Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver — Burden Bearer “Brother, have you heard, about the world coming to an end?” So go the lyrics to the entirely infectious song that I can’t get out of my head, titled “Brother Have You Heard.” And isn’t that the real point of effective gospel, anyway—this inability to stop singing it … Continue reading
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New Rock/Roots: Travis Green — ‘A Little Too Late’
Travis Green — A Little Too Late Produced by: Kid Andersen It’s never too late. If you think it is, just put the needle back on track one of Travis Green’s new album, A Little Too Late, play to the end, and repeat. These are ten original songs that promise good times, or at least a very … Continue reading
Nashville Roots-Rock Trio The Coal Men Mine Lost Souls On Pushed To The Side, Releasing August 19
As excited as Dave Coleman is about the August 19, 2016 release of Pushed to the Side (Vaskaleedez Records), the fifth full-length album by his Nashville roots-rock trio the Coal Men, he’s also harboring an unusual fear: that the story of “three solid dudes trying to make really honest, genuine music” isn’t sexy enough to … Continue reading
New Music: Shane Alexander — ‘Bliss’
Shane Alexander — Bliss Label: Buddhaland Music As soon as I hear the first notes of Shane Alexander’s new album, Bliss, I got a breezy rush of nostalgia. Not that the music is retro in any way; the nostalgia I felt was more of a longing for emotions I thought I left behind in my home … Continue reading
Omnivore To Release Maynard Ferguson’s Complete ‘High Voltage’
The Complete High Voltage albums are released on Omnivore on July 15th. Maynard Ferguson conquered Jazz, television, the Pop charts, and even played the closing ceremonies of the 1976 Olympics. Then, hot off the heels of Body & Soul—his self-proclaimed “best album in years”—he took a creative left turn and re-invented himself in 1987 with … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Volume Five — ‘Drifter’
Volume Five — Drifter Label: Mountain Fever Records Bluegrass music is in fine hands these days. It’s almost an embarrassment of riches, compared to most other genres of music. So, just when you think you’ve already got your favorite bluegrass groups, along comes a new album from Volume Five. The collection of twelve impeccable songs, titled Drifter, … Continue reading
The 2016 Olympic Tennis Teams (Complete List)
Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and it will be part of the 2016 Games in Rio. The ITF has announced the provisional list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Olympic Tennis Event. The event will be played on hard courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Barra … Continue reading
New ‘Newgrass’: Sam Bush — ‘Storyman’
Sam Bush — Storyman Label: Sugar Hill Records The title of the first track of Sam Bush’s new album, Storyman, states his case: “Play By Your Own Rules.” The song recommends a philosophy for living, but it also presents Mr. Bush’s approach to music. On the ten following original tracks, the gentleman officially recognized by … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Trinity River Band — ‘Things We Do For Dreams’
Trinity River Band — Things We Do For Dreams Label: Orange Blossom Records Expected Release: July 22, 2016 Trinity River Band is an Award-Winning Bluegrass, Americana and Acoustic Roots band from Callahan, Florida that continues to build a reputation as one of the country’s most consistent acts. Their latest album, Things We Do For Dreams, is further evidence that this … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: NewTown’s ‘Harlan Road’
NewTown — Harlan Road Label: Mountain Home Music Company (available July 8) If you think you know bluegrass music, give a listen to NewTown’s new album, Harlan Road. It is one of the best new bluegrass album out lately and demands attention from those who love the genre. On the eleven song collection, NewTown covers all … Continue reading
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