Among the Oak & Ash
American folk rock band
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Among the Oak & Ash is an American folk rock band[1] founded in 2008 by songwriter, composer, and producer Josh Joplin.[2] The group was rounded out by vocalist and guitarist Garrison Starr, producer and bassist Brian Harrison,[3][4] and drummer Bryan Owings.[3][5] As of 2026, they have released three albums: Among the Oak & Ash (2009), Devil Ship (2013), and Figure Drawing (2023), featuring a variety of guest musicians.[6][7] Harrison died in 2014.[8]
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, folk |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Verve |
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Releases
Among the Oak & Ash: 2009
The group released their debut, self-titled album in 2009.[9][10][11][12][13][14] Their version of "Shady Grove" is featured in the Alan Wake video game series.[15] The record was featured on Bob Harris's Sunday Country and Roots Music show on BBC Radio 2[16] as well as NPR's Mountain Stage, WNYC's SoundCheck, and Woodsongs.[17][18][19][20]
Devil Ship: 2013
Produced by Joplin and Harrison,[4] the band's sophomore record, Devil Ship, features musicians Paleface, Jessica Lea Mayfield,[21][22] Lucy Wainwright Roche,[23] Robby Turner,[23] Front Country's touring bassist, Jeremy Darrow,[24] Cari Norris,[25] Bailey Cooke, Wes Langlois, David Mayfield, and members of Ghostfinger, Richie Kirkpatrick (guitar) and Ben Martin (drums).[23][26][27][28] The album artwork was created by visual artist Julia Kuo, who also designed the cover for the band's debut.[29]
Discography
- Among the Oak & Ash (2009)
- Devil Ship (2013)
- Figure Drawing (2023)