Due 6/23: Slaid Cleaves' "Ghost on the Car Radio" extends his rich body of work. https://t.co/WTxVAN0tKU @slaidc — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) June 11, 2017 New release: Calico's latest channels Joni Mitchell, Mamas and Papas. https://t.co/biPkpkJMhn @Calicotheband — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) June 11, 2017
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Film review: Troubadour Blues
By Paul T. Mueller If you’re looking for revelations, Troubadour Blues may leave you disappointed. There’s not too much in the way of new truths in Tom Weber’s independent documentary about singer-songwriters. Most of it comes down to (A) these folks do what they do because they love it, not for money or fame, and (B) what really counts is…
Review: Slaid Cleaves’ “Sorrow and Smoke”
I first saw Slaid Cleaves on stage at the Barns of Wolf Trap outside Washington, D.C. He was the opening act, but he quickly won over a tough audience with his compelling story-songs and confident presence. “Sorrow And Smoke: Live at the Horseshoe Lounge, a new two CD set (#26 on the Americana music chart), captures a similar performance at…
Hiatt remains at number one; “Eleven Eleven” enters Americana Music top ten
John Hiatt stays on top of the Americana Music Association chart for another week, with Gillian Welch and “The Harrow and the Harvest” remaining at number two. The Jayhawks move up to number three with Mocking Bird Time. New to the Top 10: Dave Alvin’s “Eleven Eleven,” reviewed here. New to the chart: Slaid Cleaves’ “Sorrow & Smoke –…