Fresh-faced Berliner Cathleen Taubert came to Nashville, TN, and recorded this video gem in 2008. It’s a simple yet beautiful song, with Cathleen’s slightly smokey alto bringing life to the emotions. The Only One captures a sense of loss or longing with a beautiful country backdrop. There is very little in English about Cathleen, however, her Blogspot page translates fairly well with Google’s translator and there you will find that she has worked as a music therapist of sorts…
Read MoreThere is something truly uplifting about bluegrass music. It brings a smile to your face and starts your toes a-tapping. Enter Austin, Texas The Belleville Outfit and It’s A Good Day. Just listen and ask yourself the question: “Don’t I feel good now?” There is no website for the band, but you can find more information on them from Facebook and Myspace, as well as other social sites out there. Check out this great peak into Americana from some wonderful musicians. (Source: https://www.facebook.com/ )
Read MoreArkansas is a dark tale from indie folkster Damien Jurado’s 2010 long-player, Saint Bartlett. Damien’s propensity for dark tales is enhanced by his plaintive but tuneful voice. His songs tend to push forward relentlessly, driving home his visions with exaggerated urgency. In short, Damien Jurado’s music demands a listeners’ attention. In February of this year, he released a brand new collection, Maraqopa. Damien has a website, but it’s a bit sketchy in content. The best source for information and music samples is…
Read MoreOregon folk-pop aficionado, Laura Gibson, sings heartfelt songs with a hiccup-like delivery that draws attention to her voice (not unpleasing), the music, and the lyrics. It’s a delivery that sells well. Case in point is the title track of her January 2012 full-length, La Grande. Laura’s voice sweeps and sways in broad strokes, leaving you haunted and singing along. Laura’s extensive website may keep you reading awhile. It includes a complete commentary on La Grande, photos, discography and social links (MySpace,…
Read MoreBlog posts are all ready for May May’s posts are all in the can, and there is a decidedly heavy bent towards Folk, Bluegrass and Americana this time out. It was purely an accidental happenstance. Music discovery sometimes takes you in the same direction for awhile. If you believe that you aren’t into those types of music, all I can say is give these tracks a chance. Purchases this last cycle Like most people, I have a limited music purchasing budget. I mean hey, you’ve gotta eat, right? In April, I picked up Snarky Puppy and Vintage Trouble among a couple of other grabs…
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