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Readers’ Pick: Second Hand Heart by Dwight Yoakam

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 By Tom Osborne

Dwight Yoakam - Second Hand Heart - Cover art.

DWIGHT YOAKAM, Second Hand Heart beats out CALEXICO, Edge of the Sun by 12 votes as your favorite for the week of April 14, 2015. Poll Results     Readers’ Tops – Spring 2015 RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, Ruffian’s Misfortune (22) DWIGHT YOAKAM, Second Hand Heart (21) CALEXICO, Edge of the Sun (9) WILL HOGE, Small […]

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Calexico, Dwight Yoakam

Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2012, Part 2

Friday, November 16, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Little Victories, by Chris Knight This has been the season for political commentary and focused exploration of the American spirit. Lots of people will attempt to describe it, but few will come as close as Chris Knight. His songs ring out with an unparalleled authenticity, with music as well worn as […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Brian Whelan, Calexico, Chris Knight, Counting Crows, David Wax Museum, Jess Klein, Kasey Anderson, Matthew Perryman Jones, Romantica, the Pollies, Tift Merritt, Tim Rogers, Trapper Schoepp, You Am I

Amos Lee – Mission Bell

Tuesday, December 07, 2010 By Chip Frazier

On January 25th, Amos Lee is going to release Mission Bell on Blue Note Records. Mark your calendars, this early January release will remain on many best of lists by the end of 2011. Characteristically, Lee’s soulful voice is the focal point of the album. However, the sound of Mission Bell exhibits more texture than his previous […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Reviews, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Amos Lee, Calexico, Iron and Wine, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson

Calexico + More, Releases 9/9

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 By Tom Osborne

From “Carried To Dust” – out on Quarterstick Records (9/09/08). CALEXICO, Carried To Dust (Touch & Go) Official Site | MySpace | Samples (Amazon) One of the best blends of Mexican and Texas/Arizona soundscapes you’ll hear, Calexico is back. This is classic convertible Ford Mustang driving through the desert music. Picture giant cacti zooming by […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Folk, News, Videos Tagged With: Calexico, Damien Jurado, Dar Williams, Okkervil River, Steve Wynn

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