GoldenOak

Indie/Soul/Folk: Portland, Maine

Reminiscent of a late 1960s protest tune, the track perpetuates the irony of political money etching its name in geological history, and the implications of the most privileged people continuing to expand their carbon footprint, endangering less responsible populations in more fragile ecosystems - American Songwriter

"Dreamy folk." - Americana Music Association

"A somber, stunningly vibrant and soothing call to action – and one that gives us pause to consider our own actions and how they align with our goals in this life." - Atwood Magazine

"Authentic solid Americana, with deep bass & drums...This tree has lots of fruit on it." - Americana Highways

“Surrounding those harmonies is lush instrumentation, making a sound that dances from gentle Roots to International Folk, at times daring a classical music influence.” - The Alternate Root

"Permeates with the windswept warmth of Cowboy Junkies and the acoustic melodic flexibility of Mandolin Orange and The Milk Carton Kids." - Glide Magazine

"With harmonies derived only from the genetic intricacies of a brother-sister duo, Zak and Lena Kendall have evolved from homespun, family-oriented folk music to deliver roots-revival styled sophistication for a hyper-conscious generation." - Grateful Web

"A perfect piece of Portland folk-rock." - Americana UK

I knew GoldenOak would be good, but they far surpassed my expectations. It was one of those shows where you keep looking at the person sitting next to you and saying, “Wow…WOW!”. Plus, the band members were sweet, friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am now a fan, and I’m sure they picked up a lot of new followers that night. - Julie Briggs, Listening Room 443

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River / Poet and the Painter (Singles) - April 2019

Foxgloves EP - 2017

Bio

GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape- their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall GoldenOak’s music calmly excites its listeners while nestled in rich folk-influenced sibling harmony. The Maine-based band has built a steady and growing fan base with this kind of energetic intimacy. This is perfectly represented in the group's latest album “Room to Grow”- A 10-song reflection of the emotional and physical impacts of the climate crisis. The band is rounded out by up-right bassist Mike Knowles and Drummer Jackson Cromwell.

GoldenOak has shared the stage with Hiss Golden Messenger, Marco Benevento, Ghost of Paul Revere, Sierra Ferrell, The Ballroom Thieves, and Dustbowl Revival

Official Showcase Artist at North East Folk Alliance (NERFA) 2021

Featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” Playlist (Poet and the Painter)

Foxgloves - voted "Best EP" (2017) by the Portland Music Awards

Official Showcase Artist at Contact East (St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada)