- It’s the Night Time, Josh Rouse.
Another great tune from the Nashville album. - To Somewhere Else, The Soundtrack of Our Lives.
I love the restrained energy of this one. It reminds me a little of the Moody Blues. - Kingdom Come, Coldplay.
Not a band you would typically see on Twangville but this one tune is in the realm with a little chang-chang of the guitar. - When Will You Come Back Home, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals.
Another great song off the Cold Roses album. - Write a Letter Home, Jackie Greene.
Off one of my favorite albums of the year, even though it is a re-release. - The Reminder, Maia Sharp.
Found this free download on Amazon.com. - To Be Alone With You, Sufjan Stevens.
I’m not an O.C. fan (I swear), but I heard this great song on the soundtrack. Reminds me a little of Elliot Smith. - Hit the Ground, Lizz Wright.
Formerly a jazz singer, Lizz says she was inspired for this album by a Sarah McLaughlan song. Sounds a little more inspired by Norah Jones to me. Whatever the inspiration, this is album is a real nice listen. - When the Music’s Not Forgotten, Deadman.
A free download off of iTunes this month. A good tune. - Stranded, Van Morrison.
He’s still cranking out great songs. - Woke Up This Mornin’, Ruthie Foster.
So far my favorite blues album this year. - Seven Nights in Eire, Reckless Kelly.
Another great song off the Wicked Twisted Road album. - Lonesome Blues, Shooter Jennings.
Surely, his song “4th of July” will be overplayed this month. Here’s an alternative. - Love’s a Word I Never Throw Around, The Greencards.
Nice bluegrass tune from this years SXSW web site. - Heartbreak Number Nine, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.
I saw this bluegrass band play this song at the “Prarie Home Companion” show at Wolf Trap. The next day I heard it several more times in rotation on DirectTV’s bluegrass station. It quickly grew on me. Also available as a download from SXSW web site. - Sinkhole (Live), Drive-By Truckers.
Quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.
About the author: Gainesville, FL area creative by day. Music is my muse. I host Twangville’s weekly Readers‘ Pick.