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Live Review: Justin Townes Earle at The El Rey, LA 6/28/12
Justin Townes Earle: Live at the El Rey 6/28/12 By Natalie Rahhal, Staff Writer “This is the first song I ever wrote at somebody,” Justin Townes Earle confesses into the mic. But he doesn’t say this at the crowd. He inclines his head to the right, quietly refusing to look at anything straight on, and [...]
Turnstyled, Junkpiled Pimp Podcast
Straight out of Sin City, it’s the Turnstyled, Junkpiled Pimp Podcast, where Rolling Stone meets Hee Haw, with hosts, Buffalo Badass and her sidekick, Little Squirrel, the self-proclaimed Pancho and Lefty of Podcasts. Bringing the latest and greatest in Americana Country, comedy and gonzo journalism. Like Merle Haggard, we’re no BS. Turnstyled, Junkpiled Pimp Podcast [...]
Sometimes I’d rather be wrong: An AMA Op-Ed
Sometimes I’d rather be wrong: an AMA Op-Ed ByCourtney Sudbrink, Editor By no surprise, last night at the AMA awards, Robert Plant took home the Album of the Year Award. But did he earn it? I live in Los Angeles. So, I’m use to the fact that awards are constantly given out to people on [...]
5 Artists to see in LA this Fall
1. Glen Campbell Campbell, whose battle with Alzheimers sends him on a farewell tour, will be performing at Club Nokia on October 6. 2. Justin Townes Earle I saw JTE in February at the Autrey Museum. He is by far the most exciting americana artist around today. His recent album, Harlem River Blues is my pick [...]
A list of songs to sulk to
What better way to start a weekend in Los Angeles than with a list of Country songs about heartache and disappointment…. 1. “Cold, Cold Heart” by Hank Williams Sr. Here, Williams tells the story of being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally damaged from their past and doesn’t know how to love. That’s [...]
AMA Album of the year nominee – Justin Townes Earle “Harlem River Blues”
Justin Townes Earle Harlem River Blues (Bloodshot) A few months back I saw Justin Townes Earle perform at the Autry museum in Los Angeles and it was by far the best show I’ve seen this year. Out of all the young Americana songwriters today, there is no one whose music excites me as much as [...]
Hayes Carll: KMAG YOYO
Hayes Carll: KMAG YOYO With his last album, 2008′s Trouble in Mind, Hayes Carll proved to be a real Texas songwriter. His latest effort, KMAG YOYO (in military terms: Kiss my ass, you’re on your own), is the perfect mixture of songs to drunkenly sing along to in a bar or wallow in self pity [...]
Ten artists to see this summer (wherever you may be)
1. Guy Clark I’ve been hearing rumors that Guy Clark isn’t in the best of health. True or not, he will be appearing in the Texas area, Louisiana, Montana and all the way up north to Canada. One of the great Texas songwriters and best friend of the late Townes Van Zandt, Clark’s influence on [...]
AMA Song of the Year Nominees
This year’s AMA song of the years nominees (with the exception of Justin Townes Earle) go to show how many great Americana musicians there are that go unrecognized in lieu of hyped up garbage. In this category, there ain’t no competition: Justin Townes Earle’s “Harlem River Blues” should win. But? My guess is that the [...]
Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses: Junky Star
With the exception of Justin Townes Earle, it’s been awhile since I’ve gotten really excited about a new artist. I’m a big fan of Texas Country , primarily Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Bobby Bare, and Robert Earle Keen. I hadn’t yet found a new artist to really satisfy my taste. When I [...]
