Although he's a favorite of many country music fans - especially those who love bluegrass - Dan Tyminski is probably better known to the general public as the Grammy-winning singing voice behind a famous face, that of movie star George Clooney. Because of that, Tyminski's second album as a soloist, Wheels, due out in June … Continue reading REVIEW: Dan Tyminski – Wheels
Category: Country
The Grass Is Not Always Greener
It has always tickled me to observe how my mind reacts when I hear a piece of music, because it seldom takes a predictable route. At first I might be just enjoying the music while thinking about the performer or possibly the song itself, but then inevitably my thoughts drift into distant territory Here's an … Continue reading The Grass Is Not Always Greener
REVIEW: Various Artists – The Very Best Of Outlaw Country
First, a little history. By the late 1960's, the Nashville establishment had a good thing going. Country music was changing and becoming more and more appealing to mainstream America, and a lot of country artists were becoming major crossover stars. Not everybody catered to that style of the music, but songwriters and performers who wanted … Continue reading REVIEW: Various Artists – The Very Best Of Outlaw Country
REVIEW: Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys – Call It What You Want
I was just thinking. I might be one of the leading reviewers of Cajun music on the internet. Not because I'm - you know - any good at it, but just because there aren't that many people covering the genre, and that's a shame. It's a type of music that might appeal to a lot … Continue reading REVIEW: Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys – Call It What You Want
Crankin’ Out The Classics – Country Style
Listening to the classics is something that people have been doing for a long time, and for many it might evoke thoughts of Mozart and Beethoven. For others it might mean something like classic rock, but the simple truth is that musical classics are any great songs from past eras -- and that includes country … Continue reading Crankin’ Out The Classics – Country Style
Remember The Music — Not The Tragedy
A week or so ago, I was working on a review for the latest album from a modern banjo wizard, Cynthia Sayer, and it brought back some childhood memories. That's not a particularly surprising occurrence because practically everything causes geezers to remember bygone days, but in this case it reminded me that I was sort … Continue reading Remember The Music — Not The Tragedy
REVIEW: Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys – Cajun Jamboree
Every type of music has its legendary performers, but because not all genres are widely popular, many treasured artists are something less than household names. A new album from Swallow Records might help to remedy that, at least as it relates to Cajun music. Cajun Jamboree, a collection of tunes from Joe Bonsall and the … Continue reading REVIEW: Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys – Cajun Jamboree
REVIEW: Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys – Keeping The Tradition Alive!
I've reviewed a lot of Cajun/Zydeco albums in the past, and at some point I usually describe them just as I did in the early part of this sentence -- combining them as Cajun/Zydeco. But it's not just me. The people behind the Grammys recently announced a new category: Best Zydeco or Cajun Music. But … Continue reading REVIEW: Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys – Keeping The Tradition Alive!
The Many Sides Of Ferlin Husky
If you set out to build yourself a country music star, one of the most important steps might be choosing a suitable name. You might even pick something like Ferlin Husky, which sounds like the perfect moniker for a country music singer. But it turns out that the fledgling singer born with that name chose … Continue reading The Many Sides Of Ferlin Husky
Detour On The Road To Stardom – Jimmie Rodgers
A while back, I wrote an article that included some info about country music legend Jimmie Rodgers, but there was another Jimmie Rodgers who achieved some fame, but in pop music. In fact, he was a fast-rising, popular star for over a decade -- until a mysterious event in 1967 interrupted his career. The second … Continue reading Detour On The Road To Stardom – Jimmie Rodgers
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