King James & The Special Men — Act Like You Know Release date: July 21, 2017 I know a good time when I hear one. And I haven’t heard a time quite as good as King James & The Special Men’s debut album, Act Like You Know, in quite awhile. The New Orleans-based band could very easily become … Continue reading
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Singular Singer-Songwriter Chris Fullerton Re-Issuing Debut Epilepsy Blues On Austin-Based Eight 30 Records
Chris Fullerton sings country music bold and brave beyond compare. Epilepsy Blues, the Central Texas singer-songwriter’s debut on Austin-based Eight 30 Records (out August 11, 2017), delivers hard truths both elegantly (“Bad Winds”) and effortlessly (“Come to Texas”), and simply stun with candor (“I Feel Nothing,” the title track). “The songs are about my depression … Continue reading
Eli Young Band Releases New Single “Never Land” Off Of Upcoming Album Fingerprints
The Valory Music Co. chart toppers Eli Young Band have announced the release of their fresh new single “Never Land.” “When you fall in love for the first time, it’s like a fairy tale. Everyone knows the feeling you get is hard to explain. Well, we tried to do just that by borrowing from Peter … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys Label: Stanley Family Records Fret not. Old-timey mountain music, protected for decades by the imcomporable Dr. Ralph Stanley, is still in good hands. Specifically, Ralph Stanley II, who, along with the Clinch Mountain Boys, has delivered a message of faith, hope and integrity in the form of this … Continue reading
RED HOT: A Memphis Celebration Of Sun Records Revisiting A Music Legacy On June 16
American classics recut at Sam Phillips’ historic Memphis studios Red Hot: A Memphis Celebration of Sun Records is a jubilant, homegrown album honoring the legacy of the tiny independent label that changed the face of popular music. All proceeds from the Americana Music Society release, due June 16, 2017, will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research … Continue reading
Mike Younger — ‘Little Folks Like You And Me’
Mike Younger — Little Folks Like You And Me Release Date: July 21, 2017 If there’s anything that recent history has shown, it’s that everyone has an opinion. And there’s never been a shortage of independent musicians using their songs as a platform for whatever causes they espouse. What are often lacking, however, are songs … Continue reading
Attention-Worthy Blues: Guitar Slim Jr. — ‘The Story Of My Life’
Guitar Slim Jr. — The Story Of My Life It was his first album and it earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1989. Now, Guitar Slim Jr. has reissued The Story Of My Life—giving contemporary blues fans the chance to appreciate talent that’s been overlooked for far too long by the … Continue reading
David Olney — ‘Don’t Try To Fight It’
David Olney — Don’t Try To Fight It Label: Red Parlor Records David Olney, the prolific singer/songwriter has been celebrated as “The Bard of Nashville.” His latest album, Don’t Try To Fight It, delivers ten provocative songs with such style that the master storytelling label is completely justified. He offers musical philosophizing that speaks as much to … Continue reading
New Blues: Steve Krase – ‘Should’ve Seen It Coming’
Steve Krase – Should’ve Seen It Coming Label: Connor Ray Music Blues harmonica virtuoso Steve Krase has released his latest album, Should’ve Seen It Coming, and it is a party of a playlist. If you need to get things going, put this disc on; it is all about ignition. The production values are up to the high … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Alert: Jimmy Fortune ‘Sings the Classics’
Jimmy Fortune — Sings the Classics Label: The Gaither Music Group Do you have a country music lovin’ momma that could use some new tunes for Mother’s Day (coming up on May 14th)? Read on… Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune has put out an album that is a thoroughly satisfying listening exprience. There … Continue reading
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