Tommy Womack and the Rush to Judgment closed out its “residency” at the Family Wash in Nashville last night, previewing songs from his upcoming album, set for release in January 2012. It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since “THERE I SAID IT,” a funny, melodic and disarmingly honest album. The new album “NOW WHAT” looks to…
In the Media: The 1861 Project
We reported earlier this week on “The 1861 Project,” an Americana music take on the Civil War.Peter Cooper of the Tennessean profiled Thomm Jutz , a songwriter and performer on the f the project, in an article today: “If you want to know anything about the American Civil War, you should probably listen to the German guy. “War swaths over people…
Paul Kelly’s “Greatest Hits”
Talk about your continental divide. I knew Paul Kelly’s name because some of my favorite artists, including Last Train Home, Kelly Willis and Kasey Chambers had recorded his work. But I’ll have to admit that I was totally unprepared for the scope and quality of the music on “Songs of the South: Paul Kelly’s Greatest Hits,” a 40-song reissue about…
Review: Robert Earl Keen’s “Ready for Confetti”
Robert Earl Keen’s 16th album “Ready for Confetti” is a musically adventurous, almost joyous-sounding album that lives up to its playful title. Keen has said he approached this album differently, writing on the road for a change and encouraging lots of feedback. It worked. “Ready for Confetti” is a diverse, yet focused collection, packed with memorable songs. Fron the upbeat…