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             Well, the top prize for the most unlikely project of 2013 will surely rest in the hands of Austin producer Gabriel Rhodes and his executive producer, Paul Marsteller. On The Beautiful Old they have chosen to…

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My name is Mike June. I am a songwriter and a singer based in Austin, TX. I released two records last year, EXILE ON WILSON STREET and TALKIN' REVOLUTION BLUES and they can both be listened to right here. I would like to get the word out about my music, so please take a listen and feel free to review it. If any reviewers would like to get a free download of any of the records, please email me at mike@mikejune.com.

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MJ

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            Dublin-based Northern Irishman Kevin Doherty has two music careers: one as a member of big deal folk group Four Men & A Dog, and a solo career that explores the musical possibilities of the singer-songwriter.…

On episode 140 of the Americana Music Show, Beth Lee talks about Lucinda Williams' and Wanda Jackson's influence on Beth Lee and the Breakups and the pros and cons of working in Austin.

Plus roots rock from The Del Lords,…

http://www.delbarber.com

Canadian singer-songwriter Del Barber’s approach to the job in hand is supplemented in innovative playing. A true meat and gravy story teller complete with dreamer sensibilities Barber’s…

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Country music veteran, MCA Nashville act George Strait in Love Is Everything sees the Texan clock up his 40^th studio album, and though the mix is as before and…

www.PattyGriffin.com

Once you have heard the inimitable singing voice of singer-songwriter Patty Griffin you are hooked. Such the rare magic emitted from her powerful, sometimes tortured tones. The respected, redhead has been…

www.humpheadcountry.com

Hootie And the Blowfish former lead vocalist, Darius Rucker is now three albums into his country music career, and is making a bigger impact with every record.

Though I was sceptical towards his…

FTB podcast #211 features The Moorings by New Orleans singer/songwriter ANDREW DUHON. Also new music from FREE RANGE FOLK, SAMANTHA CRAIN and HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER. Here's the…

www.anniekeating.com

Brooklyn singer-songwriter Annie Keating’s ability to create and then cultivate a cool groove is once again evident on this her third album since coming to the attention of listeners this side of the pond. Following…

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The dynamic and daring the chemistry between JT Nero (JT and the Clouds) and Allison Russell (Po’ Girl) is…

Music Is Love (a tribute to CSN&Y)     

Route61/Hemifran

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For what it’s worth; long may they run.

     Crosby, Still, Nash and Young have been a part of my musical life since my early teenage years…

If you’ve heard of Dave Arcari before then you’ll think you know what you’re in for. However, not everything is as it would appear. Known for his raucous, abrasive style and loved for it on the festival scene, Arcari has mellowed slightly in parts of this album. The Arcari of old is…

Southend on Sea's Matthew (M.G.) Boulter talks about 'Americana', Essex, cabin fever, Bob Brozman and the perils of playing lap steel guitar for Simone Felice

He looks a little like Ray LaMontagne, dapper in a smart waistcoat, bright white shirt and heavily bearded, just prior to a gig at the Shakespeare in Sheffield. Smiling, gentle and polite, he's an engaging figure, as he talks…

http://www.benreel.com/

    Ben Reel is a new name to me, but he really shouldn’t be. The Northern Irishman has released five albums over the last thirteen years with this new self-produced album being the first to be recorded in his own studio. Clearly he’s built a name for himself in that time,…

On episode 139 of the Americana Music Show, Maya Lerman from Maya and the Ruins talks about recording in Lafayette, working as a music archivist, and tying songs together with her voice.…

Canadian folk phenom Cara Luft is heading across the pond to celebrate the European release of "Darlingford." Joining her for her Irish dates and majority of the UK dates is side-man extraordinaire Scott Poley. Come on out to a show or invite your friends and loved ones to check her…

As I walked in to the venue, I happened to spot what looked like a set list perched upon the sound desk and asked if I might take a photograph of it – much to my delight the sound engineer was happy to indulge me and I clicked away! Finding my seat, I read the list and almost couldn’t believe how…

Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra                   

MONEY ISN’T EVERYTHING

Electronically Recorded Phonograph Records ERPR001

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Dance to yer Daddy with a Ragtime Beat

              If I hadn’t been a reviewer and this…