Backtrack Blues Band — Make My Home In Florida Label: Harpo Records “If you don’t mind, we’re gonna keep it in a blues vein.” That was the lead-in to the agreeable “Your Funeral and My Trial,” and it was just fine with me. On their new live album, Make My Home In Florida, Backtrack Blues Band delivers … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival — ‘Badlands’
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival — Badlands (Release date: 2/2/18) North Dakota Blues-Rock artist Jennifer Lyn has a clear love of blues rock. and on her new album, Badlands, she treats it with the intimate adoration it deserves. What’s even more exciting is her obvious appreciation for country, folk, and gospel music as well. There are influences … Continue reading
Maren Morris – “Rich”
Maren Morris – “Rich” It was her debut single “My Church” that put Maren Morris on the country charts in 2016, but it is one of her follow-ups, “Rich,” that has convinced us she’s here to stay. The song finally hits country radio February 12th. Here are just a few of the lyrics (trust me: … Continue reading
Mare Wakefield & Nomad — ‘Time To Fly’
Mare Wakefield & Nomad — Time To Fly True happiness is back! Put on Americana/folk duo Mare Wakefield & Nomad’s new album, Time To Fly, and you’ll hear what I mean. By “happiness,” I don’t mean to imply a constant smiley-faced state; I am talking about the pleasure that comes from discovering artists who do … Continue reading
Sarah Ross — “Doin’ Just Fine”
Sarah Ross — “Doin’ Just Fine” “I’m doing just fine, hey Ever since you walked away Won’t let my heartbreak No you can’t bring me down today…” “Doin’ Just Fine” is the first song from Sarah Ross’ upcoming EP. The track lets her shine, vocally, and supplies the listener who might be new to this … Continue reading
This Year’s Blues Music Awards Nominees
Winners will be announced at the Blues Foundation’s Gala Ceremony on May 10th In Memphis The nominees for the 39th Annual Blues Music Awards represent a prestigious collection of acclaimed performers and rising stars that reflect the breadth and diversity of today’s blues music scene. It encompasses North Mississippi All-Stars’ updated Hill Country stomps and Mavis Staples’ gospel-infused soul as well as Taj … Continue reading
New Country: Jazelle Paris & David Garfield Band – “I Lied”
Jazelle Paris & David Garfield Band – “I Lied” Labels: Creatchy Records Jazelle Paris delivers a stellar & stunningly powerful vocal performance which delivers the message and mines the truth in “I Lied.” The poignant lyrics in “I Lied”(co-written by David Garfield & William “Smokey” Robinson) tell an emotional story of love and loss. To … Continue reading
Grammy-Winning The Earls of Leicester To Record Live Album at Country Music Hall of Fame
Recordings Will Take Place at Storied CMA Theater February 24 and 25 The Earls of Leicester, the Grammy award-winning, critically acclaimed sextet founded by 14-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas, has announced a two night run at Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater, February 24 and 25. The two night performance is special for the … Continue reading
New Country: Tim Elliott’s “I Got You”
Tim Elliott — “I Got You” There’s a new song that I expect country radio to fall in love with in 2018: Tim Elliott’s “I Got You.” It’s Elliott’s follow-up to his Music Row charting singles “Start Pourin’ Whiskey On It” and “What’s Not to Love.” It is a captivating, soothing, mesmerizing reminder of what commitment … Continue reading
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