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Charlie Robison "Down Again"

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Charlie Robison When Charlie came by the bus on the first morning of taping at the Americana Fest, it was raining and we had no umbrellas or ponchos, but there was joy none-the-less. Seeking a seat in a car was the only respite. You do what you have to, or you get wet. I didn't mind the rain, but my hair sure did the frizz city thing! A blow dryer would have been good. "Down Again" is off Charlie's new CD Beautiful Day. It is a totally relatable, catchy, sing-a-long while you ponder the human condition as you get rained on, metaphorically or otherwise! Catch him in Texas in November.

-Jessie

Charlie Robison - Beautiful Day - Down Again

Robert Earl Keen - The Rose Hotel

The-Rose-Hotel I owe a debt of gratitude to Robert Earl Keen. No, it's not what you think; his fearless leadership in the Texas Music movement by walking the path, showing the way. Nor is it for introducing me to Reckless Kelly when I was at Gavin and countless other artists. Robert is an inspired voice for the common good. But it is not that either. It is for branding his radio show The Texas Uprising, and bringing it to us at X Country...REK graciously allowing us an insight into the camraderie of his world. The Rose Hotel is the latest incarnation. Produced by Lloyd Maines, with an endearing and massively talented cast of characters, Robert Earl makes it look easy. Here are some highlight tracks.


-Jessie


1. The Rose Hotel - breezy, vintage REK

2. Flyin' Shoes - lovingly, faithfully delivered Townes tune

3. Throwin' Rocks - got yer bad ass blues right heah

4. 10,000 Chinese Walk Into A Bar - take a joke line, turn it into a kaleidoscope of visuals

5. Something I Do - reggae tinged resignation

6. The Man Behind The Drums - sweet homage to Mr. Helm

11. Wireless In Heaven - old school vibe meets cutting edge clever

Robert Earl Keen - The Rose Hotel Robert Earl Keen - The Rose Hotel

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Tara Nevins with The Believers "Temporary Misery"

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Tara Nevins at Grassroots It was two songs from The Believers, and two from Tara on the bus in Nashville. They had so much fun working, I wouldn't be surprised if they did shows together! The Believers play Magnolia Fest in Live Oak, FL tomorrow (10/25) then head to Louisville on 11/4 to play The Vernon Club after an in-studio at WFPK. Donna The Buffalo swings through the East Coast in November and December, and it was just announced that they will play MerleFest 2010! From the bus, collaboratively, here's "Temporary Misery."

-Jessie

Donna the Buffalo - Silverlined - Temporary Misery