Biography
Carbon Leaf's brand of rootsy, Celtic-influenced
rock originated in the same Richmond, Virginia scene that nurtured Dave Matthews Band,
Agents of Good Roots, and the Pat McGhee Band. Guitarist Terry Clark, vocalist Barry Privett, bassist Jordan Medas, guitarist
Carter Gravatt, and drummer Scott Milstead built up a considerable following, and were soon releasing albums through their
own label. Meander appeared in 1996, with Shadows of the Banquet Hall and Ether-Electrified Porch following in quick succession.
In 2001 Carbon Leaf debuted a more mature sound with the album Echo Echo, and won a Coca-Cola-sponsored unsigned band contest
that landed them a performance on the American Music Awards. By this point Carbon Leaf were also regularly opening shows for
adult alternative-friendly acts like DMB, John Mayer, Guster, and David Gray, and the band documented their frequent and vibrant
live shows with the 2002 double live set 5 Alive. Indian Summer appeared in 2004. Issued through Vanguard, it was Carbon Leaf's
first recording for any label other than their own, and the strongest example yet of their polite, astute, and engaging sound.
