How about a fun-lovin’ cover to start your week? Here’s Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives serving up a bluegrass cover of Tom Petty’s “Running Down a Dream.”
Monday Morning Video: Shannon McNally and Charlie Sexton cover Jesse Winchester
We lost Jesse Winchester earlier this spring. The Louisiana-born singer-songwriter had a gentle soul that shone brightly in his magical songs. Here are Shannon McNally and Charlie Sexton performing his 1970’s classic “Biloxi.”
Bonus Video Playlist — Upcoming Shows in Boston
It’s an embarrassment of riches this week in Boston! As noted earlier, we’re kicking things off with Lydia Loveless and the Old 97’s tonight. Tuesday we’ve got the long overdue return of Matthew Ryan (Atwood’s Tavern). Thursday we’ve got the Curtis Mayflower (Atwood’s Tavern) and The Suitcase Junket (house concert). Friday is the equally long […]
Monday Morning Video: Lydia Loveless
Twangville fave Lydia Loveless just released a rocking new song called “Mile High.” Originally released on Record Store Day, the track is now getting a wider digital only release. It also features a cover of Kesha’s “Blind.” Loveless and crew are on tour with the Old 97’s and are playing in Boston tonight. Any guess […]
Mayer’s Playlist for May 2014
ALBUM OF THE MONTHS All Or Nothin’, by Nikki Lane Nikki Lane’s sophomore effort caught me by surprise. I’d be lying if I said that I had more than a cursory exposure to her 2011 debut, but the just released All Or Nothin’ has grabbed my attention. Lane’s songs are rooted in country, albeit with […]
Monday Morning Video: Chatham County Line
Twangville Jeff and I caught Chatham County Line last week. Ya gotta appreciate a bluegrass band from North Carolina who chose to celebrate their cd release day at, as they aptly described it, “a basement in Cambridge, MA.” I, for one, am damn glad that they did. It was my first time seeing the quartet […]
More Than a Feeling: A Special Boston Playlist*
FEATURED ALBUMS Smith & Weeden, by Smith & Weeden It’s always a treat to stumble across a band that, quite simply, sounds like they are having fun. Such is the case with the Providence-based quartet* Smith and Weeden, whose songs run the gamut from harmony-laced country to guitar-fueled rock. In the country category are ambling […]
Monday Morning Video: Justin Currie
In at least one way, the United States is finally catching up with Europe. Singer-songwriter released the brilliant Lower Reaches in Europe last year. Now music fans in the US are getting their chance. Currie has long excelled at writing alluring pop songs. His sense of melody will suck you in while the intelligence and […]
Monday Morning Video: The Replacements
So I’m recovering from seeing the Replacements this weekend. To celebrate the band’s return, here are two vintage performances. First, “Color Me Impressed” captured back in 1983. Second, the group ripping into Hank William’s “Hey Good Lookin’” in 1981.
Monday Morning Video: Roy Orbison with Johnny Cash
How about two legends performing a rock and roll classic? Yes, please.