After more than ten years of performing as Folk By Association, Karen Krajacic and Jill Unger have now played hundreds of shows in 26 states, gaining a reputation for both their top-notch vocal harmonies and their grassroots approach to working as independent artists.
With intricate harmonies at the forefront, Folk By Association embraces elements of folk, roots, bluegrass, jazz, and world music, weaving these eclectic traditions together in a unique, contemporary way. The duo uses multiple acoustic instruments, switching off between the guitar and mandolin, throwing in a banjo here, a toy xylophone there. Said to be both nostalgic and modern, soothing and energizing, Folk By Association is both a throwback and a surprise.
"There's something visible between them as they play. It's as if, while each song lasts, they're telling each other's story. In the music, each note sounds better accompanied, each harmony richer with it's complement, each word more honest with a supporting vocal."
Cynthia Koons - The Messenger Press
"Two gems in the American music scene for sure."
Mary Palmer - High Plains Public Radio
"Extraordinary singer-songwriters with magical vocal harmonies"
Chuck Gallagher - Brown's Market Bistro
"Their vocal harmonies and acoustic interplay on guitar and mandolin are incredible... You'll love them guaranteed!
Mark Michaelis - WGDR Acoustic Harmony
"As is the case with their live performances, the duo's harmonies on As We Travel are impeccable, two soaring voices sounding as if they were plucked from the highest mountain range."
S.J. Dibai - One Note Ahead
“Not to be missed! Hearing is believing!”
The Skinny Pancake
"The next version of Simon and Garfunkel may well wear dresses — and won’t need to sing falsetto to hit the high notes."
George Schwarz - The Amarillo Independent
"The vocals are heavenly and the mandolin work superb."
Edward Burke - The Burlington Examiner
“'A touch of intimacy splashed with all-over harmonies and dramatic innuendo... tender, joyous, and genuine."
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Lisa Rich - The Times of Trenton
"Young rising talent who are on the verge of breaking into mainstream success."
The Grapevine Newspaper
"Could They Be The Next Indigo Girls?"
Kevin L. Carter - U.S. 1 Newspaper
"Beautiful vocals!"
Jamie Anderson - Indie-Music.com