James Alan Shelton’s Half Moon Bay splashes a fresh coat of paint onto a colorful collection of traditional songs. What …
Between The Two Faithful Heart, Faithful Heart, 2006.
Where else in the world of Gospel music can one hear the phrase “there’s a hitch in my get-a-long” or be urged to get on…
Living With the Land Sarah Barchas, High Haven Music, 2005.
Toss another log on the campfire and relax a spell with 14 cowboy originals from Sarah Barchas. What do you think?…
Playing for Change Various Artists, Higher Octave Music, 2005.
Stroll the avenue, pause a moment, savor the music and then toss a few dollars into the busker’s hat. What do you think?…
The Wild West Word Theatre, Harper Collins, 2005.
Hold onto this wild gallop into the West! This CD celebrates the oral storytelling tradition by sharing literature inspi…
Live at the Parlor The Walker Avenue Gang, NBT Records, 2005.
A dash Gospel and a sprinkling of Country and Folk are all wrapped up in Blues on this debut CD. What do you think?…
CHERRYHOLMES Cherryholmes, Skaggs Family Records, 2005; 615-264-8877.
Give an ear to “No One to Sing for Me,” an acapella arrangement straight from heaven. What do you think?…
HONEYCOMB Frank Black, Back Porch Records, 2005; 414-961-8350.
It may be called Honeycomb, but there’s no sweetness in this hive. What do you think?…
Right out of Nowhere Kathy Mattea, Narada, 2005.
Ms. Mattea has thrust her heart on both sleeves with her latest release Right out of Nowhere. What do you think?…
Calsong Cyrus Clarke, Ranch Recording 2005
Telling of mountain peaks brushing Western skies, rainbows sparkling from a river’s spray and frontier sagas of yesterye…