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The Giving Tree Band is an American rock band from Illinois. Its music draws on Americana, folk, bluegrass and psychedelic rock and is associated with an emphasis on environmentally responsible creation and touring.
The band was founded by brothers Todd and E. Fink. Its recordings used acoustic instruments and multipart vocals, while the band gradually expanded its original folk approach with rock elements. It released music through its own label, Crooked Creek Records.
The album Great Possessions was recorded in a barn powered by renewable energy. The band also reduced the environmental footprint of its tours, used recycled materials and supported environmental-protection projects.
The Giving Tree Band has appeared on radio and television programmes and performed at festivals and on its own tours. Its public image has long connected music with environmental issues.