Lori McKenna, ‘Unglamorous’ (Full CD) Here we go again. The ladies keep on making a statement this year. This time around its Lori McKenna with her Warner Bros. debut titled Unglamorous. When she’s not making babies (she recently had her fifth), she’s writing songs. She’s so good at songwriting that Faith Hill decided to repurpose […]
Eisley Guitar Giveaway
**NOTE: Contest is now closed.** Their song “Marvelous Things” made my Top Alternative Songs back in 2005. Eisley is one of the best alternative bands to come out in recent years. To celebrate this week’s release of their new album Combinations and their acoustic tour we’re participating in a contest to give you the chance […]
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles, Live at IOTA
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles at IOTA (8/10/07) I hit the IOTA Club & Cafe Friday night to catch the Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles performance. And what a performance it was. I had previously only seen them once before at a beer festival in the middle of the afternoon. Let me tell […]
Putumayo Presents – Americana
Whenever someone puts together a compilation CD choosing the songs can be difficult. When the compilation is of something like Americana Music, the very definition of which is elusive at best, the job is near impossible. If anyone could do it Putumayo, who has developed an entire international catalog of impossible compilations over the years, […]
Dave Gleason’s Wasted Days/Just Fall to Pieces
So, you’re looking for some California honky-tonk? Well, look no farther. Or is it further? Hell, I don’t know…but I’m leaning towards farther. Anyway, it’s here in the form of Dave Gleason’s Wasted Days. On their new album, Just Fall to Pieces, Gleason and Co. channel early Yoakam, Gram Parsons and the king of “Californicountry†[…]
Marc Broussard Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Al Fiala from Orlando, FL who is the winner of our Marc Broussard, S.O.S: Save Our Soul CD + vinyl record giveaway courtesy of Vanguard Records and Sideways Media. Al’s favorite soul song is “Tell it Like It Is” by Aaron Neville. Other entries included: “Memories” by Van Morrison “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne […]
Pete Yorn/Live at House of Blues/Myrtle Beach, SC/August 1, 2007
I’ve been a fan of Pete Yorn since picking up his debut, Musicforthemorningafter in 2001. I was sure he was destined to be a big hit and I sang his praises to anyone who would listen. Fast forward to 2007 and Yorn’s touring in support of his third studio album, Nightcrawler. While that first album […]
Earl Pickens & Peter Karp in Rotation
Here’s a sampling of some stuff I’ve been listening to lately. Earl Pickens Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Country / Acoustic / Country [audio:http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/11/2/343660/01%20Can%20I%20Turn%20On%20The%20Radio_.mp3] Download: Turn On The Radio (MP3)* Notes: Rooted in punk, enlightened by country making for a nice combination of influences. Primarily country but with nice pop and alternative undertones. Official Site | Profile | […]
Elliot Randall – Take the Fall
Elliot Randall is gaining notoriety on the West Coast and is becoming a popular act in the San Francisco Bay area. He is also getting love from the California press. Recently, he was featured on legendary Bay area radio station KFOG’s local scene and is going to be appearing at the station’s local scene kickoff […]
Emugga Officially Launches
Set to launch today, August 1st, the very first social networking site built around the Americana music scene. Emugga.com was created by Gregg Geil and the folks over at AmericanaRoots.com as an extension of the music news, reviews, podcasts and interviews already covered there. As described by Mr. Geil: What is an Emugga? No clue […]