Compact Capsules for 07/05/07 by Dan Ferguson Porter Wagoner Wagonmaster Anti 86859-2 Many know him only for his flashy rhinestone-clad Nudie suits and hearty guffaw as long-time host for the Grand Ol’ Opry, yet pound for pound the 1950s and …
Compact Capsules for 06/28/07 by Dan Ferguson Various Artists The Birmingham Sound: The Soul of Neil Hemphill, Vol. 1 Rabbit Factory Records A plumber with a passion is one way to describe Neil Hemphill. Hemphill was a white plumber with …
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Compact Capsules for 06/21/07 by Dan Ferguson Various Artists Just One More: A Musical Tribute to Larry Brown Bloodshot Records BS-143 The late author Larry Brown had no songs, per say, but rather stories and books. Living in Oxford, Mississippi, …
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Compact Capsules for 06/12/07 by Dan Ferguson Detroit Cobras Tied & True Bloodshot Records BS-139 Known for their raunch ‘n’ roll, the Detroit Cobras on their first studio recording in three years called Tied & True offer a tale of …
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Compact Capsules for 06/06/07 by Dan Ferguson John Prine & Mac Wiseman Standard Songs for Average People Oh Boy Records OBR-038 A couple of codgers covering a collection of standards, mostly country and parlor songs, in comfort food fashion is …
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Compact Capsules for 05/29/07 by Dan Ferguson Robbie Fulks Revenge! Yep Roc Records YEP-2125 The many sides of the Robbie Fulks performing persona are in full bloom on the new double disc live recording called Revenge! While many know of …
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Well folks, while I’ve been in the airports surrounding the city too many times to count, it wasn’t until the first week of May that I finally treated myself to the sites, sounds, and chow beyond O’Hare and Midway. Simply …
Compact Capsules for 05/15/07 by Dan Ferguson This week’s Compact Capsules stays on a country role. Last week a couple of Texas honky tonkers in Johnny Bush and Justin Trevino. We complete things this week with one more from the …
Compact Capsules for 05/08/07 by Dan Ferguson Johnny Bush Kashmere Gardens Mud: A Tribute to Houston’s Country Soul Ice House Music Johnny Bush & Justin Trevino Texas On A Saturday Night Heart of Texas HOTR-121 Along with luminaries like Ray …
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Compact Capsules for 05/01/07 by Dan Ferguson Graham Parker Don’t Tell Columbus Bloodshot Records BS-140 While he may not be the angry pub rocker of ’70s yore, Graham Parker on his superb new release called Don’t Tell Columbus confidently struts …
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