country

Luke Doucet: Broken (and other rogue states)

Jeremy Lukens February 21, 2007 No Comments

Trying to find an innovative artist in the current country music scene is akin to searching for an honest politician. That makes it all the more exciting when a talent like Luke Doucet rises above the crowd. With Broken (and other rogue states), Doucet delivers 13 tracks of liquored-up heartache – hardly new subject matter for country music – each resonating with a pained beauty that instantly engages the listener.

Patty Griffin: Sun Shining Through (INTERVIEW)

Jason Gonulsen February 19, 2007 No Comments

For Patty Griffin, praise hasn’t been the problem. The man who discovered her, John Curtis, after hearing her sing for the first time, remembered having “no doubt, no doubt at all.” Dave Matthews, who proudly supports Griffin on ATO Records, the label he founded, “can't think of a more beautiful singer and a better songwriter alive today.” Steve Earle suspects that Patty’s songs “make most people a little uncomfortable–like they've just walked in on a private moment in someone else's life and they know they should turn around and tiptoe away, but they can't. They make me jealous."

Tom Brosseau: Grand Forks

Tony Engelhart January 18, 2007 No Comments

With impassionate lyrics, simple guitar compositions and his unusually high voice Santa Monica singer/songwriter Tom Brosseau has built a loyal following primarily centered on a solo acoustic format that is akin to Woody Guthrie.

Patty Griffin Releasing New Studio Album Feb 6th

January 16, 2007 No Comments

ATO Records has announced the release of the fifth studio album by Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter great Patty Griffin. Entitled, "Children Running Through," the album will be released on February

Grayson Capps: Wail and Ride

Sarah Moore January 2, 2007 No Comments

While the term “Southern rock” usually comes from a lack of creativity, it most certainly applies to Capps’, as his drawl, love of whiskey (“Ed Lee”), rough-riding, tenacious sounds, and wisdom beyond his years exudes Southern rock in the truest sense.

Willie Nelson: Songbird

Jim Wayne November 20, 2006 No Comments

A superb release, yes; but comparisons to recent works should bear the acknowledgment that there are many, many Willies floating around these days. Still, the collaboration works, and leaves us hopeful that Adams and Nelson's studio stint was a raucous, hazy bender that has them eager to meet again.