Song Review – Blake Shelton’s “Came Here To Forget”
"Came Here To Forget" is not a terrible song. It's a decent song that they made into a poor effort by taking a decent premise, loading it up with radio-friendly buzzwords, and stylizing it to the "Hot...
View ArticlePlaylist: Episode #632 Sunday, March 6, 2016
Today we’ve got some new (and rather old) music, as well as previews of the upcoming return of David Francey and a show billed as Stones vs. Beatles, which had us weighing the musical options. Things...
View ArticlePodcast: Steel Belted Radio – March 3, 2016
A pile of exciting new music tonight, as well as a bunch of great classics! Download this episode (right click and save) Download this episode (right click and save) Artist – Title – Album Belle Plaine...
View ArticlePodcast: March 6, 2016
Episode #632 Today we’ve got some new (and rather old) music, as well as previews of the upcoming return of David Francey and a show billed as Stones vs. Beatles, which had us weighing the musical...
View ArticleSarah Pierce – Barbed Wire (2015)
A tranquil listen comparable to early Nanci Griffith, the eighth album from Sarah Pierce strikes pay dirt. Songs about her family’s heritage thread together subtlety in country trappings about a...
View ArticleMaz O’Connor. The Longing Kind. Restless head Records.
This third album from folk artist Maz O’Connor finds her leaving the world of traditional songs behind, heading instead on a musical odyssey, a journey from youth to adulthood if you will. O’Connor...
View ArticleJohnny Winter – Down & Dirty
I was at an interview with Johnny Winter at the New Orleans’ Jazz and Heritage Festival a few years back. Despite many questions from the interviewer, Johnny didn’t have a lot to say, his responses...
View ArticleAndrew Adkins Reveals Himself
Andrew Adkins is a name you probably haven’t heard. There’s an obvious reason for that – he hasn’t used it much in promoting his music, until now. Adkins is a former member of Mellow Down Easy (who...
View ArticleJosie Field & Laurie Levine – Tigerlily (2015)
320 kbps | 106 MB | UL | A rare collaboration of two of South Africa’s best female singer songwriters. Field’s deep, soulful blues tones blend with Levine’s velvet honey country inflections, with a...
View ArticleSki King - Sketchbook (2011)
Исполнитель: Ski King Альбом: Sketchbook Год выхода: 2011Страна: USЖанр: Rockabilly / CountrybillyКачество: 320 kbps / FLACРазмер: 125 mb / 382 mbЛегендарный первый том скетчей с которого "все и...
View ArticlePodcast: Batter Up!Episode #16-10 | airing 3-09-16
Well it’s that time of year again. With the start of Spring Training, just saying it makes me smile, we are once again assured that Winter is on the run and even better yet our favorite baseball team...
View ArticleJosie Field & Laurie Levine – Tigerlily (2015)
Following a string of successful national tours and the development of their well loved unique musical partnership, the singer songwriters have decided to take their collaboration to the next level by...
View ArticleEp289 Grant-Lee Phillips puts new songs into old rhythms
On Americana Music Show #289, Grant-Lee Phillips joins Calvin live in the WHUP studios to play tracks from his new album, The Narrows and tells the stories behind the new songs. Also on this week’s...
View ArticleTHE MIKE RITCHIE ON SUNDAY SHOW - CELTIC MUSIC RADIO - MARCH 6, 2016
My latest playlist - a home, pre-record. Catch-up links provided. 1 – NEIL YOUNG – For The Love of Man 2 – IRIS DE MENT – Listening To Singing 3 – JACKSON BROWNE – The Naked Ride Home 4 – DAN STUART –...
View ArticleFreight Train Boogie Show #334 featuring Paul Burch
FTB Show #334 features the new album by Paul Burch called Meridian Rising Which is about the life of Jimmie Rodgers. Here's the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen...
View ArticleVARIOUS —MERCYLAND; HYMNS FOR THE REST OF US VOL. No 2 (Tone Tree Records)
http://www.philmadeira.net Here we have Vol 2 of Mercyland; Hymns For The Rest of Us, like its well-received predecessor of 2012 the second instalment is awash in fine material. Phil Madeira who...
View ArticleBeverly “Guitar” Watkins live tonight on WHUP - Americana Music Show Podcast
Georgia Music Legend winner Beverly "Guitar" Watkins will be my guest. Plus I've got that new Blind Willie Johnson tribute album and the new Sarah Borges. "Beverly “Guitar” Watkins live tonight on...
View ArticleThe O’s – Honeycomb (2016)
The O’s are a fun roots band, comprised of ex-Polyphonic Spree members John Pedigo and Taylor Young, who showcase plenty of inspiration from traditional American music. There is a touch of bluegrass...
View ArticleWilly Tea Taylor – Knuckleball Prime (2015)
320 kbps | 101 MB | UL | Recorded in Nashville, TN, Knuckleball Prime features eleven original compositions that highlight Taylor’s brilliant storytelling and heartfelt vocals. Produced by Michael...
View ArticleBeverly “Guitar” Watkins at the New River Blues Festival - Americana Music...
Check out the stinging blues guitar chops that earned her the Georgia Music Legend award in this clip from the New River Blues Festival. "Beverly “Guitar” Watkins at the New River Blues Festival"...
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