Local singer-songwriter Thomas Kivi has been compared to the likes of Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, and Conor Oberst. Honest and unassuming, Kivi's lush harmonies are a largely acoustic blend of folk, bluegrass, and traditional Americana.

In 2009, after moving from his native Wisconsin to the Twin Cities, Kivi started getting attention and press by local music critics. He released his debut album, Crying Child, earlier this February.

Thomas Kivi stopped by the Local Show for a live performance.

Songs performed: "Stained Glass," "Bridalveil Falls," and "Anything...(The Whistling Song)."