David Huckfelt is a singer, lyricist and activist, and he is also the founding frontman of Minneapolis indie-folk cult favorites The Pines. An Iowa native and former theology student, Huckfelt attended the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop before turning his attention to songwriting and performing. Having shared stages with Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Bon Iver, Calexico, Trampled By Turtles, Rosanne Cash and others, an early encounter and collaboration with radical Native American poet and American Indian Movement leader John Trudell had a lasting impact, introducing Huckfelt as ally and collaborator to an array of Indigenous artists and activists, including Winona LaDuke, Louise Erdrich, Keith Secola, Gary Farmer and others. In 2019, Huckfelt became artistic director of Honor the Earth: Water Is Life Festival, working with LaDuke and artists including Ani DiFranco and the Indigo Girls to raise attention and resources for Minnesota's tribal nations.

Along those lines, Huckfelt was the music curator for The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase in Duluth, Minn., on Dec. 3, 2022. As part of the evening’s performances, Huckfelt also performed this set of songs, including a cover of a song by Huckfelt’s friend and collaborator, Keith Secola.

Video Segments

00:00:00 Chief Seattle’s Dream
00:08:18 Heart, Wherever
00:15:36 Niobrara (Billy’s Song)
00:22:49 Book of Life (by Keith Secola)

Musicians

David Huckfelt - vocals, guitar
Jeremy Ylvisaker - guitar

Credits

Producer – Maria Isley
Video – Evan Clark
Camera Operators – Khayman Goodsky, Evan Clark
Audio – Derek Ramirez
Graphics – Natalia Toledo
Digital Producer – Luke Taylor

External Link

David Huckfelt - official site