He names the Jayhawks, Wilco, Mark Knopfler, Paul Kelly, J.J. Cale and Blue Rodeo as influences for Winter Grass, the third release from Ottawa’s Gerry Wall. You can almost see, taste and hear the vistas painted in the lyrics of this 10-song release with songs titled “Winter Grass” and “Willow Bluff”. Somehow these southeastern Canadian-born […]
Best of Spring 2006, a Playlist
Similar to my Winter playlist, there were some great releases in Spring of this year. A few of my favorites that made this list were by the Sam Roberts Band, Josh Ritter, Roman Candle, Drive-by Truckers, Allison Moorer, Tim O’Reagan, Keb’ Mo’ and, of course, Bruce Springsteen. That nearly names them all, but more importantly, […]
Kelly Joe Phelps & More, Album Previews
Well, I guess finding good music streams this week is like trying to find relief from summer’s heat… not easy. Do check out the latest from Kelly Joe Phelps a Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter and acoustic/slide guitar player. Full album streams: Kelly Joe Phelps, Tunesmith Retrofit (AOL Music) The Klezmatics, Wonder Wheel (AOL Music) G.Love & […]
Danielle Howle’s “I’ll Be Blueâ€, a Download
[audio:http://www.valley-entertainment.com/real_audio/15206_TRK2.mp3] Danielle Howle delivers a twangy yet jazzy number called “I’ll Be Blue†off of her April ’06 release Thank You, Mark. Download “I’ll Be Blue” (MP3) Source: NoDepression.net
Will Kimbrough, Interview & Live Performances
Here are several clips from an interview with Will Kimbrough aired on Chicago TV Show “Corporate Country Sucks”. Videos posted on YouTube by corporatecountrysuck
Tom Petty & More, Album Previews
I’ll have my eyes and ears focused on at least two new releases this week. The first is Tom Petty’s Highway Companion his third solo album in a long career. Not much can be said about Petty that you probably don’t already know, though I was unaware that this is only his third solo effort. […]
FIVE Downloads from Golden Smog’s “Another Fine Dayâ€
Thanks to Glorious Noise for helping to surface these 5 gems from Golden Smog’s latest album Another Fine Day. Life is good. They’re all great in my book, however, I’m particularly fond of the downtempo “Long Time Ago”. “You Make It Easy†[audio:http://www.nytimes.com/audiosrc/arts/20060716_MAYSHARK01.mp3] Download (MP3) “Another Fine Day†[audio:http://www.nytimes.com/audiosrc/arts/20060716_MAYSHARK02.mp3] Download (MP3) “5-22-02†[audio:http://www.nytimes.com/audiosrc/arts/20060716_MAYSHARK03.mp3] Download (MP3) […]
Two Tons of Steel’s “Love is Here to Stayâ€, a Download
[audio:http://www.palodurorecords.com/ad/ND2006Jul/TwoTonTuesdayLive.mp3] From Two Tons of Steel’s recent DVD Two Ton Tuesday Live, you have to love the drums, guitars and vocals in this rockabilly tune. Download “Love is Here to Stay” (MP3) Source: NoDepression.net
Golden Smog & More, Album Previews
After a short respite on a Florida beach, I’m back to share this weeks ear candy with you. My attention span is admittedly caught up in my day job but there are a few things that just cannot go unnoticed this week. First check out the eagerly awaited album from Golden Smog and then make […]
The Avett Brothers’ ‘Talk on Inodolence’, a Video
Sometimes it takes seeing a band perform live to realize how good they are. I’ve never had the opportunity to see the Avett Brothers in person but this video seems to capture the best of them and their quirky personality. The video includes some coverage from their Merlefest performance. Posted on YouTube by ramseurrecords.