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
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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
Country Music’s Mandy Barnett Releases Lush “Help Me Make It Through the Night” Today
Mandy Barnett — “Help Me Make It Through the Night” Originally a hit by Sammi Smith, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Kristofferson was inspired to write the song by an article he read in Esquire about Frank Sinatra. When asked what he believed in, Sinatra replied, “Booze, broads, or a … Continue reading
New Country: Luke Combs — “Six Feet Apart”
Luke’s new song “Six Feet Apart” is out now. It’s about everything going on, the things we’re missing, and what we’re all looking forward to when it’s over. “I miss my mom, I miss my dadI miss the road, I miss my bandGiving hugs and shaking handsIt’s a mystery I supposeJust how long this thing … Continue reading
New Country: Kenny Chesney — ‘Here and Now’
Kenny Chesney — Here and Now Kenny Chesney is the only country artist in the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Top Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years, and his latest album is a testament to how an artist who has been headlining since 2002 can still thrive. You see, it’s about many things — the … Continue reading
New Music: Paul Mark & The Van Dorens — GRAVITY
Paul Mark & The Van Dorens — GRAVITY Label: Radiation Records Release Date: June 2, 2020 Paul Mark & The Van Dorens have achieved their usual brilliance with their new release, GRAVITY. If I awarded stars in music reviews, I’d give them a constellation. Even better news is that Gravity is Paul Mark’s eleventh studio album. For … Continue reading
New Country: Tracy Lawrence — “When the Cowboy’s Gone”
Tracy Lawrence — “When the Cowboy’s Gone” “Who’s gonna ride in and save the day?Who’s gonna throw that big John Wayne right hookWhen it looks like everything’s gone to hell?Tell me whoWhat we need is more walk than talk in the windshield not the rear viewLike some long lost song‘Cause this world’s in trouble when … Continue reading
