You’ve likely never heard of Dan Penn and, if that’s the case, one reason is probably that you’re not the sort of person who reads songwriting credits. If you were, you’d know this Alabama native from the many popular songs he has written or co-written—the Box Tops’ “Cry Like a Baby,” Janis Joplin’s “A Woman […]
Matthew Payne – Better Times This debut Matthew Payne showcase contains 10 stripped-down, bare bones pieces that make up Better Times (Drops April 17/Independent/30:54) recorded at EAR Studio in Austin, TX & produced by James Stevens (harmony vocals/percussion) & Matthew Payne (all songs written & performed). With the first track “Better Times,” Matthew comes across […]
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Matthew Payne Coyote Howlin Blues Texas hill country native Matthew Payne is just releasing a new EP Coyote Howlin Blues. It’s four original songs played on acoustic guitar, fiddle, harmonica and a gentle rhythm that emulate old time country and acoustic bluesy styles as they recount adventures and life experiences that resonate with a coyote’s […]
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