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)
Capitol Records will release “Bonnie Raitt and Friendsâ€
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 […]
Check out Funky Nashville’s “Hitch a Rideâ€
[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 […]
Carey Ott Videos
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)
Kelly Joe Phelps & More, Album Previews
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 & […]
Will Kimbrough, Interview & Live Performances
Here are several clips from an interview with Will Kimbrough aired on Chicago TV Show “Corporate Country Sucks”. Videos posted on YouTube by corporatecountrysuck
The Avett Brothers’ ‘Talk on Inodolence’, a Video
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.
Johnny Cash, Album Preview
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 […]
Richard Thompson on Austin City Limits
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
Tall Tales & Other Big Lies
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 […]