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250 Word Album Review: Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now

Justin Townes Earle is a stylistic chameleon. Each of his four records has had a distinct sound all its own. This time around on Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now Earle has added horns to the mix and … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Will Johnson Living Room Show, Kansas City, KS 5-19-12

Will Johnson has a voice and music set perfectly for the most intimate of shows. There is no environment more intimate than being in your own living room. Johnson has decided to tour and forgo public venues and go straight … Continue reading

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Signed! – Cracker Greenland cd

Cracker’s Greenland cd autographed by Johnny Hickman on the left and David Lowery on the right.    

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250 Word Album Review: Ashley Raines & The New West Revue – One Trick Mule

Ashley Raines is a bluesy, deep-voiced americana singer from Colorado. He isn’t well know and he isn’t new to the music scene. He has released several albums, somewhere around 8, and regularly tours playing small bars and venues. His latest … Continue reading

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Signed! – Elvis Perkins In Dearland cd booklet

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250 Word Album Review: Todd Snider – Time As We Know It

Todd Snider has never hid his influences. He has never been so obvious on his latest record too. He recorded an entire record of Jerry Jeff Walker covers. He has always made no secret of his affinity for Jimmy Buffet, … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Brendan Benson – What Kind Of World

Brendan Benson is in the Raconteurs with Jack White. Why is this relevant? Because of their similarities as solo artists. It is only appropriate that Benson’s latest album’s release would coincide with Jack White’s very first solo album release. They … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Ashley Raines at the Cafe Acoustic St. Joseph, MO 5/3/12

Out of towners come through every now and then and it tends to be a breathe of fresh air. A new talent with new ideas, new songs and a totally different sound. Ashley Raines rolled through St. Joe carrying only … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Heartless Bastards – Arrow

The core of the Heartless Bastards has always been Erika Wennerstrom. She is the not only the powerful voice that gives the Bastards their distinct sound but is the only member to appear on all four of the band’s albums. … Continue reading

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Signed! – Vic Chesnutt and the Amorphous Strums (Elf Power)

This is an interesting one. It is the legendary Vic Chesnutt on his album “Dark Developments” with his backing band being Elf Power posing as the Amorphous Strums. This robot picture is the fold-out poster from the cd booklet. The … Continue reading

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