Streets of New York, Willie Nile It’s hard to believe that it has been over six years since Willie last released an album. He is an American original, crafting some of the most refreshing rock anthems around. Don’t believe me? Check out the impressive list of others endorsing him on his web site. (Expected release: […]
Mayer’s 2005 Picks: The Songs
Here, in no particular order, are my favorite songs from 2005. Washed by the Water, Will Hoge (available for download at Hoge’s web site) In a song as inspiring as it is inspired, Will Hoge leads a gospel revival for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. “Down here we are washed by the water, the […]
Best Songs of 2005 (Tom’s Picks)
Here they are, my twenty favorite twang induced songs of the year. They are in no particular order of greatness, simply numbered in the order I burned them to disc. Enjoy! Playlist also available on iTunes. Wicked Twisted Road, Reckless Kelly (from the album Wicked Twisted Road) Texas country at its best from the Austin […]
A Holiday Gift from the Drive-By Truckers
We’ll have to wait until April for A Blessing and a Curse, the new Drive-By Truckers album, but the band has given us an early treat. Download “Feb 14th“, the powerful new track from one of America’s best rock and roll bands. NOTE: The audio file is no longer available but will be re-posted on […]
Milanesi’s Christmas Playlist Volume 4
On the fourth of 4 discs, Mike dedicates an entire disc to the voice of Christmas past, Bing Crosby. Disc 04: Bing’s Zing White Christmas It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Faith of Our Fathers I’ll Be Home for Christmas Christmas in Killarney Medley: Deck the Halls Medley: […]
Notable Releases: December 20, 2005
Some day (today?) we will call Ryan Adams prolific or perhaps lunatic for the amount of music produced in a single year. How about prolific lunatic? Adams released his third album of this year today going solo this time around. Seems like a strange time of year to release new music but who am I […]
Milanesi’s Christmas Playlist Volume 3
On the third of 4 discs, Mike tones it down with an instrumental playlist. Disc 03: Instrumental Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, David Qualey Engravings II, Ira Stein / Russell Walder Silent Night, Chet Baker Carol of the Bells, David Benoit White Christmas, Lee Ritenour The Christmas Song, Marvin Stamm O Come All Ye Faithful, […]
Mayer’s Playlist for December 2005
Stand Down at Sundown, Matt Mays and El Torpedo (from the album Matt Mays and El Torpedo) One of the stand-outs from the 2005 SXSW festival, the roots-based Mays and company score with this ragged rock tune. Funky Cupcake, Barfield (from the album The Tyrant) I first encountered Mike Barfield at SXSW a few years […]
Milanesi’s Christmas Playlist Volume 2
On the second of 4 discs, Mike focused on the secular side of Christmas with a set of classic songs. Disc 02: Secular This Christmas, Harry Connick / Branford Marsalis My Favorite Things, OMC Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Michael Franks Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Dianne Reeves / Lou Rawls Christmastime […]
Notable Release: Alejandro Escovedo
To tide his fans over until his next studio release, Austin legend Alejandro Escovedo released Room of Songs this past Tuesday. The album, recorded live in Austin earlier this year, features Escovedo on guitar backed by a string quartet. For fans, its a reminder of Escovedo’s musical diversity. For non-fans, its a welcome introduction to […]