Hailing from the small town of Myrtle, Texas Vincent Neil Emerson is as true as Country gets. His new Record, Fried Chicken and Evil Women, can stand right up there next to Charlie Crockett and Colter Wall. “Well I’m as drunk as an uncle in a Walmart parking lot, blaring Margaritaville and taking up teo spots.” He sings like George Strait with a Bob Wills soul.
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Video of the Day: Dirty Honey – Rolling 7’s
The latest video from the bands recently released debut E.P..
Live Video of the Day: Dawes – A Little Bit of Everything (Live From Here with Chris Thile)
The last song on their 2011 release Nothing is Wrong “A Little Bit of Everything” tells the story about a desperate man who is about to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. As he hoists his first leg over the rail his journey is interrupted. Spoiler alert, it ends well on this gripping version of a song that should savored with multiple listens.
Song of the Day: Robbie Robertson – Once Were Brothers
The theme song for the recently released documentary about the last days of Robbie Robertson and the band, this song from his latest release, Sinematic, features Citizen Cope and J.S. Ondara on backing vocals.
Song of the Day: Black Hand – Grape and the Grain
Who needs Greta Van Fleet when you have Black Hand. These Chesterfield rockers that blaze a trail as the U.K. version of Rival Sons can easily be pictured hanging out in their bedroom listening to Free, Led Zeppelin, and Cream, volume turned up to 11.
Live Video of the Day: The Tallest Man On Earth – I’m A Stranger Now (Live From Here With Chris Thile)
The Tallest Man On Earth has a vibe all of his own as eclectically demonstrated here on Live From Here with Chris Thile.
Song of the Day: One Eleven Heavy – House of Cards
One of several really good songs from their latest album, Desire Path. These guys are S.F. Psychedelic, Allman Brothers by way of the Grateful Dead should you be scoring at home.
What We’re Listening To (September 21, 2019)
Marc Broussard – Whipping Post
This one is from the compilation, Big Band of Brothers: A Jazz Celebration of The Allman Brothers.
Liam Gallagher – Champagne Supernova
We don’t have a dog in the Liam Vs. Noel Gallagher fight, but we really like “Champagne Supernova.” Here, he performs the song in the BBC studios in promotion for his newly released record.
Red Rum Club – Kids Addicted
Their 2019 album, Matador, is already a terrific record from this high energy sextet from Liverpool. And, now, a cherry on the sundae is given us with this, their latest single.
Mystery Jets – Screwdriver
There is a lot of anticipation in the halls of Rock is the New Roll H.Q. for the new Mystery Jets album. Here is the first single to be released.
Video of the Day: Charlie Crockett – Borrowed Time
On his new record, The Valley, Charlie Crockett channels his inner Texan with some Western Swing and Classic Country Americana.
Five Cool Ones: Five New Albums Released This Week (September 20, 2019)
Brittany Howard – Jaime
The Alabama Shakes front-woman steps out with her powerful solo record. Combining Rock and Soul along with contemporary beats, her debut record goes low Nina Simone Slow one minute, James Brown Funk the next with a lot of Janelle Monáe flair thrown in for good measure. Named after her sister who passed away from retinal cancer when Brittany was 9, this album is a stunner.
Samantha Fish – Kill or Be Kind
Six albums in, and her first on Rounder Records, Samantha Fish is still somewhat of an unknown quantity. Whether she is laying down a greasy blues riff or belting out a Soul screamer, Samantha is a Swiss Army knife of talent. And, and if there is a musical God, her new record should land her on the music radar right alongside Beth Hart and Bonnie Raitt.
Zac Brown Band – The Owl
For some, The Zac Brown band jumped the Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney shark some time ago. For others, what the heck. They are a good-time band with a fan friendly vibe that only serves to increase their popularity. Let the good times roll with more of the same from The Zac Brown Band.
Beth Hart – War in My Mind
Beth Hart has never been one to bury her darkest secrets, and on her latest record she continues to peel away the layers of her soul. This is one of those rare artists that you feel you really know and appreciate simply by listening to her songbook.
Robbie Robertson – Sinematic
For his first new record in 8 years, Robbie Robertson draws inspiration from his friend, Martin Scorsese, performs a duet with Van Morrison, and memorializes the old-time radio serial, The Shadow. The former leader of The Band even waxes nostalgic for his former band mates on “Once Were Brothers.”
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