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DEL BARBER —HEADWATERS (Six Shooter Records)

 

 

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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Added by Maurice Hope on May 19, 2013 at 15:42 — No Comments

GEORGE STRAIT —LOVE IS EVERYTHING (Humphead)

 

www.humpheadcountry.com

 

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

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 19, 2013 at 8:30 — No Comments

PATTY GRIFFIN —AMERICAN KID (New West Records / Sony Music)

 

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…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 19, 2013 at 7:30 — No Comments

DARIUS RUCKER —TRUE BELIEVERS (Humphead)

 

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…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 19, 2013 at 7:00 — No Comments

ANNIE KEATING —FOR KEEPS (Self-Released)



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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Added by Maurice Hope on May 18, 2013 at 11:30 — No Comments

BIRDS OF CHICAGO —BIRDS OF CHICAGO (Self-Released)

www.birdsofchicago.com

www.facebook.com/BirdsofChicago.Official

 

 

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

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 18, 2013 at 11:09 — No Comments

ERIC CHURCH —CAUGHT IN THE ACT (Special Limited 2cd Set) Humphead

http://www.humpheadcountry.com

http://www.ericchurch.com

 

When it comes to bright new acts who don’t fit comfortably into a pre-ordained slot, N. Carolina country…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 12, 2013 at 8:43 — No Comments

ERIC BRACE & PETER COOPER —THE COMEBACK ALBUM (Red Beet Records)

http://www.redbeetrecords.com

 

From the get-go The Comeback Album by The Last Train Home lead vocalist (and label owner), Eric Brace and Tennessean journalist Peter Cooper not only drop into a comfortable grove, but…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 10, 2013 at 15:30 — No Comments

WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY —LET’S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE (Sony Legacy)

http://www.willienelson.com

 http://www.legacyrecordings.com

Willie Nelson, believe it or not celebrated his 80th birthday last week and as you see he is still making…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 6, 2013 at 13:44 — No Comments

VERA VAN HEERINGEN’S—STANDING TALL (Root Beat Records)

www.veravanheeringen.com

 

Standing Tall is an album of modern day bluegrass, and acoustic music wrapped in gentle wistful melodies that aim for and hit the heart. Dutch singer-songwriter Vera Van Heeringen is a multi-instrumentals…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 6, 2013 at 13:31 — No Comments

STEVE EARLE & The Dukes (& Duchesses) —THE LOW HIGHWAY (New West Records)

http://www.NewWestRecords.com

http://www.SteveEarle.com

Steve Earle as we all know is an easy-going kind of guy (well he is now) and it would take something to rile him for him…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 4, 2013 at 10:48 — No Comments

BILL ANDERSON —THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION (Humphead Records) 2 CDs

www.humpheadcountry.com

 

Among country music’s top acts, mainstream especially, there are those acts I can question their worth one minute and the very next applaud to the hilt! Just as there are some acts you need to be in the mood…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 4, 2013 at 9:32 — No Comments

LORETTA LYNN —BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL / I LIKE ‘EM COUNTRY (Raven Records)

 

www.ravenrecords.com.au

 

When it comes to great female, legendary country singers few come near never mind match Decca recording act, Kentucky girl Loretta Lynn. Friend of the late Patsy Cline, the lady from Butcher Hollow first hit…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 4, 2013 at 9:27 — No Comments

LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM —GUEST HOUSE / LAURIE LEWIS w/ The Right Hands —THE GOLDEN WEST (Floating World) 2cds

www.floatingworldrecords.co.uk

 

Here we have an absolute TREAT for not only bluegrass and acoustic fans but also, anyone with a love of great players, lead (male and female) and harmonies to die for. The first cd Guest…

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Added by Maurice Hope on May 4, 2013 at 8:30 — No Comments

GURF MORLIX —FINDS THE PRESENT TENSE (Rootball Records)

http://www.gurfmorlix.com

 

Records by Gurf Morlix aren’t for the faint hearted, as his rustic tones grapple with subjects from the darker side, love gone wrong as he twists defeat and loss like you would wring out a wet towel. He gets…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 26, 2013 at 15:32 — No Comments

WALT WILKINS —PLENTY (Ride Records)

 

www.waltwilkins.com

 

www.riderecords.com

 

Texas singer-songwriter Walt Wilkins moved back home to his native Hill Country after over a decade in Nashville and he has few regrets.…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 26, 2013 at 8:22 — No Comments

ANNE MARIE ALMEDAL —MEMORY LANE (+ 47 records)

 

www.annemariealmedal.com

 

Norwegian songstress, songwriter Anne Marie Almedal and her British husband, producer, musician (nylon guitar, mellotron, piano, celesta, synth, programming, Hammond organ, Roland JD 800, backing vocals), Nicolas Sillitoe (who plays a huge part in shaping most of the songs, his piano work i most fine)have come up with an artful set of work.

Danny Thompson…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 21, 2013 at 18:31 — No Comments

RAY CHARLES —MODERN SOUNDS IN COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC Vols. 1 & 2 Plus Bonus Tracks (Jasmine)

www.jasmine-records.co.uk

 

Oh, boy what a treat this is. Modern Sounds Of Country Music Vols. 1 and 2 plus one of his biggest, if not the biggest songs of his career ‘Georgia On Mind’ (need I say anymore) and ‘Deep In The Heart Of Texas’ come…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 21, 2013 at 12:56 — No Comments

BILL KIRCHEN —TIED TO THE WHEEL & KING OF DIESELBILLY (Floating World) 2CDs

 

www.floatingworld.co.uk

 

Guitarist Bill Kirchen and his band, Johnny Castle and Jack O’Dell aided by a few other hot pickers are caught in full flow on Hightone originals Tied To The Wheel & King Of Dieselbilly. Released in…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 21, 2013 at 12:45 — No Comments

ALAN JACKSON —PRECIOUS MEMORIES Volume 11 (EMI Records Nashville / Humphead)

www.humpheadcountry.com

Following on from his impressive first volume (which topped three charts) of gospel songs (2005) and numerous wonderful country albums, traditional country act Alan Jackson has assembled a second helping.…

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Added by Maurice Hope on April 21, 2013 at 12:30 — No Comments

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