Alecia Nugent — The Old Side of TownLabel: Hillbilly Goddess Music (Release date: 9/18/20) If they ever gave out an award for the “Easiest To Listen To” album, Alecia Nugent‘s new release (with three previous albums on Rounder Records, this is her fourth), The Old Side of Town, would be a top contender. The album … Continue reading
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New Blues: Justin Saladino Band — ‘Live’
Justin Saladino Band — ‘Live’ If you could use a little live music in your life these days, I highly recommend the satisfying recent release by the Justin Saladino Band. The band’s first live studio album couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect time. It’s a seemingly effortless, powerful performance, full of inspired guitar riffs … Continue reading
New Blues/Funk/Bayou Soul: Johnny & The Mongrels — ‘Creole Skies’
Johnny & The Mongrels — ‘Creole Skies’Release Date: July 17, 2020 Creole Skies, the superb new release from Johnny & the Mongrels, arrives at the perfect time. If you are spending most of your time indoors, this album will transport you to the Bayou and beyond. Your soul will be grateful for the musical voyage. … Continue reading
Mason Summit — ‘Negative Space’
Mason Summit — Negative Space(Released on digital streaming platforms) Los Angeles-based indie folk singer-songwriter Mason Summit is the master of musicalizing the interior landscape. His new album, Negative Space, surveys the emotional peaks and valleys, paying special attention to the challenging overlaps and complexities along the way. The song collection is a sober assessment of a … Continue reading
Royal Albert Hall and Nashville Meets London Partner for Virtual Country Concert on July 18
Featuring performances by The Cadillac Three, Michael Ray, Tenille Townes, and Twinnie London’s Royal Albert Hall and Nashville Meets London have partnered for a virtual Country music concert event to be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 19.30 BST / 1:30 p.m. CDT as part of the venue’s recently launched livestream series, Royal Albert Home. … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: The Roe Family Singers — ‘Roll Up The Rug!’
The Roe Family Singers — Roll Up The Rug!Label: Bonfire Music Group If your world could use a little cheering up, all you have to do is look at the cover of the new album by The Roe Family Singers. It conveys a timeless good-time campfire with friends feeling that will brighten your day immediately. … Continue reading
New Blues / Roots: The Nighthawks – Tryin’ to Get to You
The Nighthawks – Tryin’ to Get to YouLabel: EllerSoul Records Is there anything these days as reliable as am album from The Nighthawks? I think not. The Nighthawks, the seminal American roots music group based in Washington, D.C., have been consistently creating dependably satisfying blues, roots and rock ’n’ roll for decades. Their latest release, … Continue reading
New Blues: Watermelon Slim — ‘Traveling Man’
Watermelon Sim — Traveling ManLabel: Northernblues Music Watermelon Slim‘s newest release, Traveling Man, is a live double disc that will have you howlin’ the blues and thankful that you have nothing better to do these days but settle down, turn up the music, and enjoy the benefits of sublimely played live music. Watermelon Slim specializes … Continue reading
New Bluegrass/Country: Daryl Mosley – ‘The Secret of Life’
Daryl Mosley – The Secret of Life Label: Pinecastle Records Release date: May 22, 2020 Grand Ole Opry veteran Daryl Mosley‘s new album, THE SECRET OF LIFE, is a comforting blend of country and bluegrass, with a bit of gospel that will soothe whatever your day brings (or your month, or 2020 so far, for … Continue reading
New Soul/Blues: Lisa Mills — ‘The Triangle’
Lisa Mills — The Triangle Label: Melody Place Music Lisa Mills‘ new release, The Triangle, kicks off with a song previously recorded by Little Richard, “Greenwood, Mississippi.” It’s a combustion of desire and love, darting back and forth between declaration and plea, propelled by searing guitars and one of the tightest horn sections around. The … Continue reading
