Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz – Circle and Square This effort touches upon a few hefty subjects – creation, natural disasters (tornadoes & hurricanes), the White House, coral reefs, democracy & grief. Sounds like life’s business as usual. But these topics are great song clay in the hands of skillful musicians — to be shaped […]
Mike Mattison & Trash Magic – Turn A Midnight Corner This Minnesota-Grammy Award-winning artist is best known as a 23-year-plus member of both The Tedeschi-Trucks Band & Derek Trucks Band. This album is Mike Mattison’s 3rd solo effort & traces the story of Ted ‘n’ Turk – a fictitious 1930 rural blues duo “rediscovered” in […]
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Stuart Anthony & Larry Beckett – Though We Have Only Love: The Songs of Jacques Brel This is a tribute to the Belgian singer Jacques Brel & a 5th effort by acclaimed poet & songwriter Larry Beckett. The 14 reimagined songs allow Brel’s chansons to be in a more mainstream, alt-rock style that remains faithful […]
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Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon – Together Again It’s always refreshing to hear new music from an 88-year-old Tom Paxton (vocals/harmony vocals) who decided to record with a 73-year-old youngster like John McCutcheon (vocals/guitar/harmony vocals/banjo). The 14-song showcase Together Again (Drops Jan 9/Applesongs/53:06) was produced by John with Bob Dawson. The songs touch upon the […]
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Diane Coll – Strangely In Tune This is the Atlanta-based artist’s fifth album, which opens with the spacious “Better Fly Me Right.” The recording was captured with contrasting sound environments – both musical depth & speed, not so much experienced as felt. Like driving a fast car with your eyes closed. While not as consumed […]
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Fred LeBlanc – One Man’s Trash – Digital Only EP This is a 5-track digital-only solo EP, One Man’s Trash (Dropped Dec 26/Independent/17:00) by the New Orleans-based Cowboy Mouth lead singer/drummer Fred LeBlanc. This has the charm of a stripped-back, enthusiastic recording project. No big orchestras, outlandish guitar & drum solos, just thick acoustic guitar […]
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Valerie Smith – Maggie’s Journal – 2 CD Set This 2-CD set, comprised of 30-tracks produced by Donna Ulisse (harmonies) & recorded in Tennessee, is basically a musical narrative focused on the emotional story of one Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis – the great-grandmother of award-winning bluegrass artist Valerie Smith (vocals/spoken word). Much of Maggie’s journal documents […]
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Anne Richmond Boston – I Should Be Happy For those not familiar with Kentucky-born Anne Richmond Boston or the Swimming Pool Q’s (5 LPs) – it’s a good time to allow the curious to catch up with her melodic & edgy repertoire. For those who know, it will be a delightful reintroduction. This is Anne’s […]
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Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic – Live In Alaska This 12-track set is 2-time Grammy nominee Corey Ledet’s 16th LP. He must be doing something right. This one’s a live showcase capturing the excitement of Ledet’s zydeco-infused music. The songs recorded in February 2025 find Corey armed with a ballistic accordion (called Black Magic). […]
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds – The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989 – 4 CD Boxed Set This is a comprehensive boxed set of the early Austin, TX band The Fabulous Thunderbirds when Grammy Award-winning guitarist/bassist/vocalist Jimmie Vaughan & lead vocalist Kim Wilson (harmonica) were behind the controls. The door to their bluesy music opens […]
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