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Independent Music Promotions commented on Kevin Oliver's blog post 'American Gun Undergoes "Therapy" On New Album'
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American Gun Undergoes "Therapy" On New Album
Columbia, South Carolina alt-country rockers American Gun are back with a brand new album that shows off their revamped lineup and some more rock 'n' roll direction in the songwriting. Great cover, too, as you can see above..couldn't resist posting it full size, sorry. Check out my feature interview with AG's Todd Mathis at the Columbia Free Times, here. Check out the…See More
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Pete David & the Payroll Union, "Underfed and Underpaid" EP
How is it that one of the best undiscovered Americana acts hails from the Motherland instead of the upstart colonies? Out of Sheffield, England, comes Pete David & the Payroll Union with their ambitious new EP, the title of which comes from the opening track "St. Lawrence River," which tells the tale of a British soldier in the French and Indian War (what the Brits refer to as the Seven Years War). The titular reference is to the soldier's plight, which apparently hasn't changed much in…See More
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Pete David & the Payroll Union, "Underfed and Underpaid" EP
How is it that one of the best undiscovered Americana acts hails from the Motherland instead of the upstart colonies? Out of Sheffield, England, comes Pete David & the Payroll Union with their ambitious new EP, the title of which comes from the opening track "St. Lawrence River," which tells the tale of a British soldier in the French and Indian War (what the Brits refer to as the Seven Years War). The titular reference is to the soldier's plight, which apparently hasn't changed much in…See More
Kyla Fairchild commented on Kevin Oliver's blog post 'Gary Heffern's Inspiring Yet Chilling "Hand of the Devil" Video'
"This is great Gary. Glad to know you're still creating. We miss you in Seattle. Thanks for posting Kevin."
A blog post by Kevin Oliver was featured
Gary Heffern's Inspiring Yet Chilling "Hand of the Devil" Video
This weekend expatriate California punk forefather and current Scandinavian resident Gary Heffern ( of The Penetrators) released a video for an epic new tune from his upcoming album Gary Heffern & Beautiful People, "Hand of the Devil." It's a nine-minute masterpiece that finds Heffern confronting the age-old question of why bad stuff happens to good, innocent people, anchored by the repeated mantra/chorus, "Oh my soul, Oh my beautiful people." "The video was shot at the school Rovala which…See More
Bob Collington commented on Kevin Oliver's blog post 'Gary Heffern's Inspiring Yet Chilling "Hand of the Devil" Video'
"Super job, Gary! A masterpiece."
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Gary Heffern's Inspiring Yet Chilling "Hand of the Devil" Video
This weekend expatriate California punk forefather and current Scandinavian resident Gary Heffern ( of The Penetrators) released a video for an epic new tune from his upcoming album Gary Heffern & Beautiful People, "Hand of the Devil." It's a nine-minute masterpiece that finds Heffern confronting the age-old question of why bad stuff happens to good, innocent people, anchored by the repeated mantra/chorus, "Oh my soul, Oh my beautiful people." "The video was shot at the school Rovala which…See More
Kevin Oliver posted a blog post
The Long Reach of Jack Hardy
News this week of the passing of Jack Hardy elicited many tales of how he affected lives of both listeners and of fellow performers, an inspiration to many but truly known by only a few. My familiarity with Hardy comes mostly from recommendations by others, most notably folk singer/songwriter Jack Williams, who first met Hardy in the early 1970s and traveled in the same song circles at Kerrville with him for the past decade or so. Two of the best remembrances are linked below; an obit in the…See More
Kevin Oliver commented on Grant Alden's blog post 'Junior Sisk: A bluegrass ramble'
"I could probably write another 1200 word reply to this, Grant, but I feel the same about much modern bluegrass...It's good but too slick for my tastes. Blue Highway 's the best of the 'new' breed, mostly because of the sometimes…"
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A Blogging Challenge To Myself
In addition to this blog, which I post on far too infrequently, I have a personal one that also covers music, albeit of a much wider variety than what one encounters in the ND universe. I also post too infrequently there, so this month I've issued myself a challenge to put up something on it every day in July, that's 31 days straight. I'm starting slow with a couple live reviews and some quick-hit random musings with videos attached, but I have plans to get to reviews of some stuff that has…See More
Kevin Oliver posted a blog post
Larry Jon Wilson, RIP
Take the link below for a wonderful reminiscence of Larry Jon Wilson, who passed away Monday afternoon, June 21st...It'll explain who the cute kid is in this picture with Wilson, too:Larry Jon Wilson, RIP (Guest Post on Music That Matters by Kevin Scheyer)See More
bdg25 commented on Kevin Oliver's blog post '"Smoky Mountain Rain" Officially a Great State Song'
"A truly awesome song by a great artist. Great call by the Tennessee legislature."
