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Mayer’s Playlist From February 2012, Part 1

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Inspiration, by Shurman One of the things that I have always appreciated about Shurman is the ragged edge of their music. And man do they serve it up by the bucket on their latest release. Album opener and title track “Inspiration” starts things out on a positive note, both musically and […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Adam Arcuragi, Chuck Prophet, Dead Fingers, Freedy Johnston, Highway Ghosts, Jon Dee Graham, Jones Street Station, Shurman, Susan Cowsill, the Hobarts, The Rationales

Mayer’s Picks: Best Songs of 2010, Pt. 1

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Not So Sure and How Good You Are, Joe Pug (from the Lightning Rod Records release Messenger) Quite simply, I couldn’t decide which of these songs I liked better so called it a draw. Both are shining examples of Pug’s songwriting prowess: thoughtful lyrics, engaging melodies and a captivating performance. Down in the Bowery, Alejandro […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Best of Year, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Correia, Butch Walker, Cee Lo Green, Jason and the Scorchers, Joe Pug, Jon Dee Graham, Justin Townes Earle, Kasey Anderson, Kay Hanley, Palmdale, Susan Cowsill, The Hold Steady, The Russians, The Stone Foxes

Mayer’s Playlist for June & July 2010, Part 2

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Joe Hill’s Ashes, by Otis Gibbs Gibbs is one of the most distinctive voices in Americana, both for the integrity in his songwriting and the authenticity of his voice. While some may find both a bit gruff, it gives his music a realism that can’t be doubted. Most songs are built […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Reviews, Rock, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Blackberry Smoke, Chauncey, Cowboy Junkies, Dave Alvin, Derek Trucks, Herbie Hancock, Joe Cocker, John Mellencamp, Ketch Harbour Wolves, Mary Gauthier, Mike Doughty, My Radio, Otis Gibbs, Susan Cowsill, Susan Tedeschi, The Blasters, The Henry Clay People, Tristen

Susan Cowsill – Lighthouse

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 By Chip Frazier

From the beginning track “Dragonfly,” Susan Cowsill recalls days when she was a kid and youth was full of hope. This uptempo rock song sets a positive mood for the album. Cowsill seems to have recaptures the innocence of youth on lighthouse. The irony of all of this, is the fact her life has recently […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Continental Drifters, Susan Cowsill

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