[audio:http://www.shawncamp.com/music/Shawn_Camp_Beagle_Hound.mp3] “Threw rocks at an old stop sign / Walked a hole right through my shoe / Hung around killin time / That’s about all I know to do”. The latest from Nashville’s Shawn Camp from March ‘06 release, Fireball. Download “Beagle Hound” (MP3) Source: NoDepression.net
Johnny Cash, Album Preview
There’s really only one release worthy of notice this week. It comes from a man named Johnny Cash. That’s right, THE Johnny Cash. His body may be gone but he will never be forgotten. This record, his last, was recorded during his last years of life already a widow looking square in the eye of […]
Frank Black’s ‘In The Time Of My Ruin’, a Download
[audio:http://www.narada.com/audio/delete830/InTheTimeOfMyRuin.mp3] I’ve been a huge fan of Frank Black’s ever since I first heard the Pixie’s album Trompe le Monde. Thankful to us, he’s gone twang though you can still hear glimpses of his solo years in this song. This is “In The Time Of My Ruin” off his latest Fastman Raiderman. Download “In The […]
Old Dominion Beer Festival, Looking Back
As mentioned previously, aside from beer the main reason I wanted to go to the Old Dominion Beer Festival was to see Last Train Home one of my current favorite bands. I had been watching the weather report for days and things looked as gloomy as they possibly could. On Friday, the weather reporters were […]
Richard Thompson on Austin City Limits
Richard Thompson released a new DVD this week called 1000 Years of Popular Music. Unrelated to the release but in spirit of enjoying material from the great Richard Thompson, here’s a song captured at Austic City Limits. Posted by rspaceball on YouTube. technorati tags:richardthompson, austincitylimits, videos
Tall Tales & Other Big Lies
A hiliarious animated story told by Ray Wylie Hubbard about a concert in the seventies. This was runner up for Best Animated Short at the 2006 SXSW Film Festival. Produced by TroyCampbell. Animated & Directed by Dano Johnson. Illustrations by Jose Luis Gonzalez. Music by Troy Campbell with Ray Wylie Hubbard. Copyright 2006 Collection Agency […]
Tim O’Reagan & More, Album Previews
Here’s a couple of album previews for week of June 27. I’ve given both of these albums a single listen. Grant-Lee Phillips of Grant Lee Buffalo fame releases an album of ’80s covers. Its a little underwhelming but I will say the selection of songs is great and for the legion of Grant-Lee Phillips fans, […]
Roman Candle, Video Footage from the Uptown Bar
Roman Candle playing at the Uptown Bar on May 6, 2006. Footage is nice and close up and the audio quality is pretty good. Video posted on YouTube by goround23. technorati tags:romancandle, video, music
Annie Keating’s “Take the Wheel” Reviewed
Somewhere in the dirt and grime of the Big Apple, you’ll find diamond in the rough, Annie Keating. Raised in Boston, now residing in New York, Keating is a city girl with a country heart. Her sound is pure Americana, twang-infused folk storytelling with blissful tooth and grit. She’s been compared to Kathleen Edwards, Gillian […]
Beer, Beer, Last Train Home & More Beer
As a husband and father of two young children, I don’t often make it large festivals like SXSW, Bonnaroo or even Merlefest. So when a festival appears in my backyard, you better bet I’ll be there. This weekend marks the tenth annaul Old Dominion Beer Festival. It features over 50 breweries from around the country […]