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William Clark Green - Dangerous Man (2008)

yLe — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:44:37 GMT

William Clark Green "Dangerous Man"
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2008 | Genre: Country | Songwriter

With honest and personal lyrics, William Clark Green’s music lures-in and relates his audience to real-life inspiration. Growing up in small-town Flint, Texas, Will started writing at thirteen.

After some practice and encouragement, Will opened for The Dragliners in College Station. However, being only fourteen at the time, he forgot almost all the lyrics to his diligently-rehearsed show. But, with free guitar lessons at his hometown church and local shows, Will became more confident and prepared for larger venues.

Richard Shindell - South Of Delia (2007)

yLe — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:45:30 GMT

Ever since Elton John and Bernie Taupin released Tumbleweed Connection a variety of artists have dipped into that old west quasi-country world, a place somewhere between Triple A and Country radio, but not really part of either. "Acadian Driftwood" is a strong opening track, pedal steel, accordion and violin all played with a grasp of what the methodical and understated artist has in mind.

Antje Duvekot - The Near Demise Of The High Wire Dancer (2009)

yLe — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:42:33 GMT

Antje Duvekot "The Near Demise Of The High Wire Dancer"
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2009 Genre: Folk | Americana | Songwriter

Antje Duvekot is one of the brightest singer-songwriters to rise out of Boston's competitive acoustic music scene. She is releasing her second studio album, “The Near Demise of the High Wire Dancer” on Black Wolf Records on March 17, 2009.

Richard Shindell - Not Far Now (2009)

yLe — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:20:24 GMT

"Not Far Now" is Richard Shindell’s first collection of new original songs in five years, and he knew it was overdue. Widely acclaimed as one of today’s finest narrative songwriters, Shindell has a rare gift for using detail to illuminate his characters’ motivations and actions without ever getting mired in minutiae. Not Far Now’s nine new compositions (complimented by a pair of outside songs) are haunting vignettes that exist vividly beyond the song that documents them: Shindell gives the listener a window into these lives, but their story continues long after the window is shut.

Stoney LaRue - The Red Dirt Album (2005)

yLe — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Oklahoma singer-songwriter Stoney LaRue should be no stranger to roots music fans who follow the ascending "Red Dirt" music scene based in Oklahoma. His debut release, "The Red Dirt Album," spelled out his allegiance once and for all to the Plains-centric genre launched by Bob Childers.

Ralph Roddenbery Band - For So Long (2008)

yLe — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:09:00 GMT

The Ralph Roddenbery Band is a dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock, and a twist of blues. By combining four part harmonies with energizing riffs, captivating lyrics, remarkable stage presence and a driving rhythm section, RRB is able to connect with their audience in a way that makes them feel as if they are having a one on one conversation about life. In a review from the Charleston City Paper, Michael Andrews stated that Ralph Roddenbery has a “undeniable knack for tapping into the emotional undercurrent of his songs, many of which are just as likely to make you laugh as they are to cause moistening of the lids all within the same four minutes.”

Jimmy LaFave - Cimarron Manifesto (2007)

yLe — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:29:00 GMT

Jimmy LaFave "Cimarron Manifesto"
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2007 | Genre: Red Dirt | Songwriter

Austin singer-songwriter legend and master of soulful "red dirt" roots music returns with a panoramic collection of songs on his first new release in two years. Cimarron Manifesto pays tribute to Woody Guthrie, J.J. Cale and LaFave's Oklahoma homeland, and sings of long roads, heavy loads and wide-open spaces. The record artfully combines soulful originals with inventive covers, creating a country mood that is both sweet and mournful.

The Sunny Cowgirls - Dust Will Settle (2008)

yLe — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:58:00 GMT

The Sunny Cowgirls "Dust Will Settle"
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2008 | Genre: Country | Songwriter

The Sunny Cowgirls burst on to the Australian country music scene when they signed with Compass Bros Records in 2005. Now, after two albums with cumulative sales of more than 30,000 units, sold out national tours and many hit singles, the girls release their third and finest album to date “Dust Will Settle”.

Sam Bush - Laps In Seven (2006)

yLe — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Sam Bush "Laps In Seven"
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2006 | Genre: Jamgrass / Bluegrass / Acoustic / Folk / Songwriter

Though he's uncomfortable being widely regarded and respected as leader of the 'New Grass' movement, and his resume of live appearances and session work (Emmylou, Dolly, Steve Earle, Lyle, and Alisson, just to drop a few) Bush has held the title deservedly so for some time.

