New and recent releases:
Meridian Rising – Paul Burch – Plowboy Records The new Paul Burch album is an extraordinarily ambitious project, the “imagined autobiography” of the legendary Jimmie Rodgers. Often cited as the father of country music, Rodgers was a transformative figure whose tragically short career influenced all who followed. Burch, perhaps best known as a member of WPA BallClub, uses Rodgers’ life story as a foundation for his own musical explorations. He’s joined by some great players – from Nashville and elsewhere- including Fats Kaplin, Tim O’Brien, Garry Tallent, Jen Gunderman, Jon Langford and William Tyler. Nashville Scene Editor Jim Ridley captured the essence of the album (and Burch’s career) beautifully in a cover story for the Nashville Scene. You’ll find it here.
Dynamite! – Tami Neilson – Outside – Raucous honky tonk from an award-winning New Zealand artist who will bring Wanda Jackson to mind.
Good and Dirty – Sarah Borges – Hard-rocking EP from Sarah Borges, produced by Eric Ambel. She’s opening in March for Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin
Crow River Ramble – Jason Paulson – Minneapolis-based songwriter releases his third album on March 25.