Americana Highways’ Key to the Highway series Fans always clamor to learn more about their favorite, most beloved musicians and those who travel with them. There’s such an allure to the road, with its serendipity, inevitable surprises, and sometimes unexpected discomforts. This interview series is a set of questions we are asking some of our […]
Julian Taylor – The Ridge Opening with a strong title track Canadian Julian Taylor (vocals/guitar/piano) solidly asserts himself on his 8-track LP The Ridge, (Drops June 19 – Howling Turtle). Possessed with salient musical strength the tunes are quite admirable & memorable. “The Ridge,” is the intro that provides a sleek musical entrance. Julian’s warm […]
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Americana Highways presents this premiere of Anton O’Donnell’s video for “Say Their Names,” from Glasgow, Scotland — recorded at Matchbox Sound with Ciaran McIntyre and at PRW Heights. “Say Their Names” is Anton O’Donnell on vocals and guitars; Taylor White on drums and Matt Owens on bass. The song was written by Anton O’Donnell, and was mixed and […]
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Jenny Reynolds – Any Kind of Angel Boston born Jenny Reynolds applies a finger-style guitar to her accessible tunes with convincing vocals. Sleek as the best old-school country female singers with silky voices & a touch of alt-folk early Sheryl Crow. She sculpts interesting tales/stories from her lyrics. No showboating, no extraordinary solos, just solidly […]
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Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of Lesley Barth’s song “Up in the Air.” The song hails from her recent album Big Time Baby, which was produced by Joe Michelini and Lesley Barth; engineered by Joe Michelini at Berlin Studios and mixed by Joe Michelini; and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side […]
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Kristen Grainger & True North – Ghost Tattoo Whereas Alison Krauss has a gentle seductive lullaby tone, Oregon’s bluegrass stalwart Kristen Grainger & True North have rich voices. Ms. Grainger’s has authority, & the appeal of Alison mixed with Amy Grant. The mandolin sweet “Keep the River on Your Right,” illuminates with the dynamic musicianship […]
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Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Nocona’s video for the song “Post Apocalyptic Blues” from the forthcoming album Los Dos due out in July. The album was produced by Chris and Adrienne Isom and Jay Braun; engineered and mastered by Jay Braun and Kevin Jarvis. Musicians on Los Dos are Chis Isom on guitar and […]
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Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of Nell & Jim Band’s song “By Stars and Sunrise” from their brand new album Western Sun. “By Stars and Sunrise” is Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally with bass player Jim Kerwin (David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Yo Yo Ma), drummer/percussionist Alex Aspinall (Chris O’Connell & the Smart Alecks, Silvestre Martinez) and accordionist/keyboard […]
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Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Jenny Reynolds’ song “Any Kind of Angel,” the title track from her album due to be released on June 19th. The record was produced, mixed and mastered by Mark Hallman; recorded and co-produced by André Moran at the Congress House Studio, Austin, TX. “Any Kind of Angel” is Jenny Reynolds on […]
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Kinshasa, the fight, hear the lion will roar But the greatest has faded, can’t dance anymore The monster, Foreman, has fists filled with lead first round, maybe 2, he’ll hand Ali his head Look away, I can’t watch, he can’t get off the ropes But you know now, all about that dope Look quick, do […]
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