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Thanks, Kim. I have never heard Betse before(or the Wilders).
What an incredibly talented woman!
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So many drastic switches of styles, but consistantly great arrangements; she, and, her fiddle, sing with…"
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First Spin is a carefully chosen series of albums available for full exclusive preview only on NoDepression.com.
Visit this page to keep track of the 2-4 albums per month which will be selected for exclusive advance stream. Though the albums chosen for this feature are subject to approval from ND staff, this is a sponsored feature. First Spin features are written by ND Community Manager Kim Ruehl or by volunteer bloggers within the community as noted. Each exclusive stream will be available for a short time only (usually 1-2 weeks) after which the feed will disappear. Be sure not to miss your chance to hear some of the best new Americana/roots/indie/alt/country/rock music around, before it's available anywhere else.
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Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order
by Kim Ruehl
Missouri may be fly-over country for folks on the coasts, but while we're all flying high in our planes, down on the ground, Kansas City boasts a remarkable music scene. It's been home to outlaw country band the Wilders for years, with their raucous attack at music which straddles a line between bluegrass and old-school honky tonk music. If you've ever caught the Wilders live,…
ContinuePosted on June 4, 2013 at 12:30am — 4 Comments
Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars'
Portland-based singer-songwriter Ashleigh Flynn has been earning her way up the folk/roots/Americana totem pole for years, playing her heart out in cities around the country. Like many on the Portland scene, Flynn seems to pull from a bottomless source of inspiration - including bluegrass, country, and folk, but also indie rock and other styles - to fashion songs which are as heartfelt as they are both fun and…
Posted on May 7, 2013 at 12:30am — 11 Comments
Exclusive ND First Spin: Kenny Roby - 'Memories and Birds'
Back in the '90s, when No Depression (the magazine) was just starting to rev its engine, a little band from Raleigh, NC, called Six String Drag earned praise from Peter Blackstock. He called the band's debut album "too good to be overlooked." Six String Drag earned a few more mentions in the magazine, then split up before the decade was up.
Frontman…
ContinuePosted on March 28, 2013 at 8:00pm — 19 Comments
ND First Spin: Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison - 'Cheaters Game'
By Kim Ruehl
For years at Christmas, the music-loving crowds in Austin, Tex., have been lapping up the delicious harmonies and sweet, natural musicality which seems to magically happen when Kelly Willis and her husband Bruce Robison take the stage together. Eventually, it was bound to happen that the couple would become as beloved in their duo work as they have with their solo efforts.
Then, in…
ContinuePosted on February 5, 2013 at 12:00am — 57 Comments
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Frances Romasco commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order'
Allan Y McDougall commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order'
"Yes, 2nd album, and it is very good, a really
nice mixture of fiddle tunes and original tunes and songs. Well done Betse
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Jim Nelson commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order'
"Betse is a force to be reckoned with, surely. For the record, though, I believe this is her second solo album."
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Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order
by Kim RuehlMissouri may be fly-over country for folks on the coasts, but while we're all flying high in our planes, down on the ground, Kansas City boasts a remarkable music scene. It's been home to outlaw country band the Wilders for years, with their raucous attack at music which straddles a line between bluegrass and old-school honky tonk music. If you've ever caught the Wilders live, no doubt you've noted their spirited…See More
michael byars commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order'
"Betse Ellis continues to establish herself as a musical force, be it with The Wilders or on her own. Her new album shows her musical diversity and combines just enough polish with just enough grit to be the real deal. One correction to…"
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Exclusive ND First Spin: Betse Ellis - High Moon Order
by Kim RuehlMissouri may be fly-over country for folks on the coasts, but while we're all flying high in our planes, down on the ground, Kansas City boasts a remarkable music scene. It's been home to outlaw country band the Wilders for years, with their raucous attack at music which straddles a line between bluegrass and old-school honky tonk music. If you've ever caught the Wilders live, no doubt you've noted their spirited…See More
Kevin J Hinsey commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Congrats to the winners....guess its off to spend some money for me ;-)"
Patrick Daly commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Heard you for the first time on OPB 5/9 then listened to the album all the way through- loved it! Can't wait for the release! Looking forward to seeing you live some time in the future."
Dennis McGough commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"I think there is a real confidence running through this CD that may have been lacking a little on her previous recordings. Ashleigh has one of the prettiest voices around today. An excellent effort!"
Allan Ceran commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Saw her at McCabe's in Santa Monica (with Black Prairie) and she played a bunch of these songs. They're great on the album too!"
Patricia Raicht commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Ashleigh is an amazing songwriter, singer and story-teller. Her 4th album has been well worth the wait. If you have not heard her previous albums...go find them. She is a true treasure!
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Kevin J Hinsey commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Great album, another to add to my collection...and I need to check her other music"
Amos Perrine commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"Sweet! Another contender.
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Mark Rosen commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"I'm struck by how dissimilar each song is from one another. That's a compliment."
Jonathan Flynn commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars''
"The music is great, but I really love her name."
A blog post by First Spin was featured
Exclusive ND First Spin: Ashleigh Flynn - 'A Million Stars'
Portland-based singer-songwriter Ashleigh Flynn has been earning her way up the folk/roots/Americana totem pole for years, playing her heart out in cities around the country. Like many on the Portland scene, Flynn seems to pull from a bottomless source of inspiration - including bluegrass, country, and folk, but also indie rock and other styles - to fashion songs which are as heartfelt as they are both fun and heartbreaking.For her…See More
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