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Mary Flower – Independent Music Awards finalist for "Acoustic Song of the Year"
“Slow Lane to Glory”, an instrumental track from Mary Flower‘s new album Bridges, has been nominated as one of five finalists for “Acoustic Song of the Year” in the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards. The general public is invited to vote for their choice of best song in the IMA’s “Vox Populi” award — visit this link to check out the song and vote! Voting goes through the end of February.
Asylum Street Spankers – God’s Favorite Band
Austin’s postmodern jug bandtakes a wide left turn with the world’s first agnostic gospel album.- Mixing raucous old traditionals with wryly humanistic originals from co-bandleader Wammo, the all-acoustic roots mob pays homage to one of America’s seminal musical styles while staking out a theology of healthy skepticism leavened with tolerance.- With special appearances from emeritus band members Guy Forsyth and Stanley Smith!
- Official press release (PDF)
- Album shipping now! Visit the Order page to get your copy.
Woodbrain – Swimming in Turpentine
With a guitar/harmonica/bass/drums line-up, Woodbrain might be mistaken for a typical blues collective — at least until this fiery Portland, Oregon foursome begins to play, when it quickly becomes apparent they are potentially an evolutionary force in the genre. Or several genres at once.
Woodbrain’s energy is incendiary; their music deeply rooted in tradition. And yet their songwriting and improvisation pull those roots in all kinds of directions informed by the generations of Son House, Jimi Hendrix, and John Coltrane. Without sacrificing an iota of heart or soul, their sound effortlessly skirts boundaries to reach blues, rock, Americana, and jam scene listeners alike.
- Killer reviews in the Oregonian and Willamette Week
- More details and sound samples
- Official press release (PDF)
- Album shipping now! Visit the Order page to get your copy.