Effortless. Like an eagle soaring in a calm wind. This is how Bonnie Raitt delivers her music. Back in September of 2005, Raitt played a concert for VH1 Classic in Atlantic City at the Trump Taj Mahal. It would have been enough to record Raitt and her band alone, release a live concert album and […]
Todd Snider and The Ginn Sisters, a Podcast by Ray Randall
Because no one delivers Americana podcasts quite like Ray Randall over at AmericanaRoots.com. This week Ray covers recent albums from Nashville-based rabble-rouser Todd Snider (The Devil You Know) and Austin-based harmonic siblings The Ginn Sisters (Blood Oranges). Listen to the podcast: RRR: Todd Snider and The Ginn Sisters [AmericanaRoots.com] [audio:http://www.americanaroots.com/content/CD-Reviews/Randalls-Random-Reviews/RRR-Todd-Snider-and-The-Ginn-Sisters.html]
What Made Milwaukee Famous “Sweet Lady”, a Download
By now, it should be no surprise that my favorite song download of the week is from Austin-based What Made Milwaukee Famous’s re-issue, Trying Never to Catch Up. The album is simply outstanding. Check out pop-infused track number 11, “Sweet Lady” [Barsuk Records] [audio:http://barsukmusic.blaireau.net/WhatMadeMilwaukeeFamous_SweetLady.mp3] Hey, sweet lady, where you running so fast / maybe if […]
What Made Milwaukee Famous “Mercy, Meâ€, a Video
Video of the week honors go to Sonic Drop: What Made Milwaukee Famous [stare all you want] “Mercy, Me” recorded live at Stubb’s Outdoor Amphitheatre in Austin, TX during the 2006 SXSW Music Festival. “Mercy, Me” is available on the debut album from What Made Milwaukee Famous, Trying to Never Catch Up.
What Made Milwaukee Famous & More, Album Previews
My full album stream pick of the week goes to What Made Milwaukee Famous. Its hard to believe Trying to Never Catch Up is the debut album for the Austin-based band as they’ve been at it for a while now. In reality, this is a reissue with some bonus tracks but it represents their first […]
Calling All Scrobblers, “In the Name of Twangâ€
I’ve been a member of Last.fm for at least a couple of months now. Originally, I registered under the guise of Twangville with the hopes that our other contributors would collectively use a single account and we’d have an excellent account of what we’ve been listening to. It turns out there were a couple of […]
The Damnwells, a Video
This is the electronic press kit created for The Damnwells album released this week. Standout track “Golden Days” is a feature of the video. Also, there’s a higher quality version available on the Golden Days Movie web site. Enjoy! (source: YouTube)
The Damnwells & More, Album Previews
If you love The Replacements and Wilco the way I do, you’ve got to check out the latest from Brooklyn-based band, The Damnwells. I’ve haven’t been through the whole disc yet because I keep getting caught on standouts “Golden Days” and “You Don’t Have to Like Me to Love Me”. If you don’t look into […]
Capitol Records will release “Bonnie Raitt and Friendsâ€
Arguably the reigning Queen of Americana, Bonnie Raitt’s performance from the live concert series VH1 Classic Decades Rock Live! will be released by Capitol Records on August 15. The CD/DVD will feature live performances by Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Alison Krauss and Keb’Mo’. Here’s an excerpt from the press release followed by some […]
Check out Funky Nashville’s “Hitch a Rideâ€
[audio:http://www.funkynashville.dk/uploads/media/Hitch_A_Ride.mp3] Close your eyes, hop into a 60’s era convertible of your choice with your favorite shades on. You are driving down Route 66 with the sun shining overhead, a bead of sweat making its way from your forehead to your ear and carcasses of snakes baking below your radial tires. This is the aura […]