August 2011

Richard Buckner

Folk/Pop

The singer-songwriter's first album in almost five years takes a step away from the alt-country of Buckner's earlier work. Our Blood finds Buckner's lazy growl backed by pedal steel player Buddy Cage and Sonic Youth percussionist Steve Shelley.

Justin Hines

Folk/Pop

Featured on a PBS special, Hines is a Canadian singer who performs from a wheelchair due to a rare muscular disorder. Blessed with a clear and soulful voice, Hines' repertoire runs the gamut from inspirational to bluesy.

The Wood Brothers

Folk/Pop

With a strong background in the jazz world, The Wood Brothers here seek to distance themselves from preconceptions. "A toe-tapping collection of tracks that hark to the days of harmonica-driven southern rock, while exploring the duo’s soulful side." (Paste Magazine)

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2011/07/album-stream-wood-brothers —-smoke-ring-halo.html

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Genre: Folk/Pop

As heard on NPR, Bridges was inspired to record his own album after playing a down and out country singer in the movie Crazy Heart. Produced by T Bone Burnett, Bridges wrote a handful of tracks, and also sings americana tunes by Greg Brown, Stephen Bruton, Gary Nicholson and more.

Guy Clark

Songs & Stories

Genre: Folk/Pop

The legendary Texas songwriter offers a live collection of classic and recent hits. Joined by favorite collaborators Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp, Clark alternates songs and stories about his experiences as a songwriter.

Kris Delmhorst

Cars

Genre: Folk/Pop

Delmhorst is a critically acclaimed contemporary singer-songwriter whose songs have been recorded by a number of other artists. Here, she surprises fans with a collection of songs made famous by the rock group The Cars.

Moreland & Arbuckle

Just a Dream

Genre: Jazz

"Their previous releases adequately captured the duo's live vocal-harp-guitar swamp rock fireworks, but this one is crafted with more care and attention to details that enhance the raw power that remains at the heart of their approach. Chris Wiser lays down swirling organ on four tracks, adding to the intensity of tunes such as "Purgatory" and the thunderous "Troll" that already charge ahead with locomotive force." ~ Hal Horowitz, Rovi All Music Guide

Dave Stewart

Blackbird Diaries

Genre: Folk/Pop

The male half of Eurythmics releases a new album, recorded at Nashville's Blackbird Studios. With guests such as Stevie Nicks, Secret Sisters and Colbie Caillat, the album surprises with a country sound, including steel guitar and rootsy riffs.

Various

Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration

Genre: Folk/Pop

On the 100th anniversary of the bluegrass legend's birth, friends and fans have assembled this 2 disc set of tunes in tribute.  Playing songs written and made famous by Monroe are classic and contemporary bluegrass acts, including Ricky Skaggs, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Grascals and more.