I was looking for a video of Clark performing his brilliant ode to heartbreak but, alas, I couldn’t find one. Of the covers that I did find, this one by Korby Lenker and Betsy Phillips best captured the longing and loneliness of Clark’s song.
Readers’ Pick: Waco Brothers – The Men That God Forgot
You picked Waco Brothers – The Men That God Forgot as your favorite new release for the week of March 31, 2023.
Austin Gilliam Premiere – A Little Dirt
Growing up in a musically-inclined family in south Texas, Austin Gilliam was probably exposed to every genre and sub-genre of music that falls under the Americana umbrella. It wasn’t until he moved to New Braunfels and fell in with a singer-songwriter crowd that he found his voice and style. That voice is perfect for heartfelt […]
Marc Broussard – S.O.S. 4, Blues for Your Soul
If a tornado came through and took my home and all my possessions, and all that the wind had decided to leave me was the shirt on my back, I’d be alright. That’s the feeling I got from the sounds of Marc Broussard’s S.O.S 4, Blues For Your Soul. This album is a potpourri of […]
Larry & Joe – Nuevo South Train
One of the most amazing things I heard at this year’s Folk Alliance was a performance from Larry & Joe. Comprised of Larry Bellorin, a legendary Llanera musician from Venezuela, and Joe Troop, of Che Apalache fame, they created a new mashup of bluegrass and South American traditional folk music. Both currently residents of North […]
Darren Jessee on his J45 Guitar and Living Room Rehearsals
Darren Jessee talks about touring as a freelance drummer and his first sole songwriter credit for an official release.
Monday Morning Video – Lucinda Williams
I referenced this song in my SXSW coverage last week so figured that I’d share the video this week. This is Lucinda Williams performing “Real Live Bleeding Fingers and Broken Guitar Strings”.
Readers’ Pick: Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion – Working My Way Down
Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion – Working My Way Down
Ryan Humbert of The Shootouts on Graphic Design, Streaming Radio, and Cliches
Ryan Humbert of country band The Shootouts talks about being in a band of foodies, selling their old tour vehicle, and lessons learned along the way.
Parker Gispert on an Early Rhyme and Being Present
Parker Gispert, solo artist and co-founder of Athens rock band The Whigs, talks about why he eats neither cheap nor healthy while on tour and shares the story behind his first song – an epic western tale.