Bo-Keys’ Scott Bomar produces collection of seven powerful originals, plus covers of Otis Clay, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Ruby Johnson Amy Black has always been drawn to soul singers. But it wasn’t until she began exploring her own southern roots for her last album, The Muscle Shoals Sessions, that she found her musical sweet spot — … Continue reading
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New Bluegrass: Dailey & Vincent — ‘Patriots and Poets’
Dailey & Vincent — Patriots and Poets Award-winning bluegrass artists Dailey & Vincent (Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent) have released their new album, Patriots and Poets. It ignites with the energetic “Gimme All the Love You Got,” and drives forward through another fifteen songs with impeccable musicianship and harmonizing, landing at the equally stirring “America We … Continue reading
Need Meaningful Inspiration? Eric Bibb’s ‘Migration Blues’ Will Get You There
Eric Bibb — ‘Migration Blues’ Label: Stony Plain Records The album offers a blend of originals and American folk classics (Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” and Bob Dylan’s “Masters Of War”), all of which deal with refugee or migrant crises. In the liner notes, Eric Bibb cites Cicero: “To be ignorant of what occurred … Continue reading
Dustin Lynch Makes “SMALL TOWN BOY” Debut On ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Showing off his undeniable talent – and humor – Broken Bow Records’ DUSTIN LYNCH hit late-night television for a buzzworthy debut of his brand new single, “Small Town Boy,” on ABC’s JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! last Tuesday night (4/4). The charming small town Tullahoma, Tennessee, native had the captivated live studio audience grooving to the laid-back, … Continue reading
Lindsay Ell Reveals Debut EP Worth The Wait Available March 24
The ‘wait’ is almost over as rising star Lindsay Ell revealed today her highly-anticipated debut EP WORTH THE WAIT will be released on Friday, March 24 via Stoney Creek Records. Produced by celebrated GRAMMY-winning musician Kristian Bush (of Sugarland), fans and critics alike are buzzing over the budding star’s debut project. The six-song compilation is … Continue reading
New Alt-Country: Greg Wickham — ‘If I Left This World’
Greg Wickham — If I Left This World Greg Wickham’s previous Americana/alt-country releases, the critically acclaimed Better Than This (Checkered Past Records) and All In Your Head (Slewfoot Records) hinted at, but did not fully reveal his prolific talents. His new album, If I Left This World, co-produced by Wickham and Kristie Stremel, makes it clear … Continue reading
Dustin Collins Releases “Cold Dead Hands”—An Ode to the Second Amendment
Country recording artist, Dustin Collins, is earning a name for himself with his current single, “Cold Dead Hands.” Debuting at #1 in its first week on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart, the track is an ode to the second amendment and takes a firm stand in support of an American’s right to bear arms. … Continue reading
New Blues: Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado — ‘Change My Game’
Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado — Change My Game Thorbjørn Risager, a Danish blues musician, is wonderfully framed by The Black Tornado. When the two meet it is heightened fusion of Southern soul and Chicago blues with the frontman and the band in perfect balance. The recent album, Change My Game, is a terrific showcase … Continue reading
New Jazzy Blues: Nina Massara — ‘Watch Me’
Nina Massara — ‘Watch Me’ Label: CSP Records Nina Massara teases her way through her recent album, Watch Me, with just enough of a wink to make the whole event a total pleasure. While her vocals are not impressive for their power, they are witty and winning. There’s a chance it’ll become the cocktail party CD … Continue reading
New Blues: Rory Block — ‘Keepin’ Outta Trouble’
Rory Block — Keepin’ Outta Trouble: A Tribute to Bukka White Label: New Stony Plain Records In the liner notes for her recent album, Keepin’ Outta Trouble: A Tribute to Bukka White, contemporary blues artist Rory Block writes, “More than any artist in my Mentor Series, Bukka inspired me to write new songs.” Rooted in country blues tradition, Block … Continue reading
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