WATCHHOUSE
Over a year after Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, the pair shared a special surprise release: Watchhouse (Duo), a self-produced recording of Marlin and Frantz performing the most elem..
WATCHHOUSE
Over a year after Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, the pair shared a special surprise release: Watchhouse (Duo), a self-produced recording of Marlin and Frantz performing the most elemental possible arrangements of all nine songs from Watchhouse. It’s a project that captures the fundamental power of Watchhouse: Two singers and musicians with profound chemistry, performing earnest yet masterfully crafted songs that encompass the unknowable mysteries, existential heartbreak, and communal joys of modern life.
Starting over a decade ago playing coffee shops and local restaurants around North Carolina, Watchhouse is a grassroots success story that's been driven by Marlin's poignant songwriting. They’ve sold out iconic venues (Red Rocks, Ryman Auditorium) and attract hundreds of millions of streams while producing exploratory music that "redefines roots music for a younger generation" (Washington Post).
TWO RUNNER
Two Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose from the hills of Northern
California. The folk duo emits a ray of unprocessed realness through their well-crafted songs
and instrumental skills. Both growing up in a rural mountain town, best friends Paige Anderson
and Emilie Rose learned folk music and performance from a young age, and now tour nationally
as Two Runner. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, vocal harmonies, oldtime fiddle,
and flatpicking guitar, Two Runner has a sound that is strongly rooted in American folk music
combined with Paige’s wistful songwriting. Two Runner self-released their debut album, Modern
Cowboy, in the spring of 2023 and have shared the stage with Sierra Ferrell, Watchhouse,
Jesse Daniel, Nick Shoulders, Charlie Parr and many more.
Songwriter Paige Anderson grew up touring in her family bluegrass band, Anderson Family
Bluegrass, starting at the age of 9. The family of six traveled for about 12 years as Anderson
Family Bluegrass and later the sibling band, The Fearless Kin. Paige wrote her first song with
Chuck Ragan at 15, which kickstarted her love for songwriting.Transitioning into diverse musical
roles, including a stint as bassist for Family of the Year in 2018, Paige has continually evolved
her craft, charting new artistic directions for herself and Two Runner.
Fiddler Emilie Rose was raised on Celtic fiddle and fiddle camps starting at the age of 9. In her
early years, she led Celtic trio, The String Sisters, who played together for 10 years in the Sierra
Nevada Foothills. Emilie then went on to study at Berklee College of Music and was mentored
by the greats such as Bruce Molsky, Natalie Haas, and Darol Anger, where she graduated in
2020. She moved back to Northern California and later in the year met Paige Anderson for the
first time, as neighbors and joined Two Runner.
Together, the duo has been touring for over 2 years solidly, forging their sound and path through
festivals and venues, winding highways and friendship. It’s undeniable that Two Runner brings a
rich mix to the folk music world, with their harmonies, banjo pickin', and dirt kickin' duo.
WATCHHOUSEOver a year after Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, the pair shared a special surprise release: Watchhouse (Duo), a self-produced recording of Marlin and Frantz performing the most elemental possible arrangements of all nine songs from Watchhouse. It’s a project that captures the fundamental power of Watchhouse: Two singers and musicians with profound chemistry, performing earnest yet masterfully crafted songs that encompass the unknowable mysteries, existential heartbreak, and communal joys of modern life.
Starting over a decade ago playing coffee shops and local restaurants around North Carolina, Watchhouse is a grassroots success story that's been driven by Marlin's poignant songwriting. They’ve sold out iconic venues (Red Rocks, Ryman Auditorium) and attract hundreds of millions of streams while producing exploratory music that "redefines roots music for a younger generation" (Washington Post).
TWO RUNNERTwo Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose from the hills of Northern
California. The folk duo emits a ray of unprocessed realness through their well-crafted songs
and instrumental skills. Both growing up in a rural mountain town, best friends Paige Anderson
and Emilie Rose learned folk music and performance from a young age, and now tour nationally
as Two Runner. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, vocal harmonies, oldtime fiddle,
and flatpicking guitar, Two Runner has a sound that is strongly rooted in American folk music
combined with Paige’s wistful songwriting. Two Runner self-released their debut album, Modern
Cowboy, in the spring of 2023 and have shared the stage with Sierra Ferrell, Watchhouse,
Jesse Daniel, Nick Shoulders, Charlie Parr and many more.
Songwriter Paige Anderson grew up touring in her family bluegrass band, Anderson Family
Bluegrass, starting at the age of 9. The family of six traveled for about 12 years as Anderson
Family Bluegrass and later the sibling band, The Fearless Kin. Paige wrote her first song with
Chuck Ragan at 15, which kickstarted her love for songwriting.Transitioning into diverse musical
roles, including a stint as bassist for Family of the Year in 2018, Paige has continually evolved
her craft, charting new artistic directions for herself and Two Runner.
Fiddler Emilie Rose was raised on Celtic fiddle and fiddle camps starting at the age of 9. In her
early years, she led Celtic trio, The String Sisters, who played together for 10 years in the Sierra
Nevada Foothills. Emilie then went on to study at Berklee College of Music and was mentored
by the greats such as Bruce Molsky, Natalie Haas, and Darol Anger, where she graduated in
2020. She moved back to Northern California and later in the year met Paige Anderson for the
first time, as neighbors and joined Two Runner.
Together, the duo has been touring for over 2 years solidly, forging their sound and path through
festivals and venues, winding highways and friendship. It’s undeniable that Two Runner brings a
rich mix to the folk music world, with their harmonies, banjo pickin', and dirt kickin' duo.