Austin swing trio pays tribute to their gypsy-jazz roots

Austin's Hot Club of Cowtown has been mixing Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz since their inception in 1997. This lineup solidified in 2000, and though they split briefly in 2005, their careers continued to intertwine even as they explored separate pursuits. Reuniting in 2008, the band picked up…

Cajun, Zydeco, country and bayou soul sampler

Whether or not you're a viewer of the History Channel's Swamp People, this collection of bayou-inspired tunes is sure to please Louisiana music fans. Though subtitled "music inspired by the television series," the album's…

Twangy, downcast Canadian country

Nick Ferrio's been performing on Canada's indie country scene for several years, and released his self-titled full-length debut last year. He's back with a new 45 (and yes, that is a 7" disc of vinyl that spins at forty-five…

Funky soul from 1973, with two bonus tracks

After his innovative 1970 debut, Total Destruction to Your Mind, Swamp Dogg (born Jerry Williams, Jr.) continued to cut fine soul albums, despite a lack of big label distribution, chart action or major sales. His deep…