Tall Tall Trees

Tall Tall Trees is the musical id of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino, a pioneer in the realm of experimental, DIY banjo music. Accompanied by his trusty Banjotron 6500, a highly customized, electrified banjo and effects pedal setup, Savino has wowed audiences since the 2009 debut of his self-titled album with his eclectic and innovative blend of psychedelic folk, rock and world music. His work actively evades comfortable definition. Upon first listen, one will recognize the tenderness of Cat Stevens, the melancholy introspection of Elliott Smith, the anthemic psychedelia of Pink Floyd, and a deep abiding respect for Earl Scruggs.

Tall Tall Trees latest release and fifth LP, Stick to the Mystical I, featuring a collaboration with Josiah Wolf of the band Why? was released in 2023 on Joyful Noise Recordings. It is a playful collection of songs that pulls liberally from the pair’s collective influences—folk, jazz, pop, hip-hop, noise rock—and ties all those strands together into one delirious psychedelic bundle.