With a solid grasp of traditional country and folk and a willingness to tackle deeply personal themes, Creekbed Carter Hogan has quickly established themself as one of the most interesting names on the emerging Outaw country scene.
Just listen to the excellent album, Creekbed Carter, released in 2024 on alt-country hero Nick Shoulders' label Gar Hole Records, which delves deep into Hogan's own complex feelings as a transgender person growing up in a traditional Catholic culture.
However, the album is not only a personal account, but also a flame that inspires courage and hope for anyone struggling to find acceptance in society. Wrapped in the most beautiful clothes with wistful steel guitar, crisp twang and masterful fingerpicking, the songs embrace the rich traditions of country music, but also pay homage to folk icons like Karen Dalton and Nick Drake in powerful melodies lifted by exceptional vocals.
"Like a warm hug and a dagger to the heart," The Austin Chronicle aptly wrote about the album, which opens up to sorrow, hope and tenderness, and also offers plenty of intelligent humor in its search for a place in the world. A gripping experience awaits at Roskilde Festival!
