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Brandi Carlile – “Give Up The Ghost”
Posted on 10.10.2009 | No CommentsWith each new album Brandi Carlile seems to find a new way to impress. Her latest and greatest, Give Up The Ghost touts heartbreaking lyrics, perfect harmonies and spine-tingling vocals... -
Coles Whalen – “The Whistle Stop Road Record”
Posted on 10.09.2009 | No CommentsColes Whalen has one of those unique voices that, like a masked bandit in the Wild West, holds your ears captive. She started singing with the Colorado Children’s Chorale and... -
Johnny Cooper – “Follow”
Posted on 10.08.2009 | No CommentsThere’s an edge to Johnny Cooper’s music that sets him apart from a lot of the other 20-something musicians: it’s a little southern rock, a bit of blues, a touch... -
The Sweetback Sisters – “Chicken Ain’t Chicken”
Posted on 10.07.2009 | No CommentsWith a honky-tonk heartbreaker sound and solid foundation of musicianship, the Sweetback Sisters nail the feeling of last calls and dance floors with their first full-length album, Chicken Ain’t Chicken.... -
Daniel Johnston – “Is And Always Was”
Posted on 09.29.2009 | 1 CommentDaniel Johnston has ridden the fine line between genius and insanity his entire career and he’s become a sensation in the indie music world with his off-beat style and tale... -
Guy Clark – “Somedays the Song Writes You”
Posted on 09.18.2009 | No CommentsIn the world of songwriters, Guy Clark is one of the gems. He’s continuously creates solid and timeless classics (“Desperados Waiting For A Train,” “New Cut Road”) since his first... -
Amy Speace – “The Killer In Me”
Posted on 09.11.2009 | 1 CommentAmy Speace is our latest musical addiction and her latest album “The Killer In Me” is a habit-forming combination of eloquent songwriting and Amy’s passionate voice. The New York-based artist... -
Grant Peeples – “Pawnshop”
Posted on 08.29.2009 | 5 CommentsGrant Peeples will send you his latest album, Pawnshop, all you have to do is go to his website and ask. He’s trying out a new “trust” system – relying... -
Gregory Alan Isakov – “This Empty Northern Hemisphere”
Posted on 08.25.2009 | 1 CommentLike the taste of a piece of fine chocolate, the longer the music of Gregory Alan Isakov’s This Empty Northern Hemisphere is allowed to linger the more nuanced and delicious... -
Catie Curtis – “Hello, Stranger”
Posted on 08.24.2009 | No CommentsAlbums of revisited songs can be a tricky and unfortunate business, usually ending up either bland or overdone and almost always aimed at the uber-fans, the ones who must have... -
Angie Stevens – “Queen of This Mess”
Posted on 08.11.2009 | No Comments“I’m gonna believe in love today,” Angie Stevens sings on the title track of Queen of This Mess. The eleven songs on her third release share stories from a life... -
Sam & Ruby – “The Here & The Now”
Posted on 08.07.2009 | No CommentsA decade ago, singer-songwriters Sam Brooker and Ruby Amanfu met at a Nashville writer’s night. The resulting friendship and frequent on-stage collaboration has finally let to their debut album, The... -
Deena – “Somewhere in Blue”
Posted on 07.31.2009 | No CommentsA fair mix of country-pop, a little rock and a smidgen of blues, Deena’s Somewhere in Blue is the kind of album you’d put on for background music but would... -
Two High String Band – “Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito”
Posted on 07.30.2009 | No CommentsOver a decade after their initial formation, the Austin-based Two High String Band’s latest record, Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito brings the group’s core trio, Billy Bright on mandolin and Geoff... -
Motif: Writing By Ear
Posted on 07.23.2009 | No CommentsOn the first glance, it’s perhaps a little too easy to feel initially disappointed by the collection of works that make up Motif: Writing by Ear. But, like most good... -
Sarah Jarosz – “Song Up In Her Head”
Posted on 07.22.2009 | No CommentsAt 18-years-old, Sarah Jarosz has been playing mandolin since she was ten and singing even longer. Her first album, Song Up In Her Head, reflects the skills she’s been learning... -
Cedar Hill Refugees – “Pale Imperfect Diamond”
Posted on 07.11.2009 | No CommentsMixing musical styles, like advanced chemistry, is an activity that should be attempted only with protective goggles and a fire extinguisher handy. There are too many ways for any such... -
Songwriters in the Round: Legends and Lyrics Series
Posted on 06.30.2009 | No CommentsBringing together three great songwriters per episode, the Legends and Lyrics series from Song-Writers in the Round is a look at the talent behind some great songs and music paired... -
Nanci Griffith – “The Loving Kind”
Posted on 06.17.2009 | 1 CommentMore than two decades after her first record, Nanci Griffith is still making beautiful, honest and relevant music. Her latest album, The Loving Kind, has nine original songs and a... -
Todd Snider – “The Excitement Plan”
Posted on 06.14.2009 | No CommentsLess than a year after his Peace Queer EP, Todd Snider is back with The Excitement Plan, an “old gypsy term” that her borrowed from his dad. As one of... -
Reed Foehl – “Once an Ocean”
Posted on 06.10.2009 | No CommentsHaving spent years performing with the jam-leaning Acoustic Junction before setting out on his own musical path, Reed Foehl’s third solo album, Once an Ocean, finds him teaming up with... -
BettySoo – “Heat Sin Water Skin”
Posted on 06.05.2009 | No CommentsBettySoo simply stands out. The Texas native claims to be a bit of an oddity in the folk scene, but it’s got nothing to do with her height (5′) or... -
Haroula Rose – “Someday” EP
Posted on 05.25.2009 | No CommentsWith a voice somewhere between an early ’70s songstress and a modern indie folk singer, the Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based Haroula Rose has made the jump from gigs at SXSW to... -
Spring Creek – “Way Up On A Mountain”
Posted on 05.20.2009 | No CommentsIf you could only say one thing about Spring Creek, it’d be they play bluegrass like it was meant to be played. Traditionally, that is, without the infusion and confusion...