THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Jonny Lang, Turn Around (A&M) Blues-rocker, Lang, tears it up again. Chew on song “Anything’s Possible” for a taste. WORTH MENTION: Diana Krall, From This Moment On (Verve) Elton John, The Captain & The Kid (Interscope) MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (high anticipation, no apparent album stream): Here we go, another week with a ton […]
R.E.M. & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: R.E.M., And I Feel Fine: The Best Of R.E.M. Disc 1 | Disc 2 (Capitol/IRS) This album could easily be a soundtrack for my teen years. These songs were an escape from reality during that awkward time. John Mayer, Continuum (Sony, Aware) Another impressive effort. Soulful “Waiting on the World to Change” […]
Calling All Scrobblers, an Update
It appears as if our “In the Name of Twang” group on Last.fm is officially up and running. I originally thought we would need at least 15 members to be able to get charts but luckily we have them with only 11 members. I wasn’t expecting much as very few people I know have accounts […]
Libby Johnson’s “Annabella”, a Video
Libby Johnson — Annabella Libby Johnson, founding member of the band 22 Brides, performs live her song “Annabella” from the new record of the same name. Libby is the featured artists of the movie Trust the Man. — posted by wrong records [YouTube]
Hem & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: It’s a quiet week, rest up your ears for next week and all of September. WORTH MENTION: Hem, Funnel Cloud (Nettwerk) Libby Johnson, Annabella (Wrong) MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (high anticipation, no apparent album stream): Record companies… What’s up? Still on vacation? Did Beyonce and Jay-Z pay everyone off? [AOL Music]
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals “Stop the Bus (Live at Red Rocks)â€, a Video
Yes, Grace Potter can rock the Hammond B-3, but did you know that she also jams on guitar? Check out this amazing performance of new song “Stop the Bus” performed at Red Rocks. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals at Red Rocks (Stop The Bus) Grace Potter & The Nocturnals performance of “Stop The Bus” at […]
Ray LaMontagne’s “Empty (Live)”, a Download
If you’ve already listened to Ray LaMontagne’s new release, Till the Sun Turns Black, you know track 2, better known as “Empty”, is a gem of a song. Thanks to Heather Browne at I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS here’s a previously recorded version of “Empty” (MP3) reportedly off the Bonnaroo 2005 EP. Enjoy! [audio:http://www.ezarchive.com/hbrowne/AlbumSpace/1NZSMUEOXP/04+Empty.mp3] […]
Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Down Home Girl”, a Video
Bluegrass in a concrete (er… iron) jungle. What’s not to like about that? Here is a video for song “Down Home Girl” from Old Crow Medicine Show’s August 29, 2006 release Big Iron World. Get this video and more at MySpace.com
Bob Dylan & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Bob Dylan, Modern Times He never ceases to amaze. For many of the songs, the growling vocals are an acquired taste, but the songwriting is as strong as ever and the musicianship with the Never Ending Tour band makes the album unforgettable. Notable Tracks: “Thunder on the Mountain”, “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, “Someday […]
Robert Randolph & The Family Band Set to Release New CD
Preview Colorblind, the new album from Robert Randolph & The Family Band Full press release: ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND Colorblind Robert Randolph – guitars, vocals Danyel Morgan – bass, vocals Marcus Randolph – drums Jason Crosby – Hammond organ, piano “We wanted to take our time and find ourselves,†says Robert Randolph. “Find […]