Based in Madison, Wisconsin, calicoDrifters incorporates a wide range of American song traditions in its distinctive delivery.

Their songs cut a broad swath through the American musical landscape. Whether it be the raw sound of the delta blues; the distinctive longing of an old-time-styled folk song; the optimism of a snappy, World War II era, jazz standard; or the whimsy of an energetic, pop song, calicoDrifters plays with passion, conviction, and an authenticity that makes each song their own.

Criss-crossing the country from Boston to Baltimore to Georgia to Colorado, and numerous points between, calicoDrifters' extraordinary, original songs tell the stories of everyday characters who live ordinary, rich and interesting American lives.

calicoDrifters

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, calicoDrifters is an acoustic duo comprised of Thomas Burns and Sue Prodell. Thomas has been singing and playing fingerstyle, flatpick style, and rhythm acoustic guitar for over 20 years. He has played professionally on both coasts of the United States and numerous venues in between. Sue has been singing and writing music for over 20 years. In addition to playing mandolin, she enjoys connecting with audience members through her soulful vocal artistry.

Since 2005, Thomas and Sue have performed at venues such as the Olbrich Gardens Summer and Winter Concert Series, Mount Horeb Art Fair, Mount Horeb Fall Heritage Festival, The Brink Lounge, The Grumpy Troll, Cambridge Pottery Festival, Café Montmartre, Wild Hog In The Woods Coffeehouse, and a number of house concerts, weddings, and other private events. They played monthly at Fyfe's Bistro, before it closed in 2007.

They've also performed twice on Bill Malone's Back To The Country on WORT 89.9 FM, Live From Triple M in the WMMM studio, and on the evening news on WB57. In addition, several of their songs have been featured on NPR's Open Mic, WCUW's Pastures of Plenty in Worcester, Mass., GidaFolk Net Radio, the Online Folk Festival, and KPFK's FolkScene in Los Angeles, Calif.

Check out this live version of For All Of Your Style performed by calicoDrifters; words and music by Thomas Burns:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xf5H549dak