The Wolves from UK popster Ben Howard’s 2011 full-length Every Kingdom, kicks gently at the worlds’ dealt cards and speaks to a loss of faith. Ben’s tenor has a vibrating falsetto that adds to the snarl and bite of the lyrics, but the tune is bouncy and fun. You can find more information on Ben Howard by visiting his web site where there are links to everything that you might want, including links to purchase via i-Tunes download or CD. There is even a…
Read MoreThanks to fellow blogger baaconnn for this great short folk romp from The Lumineers called Flowers in Your Hair from 2011. Baaconn also say’s this “everything this band touches is gold. i’ve got to see them live,” and I can certainly understand those sentiments! The Lumineers stomp around Denver, CO and play concerts and events around the Midwest. They’ve just released (April 3, 2012) their first full-length album. You can find more information on The Lumineers by visiting their web site, where you will find…
Read MoreFolk, bluegrass aficionados The Morning After can keep your body moving to some of their more raucous instrumentals (see Reverbnation video links). Here with Rest Tonight, they prove that their folk styling is equally at home with a good vocal added in. The Morning After hails from Raleigh, North Carolina and although their stock in trade might mostly be folk and bluegrass, they flavor their songs with an eclectic blend of rock, salsa, jazz, funk and everything in between. In reviewing their…
Read MoreFresh-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…
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/ )
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