Artist description The home-made acoustic music of Newcomers Home carries listeners through an experience of innovative world sounds. Celtic melodies and Afro-Latin rhythms are woven into Americana style acoustic rock, all united by the fresh and inviting voice of lead singer/songwriter Katie Herzig. NCH's rich lyricism and raw enthusiasm onstage leave listeners not only well entertained, but also profoundly connected to the band’s highly personal music.

Music Style Acoustic rock

Musical Influences Shawn Colvin, Sting, Dar Williams, Tim O'Brien, Emmy Lou Harris, Nickel Creek

Similar Artists Rusted Root, Burlap to Cashmere, Nickel Creek, Jonatha Brook, Shawn Colvin, Sting, Sheryl Crow

Artist History Newcomers Home is one of the fastest growing bands out of Boulder, CO. The five piece acoustic rock band started as friends at the University of Colorado in the late 90's. But their talent and passion for good music was too strong to ignore so the band became what's been called "a diamond in the rough." They are now touring nationally, though they are still Boulder-based. They have released two cd's that with an overwhelmingly positive response. NCH remains a grass-roots band under their own label Deep Sea Dog Records.

Group Members Katie Herzig--lead singer, acoustic guitar Tim Thornton--Mandolin, harmonica, banjo Andrew Jed--Acoustic and electric guitars Laurie Momary--Fiddle

Instruments acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, harmonicas, occasional fiddle, bass, drums, world percussion, spoons, banjo

Albums Miles from Saint Louise, In the Hour

Press Reviews "Soothing sounds. This Colorado band is tight, acoustic New Folk." Missoulian (Missoula, MT) "Latin and Celtic influences…stretch the groups appeal well beyond the well-trod singer-songwriter path." The Bulletin (Bend, OR) "The group is supercharged on stage, with Thornton and Jed trading lively licks on their instruments… [Herzig’s] singing is vocal perfection…" Colorado Daily (Boulder, CO) "Stands out in a sea of acoustic combos." Boulder Weekly "They defy a label, but have a voice." Femmusic.com "A drop-dead display of bluegrass virtuosity." Celtic Connection (Denver, CO) "As a quintet, the crew dons a hard-hitting folk façade over Afro-Cuban rhythms, Thornton’s Celtic melodies, Jed’s sailing guitar solos and the eerily cosmic vocals of Herzig." Jackson Hole News

Additional Info for booking info visit www.newcomershome.com

Location Boulder, Colorado - USA

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