The new Wood Brothers album is out. Here it is on Spotify.
http://open.spotify.com/user/ujdmc/playlist/3RCUP427v1QAvLYEjZvEds
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
heard... shared
The Harrow and the Harvest album artwork has a life of its own. See the story below.
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Hear Sarah talk about the new album.
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Labels:
Gillian Welch,
Greencards,
r,
Radiohead,
Sarah Jarosz,
Tony Rice,
Vassar Clements
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Rod Picott "Welding Burns"
Welding Burns
Here's a guy you may know... but didn't know it. He has a resume that runs from hanging drywall to the opening act for Alison Krauss and Union Station. In 2001 Picott co-wrote "Broke Down" which his childhood friend Slaid Cleaves recorded and made the most played song in Americana radio. The song grabbed Austin City Music Awards "Song of the Year" honors and ended up on the Brian Koppelman film "Solitary Man" starring Michael Douglas.
This is Picott's sixth album and it's packed full of songs of hard labor and leftover pain. "Rust Belt Fields" is the perfect example. The song paints the emotional leftovers of the raw and brutal core realities of business and the inability to return the same dedication as those whose hands built it.
This guy is a great songwriter and presents his craft extremely well. If you're into the Americana sound that's a bit rough around the edges and brutal at it's core then this is a great album for you.
Buy the album at Village Records
Rod Picott's website
Friday, June 17, 2011
Return of the Communion! New Music
Man, the cobwebs are thick! Time to sip the bourbon and share some new music. Just a couple albums you should add to your library.
Chris Thile & Michael Daves
Sleep with One Eye Open
Nonesuch Records
Mavin meets tradition in a New York City bar. The journey leads to a Nashville studio owned by Jack White. The end result, an incredible hour of music that absolutely ROCKS! These two beyond-incredible musicians attack bluegrass-y tunes with a fervor and end up presenting it in a raw form that takes the concept one step beyond. Buy this NOW!
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Greg Brown
Freak Flag
Yep Roc Records
The weathered voice is unmistakably Greg Brown and the story is as good as the record. His 24th release was delayed by a lightning strike that wiped out all but the title track of the record. Brown picked up his bags and headed to Memphis to re-record the lost tunes plus add a few more. Great stuff from a tremedously cool cat.
Yep Roc album bio & purchase
Sleep with One Eye Open
Nonesuch Records
Mavin meets tradition in a New York City bar. The journey leads to a Nashville studio owned by Jack White. The end result, an incredible hour of music that absolutely ROCKS! These two beyond-incredible musicians attack bluegrass-y tunes with a fervor and end up presenting it in a raw form that takes the concept one step beyond. Buy this NOW!
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Freak Flag
Yep Roc Records
The weathered voice is unmistakably Greg Brown and the story is as good as the record. His 24th release was delayed by a lightning strike that wiped out all but the title track of the record. Brown picked up his bags and headed to Memphis to re-record the lost tunes plus add a few more. Great stuff from a tremedously cool cat.
Yep Roc album bio & purchase
Labels:
Chris Thile,
Greg Brown,
Nonesuch Records,
Yep Roc Records
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Old Crow Medicine Show to Play at Murray State
Saturday, November 21 Old Crow Medicine Show continues a growing tradition of incredible music at Murray State's Lovett Auditorium. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and locally at the Regional Special Events Center Box Office.
From All Music Guide:
I have been playing around with TubeRadio and have created a playlist of videos of Old Crow's work that can be found on YouTube. You can view it at http://www.tuberadio.fm/?pl=1199818.
From All Music Guide:
"Mountain music revivalists Old Crow Medicine Show spin traditional folk and bluegrass yarns with a rock & roll attitude. Critter Fuqua (vocals/banjo/resonator guitar), Kevin Hayes (guitjo), Morgan Jahnig (upright bass), Ketch Secor (vocals/fiddle/harmonica/banjo), and Willie Watson (vocals/guitar/banjo) may specialize in rags, hollers, and pre-World War II blues, but they were weaned on Nirvana and Public Enemy. The quintet members -- who are all from different states -- met in New York, hit the road, played before an impressed Doc Watson in front of a North Carolina pharmacy, and were promptly scheduled to play the folk icon's Merlefest. Old Crow Medicine Show relocated to Nashville, found themselves gracing the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, opened for the likes of Dolly Parton and the Del McCoury Band, toured with Merle Haggard and Marty Stuart, and appeared on NPR's Prairie Home Companion. They signed to Nettwerk America in 2003, began crafting their own compositions among the jug band standards and reels that had become the backbone of the group, and went into the studio to make a record with Gillian Welch's other half, guitarist David Rawlings, at the helm. The self-titled debut, which was recorded in RCA's legendary Studio B (Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings) as well as Woodland Sound Studios (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), arrived the following year. The group's second album, Big Iron World was produced by Rawlings and appeared in August of 2006. The band then switched producers, going with Don Was for 2008's Tennessee Pusher."
- Direct link to James Christopher Monger's biography of Old Crow Medicine Show
I have been playing around with TubeRadio and have created a playlist of videos of Old Crow's work that can be found on YouTube. You can view it at http://www.tuberadio.fm/?pl=1199818.
