Like wild streams through mountain forests, Golden Aster’s harmonies wind their way through lush indie-folk soundscapes. Vocals take the spotlight, supported by unapologetically mellow grooves and spacious electric guitar.
After the tours of their respective projects were waylaid by the pandemic, Baltimore-based folk musicians Laura Wortman and Letitia VanSant each found solace in the woods, Laura hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Letitia exploring the nooks and crannies of Herring Run Park. In the midst of both societal heartbreak and personal grief, they started writing songs that felt medicinal to sing and play. As friends who enjoyed harmonizing together, they decided to cozy up and record an album.
The results are contemplative, intimate, and easy to take in. Each song shares a different aspect of the healing and lessons they found in nature, with themes like letting go of control, embracing humility, and breaking free of others’ expectations.
Each established musicians in their own right, this project allows exciting new aspects of their artistry to shine. Laura Wortman has over a thousand shows under her belt as part of the celebrated experimental folk duo the Honey Dewdrops, but this album debuts her intuitive ease with the electric guitar. Letitia VanSant is known for well-considered lyrics, yet with this project she got out of her head and leaned on melodic sensibilities. The new album, Marcescence, released on September 8, 2023.
Tickets: $25 per person
Come early to shop The Barn Market (open 11:00am-8pm) and grab your refreshments before the show. Music begins at 6:00 and ends at 8:30.
This WILL be in the barn so no need to bring a chair. We will have tables and chairs provided and the space will be heated.
Dinner (menu TBA), Boordy Vineyards and Diamondback Brewery will be here serving drinks; all available for purchase.
No dogs allowed. Please consider this a date night and leave the kids at home!
** There is NO Physical ticket. At check out choose the option to pick up on the farm so that you will not be charged for shipping. Your name will be on the guest list when you check in.
