Best experienced outdoors, The Northwoods are the perfect soundtrack to a bright afternoon in Forest Park. Over the last two years, this local duo (comprised of Jeremy Shanas and Elijah Palnik) has won quite a following across St. Louis by spreading feel-good vibes and warming the city’s soul. The Northwoods' have a distinct, contemporary feel, yet they don’t hide their admiration of the folk heroes of decades past. Echoes of Simon and Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills and Nash weave their way into The Northwoods' folky songwriting.
Airy harmonies and carefree guitar strumming permeate The Northwood's debut album, Morning, Noon & Night, and mandolin and delicate guitar finger-picking add layers to the album's sound. The bands' spot-on, comforting vocal harmonies give wings to their lyrics, which are full of exploring nature, relationships, and existential questions. With an ear to melody and the use of upbeat, light percussion, the band ensures a listener's smile by the end of the record. The Northwoods' music fosters the youthful camaraderie embodied in a group sing-a-long - campfire not required.
