Two Beers Veirs

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Two Beers Veirs
EP by
ReleasedOctober 29, 2008
GenreFolk
Length16:08
LabelRaven Marching Band Records
Laura Veirs chronology
Saltbreakers
(2007)
Two Beers Veirs
(2008)
July Flame
(2010)

Two Beers Veirs is a self-released EP released by American singer-songwriter Laura Veirs in 2008.[1] It features covers of traditional folk songs, ranging from traditional ballads to an Elizabeth Cotten song.

According to the liner notes for this EP "Tucker and I spontaneously recorded this EP late one February night. I love these songs - I've been playing most of them for about 10 years. They've brought me a lot of pleasure and have informed my playing style" Enjoy - Laura Veirs, Portland, OR May 2008 - Recorded and Mixed by Tucker Martine, Flora, Portland, OR. The artwork was by Laura Veirs, adapted from John Alcorn's illustrations in "The Fireside Book of Children's Songs (1966).

Track listing[edit]

  1. "Spike Drivers Blues" – 2:44
  2. "Wildwood Flower" – 3:53
  3. "The Coo Coo Bird" – 3:10
  4. "Freight Train" – 3:00
  5. "Wasps of Rain" – 3:18

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jarman, Casey (October 1, 2008). "Laura Veirs, "Wildwood Flower," Two Beers Veirs (Self-released)". WWEEK.COM. Willamette Week Newspaper. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-31.