Speak Your Truth: Remedy Tree Delivers a Masterclass in Vulnerability with “Let Her Know”
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
In a genre often defined by blistering tempos and intricate picking, Florida-based bluegrass outfit Remedy Tree has reminded us that the most powerful tool in an acoustic musician’s arsenal is a simple, honest truth. Their latest focus track, “Let Her Know,” is a poignant, mid-tempo reminder of the fragility of human connection—and the cost of silence.
Released via all major streaming platforms and currently making waves at bluegrass radio, “Let Her Know” is a standout moment for a band that has spent the last decade refining a sound that honors Appalachian tradition while embracing modern acoustic sensibilities.
Single Review: “Let Her Know”
“Let Her Know” arrived as a sudden inspiration, written by Gabriel Acevedo in a matter of minutes. That spontaneity is palpable in the final recording; there is a lack of artifice here that makes the song feel less like a performance and more like a sincere piece of advice from a close friend.
The Narrative
The song explores the “sliding doors” moment of a relationship—that thin line between a lasting love story and a quiet fading away. The message is refreshingly straightforward: love is not a passive state, but an active choice that requires expression.
“So many love stories fall apart and break away,” Gabriel Acevedo explains. “The message in this one is simple—if you love her, you’ve got to let her know.”
The Performance and Production
The track is anchored by Gabriel’s warm, sincere lead vocals, which provide a steady emotional heartbeat. However, it is the collaborative spirit of Remedy Tree that brings the “forest” to life around his “tree”:
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Abigail Acevedo (bass) and Nathan Beaumont (banjo) provide lush, tight-knit harmony vocals that add a layer of communal warmth.
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Bryce Griffin delivers melodic mandolin textures that dance around the vocal lines.
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Jason Carter, a special guest and legendary fiddler, lends a soulful, sweeping fiddle performance that underscores the song’s more bittersweet undertones.
The production strikes a perfect balance, allowing the bluegrass-rooted instrumentation to shine without overshadowing the song’s “emotional simplicity.”
About Remedy Tree: Florida’s Bluegrass Vanguard
Founded in 2015, Remedy Tree has spent the last several years proving that the Florida sun can produce bluegrass just as “high and lonesome” as the Kentucky hills. By fusing folk and Appalachian old-time influences with a progressive mindset, the band has earned a reputation as one of the genre’s most compelling new acts.
A Resume of Excellence
The quartet—comprising Gabriel and Abigail Acevedo, Bryce Griffin, and Nathan Beaumont—is no stranger to the upper echelons of the industry. Their innovative sound has led them to share stages with the literal architects of the genre, including:
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Ricky Skaggs
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Rhonda Vincent
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Peter Rowan
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The SteelDrivers
This pedigree shows in “Let Her Know.” It is the work of a band that knows the “rules” of bluegrass well enough to know exactly when to strip them back in favor of a raw, melodic strength.
Conclusion
“Let Her Know” is a memorable chapter in Remedy Tree’s storytelling catalog. It serves as a sonic bridge for listeners who love the technical proficiency of bluegrass but crave the lyrical depth of modern folk. In a busy world, Remedy Tree has given us a reason to slow down and speak our hearts before the moment slips away.