Kent Goolsby

With new backing band The Folks, Kent Goolsby’s debut album, “Trophies Of Youth”, is a rollicking ride through American music that draws influence from New Morning-era Bob Dylan, John Prine, and The Band. Kent’s most personal batch of songs ever released, “Trophies Of Youth” tackles coming-of-age themes with a worn but optimistic voice. Lines like “This life ain’t rags to riches, more like rags to rags...” (from Rags To Rags) and “Have I wasted all my time on rhymes? Some are bound for glory, while others are just bound.