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Ed Masuga

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Ed Masuga is a finger-picking maniac; a one man folk and blues orchestra of beautiful clanks and calls; he’s the spirit of Dixie coupled with the flare of a jazz singer. His voice pierces the air, and then pulls away haltingly with a blues tremolo, sputtering like tumbleweed across a dry desert floor. His lyrics are splashed with subtle prose, they’re simple amiable pleasures that seep into an individual’s sense of romance and float like loose lazy times with a lover.

For those who have wondered where the talent has gone, the answer is simple— it lurks out of the spotlight of TV and radio in the dark lonely places where art prospers most. Ed Masuga has honed his creative torrent into an uncut diamond that builds itself in the spotlight-less soil. Listening to his dancing fingerpick-fest and his awe inspiring trumpet of a voice is an enriching experience to say the least.

Performer Magazine review:
“The guitar work is crisp and clean, with complex finger picking and fast paced rhythms. In contrast, there are a few slower numbers such as “If You Lead Me On” and “Daydreaming,” which capture the essence of ’50s R&B and doo-wop. After a few listens, you will be left singing the entire album from memory. Unwavering sounds of uplifting melodies and heartfelt vocals carry its listener into a trance."

San Francisco Bay Guardian review:
“Ed Masuga consistently delivers pure folk music. His dichotomously sharp finger-picking guitar and soft melodies make for easy, pleasing listening, and if you close your eyes you might find yourself transported to a Dust Bowl-era railway car. Steeped heavily in the folk tradition, his songs are simultaneously old-fashioned, timeless, and timely.”