Once again I discovered this artist through (and with thanks to) Mr. Tex Art Hobart from Ashland, Virginia. Ha.
Tag Archives: Alt.Country
Caitlin Canty
I had never heard of Caitlin Canty before until discovering her Acoustic Guitar Magazine session earlier today. This is fabulous stuff.
Jay Farrar & Benjamin Gibbard : Big Sur
A musical and lyrical marriage made in heaven, two of my favorite singer/songwriters singing a song heavily inspired/partly written by Jack Kerouac who is one of my most-beloved writers.
The original version of Big Sur can be found on the Jack Kerouac tribute CD/DVD project One Fast Move Or I’m Gone (Music From Kerouac’s Big Sur). Not sure if that is even available anymore (it was released in 2009), but it’s got a very special place both in my heart and book/CD/DVD shelf.
Jeff Tweedy : Remember The Mountain Bed (Live At Farm Aid 25)
Ex-Uncle Tupelo and now Wilco singer/songwriter and guitar player Jeff Tweedy just as I like him best. Solo, acoustic and heartfelt (actually, the same can be said about most artists).
Dawes : All Your Favorite Bands
Dawes were previously unknown to mw, but I just listened to their new album of the same name on iTunes. I wasn’t totally convinced, but this song was pretty much the track that captured my attention straight away. Definitely well worth sharing on here, especially in this fine version. Enjoy.
Mary Gauthier : Mercy Now
The Honey Dewdrops : Miner’s Lullaby
Lovely acoustic & live version of a fine song, I unfortunately have to admit, wasn’t aware of before. Shame on me.
Old Crow Medicine Show : Union Maid
Bloody f***ing genius.
I Hear Them All
Two rather different, but equally excellent versions of a great, great song.
Slaid Cleaves : Below
A long time since I posted anything about Slaid Cleaves, this is another excellent and wonderful song and story, made all the better by the wonderful violin accompaniment.
Back Road Bound 