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Alt. Country/Americana Bands in San Francisco or San Diego or Phoenix?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Victor Barclay Apr 16, 2010.

Trying to Get an Alt.Country Album Reviewed
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I'm looking for some good alt. country/Americana dvds. Any suggestions?I have these:Old 97's (live)Tift Merritt (Austin City Limits)Wilco (I Am Trying to Break Your Heart)Son Volt (Austin City Limits)I'd love to pick up some other good ones.Thanks,PaulSee More

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Jamie replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

There was a movie that came out in 2000 called Songcatcher which I just loved. The story of a musicologist heading up into the Appalachains and discovering the links between Scottish & Irish songs and the music of the mountains. It's a…

Jun 25, 2010

steviedal replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

I think you may be correct but check out the Billy Joe Shaver one - he couldn't be sterile if he tried !

Jun 24, 2010

Rob Ozarowicz replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

The Last Waltz - The Band (legendary) Todd Snider - Devil You Know (man is he baked or what?) Tom Petty and Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs, Live at the Fillmore (excellent, play it loud as possible) John Prine - Live from the sessions at West 54th…

Jun 24, 2010

Stina replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

No, I haven't. I own the "Johnny Cash in Ireland" and the "The Unauthorized Biography of Johnny Cash 1932-2003" but haven't had a chance to watch them yet. Have a stack of music related dvds to go through. Hopefully…

Jun 16, 2010

steviedal replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

Stina , have you seen Johnny Cash Live At Montreaux , its superb especially if you like "American Recordings" his first Rick Rubin album , i'd give it 9/10 . PS if i knew you i'd send you mixtapes ALL the time !

Jun 16, 2010

steviedal replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

Dave Alvin and Billy Joe Shaver are the best two Live From Austin Tx Dvds - for me at any rate .

Jun 16, 2010

Stina replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

I'm surprised only one person recommended the Ryan Adams Live in Jamaica. Also really good was the Ryan Adams September release. Didn't like the Bloodshot dvd though. Also own a couple of Bob Dylan dvds bt haven't had a chance to…

Jun 16, 2010

Stina replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'ALt. Country/Americana Dvds?'

The only good thing about "Bloodied" was the Ryan Adams bits. Was deeply disturbed by the naked music video (very disgusting that was) Shudder. LOL.

Jun 15, 2010

Victor Barclay replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'Alt. Country/Americana Bands in San Francisco or San Diego or Phoenix?'

Hey Paul -- If you're still looking to book some gigs this summer we'd be happy to help set something up in the San Francisco Bay Area. We're at http://www.thefamous.net -Vic-

Apr 16, 2010

The Beautiful Train Wrecks replied to Midwestern Lull's discussion 'everyone post your music here...'

Why sure! We are an alt.country/Americana band from Portland, OR. www.thebeautifultrainwrecks.com www.myspace.com/thebeautifultrainwrecks

Mar 5, 2010

Alt. Country/Americana Bands in San Francisco or San Diego or Phoenix?

Hey all-My band, The Beautiful Train Wrecks, are touring around the western U.S. this summer and we are looking for bands in the cities we are playing to join us. We are specifically looking at San Francisco, San Diego and Phoenix, but we are also playing in Sacramento, L.A., Tucson, Vegas, Reno and Boise. It would be fun to get another alt.country band on the bill.Here is the website:www.thebeautifultrainwrecks.com…See More

Discussion posted by The Beautiful Train Wrecks Mar 4, 2010

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Venue Help Needed

Hey all-My band, The Beautiful Train Wrecks, has just started to set up a summer Western U.S. tour. We are having some trouble finding venues that are appropriate for an alt.country/Americana band. We are also looking for any alt.country kind of bands to share a bill with, while on the road.Here are the dates/cities we are looking at:July 8th-SacramentoJuly 9th or 10th - San Diego (We are playing in L.A. on the one of those days, but we have some flexibility.)July 11th- Phoenix (May have a…See More

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The Beautiful Train Wrecks replied to declan culliton's discussion 'Most over rated albums (i.e They are good..... but not that good!!!!)'

Wilco- A Ghost is Born Grateful Dead - any Band of Horses- one song does not a great album make My Morning Jacket- nearly everything. I can listen to them for a song or two and then I'm done.

Feb 10, 2010

The Beautiful Train Wrecks replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'Trying to Get an Alt.Country Album Reviewed'

It should be on its way today or tomorrow. Looking forward to the review. We did just get a nice review. Here it is http://oregonmusicnews.com/blog/2009/11/28/the-beautiful-train-wrecks-release-debut-lp/

Dec 2, 2009

The Beautiful Train Wrecks replied to The Beautiful Train Wrecks's discussion 'Trying to Get an Alt.Country Album Reviewed'

Thanks for the head's up! I'll definitely give them a try!

Dec 2, 2009

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At 3:08pm on March 28, 2009, Hang Jones said…: Hey,
I just booked Laurelthirst Pub for May 21st, hope you can stop by.

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At 10:15am on March 16, 2009, Hang Jones said…: Hey Paul,
Great sound, thanks for the link. I am in fact trying to put together a NW tour now. We should talk.

Hang

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