Tompkins Square

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.