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The Damnwells, a Video

Thursday, August 17, 2006 By Tom Osborne

This is the electronic press kit created for The Damnwells album released this week. Standout track “Golden Days” is a feature of the video. Also, there’s a higher quality version available on the Golden Days Movie web site. Enjoy! (source: YouTube)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Indie, Rock, Videos

Capitol Records will release “Bonnie Raitt and Friends”

Saturday, August 12, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Arguably the reigning Queen of Americana, Bonnie Raitt’s performance from the live concert series VH1 Classic Decades Rock Live! will be released by Capitol Records on August 15. The CD/DVD will feature live performances by Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Alison Krauss and Keb’Mo’. Here’s an excerpt from the press release followed by some […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Americana, Blues, News, Playlists, Videos

Check out Funky Nashville’s “Hitch a Ride”

Friday, August 11, 2006 By Tom Osborne

[audio:http://www.funkynashville.dk/uploads/media/Hitch_A_Ride.mp3] Close your eyes, hop into a 60’s era convertible of your choice with your favorite shades on. You are driving down Route 66 with the sun shining overhead, a bead of sweat making its way from your forehead to your ear and carcasses of snakes baking below your radial tires. This is the aura […]

Filed Under: Up & Comers Tagged With: Alt-Country, Alternative, Downloads, Rock, Videos

Carey Ott Videos

Wednesday, August 09, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Here’s a couple of Carey Ott videos featuring footage from the latest album and tour. Great stuff! (posted by jdomanic on YouTube) (posted by spaceageboy10pwr on YouTube)

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Kelly Joe Phelps & More, Album Previews

Monday, July 31, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Well, I guess finding good music streams this week is like trying to find relief from summer’s heat… not easy. Do check out the latest from Kelly Joe Phelps a Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter and acoustic/slide guitar player. Full album streams: Kelly Joe Phelps, Tunesmith Retrofit (AOL Music) The Klezmatics, Wonder Wheel (AOL Music) G.Love & […]

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Will Kimbrough, Interview & Live Performances

Friday, July 28, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Here are several clips from an interview with Will Kimbrough aired on Chicago TV Show “Corporate Country Sucks”. Videos posted on YouTube by corporatecountrysuck

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Videos

The Avett Brothers’ ‘Talk on Inodolence’, a Video

Friday, July 07, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Sometimes it takes seeing a band perform live to realize how good they are. I’ve never had the opportunity to see the Avett Brothers in person but this video seems to capture the best of them and their quirky personality. The video includes some coverage from their Merlefest performance. Posted on YouTube by ramseurrecords.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Folk, Rock, Videos

Johnny Cash, Album Preview

Tuesday, July 04, 2006 By Tom Osborne

There’s really only one release worthy of notice this week. It comes from a man named Johnny Cash. That’s right, THE Johnny Cash. His body may be gone but he will never be forgotten. This record, his last, was recorded during his last years of life already a widow looking square in the eye of […]

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Richard Thompson on Austin City Limits

Thursday, June 29, 2006 By Tom Osborne

Richard Thompson released a new DVD this week called 1000 Years of Popular Music. Unrelated to the release but in spirit of enjoying material from the great Richard Thompson, here’s a song captured at Austic City Limits. Posted by rspaceball on YouTube. technorati tags:richardthompson, austincitylimits, videos

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Folk, Videos

Tall Tales & Other Big Lies

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 By Tom Osborne

A hiliarious animated story told by Ray Wylie Hubbard about a concert in the seventies. This was runner up for Best Animated Short at the 2006 SXSW Film Festival. Produced by TroyCampbell. Animated & Directed by Dano Johnson. Illustrations by Jose Luis Gonzalez. Music by Troy Campbell with Ray Wylie Hubbard. Copyright 2006 Collection Agency […]

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