Self Titled

Scribner

At just 21 years of age & from small town, TX – you wouldn’t think Scribner had much to tell us. But he does and his storytelling draws you in, making you believe he’s twice his age. Soft,…

Four Winds Calling

Intuitive Compass

Described as many things in sound from Circus-rag, old-time and hot jazz – Intuitive Compass describes themselves as purveyors of original western folk. They’re not wrong. Founding members Jason Dea West and Aurelia Anne Cohen seem to swap…

(watch my moves)

Kurt Vile

I’ve never seen Kurt Vile live but I had the opportunity to about 9 years ago. Hotel Congress. Tuscan, AZ. I was staying there, he was playing there and I didn’t go…. I’ve been bummed out since. I…

Mose Wilson

Mose Wilson dropped his self titled album 7 months ago today. He does a spectacular job of balancing the album throughout with all the feels of upbeat classic country, blue grass, the blues & sad song ballads. Wilson…

Lock The Door

Vaden Landers’

If a friend ever requested I spin an old country album, something they’ve never heard – I’m certain Vaden Landers’ newest album Lock The Door would fit the bill. Even if it was released just 3 months ago….…

Down In Pancake Valley

Sons of Rainier

Sons of Rainier are a well crafted country folk, traditional folk band that is musically rich in so many ways. Their harmonies are fabulous & the musicianship is second to none. The echoing guitars, stand up bass and…

Cosmic Partners

Nesmith

Michael Nesmith considered Red Rhodes to be his “Cosmic Partner” – hence the album’s name. And although this record wasn’t released until just a few years ago, it was recorded in the summer of 1973 at McCabe’s Guitar…

Cold, Cold World

Blaze Foley

I shouldn’t be shocked when someone explains they’re not familiar with the works of Blaze Foley but it’s nearly impossible for me not to be. He’s an outstanding songwriter & storyteller. Truly one of the best there ever…

Inside Problems

Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird delivers an extremely catchy and easy to listen album here. While some are saying it’s not his best – to that I say artists will always continue to evolve, experiment and attempt to drop different sounds…

Causeway Recordings

Sam Shackleton, a.k.a. The Solely Bard, is an excellent blend of so many good things that are happening in both the Americana and folk music scene right now. This is a stripped down album that is both beautiful…