Growing a 'Wild Rose'

The last album released by Americana duo The Bird and The Bear was an Extended Play (EP) in 2015 titled "Build A Fire." With the inclusion of the hauntingly romantic track "As Soon As Winter Comes", it was a step-up from their first EP, "Breathe", which was a gorgeous album in its own, bare bones way. Now, four years since the release of "Build A Fire," the Nashville-based duo are preparing to release their first full length album, "Wild Rose."

Though they may be living in Nashville, the duo have a connection the Valley as "The Bear" is none other than Saratoga's own Garry Wood. The duo als...