1. I Hear You Knocking (Fats Domino)2. King Bee (Slim Harpo)3. Feeling Good (Nina Simone)4. Angel From Montgomery (John Prine)5. Ramble On Rose (Grateful Dead) Recollections marks both a literal and a figurative homecoming for Wynonna, who recorded much of the collection while quarantining on her Tennessee farm in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading
“Let’s Do The Time Warp Agaaaaaaaaain” to the soundtrack of cinema’s all-time favorite cult film This goes out to all of my old best friends on Saturday nights at midnight at the UA6 Cinema in Santa Rosa, California in 1980-82… and my old best friends on Saturday nights at midnight at the 8th Street Playhouse … Continue reading
Alecia Nugent — The Old Side of TownLabel: Hillbilly Goddess Music (Release date: 9/18/20) If they ever gave out an award for the “Easiest To Listen To” album, Alecia Nugent‘s new release (with three previous albums on Rounder Records, this is her fourth), The Old Side of Town, would be a top contender. The album … Continue reading
Justin Saladino Band — ‘Live’ If you could use a little live music in your life these days, I highly recommend the satisfying recent release by the Justin Saladino Band. The band’s first live studio album couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect time. It’s a seemingly effortless, powerful performance, full of inspired guitar riffs … Continue reading
Johnny & The Mongrels — ‘Creole Skies’Release Date: July 17, 2020 Creole Skies, the superb new release from Johnny & the Mongrels, arrives at the perfect time. If you are spending most of your time indoors, this album will transport you to the Bayou and beyond. Your soul will be grateful for the musical voyage. … Continue reading
Mason Summit — Negative Space(Released on digital streaming platforms) Los Angeles-based indie folk singer-songwriter Mason Summit is the master of musicalizing the interior landscape. His new album, Negative Space, surveys the emotional peaks and valleys, paying special attention to the challenging overlaps and complexities along the way. The song collection is a sober assessment of a … Continue reading
Featuring performances by The Cadillac Three, Michael Ray, Tenille Townes, and Twinnie London’s Royal Albert Hall and Nashville Meets London have partnered for a virtual Country music concert event to be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 19.30 BST / 1:30 p.m. CDT as part of the venue’s recently launched livestream series, Royal Albert Home. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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