There has always been a strong connection between families and music in Appalachia – most notably with the Carter Family. On her new self-titled album Martha Spencer shows that the family connection is still strong in mountain music. One good example is the first song “Blue Ridge Mountain Lullaby” in which Spencer sings about falling […]
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Town Mountain has generally been known as a bluegrass band. On the new album New Freedom Blues (Tone Tree Music), the band weaves some country and rock sounds into the base bluegrass sound. If one of the keys to successful writing is to grab the audience’s attention immediately, then this band succeeds with the opening […]
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When you think about the instruments in a band, you may not necessarily consider the vocals. However, with some singers, the voice is definitely an instrument, and it is used as much as any other instrument to create feeling in the music. On All the Water (produced by Mikel Perkins), Deb Montgomery’s vocals are quite […]
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One indicator of success for a songwriter is when other artists perform that songwriter’s songs. Adam Hood has written songs recorded by Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert among others. His new album Somewhere in Between (Southern Songs) (produced by Oran Thornton, who also plays guitar) showcases his abilities not only as a songwriter but also […]
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Anyone who has ever been a hobo would probably have some stories to tell. JP Harris is someone who has lived the hobo life on freight trains, and he has a lot of stories to tell. Even if they’re not about trains and being a hobo, JP Harris tells some interesting stories on his new […]
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