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The Jayhawks or Wilco--which show to see?
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Hey all, tomorrow in PDX we've got the Jayhawks. The next night, Wilco. You can only go to one show--so which one would it be? I can't decide! Help!Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by sean schonfeld Feb 17, 2012.

The song I just can't get out of my head! What's yours?
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Well, for me right now, it's Jason Isbell's "Go It Alone". What an absolutely killer song. A minor-key powerhouse with an anthemic, head-turning hook of a chorus. Lyrically--I can't quite figure out…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by LB Ellis Mar 22, 2012.

Digital music--is there a method to your madness of buying songs?
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So, let's say you're a member of Emusic or you got an Itunes gift card for Xmas. You use your monthly allotment or most of your gift card to buy a couple of albums. For example, I just picked up the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe FitzGerald Jan 20, 2012.

What song simply brings a tear to your eye?
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As I was driving down the road the other day with my Ipod on shuffle, Richard Thompson's "Beeswing" came on.  It never fails to bring a tear to my eye.  So much emotion--you can feel the love and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by victoria nowak May 26, 2012.

 

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A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"

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A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"

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Feb 18
Matt Mesa commented on Gillian Turnbull's blog post 'A Gettin' It On Playlist'
"Trust me on this one. Put a log on the fire, decant the wine, light a few candles, and put on some Chet Baker. I once read on the NPR website that his "Let's Get Lost" was great music to do the dishes by after a long dinner party.…"
Feb 12
Matt Mesa commented on Gillian Turnbull's blog post 'Is Music Replacing Religion?'
"I don't think the question should be "is music replacing religion?" But rather "should music replace religion?" And the answer is, unequivocally, wholeheartedly, yes."
Feb 3
Matt Mesa commented on Kevin Norton's blog post 'Townes Van Zandt: A Tribute'
"Very nice piece Kevin. Thanks."
Jan 12
Patsy Raney commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"On a very very hot day in July 2011 during WoodyFest in Okemah, OK, I stumbled into a nonairconditioned high school auditorium and heard John sing for the first time.  I had been at a different venue down the street, and struck up a…"
Dec 28, 2012
Matt Mesa commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"@Brian--great little story, I'm glad to hear that John provided some tonic for the recent current events. I can imagine that there wasn't a dry eye after his last song--so appropriate for the times. I know he's coming out to Portland,…"
Dec 28, 2012
Brian Romanowsky commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"I have had the pleasure of seeing John on two occasions, each time in NYC at a small venue called the Living Room. Most recently, he played shortly after the tragedy in CT.  He opened by explaining how the news made him sick, and that it was…"
Dec 28, 2012
tom garnsey commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"Had the great fortune at this years Americana Festival to walk into a room cold and have this guy just flat out floor me about 8 bars into the first song. Never heard of him before that and went back to my room and made an offer for the Targhee Fest…"
Dec 28, 2012
Mike Pengra commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"You nailed it Matt. I've been saying for months now that Fullbright is the REAL DEAL"
Dec 28, 2012
Shipcote commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"I saw John Fullbright at SXSW a couple times,- solo & he was fantastic. I like his album but feel its a little over produced. Oh well thats just me..."
Dec 28, 2012
Jereme Wheeler commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"Just got this album yesterday along with a couple others. I've only gotten to give it a single pass through so far, but I was happy with what I heard. They've got this mp3 album along with a bunch of others on sale for five bucks at…"
Dec 28, 2012
TwangNation.com commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"Matt, I thanks for the post. I was lucky enough to catch Fullbright at the AMA conference in Nashville and was blown away by the talent. Raw and refined came to mind. I'll be pulling for him at the Grammys. "
Dec 28, 2012
Ron Myhr commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"I saw the reviews of this one and got it.  Like it a lot.  I was struck when I listened to it for the first time how familiar it sounded.  He actually reminded me a bit of someone, and I think that was Kevin Welch.  Turns…"
Dec 23, 2012
Jela Webb commented on Matt Mesa's blog post 'A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"'
"Matt - please continue writing here - you have great insight. John's album FROM THE GROUND UP was at the top of my list for 2012. He is an incredible talent - I love a quote that was made a few years ago about John by Jon Dee Graham…"
Dec 23, 2012

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A case for record of the year: John Fullbright's "From the Ground Up"

I don’t write on this website very often--I read it all the time, but I don’t often write. Up until now, I’ve been content to let the professional bloggers inform me about the comings and goings in the alt-country, Americana, roots-rock world (whatever that is). It’s always fun to read concert reviews, watch a video or two, and perhaps chime in on a dialog that, like coffee caramel chocolate cheesecake, you just can’t seem to stay away from (e.g.,…

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Posted on December 17, 2012 at 1:30pm — 21 Comments

Steve Earle and the Dukes and Duchesses, Portland, OR, June 10, 2011

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First, let me say that I haven't seen Steve live for a few years now--no "Washington Square Serenade" or "Townes" tour for me. Just couldn't make it. So, I was pretty excited to see him and the band live again--to see if he still had that raucous energy and political angst of the past (he does). Also, this review (my first) won't be a song-by-song accounting of everything he did--I'll just present some highlights, if you will. To be honest, I was too busy…

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Posted on June 11, 2011 at 11:35am — 10 Comments

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