Elijah Ocean recalls various day jobs that he didn’t like and explains why his living room has no couch.
Ike Reilly on Two (and Three) Drink Minimum Rehearsals and the Power of Songs
Ike Reilly talks about his victorious performing debut, taking a pay cut, and his tours in “The Patterson” and “The Pig”
Monday Morning Video – Terra Lightfoot
Don’t let the gentle beginning fool you, this song will give you a bigger jolt of energy than any caffeinated beverage drink. “Midnight Choir” is from Terra Lightfoot’s 2020 release Consider the Speed. Crank it up.
Readers’ Pick: Tommy Womack – I Thought I Was Fine
You picked Tommy Womack – I Thought I Was Fine as your favorite new release for the week of October 15, 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 – […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2021
What’s the Matter, James McMurtry (from the New West Records release The Horses and the Hounds) Even in the shittiest of years – and the past two years have been beauts – new music from James McMurtry is always a bright spot. In fact, given the songwriter’s infrequent album releases – The Horses and the Hounds is […]
Hank Erwin – The Copper Album
“Having cancer and recovering from surgery was great. It was a distraction from the severe depression.” Taken from Hank Erwin’s website bio, that was my first hint that the inspiration for Erwin’s new album, The Copper Album, was captured from his own, less-than-fluffy, life experiences. Indeed, that bio serves as commentary on several of the […]
Dallas Burrow on “Sweet Home Alabama” and the Redbird Listening Room
Texas country singer Dallas Burrow talks about one of his main music business expenses and winning his 8th grade talent show.
Vicki Loveland and Van Duren on Tour Snacks, Bruno Mars, and Flying Cars
Vicki Loveland and Van Duren talk about relationship, rather than van, breakdowns and not being able to predict the future.
Monday Morning Video – The 2021 Americana Music Awards
UPDATE: The full show video is no longer available so we’ve added a brief highlight clip. One of the most memorable experience of the annual Americana Music Association conference is the awards show. Held at the historic Ryman Auditorium, it is a tremendous celebration of music and musicians as well as host to some memorable […]
Readers’ Pick: Joshua Ray Walker – See You Next Time
You picked Joshua Ray Walker – See You Next Time as your favorite new release for the week of October 8, 2021. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2021 James McMurtry […]