The Acorn

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Anchored by vivid songwriting and eclectic instrumentation, The Acorn produce an original brand of experimental, popular folk music that effortlessly marries modern and traditional forms. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Outaouais region, and with his principle projects all on hiatus, Rolf Klausener started writing under the moniker The Acorn in the summer of 2002.

Initially an excuse to teach himself home-recording, these furtive experiments quickly started eating up the majority of his free time. These early musings would eventually become The Acorn’s first full-length release, The Pink Ghosts. A mellifluous, mostly-instrumental tribute to the Ottawa region, The Pink Ghosts was by released in July 2004 on Jon Bartlett’s proudly independent community-based label, Kelp Records. By this time, The Acorn had grown to include the talents of guitarist Jeff Debutte, visual artist and guitarist Howie Tsui and drummer Jeffrey Malecki.

In the fall of 2005, they released Blankets! , a more melodically focused effort showcasing the bands emerging synthesis of experimental folk and pop. Blankets! earned the band notable praise from CBC radio, independent media, and campus radio stations across the country. Inspired by the road and the communities they discovered beyond their sleepy capital city, The Acorn made every effort to travel the country, touring independently and as often as they could.

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Aulin223 wrote:
5 hours ago

download The Acorn ringtones now for free at http://tiny.cc/9k5m2

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decadelate wrote:
11 days ago

you guys should check out their cover of good enough by cindy lauper. wonderful

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Gpc191museak wrote:
11 days ago

i <3 the acorn

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ar99 wrote:
20 days ago

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her035 wrote:
November 2009

Canada is not only offering the finest woodworks, but also some of the finest artists of folk rock

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maebird52 wrote:
October 2009

the flood pt.2 if my life was perfect this song would start playing as soon as i realized i made a mistake

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travestyrecords wrote:
October 2009

So happy to hear the Acorn made the longlist for the Uncut Music Award. Hopefully the make the shortlist too! Article: http://bit.ly/kvSlK

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lightnings wrote:
September 2009

amazing show at the opera house last night!

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anagabs wrote:
September 2009

I am absolutely in love with "Dents"

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dancehalldaze wrote:
September 2009

my crush on them was short-lived but i wish to return to it now

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good_bone wrote:
September 2009

amazing show yet again last night at bush hall guys. x

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dominicgeinosky wrote:
August 2009

I love "Second Fiddle." I can't wait to hear new material and get to see them live again.

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hiding_fading wrote:
August 2009

this is my new love.

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hipstergarbage wrote:
July 2009

if anyone wants to hear "second fiddle", a song that might be on the upcoming album, give me a shout. it's pretty cool

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Jbhay wrote:
July 2009

LOVE this group. Just checked their Myspace to find out any new information and the latest blog (dated July 1) says they've been recording their next album to be released sometime early 2010. Very excited to hear new stuff from them!

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_puddles wrote:
June 2009

<3

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verquakt wrote:
May 2009

i saw them in hamburg on wednesday and they were grrrreat! (:

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HARD-TO-BREATHE wrote:
May 2009

I told you at the show on tuesday and I will say it once more: You blew me away ! just SICK !!

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whoa_isme wrote:
May 2009

I saw them too, awesome!!! and great support for bon iver : )

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addicted2soundz wrote:
May 2009

Saw them tonight... very likeable band and great music! Fantastic!

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