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Steve Earle & the Dukes/Live at the Senate/Columbia, SC/May 16, 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019 By Todd Mathis

I walked into the Senate to hear Steve Earle introducing the Mastersons and proclaiming “You’re gonna hear a lot of Guy Clark songs tonight, and a bit of Steve Earle songs too” to a large and enthusiastic crowd made up of mostly 40 to 60 year old Caucasian males. Shortly thereafter the Mastersons started up […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Reviews

Todd Snider/Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3

Thursday, March 14, 2019 By Todd Mathis

The third installment of Snider’s Cash Cabin Sessions, entitled Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3, leaves out Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Wait, what? Well, according to the liner notes included with this new release Snider had a demo recording session and a couple of sessions with Hard Working Americans already at the Cash Cabin, so […]

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Todd’s Tops of 2018

Thursday, January 03, 2019 By Todd Mathis

1. Damien Jurado/The Horizon Just Laughed – After the Maraqopa trilogy with Richard Swift, Jurado self-produces the personal The Horizon Just Laughed. It’s vintage Jurado with biting lyrics and observations that leave plenty open to interpretation. 2. Michael Flynn/Pretend Like – A beautifully done album with strings-a-plenty and gorgeous images. 3. BRMC/Wrong Creatures – They […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Jazz, Playlists, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter

Steve Poltz Wins AMERICANAFEST 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018 By Todd Mathis

As a newbie to AMERICANAFEST I have to say that looking at the schedule beforehand I was a bit overwhelmed. Throw in the fact that it had been about 10 years since I’d been to Nashville and that made it even more so.  But once I got there and settled into the pace and learned […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Ana Egge, Brian Whelan, Eric Ambel, Irma Thomas, Kevin Gordon, Linda Gayle Lewis, Lula Wiles, Redd Volkaert, Robbie Fulks, Ruby Boots, Sam Morrow, Sarah Borges, Steve Poltz, The Bottle Rockets, Tommy Emmanuel, Tyler Childers, Vandoliers

E.Z. Shakes / The Wolf

Tuesday, July 03, 2018 By Todd Mathis

I have to admit when Zach Seibert (singer/songwriter for E.Z. Shakes) told me his newest project was going to record at Mitch Easter’s Fidelitorium I was pretty excited.  I’ve always considered Zach one of the best songwriters in South Carolina (and beyond) and I couldn’t wait to hear his first proper full-length since 2009’s excellent […]

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E.Z. Shakes/ The Wolf video

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 By Todd Mathis

If you’re an NPR junkie like me you probably know about their Tiny Desk Concert Series.  If not, check it out.  Here’s an entry from a couple of months back from one of the best singer/songwriters here in South Carolina, Zach Seibert, these days going under the moniker E.Z. Shakes.  He has a new album dropping […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Reviews, Videos Tagged With: E.Z. Shakes, Zach Seibert

Michael Flynn Pretend Like

Tuesday, May 01, 2018 By Todd Mathis

I first heard Mr. Flynn around 2004 with the release of Slow Runner’s no disassemble. I’ve been a big fan ever since. I’m not sure how to categorize his style/music, I just know I like it. I guess mid-tempo, introspective, thought provoking, self-deprecating, often sexy, sometimes funny, pop music would be a good place to […]

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Colter Wall/March 8, 2018/New Brookland Tavern/West Columbia, SC

Thursday, March 22, 2018 By Todd Mathis

A near sold out show on a Thursday night in West Columbia, South Carolina is a rare thing. A 22 year old armed only with his guitar doing this is even rarer. But, we’re not talking about any 22 year old, we’re talking about Colter Wall, who’s voice recalls the great baritones of country and western […]

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Todd’s Tops of 2017

Tuesday, January 09, 2018 By Todd Mathis

I simultaneously love and loathe the end of the year lists. On one hand I get to share with folks the music that I enjoyed this past year, but on the other I always leave out something that will become my favorite of 2018. But a few times the way I’ve found my new favorite […]

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Dori Freeman/Letters Never Read

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 By Todd Mathis

I’m not sure how I stumbled across Dori Freeman’s latest release. Facebook marketing maybe? A friend listening on Spotify? An email I accidently clicked on instead of deleting? Whatever the method, I’m grateful that I did, as she has turned out to be one of my favorite discoveries of 2017. After listening to the first […]

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 23?

  • Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ – Room On The Porch (50%, 9 Votes)
  • SteelDrivers – Outrun (17%, 3 Votes)
  • Silverado – Texas 42 (11%, 2 Votes)
  • Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane – Double Takes (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Andy Frasco & The UN – Growing Pains (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Marc Ribot – Map of a Blue City (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Evan Bartels – To Make You Cry (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jeffery Broussard & the Nighttime Syndicate – Bayou Moonlight (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Amble – Reverie (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Florry – Sounds Like… (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jess Kerber – From Way Down Here (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 18

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