Loudon Wainwright III (w/ Reese Fulmer)

Loudon Wainwright III, a revered figure in the folk music landscape, is a singer-songwriter, actor, and wordsmith whose lyrical genius and deeply introspective storytelling have left an indelible mark on generations of listeners. Born into a musical family, Wainwright’s journey in music began at an early age, influenced by the folk revival of the 1960s. With a distinctive baritone voice and a knack for sharp wit, he emerged as a prominent figure in the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s, captivating audiences with his introspective and often autobiographical lyrics.

Loudon Wainwright III’s many accolades include a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album (High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project), which was also picked as Best Album of 2009 by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, The Village Voice, No Depression, FolkWax and fRoots, and Grammy nominations for I’m Alright, and More Love Songs. His music has been covered by Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Earl Scruggs, and Mose Allison among others. Film acting credits include: Knocked Up (for which he also recorded the soundtrack), The 40-Year-Old Virgin, For Your Consideration, The Aviator; Big Fish, 28 Days, Jacknife and The Slugger’s Wife. Wainwright also appeared in Parks and Recreation, Ally McBeal and The T.V. Show.

The New York Times writes, “Mr. Wainwright has proved to be far and away the most candid diarist among the singer-songwriters who … brought confessional poetry into popular song … Mr. Wainwright wrings more human truth out of his contradiction than any other songwriter of his generation.” As an artist who continues to evolve and explore new creative avenues, Louden Wainwright III remains an influential and respected figure in the folk music landscape. With his unparalleled gift for storytelling and his ability to distill complex emotions into timeless songs, he continues to connect with audiences and leave an enduring legacy as one of the most compelling voices in American music.

“[Reese] Fulmer is a songwriter whose lyrics expose parts of myself to me that I often cannot put language to, and for that, I’m both grateful and mystified … each time I hear him live, the music is different because the band members are different – and bring capacity for greater variety within the beauty of the songs.” (Laura DaPolito, Nippertown) If you ask Reese about himself, he’ll tell you he’s a brand new soul. But his songs tell a different story, with a clear eye and poetic touch, of a conduit to something much older and deeper. Fulmer, recognized as the 2023 Americana Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, is reminiscent of the early work of Josh Ritter or Iron & Wine.

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