I was in the shower this morning… Now that that involuntary shudder has subsided, let me continue. I was in the shower this morning, and out of Radio 2 came this terrific little slice of fandom, power pop, and breezy lyrical play. Emma-Lee, a Toronto-based singer with whom I’ve only very passing familiarity (I have… Continue reading Roots Song of the Week: Emma-Lee, What Would Tom Petty Do?
Tag: Niall Toner
Just doing some housekeeping to help out the search engines. My review of Niall Toner’s Onwards & Upwards is at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass here. As always, I appreciate your interest in Fervor Coulee. Donald
Five Great Bluegrass Albums I Didn’t Write About in 2012
and one acoustiblue album, too. Over at Fervor Coulee Bluegrass today, I have posted a lengthy piece in which I reflect on six albums released in the past year that I wish I had found time to write about. The link should get you there, as will this one. The albums are Scott Holstein’s Cold… Continue reading Five Great Bluegrass Albums I Didn’t Write About in 2012
Five More Songs for the Bill Monroe Centennial
Over at the Fervor Coulee Bluegrass blog, I’ve posted my next five (actually six) songs to help readers do some listening to celebrate the upcoming Bill Monroe Centennial. Visit http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/FervorCouleeBluegrass/entry.asp?xid=792 to read the piece. Thanks for visiting Fervor Coulee. Donald
Niall Toner talks about William Smith Monroe
I was excited to receive a note from Niall Toner yesterday mentioning a YouTube video he had posted discussing his new single “William Smith Monroe.” For the first time ever, I’m going to try to embed a video to Fervor Coulee. Wish me luck! Update: It seems to have worked. Niall is a wonderful man,… Continue reading Niall Toner talks about William Smith Monroe
My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four
51. Wayne Scott- This Weary Way 2005 We may never hear another album from Darrell Scott’s father, but with songs like “It’s the Whiskey that Eases the Pain” and “I Wouldn’t Live In Harlan County,” I’m glad we got this collection of songs that stands beside the best of Kristofferson. 52. John Stewart- The Day… Continue reading My Favourite Albums of the Aughts- Part Two of Four
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