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Duo turn noodling into an art form, resulting in a record that rejoices in being different to the run of the mill. Southern California duo Wild Mountain Mystics, comprising Rick Deering and Lisa Miller, blend folk, blues, gospel and americana; featuring tight harmonies, rich instrumentation and what the blurb describes as "front-porch intimacy". Since forming in 2013, the Mystics' story has included years of playing open mic events, street fairs, and songwriter circles, honing their craft as songwriters, performers, and collaborators.

Wild Mountain Mystics is the Southern California duo of Rick and Lisa (no surnames, no pack drill) who have been active on the California roots music scene since 2013, with their signature sound a blend of Appalachian folk viewed through the prism of the free spirit of Woodstock.  Today's premiere really digs into that latter part - it's also the title track of their upcoming debut album on Blackbird Record Label, 2025, produced by Ed Tree and the duo themselves.