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John Hiatt: 'The Open Road'new
The Open Road consists of eleven brand new tunes, each imprinted with the trademarks of John Hiatt’s oeuvre — sultry blues licks, witty and thoughtful lyrics, and an underlying energy that drives the music through the pervasive groove.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-13-2010 |
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Tags: The Open Road, John Hiatt
On 'Time to Grow,' The Lovell Sisters Prove to be Bluegrass' New Standard-Bearersnew
Bluegrass and acoustic music are experiencing intriguing paradigm shifts as old-guard traditionalists like Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin pass on, and crews of youthful, energetic musicians bring their contemporary ideas into the mix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
09-22-2009 |
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Bluegrass Fiddler Simultaneously Takes a Giant Step Forward and Backwardnew
At times Oog sounds a bit confounding and somewhat overwhelming, but once it's over the impulse strikes to play it again.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
06-03-2009 |
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The Wood Brothers Release a CD of Classic Cover Tunesnew
On Up Above My Head, the Woods give reverence to a wide range of genres as filtered through their gentle, slightly lazy, but clearly appreciative groove. From old folk songs like "Little Liza Jane" to a unique, old-timey take on the Beatles' "Fixin' a Hole," Oliver and Chris make each tune sound like one of their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-13-2009 |
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Minimalist Anglenew
Lynne's voice is the purest instrument on Dusty Springfield tribute album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-13-2008 |
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Tags: Just a Little Lovin', Shelby Lynne
Rise from the Ashesnew
Wanderin' captures the rich musical heritage of the Outfit's influences.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-06-2008 |
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Tags: The Belleville Outfit, Wanderin'
Transformationnew
Songbird runs gamut from beautiful harmonies to esoteric art twang.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-23-2008 |
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Juke-Joint Rockernew
Soul Season takes the white-boy blues to a new place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-17-2008 |
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Tags: Soul Season, Tim Krekel Orchestra
Total Eclipsenew
There's no denying the incredible influence the late Buck Owens had on contemporary country music.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-20-2007 |
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Tags: Dwight Sings Buck, Dwight Yoakam
Tough Old Hossnew
This CD/DVD package documents one of Jennings' final concert appearances, an all-star tribute recorded at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-18-2007 |
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The Great Uniternew
It has been 38 years since The Johnny Cash Show premiered on ABC, just about two months before the immortal concert at Woodstock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-18-2007 |
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A Lesson Learnednew
Wagoner can still deliver the goods.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
08-02-2007 |
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Tags: Porter Wagoner, Wagonmaster
Out of the shadowsnew
Guthrie comes into his own once again
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
08-02-2007 |
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Culture Launchnew
Special edition delivers with extra tracks and liner notes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
07-19-2007 |
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Perfection Revisitednew
Straightforward enhancement works best on Marley remakes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
07-19-2007 |
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