January 2019 • Americana Highways

Show Review: Albert Lee Dazzled Crowd Speechless at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Michael Aarons0

“Much Appreciated Lead Guitar by Albert Lee” reads the inner-sleeve credit on “Sweet Little Lisa,” the last song on side one of Dave Edmunds’ 1979 album Repeat When Necessary. Listen to that track in comparison to the rest of the album – which is one of my favorites of all time – and you will […]

Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters Delights Jam-Packed Crowd with Appalachian Honky Tonk and Country Roots Style

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Mark Joseph Engleson0

While AmericanaFest may take place in Nashville, the story of Americana is largely one that occurs outside of Music City. Originally from New York and now based in Asheville, North Carolina, Amanda Anne Platt and her band, the Honeycutters plug into the grand panorama that is Americana music. On the Sundaying evening before Martin Luther […]

Song Premiere: Shelley Segal’s “Blood” From Upcoming Release “Holy”

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Liz Cady0

Americana Highways presents this song “Blood” from Shelley Segal’s upcoming EP release Holy. “Blood” was written by Shelley Segal and features Segal as lead vocalist, Askold Buk on electric guitar, Rob J. Robertson on acoustic guitar and rhythmnists Paul Frazier on bass and backing vocals, and Steven Williams on drums. The EP was produced by […]

Song Premiere: Kalyn Fay’s “Fool’s Heartbreak” from Forthcoming Album “Good Company”

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Melissa Clarke0

Americana Highways brings you this song premiere of Kalyn Fay’s “Fool’s Heartbreak” from upcoming album Good Company, due out on Horton Records on Feb. 15. Good Company was produced by Jesse Aycock, mixed by Jason Weinheimer and mastered by Carl Saff. “Fool’s Heartbreak” features Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Kalyn Fay on acoustic Guitar and vocals, Jesse Aycock […]

REVIEW: The Eagles Take It to the Limit with New Box Set

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Jeff Burger0

Asked to categorize the Eagles, most fans and critics would probably label them country rock, which is understandable, because they have strong roots in that genre. Original bassist Randy Meisner came from Poco while original guitarist Bernie Leadon did time with the Flying Burrito Brothers and guitarist/vocalist Glenn Frey and vocalist/drummer Don Henley both worked […]

Show Review: COOP Showcase: Samantha Crain, John Calvin Abney, Kierston White

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 David Nowels0

Thursday night saw the COOP Showcase return to the historic Tower Theatre in OKC for its January 2019 presentation. Presented by COOP Aleworks, the Showcase is a monthly presentation of some of Oklahoma’s finest up and coming musicians and artists. COOP and the Tower definitely set the bar high for the remainder of the year […]

Show Review: Scot Sax and Suzie Brown Bring Their Nashville-Philly Soul Party Home to The Locks at Sona

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Michael Magoolaghan0

Imagine you’re Philadelphia born-and-bred, Grammy award-winning songwriter Scot Sax. You’ve been living in Nashville for the past few years, making inroads on the local music scene and showcasing your performing chops via a rollicking “Philly Soul Revue” that pays tribute to your former hometown’s rich R & B, soul and funk heritage. You and your […]

Song Premiere: Christine Sweeney’s “Coyote” From Upcoming Album

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 Melissa Clarke0

Americana Highways brings you this song premiere of Christine Sweeney’s “Coyote” from her forthcoming album, which was recorded by Matt Murphy, and mixed by Jim Sabella and Matt Murphy at Sabella Studios (Long Island NY), and mastered by Matt Einsidler. “Coyote” is a subtle, bare bones recording with Sweeney on vocals and her acoustic guitar, as […]

REVIEW: Greensky Bluegrass Showcases Their Well-Oiled Machinery in “All For Money”

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Eric Morales0

Greensky Bluegrass’ new release All For Money (Big Blue Zoo Records) adds another genre-bending mix of brooding rock-based bluegrass to their catalogue. The album was recorded in Echo Mountain Studios in music-haven Asheville, NC, with co-producers John Davis (Jack White) and Glenn Brown, with band members Anders Beck on dobro, Michael Arlen Bont on banjo, […]

REVIEW: The Flesh Eaters “I Used To Be Pretty” Is Ambitious, Haunting Poetic Punk

January 18, 2019 Mark Joseph Engleson0

Haunting. Gothic. The Flesh Eaters’ I Used To Be Pretty (Yep Roc) can also be described as dark poetic punk, with ambition and tone on the order of Nick Cave, executed by veteran master musicians. Musically anchored by Dave Alvin’s searing guitar work and Steve Berlin’s sax, this album transcends punk to, strange as it […]