Drag The River - You Can't Live This Way (2008)

yLe — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Drag the River’s latest release You Can’t Live This Way is pure American heartland rock with spots of country, roots rock, and folk pop. The band has two distinct lead vocalists at the helm, Chad Price who has the husky voicing of Bob Seger and Jon Snodgrass whose voice has the rusty barbed coils of John Prine.

Bow Thayer - Spend It All (2006)

yLe — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:23:00 GMT

Bow Thayer "Spend It All"
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2006 | Genre: Roots Music / Rock / Alternative / Americana / Songwriter

When it comes to music with deep roots, Bow Thayer delivers the real thing! Inspiring comparisons to Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, and John Prine, Thayer’s music bears the battle scars of a tour of duty that has included every musical genre from punk to reggae, bluegrass to delta blues, and then some.

Jeff Scott Soto - Beautiful Mess (2008)

yLe — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:13:22 GMT

For many years JSS has been known to all and sundry as 'Jeff Scott Soto'. In a career spanning more than twenty years, beginning as the vocalist for guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen leading to frontman for many bands including; 'Talisman', the legendary 'Journey', 'Soul SirkUS' and most recently 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra'.

The Derailers - Guaranteed to Satisfy (2008)

yLe — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:10:00 GMT

The Derailers "Guaranteed To Satisfy"
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2008 | Genre: Country / Songwriter

One of the tightest bands in all of country music, and definitely one of the most talented, it’s a shame to see The Derailers making hardly any inroads on the charts despite over a decade of some of the finest Bakersfield country since Buck Owens and his Buckaroos ruled the roost. It only proves what real country fans have known for years: real country is not appreciated on country radio or in Nashville.

Various Artists - The Best Of Travelin' Texas (2006)

yLe — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:12:00 GMT

Various Artists "The Best Of Travelin' Texas"
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2006 | Genre: Country / Red Dirt / Songwriter

The Center For Texas Music History (CTMH) has released one live concert and three compilation CDs. Not only do these CDs document and promote the diverse genres of Texas music , they are also important in helping raise money to fund the CTMH’s many programs.

Anne McCue - East Of Electric (2008)

yLe — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Anne McCue "East Of Electric"
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2008 | Genre: Americana / Alt Rock / Songwriter

Anne McCue has recently been included along with Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Patty Griffin and other great artists in the collection '4 Decades of Folk Rock' and was a special guest at the International Guitar Festival.

Dawn McCoy - Sweet Time (2008)

yLe — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:50:00 GMT

Dawn McCoy "Sweet Time"
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2008 | Genre: Country | Pop

Dawn McCoy's MySpace lists her as pop/country, but really I think she's neither and yet both. Her CD is a lesson in fun. I get so tired of having to label things and think that a lot of music just needs to be categorized as a good time rather than country, pop, rock, whatever. Why must it be classified by a name rather than just by how it makes you feel?

George Canyon - What I Do (2008)

yLe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:00 GMT

George Canyon "What I Do"
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2008 | Genre: Country | Songwriter

For most fans in the United States George Canyon is but a footnote in the history of country music for his runner-up status on the 2nd season of Nashville Star. While George did release one album in the states on Universal Records South, he has had a remarkable run of success in his Native Canada. He's won numerous CCMA and Juno (Canada's "Grammys") awards since 2004 and even released a cover album of his favorite 'classic' Country songs in 2007.

The Hawkes - The Hawkes (2008)

yLe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:42:00 GMT

Josh Ward, lead singer/songwriter, and Neal Cowan, lead guitar player, made their start at open mic nights and singer/songwriter competitions that received a great response from listeners. Ready to take that next step, Neal and Josh began the process of putting together a band that would emulate the soul of Texas country music.

Randy Rogers Band - Rollercoaster (2004)

yLe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:11:00 GMT

This Texas band's guitars rock with an authority their Nashville counterparts rarely manage, but the songs on this Radney Foster-produced disc are pure country, such as Somebody Take Me Home, in which a guy takes to sleeping on the floor when the memories in his bed crowd him out.

Wright Remedy - Better Off (2007)

yLe — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:07:00 GMT

Based in the south Texas town of George West, this aggressive and talented country-rock outfit includes vocalist-guitarist Michael Wright, rhythm guitarist-banjoist-singer Justin Wilcox, bassist Bonner Baker and drummer Michael Faltysek.