The Civil Wars had to cancel a show due to John Paul White’s seasickness, but rebounded for a pair of shows on Tuesday. Their harmonies were pristine, despite the medical setback. The set was essentially their Barton Hollow album, plus reconstructions of the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” White thanked an onboard doctor…
Belle Brigade dance party
Americana music fans are good listeners, but it’s rare for a dance party to break out in their midst. The best dancing on the Cayamo cruise this week has been at any show by the Belle Brigade. The young band opened the music cruise with a set on the pool deck on Sunday and then followed up with a late…
John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett on Cayamo
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt left their bands behind on this Cayamo trip and instead teamed up as an acoustic duo. They’re touring together this year and are obviously comfortable with each other. Lovett is the prodder, throwing out seemingly spontaneous comments and questions, and Hiatt is his wry equal. It’s a measure of their chemistry that you leave…
Ben Kweller, Kevin Gordon enter Americana music chart
There are just two new albums on this week’s Americana music airplay chart, as the Little Willies continue to hold onto the number one slot with For the Good Times. New to the chart: – Ben Kweller’s Go Fly A Kite at #34 – Kevin Gordon’s Gloryland at #37 (Gordon’s Gloryland album release party is scheduled for Feb. 17 at…