New in the iPod – Son Volt: American Central Dust
Aug 24, 2009 Alt. Country/Country discussion
The new Son Volt CD is a return to the roots shown in their Debut album “trace”. I first listened to this one driving the highway at night, which was almost a perfect introduction. The instrumentation, combined with Jay Farrar’s vocals led to a dreamy hypnotic feel - telling stories and guiding the listener through Middle America. The feel here is much more like early classics such as Tear Stained Eye or Windfall rather than some of the more driving material of later issues. Nothing to rock your socks off, but a great listen!
‘American Central Dust’ features Jay Farrar (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Dave Bryson (drums), Andrew Duplantis (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chris Masterson (lead guitar), Mark Spencer (keyboards, steel guitar). For those of you from the Upstate NY area, Son Volt will be at The Egg in Albany September 18th.
Top plays from Jack’s iPod
Aug 7, 2009 Alt. Country/Country discussion
The Band of Heathens is getting a lot of air time on Jack’s iPod these days. This group from Texas has three songwriters, each of whom brings a distinctive sound to the stage. The result is a smooth Texas blend that is bigger than the sum of the parts. These guys play out a LOT – their first album was a live offering, an almost unheard of stunt for a new band. Use this link to check out the song Jackson Station (a title I approve of!) on you tube from their self titled studio album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruF35Ia3fEM. For more about the band go to www.bandofheathens.com
All for now
Cousin Jackson
Binghamton Area Music Scene
Aug 6, 2009 Binghamton Area Music Scene
Use this section to post regarding the local binghaton area music scene. Post about bands you’ve seen, good clubs for live music etc. Local bands are welcome to post about their shows. Lets expand our horizons beyond car radio music. Cousin Jackson will moderate – play nice!
Alt Country/Country Discussion Section
Aug 6, 2009 Alt. Country/Country discussion
Use this section to post regarding alt.country, counrty or other similar genre artists, be they local or national. Lets expand our horizons beyond car radio music. Cousin Jackson will moderate.
Roger, Jack and Bobby to sit in with Rock McGhee and Outta Time
Aug 6, 2009 Juke Joint Cowboys - upcoming and recent shows, news etc
On Saturday 8/8 from 10-2 Roger, Jack and Bobby will sit in with local blues band Outta time at Thirstys in Binghamton. Fronted by local bluesman Rock McGhee, Outta Time also features Paula Bacorn on Keyboards and vocals. This will be an opportunity to have some fun, make some great music, and to showcase a couple of JJC tunes. Come on by to join the fun.
Outdoor Party
Aug 2, 2009 Juke Joint Cowboys - upcoming and recent shows, news etc
Juke Joint Cowboys rocked the house at the outdoor party this weekend. Started out doing country, moved to R&B and finished out the night with straight out Rock and Roll! A good time was had by all – well almost all!
Regards,
Cousin Jackson