Treehouse Sanctum

By: Baylen Leonard, The Front Porch (Amazing Radio London)
Treehouse Sanctum - Battle Hymn. www.amazingradio.com

Let Denver based duo Treehouse Sanctum take you to church with their new single Battle Hymn, a southern gospel hymn mixed with rock and roll! Lord Almighty!

You can listen to it on repeat for about 3 days before you even think of changing the record.
They may be from Denver but they have country souls through and through, must be something in the clean air up there.

Their debut album Shake The Shadow is hot off the press and just waiting to become your new favourite thing. Listen to Battle Hymn in the link above, or check out the whole album on their website. - Amazing Radio London - The Front Porch

Songwriting - 3.5 || Music - 3.5 || Vocals - 3.5
Web: TreehouseSanctum.com
Location: Denver, CO
Genre: Folk / Jazz

Treehouse Sanctum's recently released LP, Shake The Shadow, is a great compilation of
Americana and folk songs filled with meaning and truth. The Denver-based duo's music
will move you in a spiritual way, and you'll find yourself contemplating life, love, and what
it all means.

The project has a lot of thought provoking music, but the one song that really stood out
to me was the joyful and deeply spiritual, "Freedom". My favorite verse in this song is:
chains won't confine him anymore after the dawn
still with a glad heart he will keep on keeping on
and he will hum the lyrics to this victory song
till he passes over to the great beyond

The reason I like this lyric so much is because, it reminds me of my childhood when my
mother would tell me stories about her life growing up mixed race (half Caucasian and
half African-American) in the segregated 1960's. This song really makes me feel good
about how far America has come since those days. From the guitars down to the festive
mood of the melodies, this is a great song that I'd recommend to fans of blues-folk music.

Other amazing songs on this LP include: You Move (jazz), Paramour (alternative), Look In
My Eyes (indie pop/rock). Each of these songs provides its own unique dimension to the
project, making Shake The Shadow one of the most comprehensive compilations of
genre-bending music I've heard all year.

Overall, I think Treehouse Santum's LP could be a great success with the right push to
reach its target audience. That audience would likely be women and men 35+ years old
who listen to artists like The Civil Wars and Norah Jones. Check this duo out if you're a
fan of folk and jazz music, I'm sure you'll find Treehouse Sanctum to be worth your time.

Reviewed By: Shaine Freeman, host of The Miews podcast (Twitter - @ShaineFreeman) - I Am Entertainment Magazine

By Curt Dennis

Treehouse Sanctum will release their much anticipated debut album “Shake the Shadow” on March 15th, 2014 at the Marquis Theater in Denver, CO. They will be joined by The Burroughs, Jon Boland & the Blind Tigers, and Gora Gora Orkestar. They will also be raising funds for the Denver Rescue Mission as part of this show. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and help those in need! This show is open to the public and all ages are welcome! More information is available here. Advance tickets are available here.

This unique debut album represents a harmonious fusion of traditional folk, soulful jazz, groove filled dream rock, & boot stomping Americana. The warm male/female vocals are woven seamlessly in richly layered textures and display the versatility of Sam Rymer & Danya Lynn Prado as singers. With the backing of a talented crew well versed in the art of tasteful accents, this one time duo has blossomed into a forceful creative contingent.

Shades of Blue is one of the most interesting & unique indie rock songs on the entire album; dynamic, wordless harmonies on the chorus and a lively outro jam mask the heavy lyrical content of a pending divorce. Battle Hymn is a joyous and defiant groove that’s draws on soulful southern gospel roots music; check the funky slide guitar work on the bridge.

The album’s 2nd track, Grace Colorado, is an alt-country duet that is a frank and sentimental look at a man moving on from a relationship with a good hearted woman. Delivered from his and her vantage points, it is a song that is immediately accessible to anyone who has loved & lost, and couldn’t explain why.

Songs like Paramour, The Wake, & Beauty highlight the progressive dream pop abilities of the band, while Ocean Song, the albums final track is a near a capella rendition that makes you want to dig your toes into the sand someplace warm and watch the sun set. From smooth, martini sipping trumpet work on You Move to the swinging eccentricity of Almost, So Close; this album delivers a masters class in versatility. A worthwhile debut album to explore. - Bluestribute Entertainment Denver

By Marcus Greybeard

From their early folk-infused, singer/songwriter inspired beginnings as a duo, Treehouse Sanctum has blossomed into a full-on four piece band, that continues to push it’s own boundaries, and expand it’s musical palette.
Although the band is made up of a core group of multi-instrumentalists, live shows are often highlighted by various guest performers and close friends taking the stage to perform alongside the group, keeping each gig fresh and unique.

The bands new full-length album, Shake The Shadow, has been a labor of love for the group, and represents 3 years of hard work, hopes, and dreams, finally coming to fruition.
The art of the song is not lost on Treehouse Sanctum, who seem to explore new and interesting ways to harness the beautifully rich vocal palette of Rymer and Prado, with each subsequent track they produce. - Literati Records

By Jennifer Kerber

If you are looking for the classic American anthem for your summer, here it is folks. Freedom is a track you throw on the radio and seat dance with all those strangers at that red light. Treehouse Sanctum is a new

Denver based band whose sound is reminiscent of The Civil Wars, and The Lumineers. Their use of many instruments has transformed this band from your typical country/Indie groove and added layers of ear pleasing tones. With TD Davis on Keyboard; Danya Prado on guitar, Dave Villano on Violin and bass, Andrew Horwath on Cajon/washboard/percussion, and Sam Rymer on Guitar and Vocals, there isn’t much they can’t do. In the song “Freedom” you will catch one of their toe tapping beats included on their new record, Shake the Shadow. The use of tandem vocals takes you by surprise while the violin takes the song to a whole new level. Topping it off with the resonant country tones and steady beat won this anthem a place at the top of my summer play list. - Mile Hi Music

by Tim Wenger

Shake The Shadow, the new record from Treehouse Sanctum dropping in March, is Colorado proud. It is upbeat but mellow- easy to dance to but also perfect for a calm listen. Ambience is a big thing for this harmonious four-piece- they let emotions ride high throughout the record with vocal patterns that at times almost seem to be humming.

Their music is indie rock stock full of folk, with male and female vocals harmonizing for optimum effect. Steady guitar work and soulful lyrics dominate the music and leave a pleasant taste in the ear of the listener. - Colorado Music Buzz