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Mayer’s Playlist for May/June 2008, A Video Companion #2

Friday, July 11, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

Part two of this video companion features live performances from Hayes Carll, Paddy Casey, Reckless Kelly, Todd Thibaud and John Hiatt plus a powerhouse cover of AC/DC’s “Back in Black” by Danielia Cotton. We wrap up this installment with a video from Jabe and Baltimore’s Splitsville with our pick from the archives.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Country, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Danielia Cotton, Hayes Carll, Jabe, John Hiatt, Paddy Casey, Reckless Kelly, Splitsville, Todd Thibaud

3827Mayer’s Playlist for May/June 2008, Part 2

Thursday, July 10, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Saving Grace, by Scott Kempner Long-time Dictator and former Del-Lord Kempner steps out for only his second solo album of a nearly 35 year career. The first thing you’ll notice is the musical efficiency throughout the album. Kempner clearly understands that restraint can often unearth a stronger power within the song. […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Danielia Cotton, Hayes Carll, Jabe, John Hiatt, Paddy Casey, Reckless Kelly, Scott Kempner, Splitsville, Todd Thibaud

Band of Heathens + More, Releases 5/20

Monday, May 19, 2008 By Tom Osborne

Interview and performance footage of The Band of Heathens. BAND OF HEATHENS, self-titled (self)Official Site | MySpace | Stream | MP3* [audio:http://audio.sxsw.com/2008/mp3/The_Band_of_Heathens-Jackson_Station.mp3] A SXSW favorite for the past two years, Band of Heathens release their own brand of Lonestar State countrified rock and soul. Formed as a result of a regular shared billing at Austin’s […]

Filed Under: Americana, Downloads, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams, Videos Tagged With: abigail washburn, Band of Heathens, Danielia Cotton, Explorers Club, i see hawks in la, mason jennings, sparrow quartet

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Polls

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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