Experience the haunting beauty of Ghost Garden, an original Americana ballad by singer-songwriter Bill Arnold. Captured in a cinematic, one-take live performance, this song blends elements of folk, indie rock, country, and rust belt soul — evoking the forgotten places and stories buried in time. --- About the Song: Ghost Garden explores themes of loss, memory, decay, and redemption — a poetic tribute to the pasts we carry and the places we can’t quite let go. Recorded live in a rustic Midwest setting, this performance draws inspiration from Springsteen, Jason Isbell, and The National, while standing firmly in its own storytelling tradition. --- Filmed by Echoes in the Iron This music video is part of the Echoes in the Iron project — a multimedia series celebrating independent musicians and small-town Americana through intimate performances and cinematic visuals. Shot live in downtown Clarkston, Michigan the video captures not just the music, but the spirit of forgotten towns, rusted industry, and rebirth.
Bill Arnold performs “My Town” live at the iconic Union Woodshop in Clarkston, Michigan — a heartfelt acoustic tribute to small-town roots, blue-collar grit, and the stories that hold America together. Captured raw and uncut for Echoes In The Iron, this performance is part of a larger journey to spotlight musicians, makers, and main streets across the Midwest who are shaping the next chapter of Rust Belt revival. Echoes In The Iron is a multimedia project traveling town to town, documenting real people, real places, and the sounds that define a region. From repurposed factories to local stages like this one, we’re telling stories that still matter — and making music that still feels. Watch, subscribe, and follow along as we chase the heart of America, one town at a time. PS. Had someone message and ask so in case anyone else is wondering - it's a Gibson LG-1 @gibsonguitar and a Paige Capo @PaigeCapo. And the Audio/Visual is a Samsung S21 Ultra, no mic. @Samsung
Experience the raw and unfiltered talent of Bill Arnold, the front man of One Ton Trolley, as he performs one of his latest songs "My Last Dime" live at Narrin Farms. Known for their unique "rust belt rock" sound, One Ton Trolley blends country, folk, Americana, and rock into a genre-defying musical style. About the Performance: This special acoustic performance was captured live and uncut in the rustic barn stables of Narrin Farms. Bill Arnold delivers an intimate rendition of "My Last Dime," accompanied by the natural ambiance of birds singing and flying throughout the performance. The videography by Ilze Lucero and sound engineering by Andrew Bowmaster ensure an authentic and immersive experience for viewers.
Don't Tell Me - Written by Bill Arnold (ASCAP) Filmed at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion, Michigan on November 20, 2019. Film/Audio Credit: Scott Loudon (http://www.theaashrum.com/) Don't Tell Me was recorded by One Ton Trolley at The Tempermill in 2018 and released in 2019. Engineered by Jake Shives and mastered by Dave Feeney. It is available for purchase or streaming on virtually every platform. https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/OneTo... Please visit....... https://www.onetontrolley.com / onetontrolley
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Cold Civil War - Written by Bill Arnold (ASCAP)
Filmed at Don & Carrin's House Concerts in Clarkston, MI on February 23, 2025.
Film Credit: Carrin Byk
Audio: Andrew Bowmaster of Passive Mission Productions
My Town - Written by Bill Arnold (ASCAP)
Filmed at Don & Carrin's House Concerts in Clarkston, MI on February 23, 2025.
Film Credit: Carrin Byk
Audio: Andrew Bowmaster of Passive Mission Productions
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