25 Albums I’m Really Glad I Listened To This Summer

I know I’m luckier than many. Even as a writer of marginal talent, I’ve been able to find forums for my writing, and as a result of this am exposed to more fresh music than other folks. Since I also spend too much time in both used and new CD stores, I uncover CDs of…

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Vieux Farka Touré and Todd Snider

In my July 17, 2009 column in the Red Deer Advocate, I was pleased to review two remarkable new albums: Vieux Farka Toure’s fonda and Todd Snider’s The Excitement Plan. Vieux Farka Touré Fondo Six Degrees Son of the late Ali Farka Touré, Vieux continues the rich tradition of guitar-based, West African music. Loose and freewheeling numbers…

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Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women- Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women YepRoc  Featuring a cavalcade of California and Texas- based female instrumentalists and singer Christy McWilson, Dave Alvin has again realigned his approach and songbook.  As always, emotion and experience drip off every syllable Alvin sings. A collaborative musician and producer if ever one…

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Nick Lowe- Quietly Please…

Nick Lowe Quietly Please…The New Best of Nick Lowe YepRoc It is collections such as this recent two-disc set of Nick Lowe music that keep me going to music stores in the (usually) futile search for magic. While the selection at most area CD stores has continued to dwindle as DVDs and game system cartridges…

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Jim Lauderdale & the Dream Players- Honey Songs

Jim Lauderdale & the Dream Players Honey Songs YepRoc   Winning Grammy Awards has allowed Jim Lauderdale to record what he wants, when he wants. Such is the case with his latest album-his fourth in less than eighteen months- Honey Songs.   With a backing band the sort of a liner note reader’s wildest fantasy…

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