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Western Star Discuss the Difficulty in Finding a Great Drummer and the Joy of Working a Day Job Together As a Band

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Max Jeffers of Western Star talks about cramming canned food into their van floorboards and the band debate over when they played their first gig.

Filed Under: Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Western Star

Mayer’s Playlist for January 2016

Thursday, January 28, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUM OF THE MONTH You’re Dreaming by The Cactus Blossoms There was a time when brotherly harmonies dominated the musical airwaves. From the Everly Brothers in pop to the Louvin Brothers in country, it was a sound that was both soothing and satisfying. Despite the fact that this music was a touchstone for many artists […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Berwanger, Dakota Shakedown, Hello Industry, Neil Finn, Pasadena '68, Paul Kelly, Redray Frazier, The Cactus Blossoms, The Wet Secrets, We/Or/Me, Western Star

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of February 27?

  • Rose’s Pawn Shop – American Seams (22%, 8 Votes)
  • Iron & Wine – Hen’s Teeth (17%, 6 Votes)
  • Bill Frisell – In My Dreams (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Luke Winslow-King – Coast of Light (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Lil Ed & The Blues Imperial – Slideways (11%, 4 Votes)
  • Pert Near Sandstone – Side by Side (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Julianna Riolino – Echo in the Dust (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Buck Meek – The Mirror (6%, 2 Votes)
  • A Thousand Horses – White Flag Down (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Clayton Chaney – Too Far (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Jake Soffer & Brent Carter – Imaginary Rooms (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Catfish John Tisdell – Stayin’ Out All Night (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Adam Weil – A Little Broken (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lamisi – Let Us Clap (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Ben Sollee – Time On Hold (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 36

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