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Cary's latest release, "Innocent Allies" is here!!

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“...Morin has turned a lifelong fascination with the Western artist Charles M. Russell into a suite of songs…”  

“I think this record is a masterpiece worthy of its place among the great works of art it was created to honor..." -  Steve Paul, KC Studio Magazine,  January 3rd, 2023

"...Innocent Allies, his ninth record — ...Morin’s guitar playing is famously gorgeous, soulful and intricate, matched with a depth of songwriting that takes listeners on an easygoing, poignant and affecting road trip through the Montana of Charlie Russell’s time..."  Adam Perry, Boulder Weekly, July 2023

“Cinematic” is a good way to describe the entire album, a sprawling, ambitious collection of stories and meditations full of emotion and big-sky landscapes. They stand strong on their own but gather even more richness upon learning the backstory of each…" Adventures In Americana, December 2023

Innocent Allies

Cary Morin

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Cary Morin’s All-New Album Innocent Allies Draws Heavily From The Art Of Famed Western Painter Charles M. Russell Indigenous guitarist and songwriter taps Grammy-winner Trina Shoemaker for new LP; Out now

“Situations depicted in his paintings that might not be obvious to some are subtle cultural or ritualistic details,” says Award-winning, “Native

Cary Morin’s All-New Album Innocent Allies Draws Heavily From The Art Of Famed Western Painter Charles M. Russell Indigenous guitarist and songwriter taps Grammy-winner Trina Shoemaker for new LP; Out now

“Situations depicted in his paintings that might not be obvious to some are subtle cultural or ritualistic details,” says Award-winning, “Native Americana” fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Cary Morin of the overarching inspiration for his new album: the famous Western artist Charles M. Russell. “As an Indigenous artist, I bring a perspective to this aspect of Charlie's work by way of this body of songs,” says Morin who released his collection of Russell-inspired stories, Innocent Allies, today. Morin is also quick to note that Charlie Russell was a friend to the Plains Tribes, concerned with the destruction of Native culture and portraying Native Americans in his paintings with a dignity that was largely absent from other artists’ portrayals of the time.

From the album-opening “Big Sky Sun Goes Down” which was inspired by a host of Russell’s paintings like When The Land Belonged To God, Salute To The Robe Trade, Piegans, and more; to “Indian Hunters Return” which drew from only one piece of art from which the name was drawn; to the joyful closer, “Montana Sky,” which came about in a co-write with Nashville songwriter D.L. Duncan after Morin explained the concept of his latest project, the whole of Innocent Allies reflects Morin’s love for Russell while blending in his own experiences in Great Falls, Montana, where Russell lived and worked. “This record is a masterpiece worthy of its place among the great works of art it was created to honor,” says Trina Shoemaker, the Grammy-winning producer who mixed and mastered the album at her Alabama studio.

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Innocent Allies Official Videos!

As a guitar player, the first thing that struck me about Cary’s music is the originality and virtuosity in his guitar playing. Listening to his tracks I find that his singing and songwriting show the same characteristic originality and skill. He’s unique and very valuable. -David Bromberg

Here's what folks are saying about Cary's Music:

“Last night I had the privilege of seeing Cary Morin & Ghost Dog at the Community Concert Hall here in Durango. He and his band, which includes his wife Celeste on vocals, put on a stunning performance. If you haven’t heard his music, I highly recommend you check it out.” – Jeff Munger, Its All Music Radio, JTM Music, KDUR, November 2024

“This is absolutely brilliant Cary. Such gorgeous work aurally and visually. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent.”  - Jack Casey December 2023

"I just wanted to take a minute to let  Cary know how much I was moved by
The Big Sky Goes Down video. The song is wonderful and the recording spot on.
The imagery is so evocative … I don’t think I’ve seen the effect used where landscape
Imagery is viewed on the palate of one's face. It’s really moving and beautiful." January 2024

“Cowboys & Indians! Indian Hunters Return is breathtaking! The message is riveting and heartbreaking and the scenery out on the range in sunset light — Oh man!  What a masterpiece.” January 2024

"...what is amazing to me is Cary's incredible natural talent. I studied classical guitar for many years and its focus on finger style but am just astounded by the style and execution Cary brings into his music. And on top of that, that great voice and heartfelt lyric presentation."  -D. Ussery, Fort Collins, CO, October 2020


"Cary Morin is a unique and brilliant guitar player, songwriter and singer,” says renowned folk musician David Bromberg, extolling the virtues of one of his favorite players. “It’s hard to pick out what he does best. As a guitar player, I have huge respect for Cary’s style and technique on the guitar. If you haven’t heard him yet, you should. Try to remember that it’s only one guitar.” Hearing the ease with which he fingerpicks on his latest album, Cradle to the Grave, it’s hard to believe that he’s only been playing solo for about seven years — and, as Bromberg says, that it’s all just one person..." - Dan Forte for Taylor Wood & Steel Magazine, June 2018

"...A superb fingerstyle guitarist, Morin is a troubadour of the first order...The guitar playing on this album is elegant, and simple in it's beauty. And while what he is doing might be complex, he seems to toss it off effortlessly, as if anyone could play this well..." - Joe McSpadden, No Depression

"He’s a fantastic fingerstyle guitarist— nimble, yet very soulful. Even when he does show off his skills, as in the ragtime-like blues “Laid Back,” he does so without overplaying. The sentiment expressed in the song always reigns...A delight from start to finish, keeps the blues alive."  -Tom Clarke, Tahoe OnStage, February 2017

"...Cary Morin has tapped directly into the roots of country blues. With his impeccable finger picking and occasional steel guitar playing and crusty, expressive vocals and song writing, Morin has developed a style that stands apart as true “Native Americana.”  Morin’s deft blues picking and raw singing are reminiscent of Corey Harris’s early recordings. - Bill Wilcox, Twangville

Cary Morin with David Bromberg Quintet