Midwest

The Profile

Midwest are an Italian quartet from Varese whose acoustic sound blends folk, country, and bluegrass. They debuted with Town And Country (2002) and followed with Whatever You Bring We Sing (2005), both on Homesleep. The group’s arrangements feature banjo, Wurlitzer, accordion, and strings; spokesperson Matteo Gambacorta discussed influences like Califone and Mark Linkous in a DeBaser interview.

Documented as a four-piece from Varese, Italy; released on Homesleep Records. Albums: Town And Country (2002) and Whatever You Bring We Sing (2005). Influences cited include Califone and Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse). Interview with member Matteo Gambacorta published following a live date in Legnano (May 14, 2005).

Midwest are a young Italian quartet from Varese whose music draws on North American folk, country, and bluegrass. Reviews praise the hushed vocals, rich acoustic arrangements (banjo, Wurlitzer, accordion), and songwriting across Town And Country (2002) and Whatever You Bring We Sing (2005), both on Homesleep. An interview highlights Califone as a key influence and notes the challenge of reproducing studio strings live. Overall reception is highly enthusiastic.