CD's I am Diggin' Right Now is a occasionally occurring series where I casually highlight some discs (new and old) that I think you might like, without boring you with an overly-wordy, metaphor-filled "review" that I often like to bestow upon some other discs Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts - Temporary People Joseph Arthur has been [...]
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CD’s I am Diggin’ Right Now: Joseph Arthur & Brandi Carlile.
New Stuff: Two Cow Garage
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I am way behind on this Two Cow Garage news, and if it wasn't for this post form the Dallas Observer's Music blog, I don't know when I would've received this most welcome of news. After digging around on the web, I see that even that post was behind as Hear Ya was on top [...]
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Ray Lamontagne: Gossip in the Grain
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With the release of his 3rd studio album, Ray Lamontagne has broadened the scope of what we have come to know as a "Ray Lamontagne Album". Gossip in the Grain (RCA) seamlessly blends multiple moods, tempos and even a sense of humor into a complete work that shows dexterity and growth in such a way that many people [...]
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The Grateful Knob
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In my mind, there is no denying that The Grateful Dead is a classic, iconic American band. In my opinion, the Dead represented a true alternative to mainstream rock of the 60's and 70's and were in the forefront of blending rock, country, funk and even jazz into a concoction that few people knew what [...]
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Waylon Jennings Lives!!
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Shooter Jennings has proved to be a worthy successor to his dear ol' departed daddy, but the fact remains that there is only one Outlaw that is lonesome, ornry and mean and that is Waylon himself. It looks like Shooter finished what he and his daddy started a bit before Waylon's death and we will soon see the release [...]
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The New Frontiers: Mending
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Dallas Texas doesn't get near the acclaim or pub that its more trendy neighbor to the south gets in Austin. In fact, Denton Texas seems to get more love than Dallas, thanks to the emergence of indie faves Doug Burr, St. Vincent & Midlake. The New Frontiers are a band that will surely help people keep Dallas on [...]
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Some ACL Fest Observations
It was a good weekend, cut a little short (I missed all Sunday), but I still caught some great sets and enjoyed myself thoroughly. You can go HERE to get some great, easy-to-navigate reviews on many of the sets from the fest. Below are some thoughts: Bobby Bare Jr.'s Friday 440pm set on the BMI Stage [...]
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Tom Morello - The Nightwatchman: The Fabled City
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I am really digging the new album from the man who is arguably this generation's greatest guitar slinger, Tom Morello. His work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave makes up one of the stronger resumes of any rock guitarist over the last 20 years. The Fabled City disc, the second disc under the name of The NIghtwatchman ,is an easy [...]
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E-Mail Goodie Bag!
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OK kiddies, here is another one. Enjoy!Young guitar slinger,Patrick Droney has a new album coming out, and here is a track from it.For a limited time, get Bob Dylan’s free mp3 from Amazon.Here is a sample of what you’ll see on the HBO Show, The Life & times of Tim.…and here is another example.Listen to [...]
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Awesome Photo - The Toadies @ Lollapalooza
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I have really been getting into “Rock Photography” lately (looking at it, I cant take pictures to save my life). A couple of weeks ago, I shared the photos from a recent Band of Horses tour in Japan and now I want you to see this. A really cool shot of one of the great Dallas/Ft. [...]
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New Lucinda Williams!!
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Please, as quick as your little fingers can manage, get to clickin’ over to the “Listening Party” that Lost Highway and Amazon are hosting for the new Lucinda Williams album.I haven’t listened yet, but good night nurse, it’s Lucinda, so it wont suck, aaaiight?!??!?Chip from AWT/Twangville recently wrote a bit about the new album also, [...]
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Glen Campbell Give-Away: VINYL!!!
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Hello friends! I have been posting the various streams of audio that I have received from the new Glen Campbell release, "Meet Glen Campbell" for a couple of weeks now. I really have enjoyed what I have heard, and judging from emails and comments, so have y'all! Along with another stream of audio from the album [...]
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Owen Temple & Susan Gibson: A Tale of Two Texas Records
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Texas has become quite the recording hot-spot, with Austin being the central source of heat. Simply because an album happens to be recorded in the Lone-Star State doesn't make it a "Texas Album", in my not-so-humble opinion. Honesty, simplicity, distictive voices, and even more distinct writing is the combination of components of what I consider to be real [...]
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More Email Surprises!
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Artist:Joseph Art
Here ya go, I like to share the wealth… Joseph Arthur is giving out a new song from his upcoming release, "Foreign Girls" Another Indie-Singer/Songwriter, Jason Reeves, wants you to hear his latest track. Check this out from one-of-a-kind band, Mercury Rev. There's never a bad time for a little Ben Harper. ….or for some King's of Leon for that matter. Because [...]
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Thoughts on the New Jason Boland Disc
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Like I did earlier this week with the new Chris Knight disc, I would like to direct your attention to one of my fellow bloggers in order to get, what I feel at least, are some pretty dead-on thoughts on a song from the new Jason Boland & the Stragglers CD, Comal County Blue… [...]
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New Chris Knight Album is Awesome!
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I have said many times here before that I have a severe man-crush on the one and only Chris Knight. His music has impacted me in ways that few other artists have. After listening to his latest release, Heart of Stone. I continue to be amazed at how album after album excels in all areas. [...]
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High on Stress - Cop Light Parade
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Minneapolis has a storied musical history. Luminaries such as Bob Dylan, Prince, The Replacements and even The Hold Steady have some sort of link to that chilly region. After listening to Cop Light Parade by the Minneapolis band, High on Stress, I can’t help but feel they have done their regional, musical ancestors proud. The band is [...]
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Japan of Horses
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It's been quite a while since I gabbed about the spectacular Band of Horses. I saw them this past February in Dallas, and will get to see them again at this year's ACL Fest. In preparation, I went to their website and found this new blog. Tons of great video and photos from the road, [...]
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The Knob’s E-Mail Bag
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Thanks to this silly little blog, I have many neat items come my way via the ol’ internet machine. I will start sharing these items more regularly with y’all…promise. No real trick here, just click on the links below for cool songs, mp3’s and videos from some artists you may or may not be aware of…The [...]
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