A blog post by Kevin Oliver was featured
"Smoky Mountain Rain" Officially a Great State Song
I'll confess--I listened to mainstream country radio in the 80's (the pre-Garth Brooks era), and one of my favorite songs was Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain." The first song other than Sunday school tunes or church hymns that I can recall memorizing all the words to, it's a classic story song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. It has also just been named an official state song of Tennessee--their eighth one, including the ones most people think of, "The Tennessee Waltz" and…See More
Kevin Oliver posted a blog post
"Smoky Mountain Rain" Officially a Great State Song
I'll confess--I listened to mainstream country radio in the 80's (the pre-Garth Brooks era), and one of my favorite songs was Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain." The first song other than Sunday school tunes or church hymns that I can recall memorizing all the words to, it's a classic story song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. It has also just been named an official state song of Tennessee--their eighth one, including the ones most people think of, "The Tennessee Waltz" and…See More
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I have been a freelance writer and music critic since 1990, writing for many publications including No Depression, where I have been a frequent contributor since 1996.
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American Gun Undergoes "Therapy" On New Album
Columbia, South Carolina alt-country rockers American Gun are back with a brand new album that shows off their revamped lineup and some more rock 'n' roll direction in the songwriting. Great cover, too, as you can see above..couldn't resist posting it full size, sorry.
Check out my feature interview with AG's Todd Mathis at the…
ContinuePosted on May 5, 2011 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Pete David & the Payroll Union, "Underfed and Underpaid" EP
How is it that one of the best undiscovered Americana acts hails from the Motherland instead of the upstart colonies? Out of Sheffield, England, comes Pete David & the Payroll Union with their ambitious new EP, the title of which comes from the opening track "St. Lawrence River," which tells the tale of a British soldier in the French and Indian War (what the Brits refer to as the Seven Years War). The titular reference is to the soldier's plight, which… Continue Posted on April 10, 2011 at 9:30pm
Gary Heffern's Inspiring Yet Chilling "Hand of the Devil" Video
This weekend expatriate California punk forefather and current Scandinavian resident Gary Heffern ( of The Penetrators) released a video for an epic new tune from his upcoming album Gary Heffern & Beautiful People, "Hand of the Devil." It's a nine-minute masterpiece that finds Heffern confronting the age-old question of why bad stuff happens to good, innocent people, anchored by the repeated mantra/chorus, "Oh my soul, Oh my beautiful people."
"The video was shot at the…
ContinuePosted on March 19, 2011 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments
The Long Reach of Jack Hardy
News this week of the passing of Jack Hardy elicited many tales of how he affected lives of both listeners and of fellow performers, an inspiration to many but truly known by only a few. My familiarity with Hardy comes mostly from recommendations by others, most notably folk singer/songwriter Jack Williams, who first met Hardy in the early 1970s and traveled in the same song circles at Kerrville with him for the past decade or so. Two of the best remembrances are linked below; an obit in the…
ContinuePosted on March 15, 2011 at 9:42am
A Blogging Challenge To Myself
In addition to this blog, which I post on far too infrequently, I have a personal one that also covers music, albeit of a much wider variety than what one encounters in the ND universe. I also post too infrequently there, so this month I've issued myself a challenge to put up something on it every day in July, that's 31 days straight. I'm starting slow with a couple live reviews and some quick-hit random musings with videos attached, but I have… Continue
Posted on July 4, 2010 at 9:36pm
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 4:46am on April 27, 2011,
Steve Hatch said… Hi Kevin
As a featured contributor to No Depression, I’m particularly keen on getting your feedback for the following – Please forgive the intrusion if you don’t have the time or inclination to reply.
I’ve posted the following to the No Depression discussion board – you can either respond there or alternatively drop me a line at shatchsurvey1@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks very much for your time
Kind regards,
Steve
My name is Steve Hatch and I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in Bath, England (though I happen to be an ex-pat Georgia boy). I would be extremely grateful if you could find the time to listen to the track (link below) and answer the 2 accompanying questions. The more detail, the better of course (more to say in my final analysis) – but all feedback will be useful and very much appreciated.
Sadly, as this is an academic pursuit, there is a deadline. Please reply by May 20th if at all possible so that I can have time to chew over your response and include it in my final write-up.
The track: http://soundcloud.com/stevehatch
1) Which artist/band(s) would you say the track is most similar to and why?
2) Which genre(s) would you say the track belongs to and why?
- At 10:11pm on February 24, 2011,
AE Velez said…
- At 8:44pm on February 12, 2010,
Paul Masson said… - Kevin,
Thanks for the add. Hope you enjoy the songs.
Best, Paul
- At 2:19pm on October 1, 2009,
Kirsten DeHaan said… - The eagerly anticipated digital release of Kirsten DeHaan’s EP “Thorns On A Crown” is right around the corner. On Tuesday October 6, the new and highly acclaimed alternative rock singer and songwriter’s songs can be purchased at major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon.com, Napster, and EMusic. Kirsten has developed quite a following in a relatively short period of time, because of the uniqueness of her voice and style, which has been compared to the sweetness of Liz Phair, a soft, airy quality like that of Sia, and the rich alto of Fiona Apple.
In the meantime, register and download her single "1984" for free at HYPERLINK "http://kdlocal.com" http://kdlocal.com
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