Backstory:
Sparse Tree, a band that sprung from the serene hills of Asheville, North Carolina, found their roots in a shared love for both music and nature. The band’s core members, Jason Grant, Olivia Keane, and Tom Wynn, were music students at the University of North Carolina Asheville. They bonded over late-night jam sessions, impromptu gigs at local venues, and hiking trips in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Their unique fusion of sounds began to take shape around campfires, under the stars, and among the sparse trees that lent their name to the group. With Jason on lead vocals and guitar, Olivia on the bass and backing vocals, and Tom on the drums, they began to develop a unique blend of folk and indie rock.

Genre:
Folk/Indie Rock

Title:
“Underneath the Starlit Canopy”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[G] Underneath the starlit canopy,
[C] Among the whispers of the trees,
[Am] We found a rhythm, found a melody,
[D] Nature’s song, set us free.

(Chorus)
[G] We are Sparse Tree, born in the wild,
[C] Music flowing like a river, gentle and mild,
[Am] Our hearts are tuned to the mountains high,
[D] Underneath the starlit canopy, we learn to fly.

(Verse 2)
[G] The moonlight dances on the creek,
[C] In our songs, it’s peace we seek,
[Am] Through the valleys, over the peak,
[D] Our love for music, it’s never weak.

(Chorus)
[G] We are Sparse Tree, singing the night away,
[C] In harmony with nature, in its gentle sway,
[Am] We strum, we drum, we begin to play,
[D] Underneath the starlit canopy, we find our way.

Fan testimonial:
Our biggest fan is none other than Sarah Gibson. Sarah, an Asheville native, has been following us since our first gigs in small, local venues. Her testimonial: “Sparse Tree’s music is like a breath of fresh mountain air. They capture the beauty and tranquility of nature in a way that speaks to my heart. I feel transported to the mountaintops every time I hear ‘Underneath the Starlit Canopy’. The band has this magical ability to blend folk and indie rock that creates a completely unique and mesmerizing sound. They’re my favorite because they are genuine, down-to-earth, and their music reflects their love for both music and nature. I couldn’t ask for a better band to represent the spirit of Asheville.”