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Mayer’s Best of 2009 (the songs), Part 2

Friday, January 01, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Arms & Legs and Flowers, Ian Hunter (from the New West Records release Man Overboard) It’s no accident that Ian Hunter gets two mentions on this list. The legendary singer-songwriter is a true rock and roll poet, writing magnificent songs that combine simplicity with depth. “Arms & Legs” is an inspirational tribute to love built […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Best of Year, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, Frank Turner, Ian Hunter, Jeff Porter, Justin Townes Earle, Lucero, Matt the Electrician, Michelle Malone

Listen Up: Walkenhorst and Porter

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

“All I want to do is sing a few songs of ache and love and a fast one for the youngsters that I know,” Bob Walkenhorst aptly sings on “Broken Radio” from the recently released No Abandon. Despite these humble intentions, however, Walkenhorst and collaborator Jeff Porter have crafted an album rich in grace and […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Downloads, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, Jeff Porter, Kansas City

The Bob Walkenhorst Dinner Hour Show

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

Would you travel half way across the country to see a band play a bar in a non-descript strip-mall? If you’ve spent time in Twangville you might consider it. And if it is a Wednesday night and the weekly Bob Walkenhorst and Friends show is in session in Kansas City, you’d be foolish not to […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bob Dylan, Bob Walkenhorst, Jeff Porter, Kansas City, Rainmakers

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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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