Andrew Belle

Sister

John Lennon Pop-Songwriting and MTV Chicago’s Best Breakout Artist award recipient, Andrew Belle plays an ambient rendition of "Sister" on PIPEANDGUN presents Songs From A Sofa. The superlative track is featured on Belle's critically acclaimed 2013 album Black Bear.

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Samantha Harlow

Shame On Me

Minnesota native, Samantha Harlow sings "Shame On Me" in Birmingham, Alabama for PIPEANDGUN’s Songs From A Sofa session.  Be on the lookout for this talented Nashville-based songwriter’s new album ‘Give And Take’ samanthaharlow.com/

Dead Fingers

Twisted

Birmingham sweethearts Dead Fingers took to the sofa and played a jubilant version of Twisted, the title track of their upcoming record. The duo has been turning heads all over the south with their unique chemistry and charming delivery. Twisted is set to release in the spring of 2014.

Duquette Johnston

Storms

Rugged Birmingham songwriter and PIPEANDGUN artist Duquette Johnston swung by the sofa for a stirring performance of "Storms" from his 2013 full-length release Rabbit Runs a Destiny. The record is available through iTunes, or on vinyl through Communicating Vessels.

Armand Margjeka

Naked

Armand Margjeka had a run with Birmingham alt-country band Buffalo Black before launching his 2010 solo debut Margo, Margo, a whirlwind of color and romance, followed up by the sure-footed and shimmering Blue Wind EP in 2012. Keep an eye out for Armand's full-length record Hummingbird, set to release in 2014 on PIPEANDGUN.

Brooke Waggoner

Waterlogged

Brooke Waggoner stopped by the sofa before her sold-out show with Josh Garrels at Birmingham's Workplay Theatre. Brooke took to the Wurlitzer for a whimsical rendition of "Waterlogged" from her 2013 record Originator.

R-Tist

 

R-Tist is a visionary, quick-witted force of nature in Birmingham's hip-hop duo The Green Seed. He gives insight into his writing process and performs a verse from The Green Seed track "Night Time," followed by a dazzling bit of freestyle.

Preston Lovinggood

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Former frontman of Birmingham supernova Wild Sweet Orange, Preston Lovinggood is quite at ease in his newly established solo career. His music is just as compelling whether on The Late Show with David Letterman or a late night sofa session. His upcoming record, Shadow Songs, is set to release in February on Communicating Vessels.

Taylor Shaw

Marigold

Brilliant guitarist and songwriter Taylor Shaw seemed right at home singing his lovely tune Marigold on our sofa. Shaw belongs to Birmingham's beloved The Great Book of John, whose upcoming record is set for a 2014 release on Communicating Vessels.