Americana Music

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The Trishas "Too Old to Die Young"

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The Trishas are cranking along, with lots of good things happening on the way. Rumor has it they are sequestered somewhere in the studio. This should yield their first ever release, an EP, in May. There might be a publishing deal in the works...film at eleven. We can't really tell you more because everything is shape shifting, including Jamie. In fact that might be the only thing that is a for sure. Jamie is pregnant. And due in June. So there are still some dates left to go see them, if you are in these neighborhoods, before they go on hiatus until August.

The Trishas last visited us on St. Patrick's Day and one of the songs they did for us was "Too Old To Die Young." I was gripped with emotion while watching this unfold on stage at Threadgill's during SXSW. What with Jamie expecting, and Savannah being the daughter of the man that penned the song, Kevin Welch, it was almost too supercharged, what with the march of generations, the spiderweb of humans connecting to humans. There were tears in my eyes, but there was joy and beauty in my heart too. Drink deep.

-Jessie Scott

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Matt King & the Cutters "Silvertone"

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Matt King is one intense cat. He could be the life size embodiment of a leprechaun, one with an array of tats, or maybe he could be a stylized character from Clockwork Orange. Either way, there is some magic going on here. After years in the belly of the music biz beast, he emerges somehow with his sense of self intact. And with something to say, with his new band, The Cutters, with which to say it. He writes stone cold sober looks at America. He delivers them with a Texas-centric bent. Yes, in essence, you could dance to it, even though the subject matter is anything but danceable. As he says, "So, here I am, with this rock record called “Rube” that has all the trappings of rural life trying to keep the margins of society glued together, lacking songs that make people want to screw but will likely cause a fist fight or religious debate and I wouldn’t change a thing." He has been toggling between Nashville and Austin, but his yo-yo days may be through, as he looks to anchor amongst the like-minded free spirits in the Austin area.

There are two new Matt King CDs out, Matt King and The Cutters, and Raw, both released last month. As was my cowbell wrap up post from SXSW, if you will remember, where I mentioned someone took the stage with a cowbell during Matt's set. Here comes the video of it! You will find the song "Silvertone" on the CD Rube.

-Jessie Scott

Matt King - Rube - Silvertone

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Truth & Salvage Co. "Call Back"

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Let's speak to the power of music to uplift spirits. Let's salute the great American melting pot of flavors. Let's celebrate harmony and hooks. I just got the Truth & Salvage Co. CD in the mail a couple of days ago, and Hello!!! Hallelujah!!! They make a joyous noise! The self-titled CD makes its way to the street on May 25th, but if you are in the right place, you can see them in advance of that as they embark on their summer tour, hitting 43 stops along the way including Stage Coach, Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Beale Street Music Festival, and High Sierra Music Festival. Also, there are dates with The Avetts, and with The Black Crowes, as Chris Robinson signed them to his label and produced this debut album.

T&SCo grew out of the revered Hotel Café scene in LA, with the six band members being drawn there from points Midwest and Southeast. This music draws on the sweet southern rock tradition, as it firmly anchors in Americana...for those who still question what Americana music is, it is THIS! Catch 'em if you can, and check out this video either way. "Call Back" is the lead track from the forthcoming album.

-Jessie Scott

Truth & Salvage Company