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Todd Snider Coming out on August 19th
Artists mentioned:Todd Snider is coming out of the closet as a flaming “Peace Queer” on August 19th. He’s loud, he’s proud, he’s here and he’s a “Peace Queer.” Normally when musicians get too political it annoys me. I just want to scream “Shut Up and Sing.” However, somehow Todd Snider pulls...(read full post)
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Signposts: Along the Information Super Highway
Artists mentioned:Cold War Kids - "Something Is Not Right With Me", the first single off the second album, Loyalty to Loyalty, is streaming now on MySpace The song will be available as a free download on RCRDLBL.com starting Thursday July 24.Teddy Thompson, who released his 4th studio album, A Piece Of...(read full post)
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Settin'' the Woods on Fire: This Week's Charts
Artists mentioned:This is a periodic feature in which I post on AWT the top albums and debuts in the airplay charts from Americana Music Assoc., XM Cross Country and FMQB Non-Commercial Adult Alternative chart. I haven't posted the charts in six weeks because there was not a ton of movement for...(read full post)
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Ralston Bowles - Rally at the Texas Hotel
Artists mentioned:Ralston Bowles is a songwriters songwriter. His songs have depth and transcendence in the vein of a Bruce Cockburn or Bill Mallonee. His newest album is Rally at the Texas Hotel. After I heard the album I did some internet research on him and found that he has been profoundly...(read full post)
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Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis - Two Men with the Blues
Artists mentioned:It has always amazed me that Willie Nelson will record with anyone no matter their background. This eclecticism is one of Willie's strengths but he has occasionally made questionable partnerships. However, the idea to combine Nelson with Wynton Marsalis was one of genius. These two men are living icons in...(read full post)
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RIYL Reckles Kelly - Try John D. Hale and Austin Collins
Artists mentioned:For those of you who like their new album as much as I do, read the Austin Chronicle article on Reckless Kelly and the The 9513 review of Bulletproof. However, if you like the new Reckless Kelly I think you will also like two other artists starting to make some...(read full post)
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Old Crow Medicine Show to Release 2 New Projects
Artists mentioned:is prepping for two NEW releases! They're new Album "Tennessee Pusher" is out Sep. 23rd as well as a 3 Song EP "Caroline" out Aug. 29th. Read OCMS Article on Billboard Old Crow Medicine Show - "CAROLINE" Single - from the Upcoming Album "Tennessee Pusher" out 9/23 & "Caroline" EP...(read full post)
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Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
Artists mentioned:Alejandro Escovedo may finally be getting his due on his new album Real Animal. He is touring this Summer with Dave Matthews, he recently shared the stage in Houston with "The Boss" (see video below) and he has a Letterman appearance scheduled for early August. Considering he has been one...(read full post)
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The Waifs and Drew Emmit
Artists mentioned:Compass Records is on a roll. Earlier this year they put out The Waybacks new release Loaded. More recently, They released The Waifs Sundirtwater. Just so things don't get stale they will be releasing Drew Emmitt's Long Road on July 15th. I have previously posted on The Waybacks. However, equally...(read full post)
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BEST OF 2008 SO FAR
Artists mentioned:This is my third list of the year. It is based on releases through June 17th. The Truckers are still number one and it will take a great album to knock them off the pedestal. The highest debut is Old 97's at #4. Other notable debuts are My Morning Jacket...(read full post)
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ON LETTERMAN THIS WEEK
Artists mentioned:Tifft Merrit will appear tomorrow Wed. 25th Fellow Brmingham natives Wild Sweet Orange, who I have posted on previously, will be on Friday June 27th....(read full post)
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We Can't Make it Here Anymore
Artists mentioned:DEL MCCOURY AND FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE STRUGGLES OF RURAL AMERICADel McCoury has put out a compilation project that sings about the plight of rural America. The album enlists a stellar group of artists to tell this story. Moneyland, which is also the name of the title cut, invokes...(read full post)
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City Stages Video Wrap Up
Artists mentioned:For all the hype Bonnaroo receives just a few hours south, we had a pretty good festival in Birmingham last weekend. For those whoa Aren't familiar with City Stages, it used to be one of the better festivals around. However, years of bad weather and debt trouble hurt the event...(read full post)
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Signposts: Along the Information Super Highway
Artists mentioned:Here is some things being talked about in the Blogger community.AmericanRoots Ray Randall reports that Jason & the Scorchers will be receiving a Lifetime Achievment Award from the Americana Music Association.Nine Bullets has posted links to live recordings by Lucero.The Boot does a great interview with Charlie Daniels who is...(read full post)
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The Infamous Stringdusters
Artists mentioned:The Infamous Stringdusters released there self-titled sophomore album on Sugar Hill this week. In a stroke of genius, they brought is Tim O’brien as producer. The Stringdusters like O’brien have a fairly uncommon ability to stand simultaneously in both the Traditional and New Grass camps with no apparent contradiction. Their...(read full post)
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City Stages Preview !!!!
Artists mentioned:For my local Birmingham readers it is City Stages time. Also, it is time to eat some crow. Last year I predicted the death of the festival. I was so wrong. With a new booking agency helping out, this is the best lineup in years! In fact, on Saturday there...(read full post)
