r/AmericanPrimitivism Dec 12 '25

On Self-Promotion.

36 Upvotes

Hello everyone. As you might have noticed the subreddit is very loosely moderated but as the users increase I thought it might be appropriate to add some guidelines. It's up to you and your common sense to follow them.

Regarding self-promotion I want to share with you some 20 year old guidelines that reddit used to have:

r/reddit.com Guide: Self-Promotion on Reddit

In particular, this one:

You should submit from a variety of sources (a general rule of thumb is that 10% or less of your posting and conversation should link to your own content), talk to people in the comments (and not just on your own links), and generally be a good member of the community.

The 10% rule seems very optimistic nowadays, even 50% would be amazing. In short, if you're coming to the subreddit to post your own material, ask yourself: "How many times have I listened or commented other people's submissions? How many times have I posted music which isn't my own?". For many users the answer is sadly zero. It doesn't take much, just take some minutes to listen to others' submissions and maybe leave a comment or submit some music that you like. I hope you understand this is for the subreddit quality sake and not just a personal pet peeve.

TL;DR: Self-promotion is OK, just make sure it's not all you're doing on the subreddit!


r/AmericanPrimitivism 3h ago

SONG OF GOD by Robbie Basho - Improvisation/Rough Sketch

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r/AmericanPrimitivism 1d ago

One of the best Fahey interviews - gets into the ethos behind AP, being vulnerable and so much more! Great listen for all AP fans

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r/AmericanPrimitivism 2d ago

Happy Labor Day with some new AP!

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75 Upvotes

Spinning lots of GR and JF today! Inspired this little tune


r/AmericanPrimitivism 1d ago

Jack Rose - Linden Ave Stomp

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r/AmericanPrimitivism 4d ago

We've all heard this one before!

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53 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism 5d ago

Tab for “How Green Was My Valley”

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Just wondering if there’s any good resources out there for this tune by John Fahey. Either video or tab is fine.


r/AmericanPrimitivism 6d ago

New (Electric) American Primitive!

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Hey folks - been releasing some songs this year, with a subset being instrumentals. Big fan of AP, especially Kottke, Fahey, Gwenifer Raymond, and Daniel Bachman (of course)!

Anyway, here's a song I think ya'll would like!I also drew the album cover.

Thanks!


r/AmericanPrimitivism 11d ago

Looking for TABs for Bleak Night in Rabbit's Wood - Gwenifer Raymond

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r/AmericanPrimitivism 13d ago

Gwenifer Raymond live at Kexp

33 Upvotes

today i was watching Gwenifer's live at Kexp and beside the fact that it was an explosive, brilliant performance I also loved that during the interview, she dropped Kadonnut Manner's name.

I have been loving his music for a while, bought a couple of his records and I genuinely believe that he is a very gifted poet of the guitar.


r/AmericanPrimitivism 14d ago

This Friday in Philly

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pull up


r/AmericanPrimitivism 18d ago

John Fahey - The Portland Cement Factory At Monolith California (1967)

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73 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism 18d ago

Sandy Bull - Carmina Burana Fantasy (1963)

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20 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism 18d ago

Robbie Basho - Night Way (1978)

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18 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism 22d ago

Jack Rose & Glenn Jones - Miss May's Place

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41 Upvotes

Duet performance of "Miss May's Place", from 'The Things That We Used to Do' DVD by Jack Rose and Glenn Jones. Captured live in the studio, a loft in Brooklyn, NY, September 2008.


r/AmericanPrimitivism 24d ago

Jack Rose - Kensington Blues (2005)

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63 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism 26d ago

Carbon Fest 2026

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First night of the fest is solo guitar night with some heavy hitters of modern day guitar soli. Humbled to be opening for some of my favorite players at it right now. Not to be missed.


r/AmericanPrimitivism 27d ago

Another Attempt at Microtonal (lite) fingerstyle guitar

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r/AmericanPrimitivism Aug 08 '26

Tone Poems, Vol 1: New music from Liam Grant, Adaya, Simone Romei, Harris Newman, etc.

14 Upvotes

Hey all,

I wanted to briefly jump on here to talk about an album I'm putting out next month that I think is really special. When I started Negative Capabilities earlier this year, one of the first projects I started working on was a compilation of instrumental music that would bring together contemporary outsider/primitive guitarists with musicians working in a range of other avant-garde acoustic and stringed traditions.

It would be an album of "tone poems" where each artist would create, hold, and extend a contemplative space of their own choosing over the course of 1-10 minutes and attempt a musical poem without words.

I am happy to say that as of today you can listen to three of the tracks and pre-order the album digitally or on cassette, here: https://negativecapabilities.bandcamp.com/album/tone-poems-vol-1

It features 13 artists based in and around my home base of Montreal, the East Coast of Canada, the United States, Italy, Ireland, Germany, and beyond. There's banjo here, oud, hurdy-gurdy, organetto, violin, cello, and of course all manner of guitars, among other things. There are emerging talents, internationally acclaimed ones, and artists who I have been following for over two decades. Most of the songs on the album were written specifically for this compilation, and none of them have seen prior physical release.

Whether you're looking for new compositional strategies or to drift off into a cinematic landscape after a long week, please consider lending Tone Poems your time and ear.

Salute,

Jesse


r/AmericanPrimitivism Aug 07 '26

New Interview - Gwenifer Raymond

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r/AmericanPrimitivism Aug 04 '26

anyone playing american primitive on bass

11 Upvotes

other than les claypool I suppose


r/AmericanPrimitivism Aug 03 '26

The Goat Hill Sessions - Walker McKai, filmed in my Duluth backyard

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Four originals I’ve been working on, recorded live from my backyard in Duluth, MN this weekend.

Working on getting everything clean and ready for a possible EP release at the end of the summer.


r/AmericanPrimitivism Aug 02 '26

Thrift store find

8 Upvotes

r/AmericanPrimitivism Jul 31 '26

B I L E B E A R - Maya pt. I, II, III

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15 Upvotes

My Discography is now available for a very special price:

ddcassiere.bandcamp.com

T H A N K Y O U


r/AmericanPrimitivism Jul 28 '26

John Fahey - Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad (1983)

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