folk instruments including fiddle, banjo, accordion, and African and Middle Eastern percussion, in additional to electric bass and guitar. They released their debut album, Yes Nearby, in 2005; it was compile...