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| 4 Way Street - "Pretzel Park" (Sanctuary Records) Another supergroup in the same tradition as "Hardpan". It's not surprised to notice that Joseph Parsons is a member of both bands. Other members are Jim Boggia, Ben Arnold and Scott Bricklin. Catchy songs with lots of pop,rock,folk and soul influences. Pretty harmony singing reminds me of bands like "Buffalo Springfield", "Crosby,Stills,Nash and Young" and even "Crowded House". Some songs are possible radiohits like "Counting on you" and "Change gonna come". Recommended ot the fans of The Thorns,Hardpan and The Rembrandts. www.4wayst.com |
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| Josh Lederman y los diablos "It's a long and lonely time..."(Nine Mile Records) They call themselves "The kings of Irish-Jewish folk-punk", which is exactly what they are. They combine elements of Celtic, blues,bluegrass,folk and rock and they sound like the americana version of the Pogues. The voice resemblance between Josh Lederman and Shane MacGowan is striking, but also the unbridled energy they use on their drunken stories about broken hearts is typical of the Pogues. Highlights of the cd are "Streets of Philadelphia", "The northern wind" and the instrumental "The Moosejaw Express". I hope Josh and his band will tour the Benelux very soon because live this band must be irresistible. For all the fans of the Pogues. www.coffeestainmusic.com |
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| No River City - "This is our North Dakota Six Little Shoes Records No River City consists of guitarist Drew de Man, who wrote all the songs except "Who are you"(Tom Waits) and "Running to stand still" and Terri Kay Onstad, who plays cello, which gives this cd a very special touch. Other participants are Pat Severs on steel guitar, David Gehrke on drums, Adam Wright on keyboards and Alex McCollough on bass. It's a mix of country,rock and folk. Highlights are "100 Mile Dance", "Ashes" and "Corrinne". People who loved the better "Whiskeytown" songs must hurry to the cd-store and buy this wonderful cd. www.norivercity.com |
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| Emory Joseph - "Labor & Spirits"(Capsaicin Records) Influences from the Band, Little Feat, Dr. John and Lye Lovett dominate this debut cd. He gets some help from people like Levon Helm, Kenny Aronoff, Tom "T-Bone" Wolk, Dave Mattacks, Mike Marshall, Duke Levine, Jon Carroll and Soozie Tyrell. Emory describes his music as "Dr John hanging out at Stax records where he runs into Willie Nelson". You'll hear a mix of rock,soul and funk on "Be home baby", rootsrock on "Carolina Princess", swing on "Rhum and Coffee", and singer-songwriter stuff on 'The Same" and "Sweet William". www.emoryjoseph.com |
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| Kaz Murphy - "Devil in the barn" Barnwall Kaz plays banjo and guitar and wrote all the songs except for "Castles made of sand"(Jimmy Hendrix). Kaz' voice is simple and straightforward. He gets some help of Jacqueline on organ,piano and accordeon, Brian Young on drums, Lucas Cheadle on bass, Tony Gilkyson on electric guitar and John McDuffie on pedal and lapsteel. Some songs are country-rock as some seventies bands like Pure Prairie League and New Riders of the Purple Sage. There's also a rockin' song("Butterfly"), a waltz("While you were sleepin'") and a lovely ballad("Livin' for the grave") www.kazmurphy.com |