The Curst Sons – The snake and the money jar. (2012) 5*****
The ‘Brighton Hillbillies’ come down from the mountains to dip their toes in the swamp and find it much to theirs (and our) liking, but still manage to retain their hillbilly edge!
http://thecurstsons.com
(Full review to follow in July c.d reviews)
Goldmine Pickers (2004) 4****
Terrific album of old timey/folk/string band music all played and sung with an abundance
of skill and feeling! Only just discovered this so it won’t get a full review but it is still readily available and well worth seeking out.
http://goldminepickers.com
Small Town Jones – Freight Ships (2012) 4****
Mellow in sound but some beautifully sparse cleverly observed little vignettes
of life that gets better with each listen. (from June but now gone up a notch!)
http://www.jimjones.co.uk
(Full review in July c.d reviews)
Cletus Got Shot – Working Songs For The Drinking Classes (2012) 3.5***
Punked up country protest!
http://www.cletusgotshot.com
(Full review to follow)
Furnace Mountain – The road to Berryville (2012) 4****
Beautifully authentic old timey music by a superb band of musicians
http://furnacemountain.com
(Full review to follow)
Dara (2012) 3.5***
With his blend of deep dark songs, strong vocals, original use of guitar and an intense
atmosphere this nine song album promises much for the future
http://www.daratunes.com
(Full review to follow)
Joseph Huber – Tongues of Fire (2012) 4.5****
Tremendous second album that blends bluegrass, old timey and alt. country, by this hugely talented former member of the ‘.357 String Band’
http://www.reverbnation.com/josephhuber
(Full review to follow)
Heritage Blues Orchestra – And still I rise (2012) 4.5****
Brilliant album by a hugely talented trio that covers the breadth of African American music!
http://heritagebluesorchestra.com
(Full review may follow)
Turnstile Junkpile – Everything is cheaper than it looks. (2012) 3.5***
Very good 7 track album of well written, beautifully sung and played country rock and by a
British band!
http://www.turnstilejunkpile.co.uk
(Full review to follow)
Debonzo Brothers – One damn heart (2012) 3.5***
Excellent alt. country album that includes some great songs, terrific vocals and good playing
http://www.debonzobrothers.com
(Full review to follow)
Marc O’ Reilly – My friend Marx (2012) 3.5***
Unusual, but high quality album with warm husky vocals and extraordinary guitar playing on a sparse recording that encompasses British and American folk music, bues and even a little middle eastern feel!
http://www.marcoreillymusic.com
(Full review to follow)
The Harmed Brothers – Come morning (2012) 3***
Predominately banjo driven acoustic alt. country with two excellent vocalists
http://theharmedbrothers.com
(Full review may follow)
Susan Cattaneo – Little big sky (2012) 3***
Really good album of rootsy bluesy rock that blends with some gorgeous country songs
on a seven song mini album
http://susancattaneo.com
(Full review may follow)
Jan Bell – Dream of the miner’s child (2012) 4****
A beautiful blend of old timey, folk and alt. country that all ties together perfectly.
http://janbellmusic.com
(Full review to follow)
Will Scott – Keystone crossing (2012) 4****
Equal mix of blues and country that produces a potent brew!
http://www.willscottmusic.com
Ol’ Savannah – Underneath the old red barn (2012) 4****
Sinsister raw vocals on some eerie old timey for the 21st century music
http://www.olsavannah.com
Malcolm Holcombe – Down the river (2012) 4.5****
An all star cast helps out on this possibly career defining piece of bluesy, countrysish, old timey folksiness!!
http://www.malcolmholcombe.com
Tom Vandenavond – Wreck of a fine man (2012) 4.5****
A brilliant album of songs about life on the losing side of the tracks, great writing and playing, evocative vocals and supported by ‘Larry and his Flask!’
http://www.reverbnation.com/tomvandenavond
The ‘Brighton Hillbillies’ come down from the mountains to dip their toes in the swamp and find it much to theirs (and our) liking, but still manage to retain their hillbilly edge!
http://thecurstsons.com
(Full review to follow in July c.d reviews)
Goldmine Pickers (2004) 4****
Terrific album of old timey/folk/string band music all played and sung with an abundance
of skill and feeling! Only just discovered this so it won’t get a full review but it is still readily available and well worth seeking out.
http://goldminepickers.com
Small Town Jones – Freight Ships (2012) 4****
Mellow in sound but some beautifully sparse cleverly observed little vignettes
of life that gets better with each listen. (from June but now gone up a notch!)
http://www.jimjones.co.uk
(Full review in July c.d reviews)
Cletus Got Shot – Working Songs For The Drinking Classes (2012) 3.5***
Punked up country protest!
http://www.cletusgotshot.com
(Full review to follow)
Furnace Mountain – The road to Berryville (2012) 4****
Beautifully authentic old timey music by a superb band of musicians
http://furnacemountain.com
(Full review to follow)
Dara (2012) 3.5***
With his blend of deep dark songs, strong vocals, original use of guitar and an intense
atmosphere this nine song album promises much for the future
http://www.daratunes.com
(Full review to follow)
Joseph Huber – Tongues of Fire (2012) 4.5****
Tremendous second album that blends bluegrass, old timey and alt. country, by this hugely talented former member of the ‘.357 String Band’
http://www.reverbnation.com/josephhuber
(Full review to follow)
Heritage Blues Orchestra – And still I rise (2012) 4.5****
Brilliant album by a hugely talented trio that covers the breadth of African American music!
http://heritagebluesorchestra.com
(Full review may follow)
Turnstile Junkpile – Everything is cheaper than it looks. (2012) 3.5***
Very good 7 track album of well written, beautifully sung and played country rock and by a
British band!
http://www.turnstilejunkpile.co.uk
(Full review to follow)
Debonzo Brothers – One damn heart (2012) 3.5***
Excellent alt. country album that includes some great songs, terrific vocals and good playing
http://www.debonzobrothers.com
(Full review to follow)
Marc O’ Reilly – My friend Marx (2012) 3.5***
Unusual, but high quality album with warm husky vocals and extraordinary guitar playing on a sparse recording that encompasses British and American folk music, bues and even a little middle eastern feel!
http://www.marcoreillymusic.com
(Full review to follow)
The Harmed Brothers – Come morning (2012) 3***
Predominately banjo driven acoustic alt. country with two excellent vocalists
http://theharmedbrothers.com
(Full review may follow)
Susan Cattaneo – Little big sky (2012) 3***
Really good album of rootsy bluesy rock that blends with some gorgeous country songs
on a seven song mini album
http://susancattaneo.com
(Full review may follow)
Jan Bell – Dream of the miner’s child (2012) 4****
A beautiful blend of old timey, folk and alt. country that all ties together perfectly.
http://janbellmusic.com
(Full review to follow)
Will Scott – Keystone crossing (2012) 4****
Equal mix of blues and country that produces a potent brew!
http://www.willscottmusic.com
Ol’ Savannah – Underneath the old red barn (2012) 4****
Sinsister raw vocals on some eerie old timey for the 21st century music
http://www.olsavannah.com
Malcolm Holcombe – Down the river (2012) 4.5****
An all star cast helps out on this possibly career defining piece of bluesy, countrysish, old timey folksiness!!
http://www.malcolmholcombe.com
Tom Vandenavond – Wreck of a fine man (2012) 4.5****
A brilliant album of songs about life on the losing side of the tracks, great writing and playing, evocative vocals and supported by ‘Larry and his Flask!’
http://www.reverbnation.com/tomvandenavond