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Mayer’s Playlist for January/February 2019, Part 2

Thursday, February 28, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Jingle and Go, Ryan Bingham (from the Axster Bingham Records release American Love Song) Ryan Bingham stretches out on American Love Song, offering up a roadhouse full of of songs about on love, political commentary and boisterous escapades. Opener “Jingle and Go” kicks things off playfully, recalling Little Feat with its intertwined piano and slide […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Amy McCarley, Carsie Blanton, Chatham County Line, Dale Watson, Northern Belle, Ryan Bingham

Carsie Blanton On Two Lessons Learned and The Time She Almost Quit Music

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

New Orleans singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton talks about her storied rehearsal space called “The Watermelon”, sampling local cuisine while touring and making $50 at her first paid gig when she was 13.

Filed Under: Interviews, Pop, Why It Matters Tagged With: Carsie Blanton

Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are a few more favorites from 2016. Midnight MotelJack Ingram Rangers & ValentinesTrapper Schoepp Teens of DenialCar Seat Headrest Burn Something BeautifulAlejandro Escovedo Kicked Out of EdenJavier Escovedo My Way HomeEli ‘Paperboy’ Reed Cold SnapAnthony D’Amato LakesideEric Ambel Eric BachmannEric Bachmann The RevealerJesse Dayton BlindfallerMandolin Orange RockinghamBJ Barham American BandDrive-By […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Anthony D'Amato, BJ Barham, Brett Harris, Brett Newski, Car Seat Headrest, Carsie Blanton, Drive-By-Truckers, Eli Paperboy Reed, Eric Ambel, Eric Bachmann, Foy Vance, J Marco, Jack Ingram, Jameson Elder, Javier Escovedo, Jesse Dayton, Mandolin Orange, National Park Radio, Pinegrove, Sammy Walker, Sara Watkins, The Last Bandoleros, The Westies, Trapper Schoepp, We/Or/Me, Zach Schmidt

Mayer’s Playlist for July/August 2016, Part 3

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Stay Gold by Butch Walker The opening guitar riff of the lead-off track sets the tone right out of the gate: Butch Walker is ready to rock. His last album, 2015’s Afraid of Ghosts, was a somber and moving reflection on the loss of his father. After the catharsis that came […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: American Aquarium, BJ Barham, Butch Walker, Carsie Blanton, Chelle Rose, Liz Longley, Terra Lightfoot

Mayer's Playlist for May/June 2013, Part 1

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH The Low Highway, by Steve Earle The burden of Steve Earle’s legacy is mighty awesome. Since he emerged in the mid-1980’s he has established — and maintained — an incredible standard with his songwriting. His latest release continues the trend. Earle passed through Boston recently and talked about how this album […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Bobby Charles, Carsie Blanton, Deer Tick, Dr. John, Escondido, Ian McFeron, KaiL Baxley, Max Gomez, Michael Rank, Shannon McNally, Steve Earle, Treetop Flyers

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