Flower Power: Sagebrush & The Little Flowers Bring a Fresh Take on Americana from Flagstaff, Arizona

Flower Power marks the debut album from Sagebrush & The Little Flowers, a rising Americana and indie country group from the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona. Released by 1st Drop Music and produced in collaboration with songwriter and producer Bear Cole, this project captures the breathtaking spirit of Northern Arizona—its sweeping winds, wild colors, and deep-rooted cultural legacy.

Blending Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, and R&B Soul, Flower Power is a true American roots music album that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Acoustic guitars, banjos, and mandolins form the musical backbone, carrying songs that are equal parts playful and poignant. With lyrics that are as fun as they are thoughtful, Sagebrush & The Little Flowers sing about love, nature, resilience, and the joy of living simply in a complex world.

From canyon echoes to pine-top breezes, their sound seems to rise from the land itself—authentic, warm, and deeply human. It’s a heartfelt celebration of life in the Southwest and a reminder that country music isn’t just for the South. The group draws inspiration from a broad musical heritage, channeling the vibes of artists like Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Ben Harper, and The SteelDrivers, all while shaping a sound that’s uniquely their own.

“Sagebrush & The Little Flowers is an American Roots music project. It is also a my roots project. For that reason you will hear elements of Hip-Hop, Electronic, and R&B Soul sprinkled in. I can’t help that. You will also hear a deep influence of original 60’s and 70’s hippy culture. This is deeply engrained in my upbringing, so I feel like this project is finally a place where some of that fits. The music is strongly Country, Folk, Celtic, and Bluegrass, but if we are going to really make American Roots music – it is going to incorporate much more of the Southwest and America’s diverse musical soundscape.”
~Bear Gallagher-Cole

Flower Power is being released as a snowball or waterfall album, meaning new songs will continue to drop over time. Listeners are encouraged to check back regularly as the album grows and takes shape before their eyes and ears. This evolving release model reflects 1st Drop Music’s commitment to creativity, independence, and letting music unfold organically.

Sagebrush & The Little Flowers aren’t just making music—they’re building a community around sound, story, and Southwest soul. Flower Power is the first bloom of a project that promises to grow strong, wild, and beautifully unexpected.

🌼 Keep listening. Keep watching. This is only the beginning.

🎶 Out now via 1st Drop Music.