Labels:
Big Iron World,
Old Crow Medicine Show
Friday, October 9, 2009
Upcoming Regional Shows
Here are a few upcoming live shows in our region.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider and Bruce Robison
Lovett Auditorium, Murray State University, Murray, KY
$25.00
http://facebook.com/lovettlive
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Bawn in the Mash
Big Apple Cafe, Murray, KY
http://bawninthemash.com/4.html
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 7:30 PM
The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile
Carson Center, Paducah, KY
Ticket prices not yet announced.
http://www.thecarsoncenter.org/event-details.cfm?ID=536
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Sara Watkins
Clements Fine Arts Center, WKCTC, Paducah, KY
Adult $17, Student/Child $6
http://focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/CampusSeries.shtml#Sara
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider and Bruce Robison
Lovett Auditorium, Murray State University, Murray, KY
$25.00
http://facebook.com/lovettlive
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Bawn in the Mash
Big Apple Cafe, Murray, KY
http://bawninthemash.com/4.html
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 7:30 PM
The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile
Carson Center, Paducah, KY
Ticket prices not yet announced.
http://www.thecarsoncenter.org/event-details.cfm?ID=536
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Sara Watkins
Clements Fine Arts Center, WKCTC, Paducah, KY
Adult $17, Student/Child $6
http://focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/CampusSeries.shtml#Sara
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Punch Brothers Movie to Debut in 2010
Although Chris Thile was born in California, he really "grew up" right here in Murray, KY. He was a guest many times on my radio show Music From the Front Porch on WKMS and even helped host a few shows before moving to Nashville to make the big push with Nickel Creek.![]()
I remember how Chris was most comfortable with his mandolin in his hands. He was an energetic fella with a racing mind but when he picked up that mandolin his energy remained and became extremely focused. It was truly a magical experience to watch him come completely together the minute the music began to flow. I often said he was the only musician I had been around who had no barrier between his mind and his hands and that was the result of finding his limits musically and attacking them head on to push through. I think it was this approach that not only made Chris the undoubtedly singular musician he is but also was the vehicle to his success... and the impetus to the carnal music he delivers today.
The album Punch by the Punch Brothers is extremely heady stuff. The band consists of heady musicians. It's cerebral music that forces your undivided attention and challenges you as a listener to grow... to expand... and to accept. This IS Chris Thile as a musician. He has always been willing and intentionally focused on shoving the walls of any music to give him more space to move musically... heck, sometimes he crawls right out the window and plays outside while still keenly aware of what is inside those walls.
He has always placed himself around musicians who were willing and able to take this approach to music alongside him. Nickel Creek took a core of bluegrass and pushed it to pop, classical and jazzy deliveries and it made listeners learn, explore and accept new kinds of music. Many have said how Nickel Creek brought a whole new audience to acoustic music, bluegrass in particular and as a result those same listeners found themselves exploring bluegrass music further which expanded the genre's fan base.
Now, the Punch Brothers are bringing fans of acoustic music to a world of classical music... stopping just short of giving a complete lesson and leaving the listener to explore on their own the genre of classical music at their own pace. The journey of the Punch Brothers and their fans reaches into a new medium of delivery in an upcoming film to be released in 2010 to be titled How to Grow a Band.
From the films website:
I remember how Chris was most comfortable with his mandolin in his hands. He was an energetic fella with a racing mind but when he picked up that mandolin his energy remained and became extremely focused. It was truly a magical experience to watch him come completely together the minute the music began to flow. I often said he was the only musician I had been around who had no barrier between his mind and his hands and that was the result of finding his limits musically and attacking them head on to push through. I think it was this approach that not only made Chris the undoubtedly singular musician he is but also was the vehicle to his success... and the impetus to the carnal music he delivers today.
The album Punch by the Punch Brothers is extremely heady stuff. The band consists of heady musicians. It's cerebral music that forces your undivided attention and challenges you as a listener to grow... to expand... and to accept. This IS Chris Thile as a musician. He has always been willing and intentionally focused on shoving the walls of any music to give him more space to move musically... heck, sometimes he crawls right out the window and plays outside while still keenly aware of what is inside those walls.
He has always placed himself around musicians who were willing and able to take this approach to music alongside him. Nickel Creek took a core of bluegrass and pushed it to pop, classical and jazzy deliveries and it made listeners learn, explore and accept new kinds of music. Many have said how Nickel Creek brought a whole new audience to acoustic music, bluegrass in particular and as a result those same listeners found themselves exploring bluegrass music further which expanded the genre's fan base.
Now, the Punch Brothers are bringing fans of acoustic music to a world of classical music... stopping just short of giving a complete lesson and leaving the listener to explore on their own the genre of classical music at their own pace. The journey of the Punch Brothers and their fans reaches into a new medium of delivery in an upcoming film to be released in 2010 to be titled How to Grow a Band.
