“I heard those sirens singing on FM radio, and darlin’ they won’t let me goâ€- James Wilson “Siren Songâ€. Amen brother. I can only assume that one of those sirens on FM radio were The Replacements, as they seem to be the biggest new influence on Sons of Bill. Whether it’s the production of David […]
Monday Morning Video: Reckless Kelly
Sometimes it seems like Reckless Kelly are too pop for country and too country for pop. Either way, it all sounds good to me. Here’s a gem from their 2006 double live release.
Couch By Couchwest, the Alternative to SXSW
While a couple of thousand bands converged on Austin, Texas for SXSW, a few hundred more took over couches, porches and even bathrooms for Couch By Couchwest. Participating artists produced and submitted live performance videos for all to enjoy. Below are a few favorites from artists like Mic Harrison & the High Score, Doc Dailey, […]
Earl Scruggs, 1924-2012
Lucero- Women & Work
Ok. Full disclosure, I am a huge Lucero fan. They are, to put it simply, my favorite band on the whole damn planet. I celebrate their entire catalog, from the lo-fi hiss of The Attic Tapes to the boisterous horns of their 2009 major label debut. So no, you probably won’t be shocked to find […]
Monday Morning Video: Dan Baird
Today feels like a day to crank up some guitars. Loud. And who better to help us out than Dan Baird and Warner Hodges. Baird got his start with the legendary Georgia Satellites before embarking on a solo career. Along the way he has played with Will Hoge and released two albums with the Yayhoos […]
Photos that ROCK! Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA: March 2010 Post by Suzanne D. McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography) One thing I can say about Justin Townes Earle: the man knows how to dress. I’ve seen him play quite a few times now and his outfits are always impeccable, which makes him even more fun to […]
Todd Snider – Live at the Paradise / Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables
When I first heard Todd Snider’s tongue-in-cheek brand of roots/blues/rock, I wasn’t quite sure how he’d come out as a live act. Turns out that Todd’s sitcom music entrance is a pretty good way to explain his persona. In his rough-edged bluesy vocals, Todd regaled the audience with humorous anecdotes between witty tunes. As a […]
Monday Morning Video: Doug Sahm
Ok, so it is really a Monday evening video this week. Just getting back from Texas and SXSW (more on this later) so thought I’d share a video from a Texas legend. Enjoy!
Melody Walker – Gold Rush Goddess
Kris Kristofferson famously wrote “freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose”. Â Although it became an anthem for a certain lifestyle back in the 70’s, Kristofferson himself would probably admit life’s a little more nuanced than that. Â Whether consciously or not, Melody Walker seems to be exploring a lot of those shades of gray […]