Ah, the dog days of summer. What better time to kick back and enjoy a Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ classic as performed by The Hard Working Americans and special guest Jason Isbell.
Mayer’s Playlist for July/August 2016, Part 1
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Cold Snap by Anthony D’Amato Singer-songwriter Anthony D’Amato stretches out on his latest release, his second for New West Records. An acoustic guitar may still be his instrument of choice but the arrangements are robust and more orchestrated, reminiscent of Josh Ritter’s more recent work. Cold Snap was recorded in Omaha, […]
Readers’ Pick: Turn Me On by The Silks
THE SILKS, Turn Me On beats out LORI MCKENNA, The Bird and the Rifle as your favorite for the week of July 29, 2016. Poll Results 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 2016 […]
Doug MacLeod – Live in Europe
You may not have heard of Doug MacLeod yet, but he’s been kicking around the California blues scene for decades. And if you’re looking for excellent country blues, you can’t go wrong picking up one of “Dubb” MacLeod’s many releases. Born in New York City, raised in North Carolina and St. Louis, and spending a […]
Hittin’ the Road with Marcus Blacke, Update 6
Australian singer-songwriter Marcus Blacke is currently on his first tour of the United States. He’s checking in with us from the road to share some of his adventures on the American road. Read on for the latest update, plus a featured song from his new self-titled album. July 24th (Ithaca, NY/Brooklyn, NY) Jared rejoins the […]
Nathan Bell on Recording in a Walk-In Closet and Building an Audience 1 Listener at a Time
Singer-songwriter Nathan Bell reflects on the day-job that he wishes that he still had and playing his first gig, a performance that scarred him for nearly 20 years.
Monday Morning Video – The Record Company
The Record Company raised the temperature on an already hot day while playing an outdoor festival in Boston last week. They surprised the crowd with a blistering take on the Beastie Boys’ “So What’cha Want,” a treat that sounded mighty tasty alongside their potent originals. Here is said cover along with “Off the Ground” from […]
Readers’ Pick: Before Beginning by John Gorka
JOHN GORKA, Before Beginning beats out LOOK PARK, Look Park as your favorite for the week of July 22, 2016. Poll Results 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 2016 MARLEY’S GHOST, The Woodstock […]
Hittin’ the Road with Marcus Blacke, Update 5
Australian singer-songwriter Marcus Blacke is currently on his first tour of the United States. He’s checking in with us from the road to share some of his adventures on the American road. Read on for the latest update, plus a featured song from his new self-titled album. July 9th-13th Quite unhappily I say farewell to […]
Ken Stringfellow Compares the Budgets for the Posies First and Second Albums and Reveals Why He Changes His Guitar Strings Monthly
Ken Stringfellow of the Posies explains why he’s cool with the band’s current touring paradigm, reflects on the first song that he wrote (a rock opera about humans developing psychic abilities) and time spent working in a futon warehouse during his younger years.