Tompkins Square

The Private Press is a very interesting collection of music, much of which might have been lost but for the efforts of the Tompkins Square team – Michael Klausman, Brooks Rice and Josh Rosenthal should be commended for their work in compiling both the album and its informative liner notes.

Tompkins Square announce the 8th volume of Imaginational Anthem compiled by hardcore record collectors Michael Klausman and Brooks Rice. It features some of the best and most obscure private press guitar records virtually no one has heard.

It’s not everyday we get to feature new music from such a revered British guitarist and songwriter as Michael Chapman who celebrates his 75th year soon. Listen to ‘Jack’ from his forthcoming new album Fish being released on Tompkins Square.

We take a look at the world of the 78rpm collectors through two videos featuring leading collectors in the field: Ian Nagoski and Jonathan Ward. Don’t blame me if you get the bug!

Tompkins Square have announced the release of Imaginational Anthem Vol. 7 from their ever popular series celebrating the continued innovation and beauty of modern solo acoustic guitar.

The excitement is mounting over the album debut from Chicago acoustic guitarist Ryley Walker who steers a course alongside his heroes Tim Hardin, Tim Buckley, and Bert Jansch.

Daniel Bachman’s ‘Jesus I’m a Sinner’ is his latest psychedelic appalachia offering to be released via the Tompkins Square Label. Get a taster of what this talented 23 year old has to offer.

Live At Caffè Lena is a thoughtfully sequenced compilation which manages to distil a wide range of emotions and musical styles into a low-key but never lowbrow collection which captivates by virtue of its simple humanity.

Tompkins Sqaure Label are to release the first ever re-issue of the self titled solo album Dino Valente first released in 1968. Considered a classic by many it’s steeped in a tumultuous history.

Live At Caffè Lena: Music From America’s Legendary Coffeehouse is a monumental release feat live unreleased performances from Dave Van Ronk, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Kate McGarrigle, Anais Mitchell, Arlo Guthrie & more

Tompkins Square are to release all five volumes of their acclaimed acoustic guitar series, in their original packaging along with a bonus live disc by William Tyler (Lambchop). Stream vol.2 in full.

San Francisco-based record label Tompkins Square announces the first in a series of releases in the 78 rpm 10″ vinyl format for Record Store Day.

‘To What Strange Place’ is a compilation conceived by Ian Nagoski, much like the music compilations of Harry Smith‘s multi-volume Anthology of American Folk Music, Nagoski’s obsession and extensive research is a gift to the world.

Nick Jonah Davis hails from Nottingham, England and it was his discovery of prewar blues and modal British folk upon which he began to develop his improvisational skills. The post-Takoma acoustic guitar solo scene then provided a context for his music which might otherwise have remained a private endeavour.