“Do This Life,” written by Phil Barton, David Thompson, and Brad Rempel, might be the single that brings High Valley the attention they deserve. It’s an exuberant song, full of an optimism that is instantly appealing. The vocal interplay between Brad Rempel and Alison Krauss is a perfect fit. They match each other’s energy and tonal … Continue reading
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant — ‘Raise the Roof’Label: Rounder Records Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (that’s the order I put them in) have reunited for another album more than a dozen years after their collaboration “Raising Sand” became a hit. The 12-track Raise the Roof, on Rounder Records, is a collection of covers like … Continue reading
Alison Krauss — Windy City It doesn’t get much better than this. After twenty-seven Grammy Awards (making her the most awarded singer, the most awarded female artist, and tied for the second most awarded artist overall in Grammy history), it appears that Alison Krauss can still do no wrong. Most of the songs, familiar and obscure, on this … Continue reading
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration Label: Rounder Records The first time I saw and heard Emmylou Harris in concert, a few decades ago, I was seated next to a fellow who attended with a pad of paper and some charcoal crayons. As Emmylou warbled and wooed through her rockin’, plaintive, … Continue reading
Nashville, TN — April 13, 2016 — The iconic, GRAMMY® award winning group ALABAMA is scheduled to headline the nationwide SOUTHERN DRAWL TOUR kicking off on May 12th. The tour opens to a sold out three-night stand in Nashville, TN with the 80-piece Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The band will then crisscross the country performing over … Continue reading
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