March 31, 2010

Robert Earl Keen: Lincoln Theatre-Raleigh, NC 3/28/10

A long weekend of music came to a close Sunday night where I found myself back at the Lincoln Theatre for a show by Robert Earl Keen.  After witnessing both a blazing Friday night set by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and a perfectly mesmerizing three-hour masterpiece by Wilco on Saturday night, I wasn’t sure I could muster the enthusiasm for the rowdy revelry that normally accompanies a Keen show.

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Newworldson: Newworldson

Newworldson’s self-titled release showcases their live jam-inspired sound with some new influences that will impress even the casual music listener with their genuine uplifting message.      

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BoDeans: Mr. Sad Clown

Having debuted on the roots-oriented Slash Records in 1986, making Americana music years before the term was coined alongside labelmates The Blasters and Los Lobos, Kurt Neumann and Sammy Llanas have remained staunchly independent during the course of their career as BoDeans. Mr. Sad Clown is their tenth studio album , a collection of fifteen original songs that stays true to that direct means of communication they've always preferred and that approach generally stands the duo in good stead.

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