You know, Country & Western!
This ain't your Dad's country music. It's your Granddad's! None of that new Nashville bullshit either. This is where you'll find what I consider the best in Country (Classic and Alt), Folk, and Americana.
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Executive Contour.
ITEM! Mixtapes! Check 'em out and share with yer pals:
Twang/Twinge of Love
That Christmas Spirit
No Permanent Address
No Permanent Address 2
5,000 countryandwestern Fans Can't Be Wrong
Valentine's Day for Lovers
Valentine's Day for Losers
ITEM! Always looking to post songs from up & coming bands who play awesome twangy/folky/hillbilly music.
Send 'em my way.
ITEM! For a different kind of musical experience altogether visit A Swingin' Affair - pop music from bygone days.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott - Roll On Buddy
(Source: Spotify)
Willy Tea Taylor - Life Is Beautiful
One man’s take, but there’s nothing I disagree with. Add your own things to make it work for you.
(Source: Spotify)
Woody Guthrie - Riding in My Car (Car Song)
A-ooooo-gha!
I believe a trip to Portland is in order come ‘round August. (‘Tho Kitty, Daisy & Lewis as headliners? C’mon. Their last album was terrrrrrrrrrrrrible.)
Carolina Chocolate Drops and Joe Thompson - Dona Got a Ramblin’ Mind
Shepard Fairey takes on folk music.
The Collins Kids - Hop, Skip and Jump
Then jump ahead 7 years when rockabilly is a distant memory and The Collins Kids go from Ranch Party to…
Like A Rolling Stone on Shindig.
Troy’s Tunes is pretty tight. I’m unfamiiar with Tuba Skinny and The Reneaus, but most of the others are top notch (I’m kinda eh on Landry).
I should finish my 2011 list before long. Maybe I should have started listening before November.
my favorite albums of 2011, in no particular order
Blind Pilot - Oveido
(Source: ieatbabiesandmicrowavepuppies)
This song got a lot of play on the road over the last 10 days. Haven’t had much time to post regularly since I only had my phone most of the time, but I hope that changes at least for a few days before heading down to Austin TX this weekend.
Del Barber - 62 Richmond
Koerner, Ray & Glover documentary from 1986 (and subsequent ‘95 & ‘07 updates).
Blues, Rags & Hollers is an essential album for anyone who loves American music. This documentary is for when you have 2 hours to spare.
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Olabelle Reed - High on a Mountain
Steve & Justin Townes Earle - Candy Man
from Avalon Blues: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt
