Tim Goodwin

Honest and thoughtful songs of life

🌾 Roots & Voice

Hailing from Northfield, Tim Goodwin is a folk/Americana singer-songwriter who uses his warm, resonant baritone to explore love, loss, and the lived stories of people from all walks of life.

✏️ From Classroom to Chorus

Tim has spent his life as a teacher, only diving seriously into songwriting in recent years. That background shows: his songs are thoughtful, observant, and grounded in real human experience. He writes what he sees and lets the listener meet the truth where it stands.

🎧 Musical Influences

You can hear echoes of some master storytellers in Tim’s work, including John Prine, Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, and Steve Earle. These influences encourage Tim to favor emotional honesty over flash and storytelling in his writing.

💿 Recordings & Releases

• The New American Way (2020)
  Opens with “My Heart Aches,” a co-write with Eliza Gilkyson, setting the tone for an album that doesn’t flinch.

• Together (2023)
  A natural continuation, leaning into connection and shared experience.

• A Set of Stories (2024)
  His latest LP, released fall 2024, provides proof that Tim is very much in his writing groove and not slowing down.

• This Town (2025)
  This unique album uses a cohesive narrative across 10 original to tell the story of Danny and Katie, of their joys, heartaches, and milestones as they grow up and fall in love in a small United States town. Rooted in the traditions of American folk and the storytelling spirit of Americana, “This Town” features acoustic guitar, evocative lyricism, and intimate arrangements drawing listeners into the heart of the community with a soundscape that is warm, melodic, and timeless.

• We Rise (2026)
  An EP put together quickly in response to recent events in Minneapolis. It’s currently available free on Bandcamp with suggestions for organizations to support in lieu of payment to the artist. It is also live on streaming services now.

⭐ Featured Song: “The Sweetest Thing”

A tender and gentle conversation, reminiscing about the past with a loved one who is no longer there. It’s a love letter to community and to the everyday moments that make life a blessing.

🔗 Links

Website
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music
Bandcamp

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