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.
ITEM! Something on your mind? Requests? Deep personal revelations?
Ask away!
ITEM! Meet me in "real life" at my other tumblr,
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
What Would Levon Helm Do?
A When You Awake Mixtape
The Band - I Shall Be Released
Hope there’s a big reunion show this weekend with Levon, Rick and Richard.
Dear Friends,
Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey.
Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life so filled with joy and celebration… he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage…
We appreciate all the love and support and concern.
From his daughter Amy, and wife Sandy
I just read this news about Levon Helm. Very sad. I wish him peace and comfort.
The Band - Long Black Veil
The Band - This Wheel’s On Fire
The Band & Emmylou Harris - Evangeline
(from The Last Waltz, released today in 1979)
The Band - Up On Cripple Creek
I really should get around to seeing The Last Waltz one of these days.
The Band
This is maybe the best picture in the world.
The Band - The Weight. Just feels like that kind of a day.
