The National Parks Soar Via 'Wild Spirit'

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The National Parks, from left, Cam Brannelly, Sydney Macfarlene, Brady Parks andd Megan Taylor Parks performing on May 18, 2024. Photo credit: Daryl Weisser

Artist: The National Parks

Title: Wild Spirit

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Tell me more: Beloved Americana quartet The National Parks are back with their newly-released sixth studio album, Wild Spirit. The Provo, Utah quartet — Brady Parks (vocals, guitar), Sydney Macfarlane (vocals, keyboards), Cam Brannelly (drums) and Megan Taylor Parks (violin) — utilize soaring harmonies, authentic musicianship, lush arrangements and compelling song craft to transport the listener to wide open vistas. Wild Spirit features a myriad of sweeping gems, including the romantic "Caves" and "Scenic Route," reflective title track, dreamy "Sightseeing," rollicking "Take A Hike" and buoyant "Hinterland Reverie."

The National Parks embark on their "Wild Spirit Tour" beginning on Sept. 6 and there are early October dates in Southern California and Phoenix, AZ. The group is really a top-tier live act, as this writer witnessed when they performed at the Pure Imagination Festival in Prescott, AZ in May 2024 (read Robert Kinsler's review of that festival including The National Parks' set HERE).

Information: thenationalparksband.com.