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Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Down Home Girl”, a Video

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Bluegrass in a concrete (er… iron) jungle. What’s not to like about that? Here is a video for song “Down Home Girl” from Old Crow Medicine Show’s August 29, 2006 release Big Iron World. Get this video and more at MySpace.com

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Chatham County Line’s “Company Blues”, a Download

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 By Tom Osborne

So far, I’ve only been able to drum up a single goodie for new releases this week. Thanks to the good folks at Redeye, here’s a song from Chatham County Line’s latest Speed of the Whippoorwill. Releases with downloadable MP3’s: Chatham County Line, “Company Blues” (Redeye Distribution) [audio:http://www.redeyeusa.com/download.php?file=2980852161.mp3] Check out the Release Calendar to see […]

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Adrienne Young & Little Sadie at SXSW

Friday, March 10, 2006 By Tom Osborne

I was lucky enough to attend the University of Florida at same time as Adrienne Young. Back then she was the lead singer of one of the best bands on campus known as the Big White Undies. She’s got her own thing going on now backed up by band Little Sadie and doing unbelievably well. […]

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The Greencards at SXSW

Thursday, March 02, 2006 By Tom Osborne

I’ve already mentioned my Blues pick for the upcoming SXSW festival. Moving on to Bluegrass, I recommend checking out Nashville-based trio, The Greencards, at Momo’s on Thursday, March 16 at 11pm. Loyal Twangvillers might remember them from my Best Songs of 2005 playlist. In fact, they’ve posted that very song on their profile. Check out […]

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New Releases from Robinella & more

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 By Tom Osborne

My pick of the week: Robinella Solace for the Lonely (Dualtone) americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz A great week for new releases. I have to admit, I’m only moderately familiar with most of these. Up until today, my pick of the week would have been Ray Davies having listened to his Thanksgiving Day EP late last […]

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Album Review: Railroad Earth – “Elko”

Thursday, February 16, 2006 By Mike Milanesi

Elko Railroad Earth Folk / Bluegrass / Americana / Jamgrass Live albums just suit some artists. Anyone who’s compared Peter Frampton’s studio recordings to Frampton Comes Alive knows this well. Some artists go to great lengths to preserve the live vibe; Joe Jackson recorded his Big World album in a New York club and asked […]

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Notable Releases: February 7, 2006

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Mayer Danzig

I second Tom’s recommendation on the Peter Case Tribute disc. The following releases are also hitting your local and online record stores are worth considering: Will Hoge, The Man Who Killed Love At long last, Will Hoge releases a new studio album. Hoge has been previewing a track a week on his mySpace and PureVolume […]

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Notable Releases: January 24, 2006

Monday, January 23, 2006 By Mayer Danzig

Patty Hurst Shifter, Too Crowded on the Losind End (Evo Recordings) The first of several anticipated releases this quarter, North Carolina’s Patty Hurst Shifter deliver solid rock and roll with a touch of the South. The band delivers some tear-stained ballads but is at its best with in-your-face rockers. (See my earlier preview here.) Cat […]

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New Releases from Robert Pollard & more

Saturday, January 14, 2006 By Tom Osborne

The beginning of the year, new release yawnfest tapers down this week with a few new releases. — T.O. My hopeful pick of the week for January 24, 2005: Robert Pollard From a Compound Eye (Merge) indie, rock Other notable releases include: Patty Hurst Shifter, Too Crowded on the Losing End (Evo) alt-country The Gourds, […]

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Best Songs of 2005 (Tom’s Picks)

Friday, December 30, 2005 By Tom Osborne

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 […]

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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