I'm certainly not a dignified music critic, but I do like good tunes.
Check out: Lobo Town, Sixty Acres, Levelland, Out Here in the Middle, Ruby and Carlos and Choctaw Bingo.
Check out: Dylan's Hard Rain, Day is Done, Sunrise, Country Roads and Tell My Mother I Miss Her So.
Check out: Broke Down and Horseshoe Lounge
Check out: Loaded and Twisted.
Check out: On Your Own Tonight, Fall Back, Goodnight, Towerbells, Greenback Dollar and Truth Be Known.
My hubby has quite an ear for new and old, and likely unheard music, and he's really broadened my listening range.
Therefore, I thought I'd share a few artists and songs you should check out on iTunes. If you already listen to these people, good for you.
1. James McMurtry - This guy is totally cool. Not only is he the son of the acclaimed author, Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove), but he's also one interesting dude. He sings it like it is, and is a great story teller. A lot of his songs are covered by other artists now, but he's an original.
Check out: Lobo Town, Sixty Acres, Levelland, Out Here in the Middle, Ruby and Carlos and Choctaw Bingo.2. Ryan Bingham - Here's a guy with quite a story. He used to ride bulls for Tarelton State University in Stephenville, Texas, lived out of a van for a while, and now packs 'em in the dancehalls with his raspy voice.
Check out: Dylan's Hard Rain, Day is Done, Sunrise, Country Roads and Tell My Mother I Miss Her So.3.Slaid Cleaves - I don't really know much about this guy, other than I like his sound. Some terrible mainstream country artist just covered his song "Broke Down" and butchered it. Listen to Slaid's version.
Check out: Broke Down and Horseshoe Lounge4. The Wood Brothers - These guys have some crazy lyrics, but a great sound.
Check out: Loaded and Twisted.5. Hogg Maulies - I have to promote these guys. Not only are they friends, but they're a big reason I met Byron. Oh, and they're a great band. I spent a good amount of time listening to them and following them around Texas while at graduate school. (I'm still trying to get Byron to play harmonica with them like he used to back in the day). I know they've got some new songs they've yet to record, so keep an eye out for those one of these days. For now, buy these songs on iTunes. And, for all you folks in PG, they have a new t-shirt I think you'd enjoy.
Check out: On Your Own Tonight, Fall Back, Goodnight, Towerbells, Greenback Dollar and Truth Be Known.6. Steve Earle - You've heard this guy over and over. Listen to Feel Alright and Telephone Road.
7. The Old 97s - These guys are fun. Listen to Barrier Reef
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My heart longs to hear the Hogg Maulies do "Everything That Glitters" again. As a matter of fact, I think they should do a tribute to Dan Seals and just play that song over and over. There would be at least one very happy camper in the audience.
I always like hearing new music too... thanks for sharing! You should check out the "Turnpike Troubadours"... I really think you'll like them... they've even got a little harmonica action on some of their songs--Byron will appreciate that :) Every song is a good one! Buying their album (Bossier City) is the best $10 I've spent on iTunes... after the Hogg Maulies of course!
Old 97s "Time Bomb" is a favorite of mine! I saw James McMurtry opening for Drive-by Truckers a couple weeks ago. That is another group you should check out!
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