sngcrate: James Lee Stanley, s/t 1973, RCA Dug up at Amoeba dollar bin Track list, faves in bold A1. Runnin’ After YouA2. No TrackA3. Every MinuteA4. I Knead YouA5. Wash AwayB1. Afternoon RainB2. There is a WomanB3. Where am I NowB4. RiverB5. Taking You Home James Lee Stanley is a folk-rock artist whose low-key heyday was in the ‘70s. This is his debut album, but … Continue reading
Tag: folk
Beginner’s Luck
sngalbums: Originally appeared on the Music Court. As much as I love looking for the newest, craziest fad in music, I have an appreciation for tradition. The tradition to which I am referring is Americana, as it was basically invented in the Appalachian Mountains. (I learned that from a Belgian movie, I’m a terrible American.) There is something irresistible in the familiar chords, rhythms, and above … Continue reading Beginner’s Luck
Beginner’s Luck
Originally appeared on the Music Court. As much as I love looking for the newest, craziest fad in music, I have an appreciation for tradition. The tradition to which I am referring is Americana, as it was basically invented in the Appalachian Mountains. (I learned that from a Belgian movie, I’m a terrible American.) There is something irresistible in the familiar chords, rhythms, and above all, … Continue reading Beginner’s Luck
wakethedeaf: “Evocative of the surrounding Irish landscape, of foggy plains and craggy dolmens, of ghosts and memories long dead” – Daughter of the Sea by houseofwolvesmusic (includes news of vinyl from microcultures). Read the full review over at Wake The Deaf HQ. Source: houseofwolves.bandcamp.com Continue reading
Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman
sngshows: Last Thursday, I visited the Palace Theater for a very rare and special occasion: Laura Marling was headlining, supported by good friends Marika Hackman and Johnny Flynn. Their stop in LA was the last one with Flynn, so ultimately the last one with such a special lineup. It was magic. This was my first visit to the Palace Theater, and I was glad to … Continue reading Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman
Belongs in a Museum
sngalbums: Originally appeared on the Music Court. There is a very important reason why Freelance Whales is my favorite band: prolific banjo-manship. I do not know why, but I just love banjos in all their plucky glory. My earliest banjo memory is when I was a kid watching Steve Martin on SNL perform a silly tune called “Late For School” where he played that glorious … Continue reading Belongs in a Museum
Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman
Last Thursday, I visited the Palace Theater for a very rareand special occasion: Laura Marling was headlining, supported by good friendsMarika Hackman and Johnny Flynn. Their stop in LA was the last one with Flynn,so ultimately the last one with such a special lineup. It was magic. This was my first visit to the Palace Theater, and I wasglad to have assumed the building was … Continue reading Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman
I think this might be one of the greatest songs ever written. So unbearably sad, but the xylophone will let you momentarily forget that. I read the lyrics for the first time a few weeks ago, and would like to share them with you: “Older brother, restless soul, lie downLie for a while with your ear against the earthAnd you’ll hear your sister sleep talkingSay, … Continue reading
There are many iterations of the genre of folk. This might be my favorite, subtle yet full instrumentation and a slight echo in the vocals. Brings to mind Aussie group The Middle East, who devastated me when they announced their split. RIP. Source: SoundCloud / Axel Flóvent Continue reading
JOANNA is back. Singing a song about spinach pie. Wonderful. (/jokes) Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 