Album Review – Red Shahan’s “Hard Land”
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There’s no need to close your eyes and suspend disbelief, or stoke the imagination with intoxicants or potions to be transported to the West Texas universe where the songs of Red Shahan dwell among the sandpaper winds.
35 Years Ago: The Forgotten Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck Prison Album
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It was supposed to have been called “Inside The Walls.” But despite a big budget audio production and camera crew being involved, and plans to make it into a television special as well, it was never officially released.
The Best Country & Roots Albums of 2024 So Far
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As we reach the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far. There are some great projects that you should make sure don’t slip under your radar.
Album Review – Red Shahan’s “Loose Funky Texas Junky”
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They may not know him from Adam out on Music Row in Nashville. But in West Texas and parts adjacent, Red Shahan is considered a cult hero, a cooler cat than most, and a songwriter’s songwriter.
Upcoming Projects Look to Expand Justin Townes Earle’s Legacy
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When Justin Townes Earle left us on August 20th, 2020, he left behind a musical legacy whose impact well surpassed his output of eight studio albums over ten years, or simply being yet another famous son of a performer.
Silverada Restocks Tour Dates Ahead of New Album
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They may have a new name, but it’s still one of the best damn live bands in all of country music. Saying otherwise might stimulate unnecessary altercations with ornery rednecks, so it’s best just to accept it as the gospel truth.
“The Federalist” Finds Out It’s Never Smart to Come for Dolly Parton
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It’s never smart to come for Dolly Parton, especially when you have a weak, eepish, mealy-mouthed, and non-constructive argument that’s easy to refute or cast off, and that will only be counter-productive to your cause.
Album Review – Carly Pearce’s “Hummingbird”
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With an uncommon adherence to country sounds for a contemporary popular artist, and bolstered by reams of clever songwriting and spirited performances, Carly Pearce turns in an inspired and compelling album.
Tyler Childers & The Rolling Stones Prove “Dead Flowers” is a Country Song
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Listening to Mick Jagger sing “Dead Flowers” now over 50 years since its release with Tyler Childers, you can definitely tell he’s trying his best to put some British twang to it. So are Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.
Album Review – Jesse Daniel’s “Countin’ The Miles”
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Jesse Daniel brings a loaded down Peterbilt’s worth of full-tilt twang to this one, and puts all worries about “wHaT’s HAppeNeD To TOdAyS COunTRY mUsIc!” to bed. You want country music? Listen to Jesse Daniel.
Kaitlin Butts Announces First Official Headlining Tour
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You better get out to see Kaitlin Butts while she’s still playing relatively intimate venues, or you’ll be bellyaching in years to come when you have to fork out big bucks to see her in bigger venues when she blows up.
Breaking Down Shaboozey’s Break Down of “A Bar (Tipsy)”
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The idea was to explain the groundbreaking, genre shattering nature of how this song came about. But instead of exposing the genius behind it, the breakdown was an inadvertent self-own by Shaboozey.
JP Harris Signs to Bloodshot, Readies New “Trash Fire” Album
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The carpenter/contractor, old-time banjo enthusiast, and sometimes full-time touring musician is officially back, releasing a couple of new songs, and announcing the release of his latest album “JP Harris is a Trash Fire.”