Back in the early 1990’s Steve Earle did time in a correctional facility in Tennessee on drug and firearms charges. As part of his probation, Earle returned to the Cold Creek Correctional Facility in Henning, Tennessee on June 25, 1996 for a special performance. Get ready to rock.
Michael Donner & The Southern Renaissance – No Better Time
Just under the wire for 2011, Michael Donner introduces himself on his first solo album.No Better Time. What an introduction! Donner is certainly going to take listeners by surprise when they discover this collection of well crafted songs. This is not only one of the best under the radar releases of the year, it is […]
Photos that ROCK! Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social
Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA: December 2010 Post by Suzanne D. McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography) Jesse Malin sure knows how to put on a show. The last time I had seen him, he had the entire audience sit on the floor and then came to join us (even […]
Ryan Adams Playlist: Part 3
This is the third and final post of my three-part series on Ryan Adams’ catalog. You can check out part 1 here and pat 2 here. I am a huge Ryan Adams fan and have been enjoying his albums for many years. Now I will select my favorite songs from the rest of Ryan’s albums, […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Oct/Nov 2011, Part 2
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Long Live All of Us, by Glossary Glossary have always had a reputation as a scrappy rock band from Murfreesboro, TN. While their latest doesn’t abandon the past, the band has injected a healthy dose of southern soul into the mix. And, man, does it sound good. Opener “Trouble Won’t Always […]
Monday Morning Video: Ryan Adams Covers Bob Mould
I hope that everyone has been keeping up with Suzanne’s survey of Ryan Adams musical catalog (parts 1 and 2; stay tuned for part 3!). Adams recently appeared at a tribute to legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Mould. Mould has provided us with legions of music from his tenures with Husker Du and Sugar […]
Gillian Welch – Back Porch Music Hall
When Gillian Welch & David Rawlings took the stage at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Gill began her first song “I am an orphan on God’s highway,” I had a vision. I thought of A.P. Carter and his hopes for country music. How if he walked in at that very moment, the […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Oct/Nov 2011, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Beauty, Wit & Speed, by Nathan Hamilton “Give me the mad ones, the sad ones, the ones who’ve got nothing to lose,” sings Hamilton in “Through Ether and Time” from his latest release. It is a telling comment and a great introduction to an album that deftly explores the search for […]
Ryan Adams Playlist: Part 2
Hope you were able to check out the first part of my Ryan Adams playlist. I am choosing my favorite songs from each of Ryan’s released albums to help new fans know where to start and to remind old fans of Ryan’s extensive catalog and great songs. I last left off with the album Gold, […]
Shawn Nelson – San Juan Street
The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shawn Nelson. Â What do they have in common? Â Anthems about being a free spirit. Â You undoubtedly know about Ramblin’ Man and Free Bird. Â In the case of Shawn Nelson, it’s Nobody Got A Hold On Me, the first track on his 4th release, San Juan Street. Â Stylistically the song is […]