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  Nick Moss and The Flip Tops
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  Live at Chan’s Combo Platter #2

A good percentage of my blues cds are ‘live’ cds, way more than any other genre. Many blues lovers will agree that blues really is best live, and it often holds up well on live cds.  Case in point is the new release from one of the best out there, Nick Moss.  The new [...]Related posts:Nick Moss & the Flip Tops – Play It Til TomorrowGerry Hundt - Since Way BackRonnie Earl & the Broadc

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I had the chance last night to catch one of the many tour stops for the American Voices Tour. This rolling duo show is centered around the music of two very talented Texas singer/songwriters: Drew Kennedy and Rodney Hayden. The show is presented by our good friends over at The9513.com and has taken Drew [...]Related posts:For The Musicians: Managing Your Online Tour DatesThe Nighthawks- Americ...

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  John Nemeth

John Nemeth- Live AND RecordedI recently had the opportunity to see John Nemeth live at my favorite local venue, the very intimate Callahan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Auburn Hills, MI.  This place has been hosting the best Blues and Americana acts coming to the Motor City area in the last couple of years.  John [...]Related posts:Commander Cody Flies Again!Nick Moss and The Flip Tops- Live

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  Neil Young

In this episode I have my good friend Eric join me, and we take time to play some samples the newest Neil Young effort called “Fork In The Road” and do an audio review of it.In the end we gave it a rating of… well, you’ll just have to listen to find out. But apparently [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Episode 36 - Johnny Hickman InterviewAmericana Rock Mix: Episode 34 - Americana Ran

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In this episode I play an interview that I had with Johnny Hickman of Cracker, and I play some Johnny Hickman related music.Music in this episode:- Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey- Turn On Tune In Drop Out With Me- We All Shine A Light- FriendsAll songs above were by Cracker (from Sunrise [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Episode 34 - Americana Random MixAmericana Rock Mix: Episode 33 -

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  Slaid Cleaves
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  Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

It has been 5 years since the last offering from Slaid Cleaves, 2004’s Wishbones (**). That’s a long time for fans of one of Austin’s best singer-songwriters to wait. Needless to say, Everything You Love Will be Taken Away is not some hastily written, recorded and produced disc made on some big label [...]Related posts:Slaid Cleaves - One Good YearJoe Louis Walker - Witness to the Blues

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No mushy love songs here.  The Mojo Gurus are all about fun with their high energy southern rock guitar assault.  I remember the first time I heard Keep Your Hand To Yourself by The Georgia Satellites the DJ was so excited he said, “Well, I may get fired, but I’m playing this again”, which [...]No related posts.

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I LIED. I know… I know. At the the of the last episode I said that there wouldn’t be a Live Archive this week. And up until 30 minutes ago, there wasn’t go to be. Instead I had something planned that I haven’t done on the show for a while. But things happen, and plans [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - I See Hawks In LAAmericana Rock Mix - Ryan Adams Live pt 1Americana R

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  The Hold Steady

In this episode I’m randomly picking some great music to play, and it doesn’t fail to rock.Music in this episode:- Sequestered In Memphis by The Hold Steady (from Stay Positive) - www.TheHoldSteady.net- Top Yourself by The Raconteurs (from Consolers Of The Lonely) - www.TheRaconteurs.com- It’s My Fault For Being Famous by  The White Stripes (from [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Episo

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  Ryan Adams
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  Cobwebs

The is the first set in a two set show. The second set will be up in two weeks.Ryan Adams And The CardinalsNovember 8, 2008Ambassador TheatreDublin, Ireland- Cobwebs- Everybody Knows- Born Into a Light- Please Do Not Let Me Go- Fix It- Natural Ghost- Goodnight Rose- Off Broadway- Wonderwall (Oasis)- I Taught Myself How To [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - Matt NathansonAmeri...

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  Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Review
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  Shout! Live

Quite frankly, I’m surprised The Station Inn in Nashville is still standing after this one! The stress on the walls of the place from the energy of these shows must’ve been countered by all the blessings and Hallelujah’s to keep the place standing upright! Shout! Live by Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Review [...]Related posts:Angel Band - With Roots and Wings

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Wayne Hancock is a unique individual. Unwilling to waiver to what others may say, he has stuck to his guns and remained true to his music. He uses no drummer. He records his songs virtually on the fly. You will find a little bit of everything within his music if you listen hard enough. This [...]No related posts.

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  Billy Bob Thornton

With all the hoopla around Billy Bob Thornton’s crazy interview this past week, I thought I’d repost an interview I did with Billy Bob a few years ago out in Nashville and give my 2 cents on the man and his music. I had the chance to interview Thornton back in 2005 out at [...]No related posts.

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I See Hawks In LAJanuary 10, 2004Neighborhood ChurchPasadena, Ca- Hecker Pass- Turn that Airplane Around- I Stayed Away- Grapevine- Harvest- I see Hawks in LA- Mystery of Life- Taffy- HitchhikerThe Band:Rob Waller: - Guitar & VocalsBrantley Kearns - FiddlePaul Marshall - Acoustic Bass GuitarPaul Lacques - GuitarRelated posts:Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - Matt NathansonAmericana [...]Relate...

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  Greg Kettinger

Welcome to The Americana Rock Mix’s first episode on Americana Roots [DOT] com. The is a somewhat non-typical episode. I have another local musician, Greg Kettinger, joining me and he brought some interesting music with him.Music in the episode:- Old Time Ticking Away by Marah (from Angels Of Destruction) - www.Marah-USA.com- Put Your [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Episode 34 - Ameri

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Long before the term ‘Americana’ was likely used, some of it’s seeds were being planted in Ann Arbor Michigan. Out of a friendship forged in a fraternity kitchen at the University of Michigan arose a band, eventually known as Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. That was in 1963 and the Commander was at [...]No related posts.

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Each week, the 75+ chart reporting Americana Music Association radio stations submit their playlist for the previous week. This chart, which is available on the AmericanaRadio.org website, is a compass if you will of Americana. For the past 3 weeks, Buddy & Julie Miller, have held onto the #1 slot with their new [...]Related posts:SXSW - ThursdayBuddy Miller RecoveringHug and Misses: Ruthie F...

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  Chris Knight

I am a relatively new convert in the ways of singer/songwriter Chris Knight. I was turned on to his music only a few years ago by Eric Banister (our editor) and Ray Randall (our podcast guru). It took me a few spins to get accustomed to Knight’s vocals and presentation of songs but [...]Related posts:One Hoarse Town:  Chris KnightSomething to Keep Me Going - A Conversation with Chris KnightCh

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Man, can this festival be frustrating.  Too many great shows to choose from and too many great places to try to eat at!I spent SXSW with Gregg Geil, his wife Nicole, as well as Hickorywind.org founder Larry and his wife Heather romping about Austin in an ‘earal’  and oral orgy of sound and taste! Gregg [...]Related posts:Young Talent Prominent at SXSWSXSW - Wednesday RecapSXSW - Thursday

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