Balsam Range — It’s Christmas Time The idea of buying Christmas music in October may seem, in the abstract, to be unthinkable. But when you get right down to it, good Christmas music can also make one’s desire for the holidays increase. Put on a classic album and I’ll bet you start longing for TV … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2017
New Blues: Peter Ward — ‘Blues On My Shoulders’
Peter Ward — Blues On My Shoulders Label: Gandy Dancer Records Peter Ward should be proud. He’s just released an album, Blues On My Shoulders, so satisfying that it must be exactly what he had in mind. It’s a collection of top-notch musicians: Peter Ward (guitar, vocals), Ronnie Earl (guitar), Sax Gordon Beadle (sax), Sugar Ray Norcia … Continue reading
‘At The Louisiana Hayride Tonight’ Spotlights The Legendary Radio Show In A Historic 20-CD Box Set Due Oct. 20th On Bear Family Records
Featuring more than 25 hours of music, this unprecedented collection comes packed in an LP-sized package complete with a 224-page hardcover book with rare performances from stars like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Kitty Wells, George Jones, and Webb Pierce, as well as a previously unknown Hank Williams recording. For more than two decades, the Louisiana Hayride radio … Continue reading
New Blues: Casey James Cuts Out The BS With ‘Strip It Down’
Casey James — Strip It Down We always knew that American Idol was good for something. It introduced us to Casey James, who was an Idol finalist in 2010. It took a few years, but the experience brought James the clarity of purpose to get down to business with producer Tom Hambridge and create an album that … Continue reading
Rick Monroe Launches “Gypsy Soul” Contest
Grand Prize Is A Monster Energy Schecter Guitar Singer/songwriter Rick Monroe invites fans to sing from their “Gypsy Soul,” via a contest that launches today on Facebook. Entrants have until November 13 to film their own version of Rick’s signature tune, post the video to Monroe’s Facebook page and then solicit “likes.” The entrant with … Continue reading
ALABAMA Rings In The Holidays Early With ‘American Christmas,’ Out Now
Country music’s best-selling band of all time, ALABAMA, is ringing in the holiday season early with the release of AMERICAN CHRISTMAS, available now on BMG. Marking the supergroup’s first newly recorded Christmas album in 21 years, AMERICAN CHRISTMAS features a collection of holiday favorites including “Away In A Manger,” “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” … Continue reading
Talking With Country Singer/Songwriter KENDELL MARVEL About ‘LOWDOWN & LONESOME’— Out October 13!
Known for writing honky tonk floor-burners (“Twang,” recorded by George Strait), uncompromising contemporary country hits (“Right Where I Need To Be,” recorded by Gary Allan), lowdown yearnings (“Never Lovin’ You,” recorded by Blake Shelton), heartfelt confessionals (“Startin’ With Me,” recorded by Jake Owen), and instant-classic personal testaments (“That Lonesome Song,” recorded by Jamey Johnson), Kendell … Continue reading
