BLACKWOOD STATION
Blackwood Station is a musical ensemble from Richmond, VA exploring the boundaries of folk, psychedelia, and rock n roll. Ian Blackwood is the main creative force of the group which began in late 2021 and continues to find its place as an experimental roots rock outfit determined to explore a broad scope of sounds from across the tradition of American music.
Their most recent release, “In The Gamma Garden” is an exploration of psychedelia art-rock and the follow up to their self-titled folk-rock debut.
Ian grew up playing music in the Finger Lakes region of New York. After moving to Richmond in 2014 he began playing mandolin and fiddle in the local alt-country scene and currently performs with Woody Woodworth & The Piners and Dogwood Brothers.
“Ian makes an emphatic mission statement, a collection of songs that retain a refreshing and rejuvenating feel, ebbing and flowing between the worlds of alternative rock, new Americana, and technicolour psychedelia with a seamless ease.”
–Aldora Britain Records E-Zine #303
“On their latest album, Blackwood Station takes a laid-back, psychedelic approach that heavily evokes the late 1960s. Textures are lush, and the atmosphere is dreamy”
“There are shades of James Taylor and other mid-20th century singer songwriters in this sound. The sincerity in the bluesy connotations of the song make it easy for listeners to connect.”
-Greg Jones, Eartothegroundmusic, 2023 Song Of The Year List, #10-1
“The laid back self-titled debut album by Richmond based folk group Blackwood Station scratches every folk itch; steel guitars, heartfelt lyrics sung by a homey voice, and just the right amount of experimentation thrown in for a bit of variety.”
-Andrew Bonieski, RVA Mag, Sound Check
Contact IanBlackwoodMusic@gmail.com for band and solo booking