From the films website:
How To Grow A Band is an up-close look at Chris Thile's daring new project and the musicians he has drafted to help him find his way. The film follows the new band, Punch Brothers, on their first tour as they debut "The Blind Leaving The Blind", Thile's four-movement suite with lyrics inspired by his divorce and the band's intense collaboration. On the road, Punch Brothers soon face questions about whether Thile can lead them –and his audience –where he wants them to go.
How To Grow A Band is a musical coming of age story. Beginning with Punch Brothers first show at a folk festival in Scotland and filmed over two years across twenty-five cities, the film explores the tensions between individual talents and group identity, art and commerce, youth and wisdom. An intimate portrait of dizzying young talent at a crossroads, How To Grow A Band is ultimately a film about growing up and starting over.
The Mark Meatto film is scheduled for release next year, 2010, and is produced by Michael Bohlmann and Mark Meatto. Dan Algrant was the executive producer. The film features the Punch Brothers: Chris Thile, Gave Witcher, Naom Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert and Greg Garrison. Watch the trailer and get on the mailing list at punchbrothersmovie.com.
Labels:
Chris Thile,
Mandolin,
Nickel Creek,
Punch Brothers
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Sara Watkins Releases Debut
Sara Watkins self-titled debut album hit the shelves a few weeks back and is garnering favorable reviews. The album was produced by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame and features quite the list of helping hands with the likes of Gillian Welch and Dave Rawling, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas; Tim O’Brien, Chris Eldridge, Ronnie McCoury and Rayna Gellert; and her Nickel Creek band mates Sean Watkins and Chris Thile.The album's 14 tracks features 8 originals that offer enough range to keep any listener interested. Two great fiddle tunes, "Freiderick" and "Jefferson" feature Sara's incredible handiwork and will be welcome listens for her traditional followers. Sara sprinkles in new approaches to songs of old as she works up covers of Jimmie Rodgers' "Any Old Time", John Hartford's "Long Hot Summer Days", Jon Brion's "Same Mistakes", the Norman Blake tune "Lord Won't You Help Me", and Tom Waits "Pony".
Sara's page at Nonesuch Records has more.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
News Updates
Bob Dylan has a new album coming out April 28th. To promote the new album a single was dropped onto the Internet for free download. Here is one location... Aquarium Drunkard.
The Steeldrivers first self-titled release was the number one seller in 2008 in the Americana/Bluegrass Album category on iTunes and it blew everyone away. The success was accepted with a bit of reluctance from this group of session players, friends and incredible musicians. I was a little nervous that there might be no second album. Those worries have been relieved as they entered the studio on February 13th to begin work on a new album. No word yet of a targeted release date.
Steve Martin will be showcasing his new album The Crow of 5-string banjo work at the Grand Ole Opry on May 30th.
As some you know I love music from all over the map. The Henry Clay People is a band that I have been listening to more and more of late. Great rock and roll fro this band out of LA that reminds me of so many that have come before them yet still being fresh enough to spark my interest. Check out some of their tunes over at the great blog Songs: Illinois.
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is hitting the road on a min-tour and reporting that a new CD should hit the shelves in late spring or early summer. They have been dropping singles on iTunes for a while.
Dailey & Vincent have officially released their second CD Brothers From Different Mothers. Bluegrass lovers fell all over themselves with the traditional-to-the-T debut from the duo. You can hear a couple tracks over at The Bluegrass Blog.
Reed Foehl has a new album coming out in May... but I have no idea what it will be called. This guy has flown under the radar for far too long and his two previous releases Spark (2007) and Stoned Beautiful are incredible additions to any library. Take a look at the interview My Old Kentucky Blog put together while listening to one of the songs from the new album.
The Steeldrivers first self-titled release was the number one seller in 2008 in the Americana/Bluegrass Album category on iTunes and it blew everyone away. The success was accepted with a bit of reluctance from this group of session players, friends and incredible musicians. I was a little nervous that there might be no second album. Those worries have been relieved as they entered the studio on February 13th to begin work on a new album. No word yet of a targeted release date.
Steve Martin will be showcasing his new album The Crow of 5-string banjo work at the Grand Ole Opry on May 30th.
As some you know I love music from all over the map. The Henry Clay People is a band that I have been listening to more and more of late. Great rock and roll fro this band out of LA that reminds me of so many that have come before them yet still being fresh enough to spark my interest. Check out some of their tunes over at the great blog Songs: Illinois.
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is hitting the road on a min-tour and reporting that a new CD should hit the shelves in late spring or early summer. They have been dropping singles on iTunes for a while.
Dailey & Vincent have officially released their second CD Brothers From Different Mothers. Bluegrass lovers fell all over themselves with the traditional-to-the-T debut from the duo. You can hear a couple tracks over at The Bluegrass Blog.
Reed Foehl has a new album coming out in May... but I have no idea what it will be called. This guy has flown under the radar for far too long and his two previous releases Spark (2007) and Stoned Beautiful are incredible additions to any library. Take a look at the interview My Old Kentucky Blog put together while listening to one of the songs from the new album.
Labels:
Aquarium Drunkard,
Bob Dylan,
Grand Ole Opry,
Henry Clay,
ITunes,
Music,
Reed Foehl,
Steve Martin
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