Three-album vinyl or 2-CD set contains the complete recordings of William’s eight 1949 radio shows, which include hits and rarities all newly restored and mastered. Street date June 14, 2019. Hank Williams began 1949 with his career at a crossroads. Although he was headlining the Louisiana Hayride radio show and achieved a few hits, big-time … Continue reading
Author Archives: Greg Victor
New Roots/Blues: Manx Marriner Mainline — ‘Hellbound For Heaven’
Manx Marriner Mainline — Hellbound For Heaven Label: Stony Plain Records Having a stack of recently released CDs to choose from, I decided to go for the most promising title. Scanning the stack of CD spines, I spied the words “Hellbound For Heaven.” Now this, I thought to myself, sounds like the source of some original … Continue reading
New Blues: Peter Ward — ‘Train To Key Biscayne’
Peter Ward — Train To Key Biscayne Label: Gandy Dancer Records Peter Ward’s Train To Key Biscayne is a trip in the best sense. There’s a lot of musical territory covered and each stop along the way on this follow-up to his 2017 release (Blues on My Shoulders) is a rewarding discovery. The album showcases … Continue reading
New Country: Marty Brown — ‘American Highway’
Marty Brown — American Highway Label: Plowboy Records (Available: May 17, 2019) Once a modern day traditionalist, always a modern day traditionalist. Truthful, honest music doesn’t really age, nor does the artistic sense to sustain it. Thank God. American Highway is Marty Brown’s first album in two decades. He may have taken twenty years off … Continue reading
New Blues: Peter Poirier — ‘Empty Arms’
Peter Poirier — Empty Arms Label: ’59Records Empty Arms is a 1950s blues/R&B atmosphere album for today. The debut recording by Boston area guitarist and vocalist Peter Poirier, it is a thoroughly satisfying introduction to his expert ability to capture the essence of the best era of traditional electric blues. Peter Poirier’s vocals are strong … Continue reading
Tennis: Christian Garin Wins U.S. Clay to Claim First Career ATP Title
Christian Garin won his first career ATP title with a three-set win over Casper Ruud at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Sunday. The score was 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3. Garin, the 2013 French Open boys’ champion, was playing his second career ATP final. It was Garin’s second ATP final in as … Continue reading
Taylor Scott Band — ‘All We Have’
Taylor Scott Band — All We Have Taylor Scott Band’ new album, All We Have, is a stellar example of an artist’s decision not to conform to the expectations of a singular artistic role or create in a particular genre. Taylor Scott’s talents as a singer and guitarist are matched by his songwriting ability.This collection … Continue reading
New Country: George Strait — ‘Honky Tonk Time Machine’
George Strait — Honky Tonk Time Machine Are you a country music fan, listening to country radio all day, but still nostalgic for actual country music? Fear not, your prayers have been answered. As he croons in one of the many satisfying tracks, “God and Country Music,” you find ’em when you need ’em. Although … Continue reading
The 2019 Venice Biennale Artist List
The Venice Biennale has released the names of the artists who will participate in its show [“May You Live in Interesting Times,” which is being organized by Ralph Rugoff] this year. The exhibition runs, at the Giardini and the Arsenale, as well as around other venues in Venice, from May 11 through November 24 [Preview … Continue reading
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — ‘Amour’
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — Amour Label: Stony Plains Records What a solid collection of timeless sentiment, and so sturdily delivered. This is an album that will have you in agreement with every syllable, as it reminds you of how the seemingly simplest of songs can also be the most profound… especially when interpreted … Continue reading
parcbench .live 