Music You Should Check Out: Noah Earle

I have often thought of musicians as falling into one of two categories "chops" musicians, or "feel" musicians. While this is often a useful way to think about things, there are times when you encounter someone who falls into both categories. So it is with Noah Earle. His music combines his incredible command of his instrument, his dynamic singing voice and his incredible wit and sense of compassion. Most good musician possess one of these things and know how to work it, Noah has all three and works all of them.

It's obvious that Noah has worked very hard to cultivate his gifts and make them his own. Although he lives in central Missouri, he tours continually all over the place. I've seen him in person a number of times and the shows have all been good. I've also had the pleasure of talking with him at length and in addition to being a great musician he is also a great person. A modest, down to earth guy who you can't help but like. You should definitely check out him out.

Noah and a number of other great roots musicians including Cindy Wolf and Big Smith are on the May Apple Records label.