You picked Caleb Stine – The Life and Times of a Handyman as your favorite new release for the week of October 29, 2021. New Releases Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2021 James McMurtry – The Horse and the Hounds (525 votes) Shannon Clark & The Sugar – Marks on the Wall (99 votes) Kevin […]
Stash – Walk the Walk
Stash is an all-star group from the West Coast roots rock scene. They will be releasing their excellent album “Walk the Walk” on November 5th. Born out of the pandemic the album should not be this much fun. Thankfully it is an eclectic Rock N’ Roll gem that I have had on repeat since getting […]
Sue Foley – Pinky’s Blues
Throughout this past year-and-a-half-going-on-two, it’s been hard to find much to get excited about. If you’re like me, it seems, much like with coronavirus, everything has lots its flavor. Sue Foley’s Pinky’s Blues may just be part of the antidote. A native of Ottawa, Canada transplanted in Austin, Texas, Foley says she had an epiphany […]
Jon Snodgrass on Washing Dishes, Listening More, and Talking Less
Jon Snodgrass talks about keeping a tour log, 4 day weekends, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Carolyn Wonderland on Auto Mechanic Classes and Her Motto for Musical Success
Austin-based guitarist Carolyn Wonderland talks about a dumpster-shaped cloud and Cliffie, the Big Red Sprinter.
Monday Morning Video – Stevie Ray Vaughan
How about a two-fer from the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan to kick off the week. First, a searing version of “Life Without You” followed by a searing version of “Tightrope”.
Readers’ Pick: Ian Jones – Evergreens
You picked Ian Jones – Evergreens as your favorite new release for the week of October 22, 2021. New Releases Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2021 James McMurtry – The Horse and the Hounds (525 votes) Shannon Clark & The Sugar – Marks on the Wall (99 votes) Kevin Daniel – Been Here Before (38) […]
Angus Gill – The Scrapbook
We tend to think of country music as a uniquely American style of entertainment. While we’re certainly home for it, there are excellent practitioners of the art all around the world. Such is the case with Angus Gill and his latest album, The Scrapbook. Australian Gill was literally about as far from Nashville as you […]
Natalie Hemby: Pins and Needles
Natalie F-ing Hemby, where have you been all my life?! She first blasted into my consciousness a few years ago as a member of supergroup “The Highwomen”, alongside Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, and Maren Morris. Now Hemby as emerged as her own powerhouse with this record, which has been playing on repeat in my car […]
Elijah Ocean on His Online Merch Store and Touring in a Chevy Express
Elijah Ocean recalls various day jobs that he didn’t like and explains why his living room has no couch.