January 24, 2013

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Artist – Title – Album

Laghorne Slim and the War Eagles – Diamonds and Gold – Laghorne Slim and the War Eagles
Laghorne Slim and the War Eagles – Restless – Laghorne Slim and the War Eagles
Laghorne Slim – I Love You, but Goodbye – Be Set Free
Hannah Georgas – Lovers Breakdown – This Is Good
Hannah Georgas – Shortie – Hannah Georgas
Kathleen Edwards – Empty Threat – Voyageur
Bon Iver – Flume – For Emma, Forever Ago
Christina Martin – Marina – Sleeping with a Stranger
Whitehorse – Achilles’ Desire – The Fate of the World Depends on this Kiss
Del Barber – Can’t Turn Around – Headwaters
JP Hoe – Learn to Let You Go – Mannequin
Tim O’Reagan – These Things – Tim O’Reagan
Matthew Ryan – Beauty Has a Name – Dear Lover (The Acoustic Version)
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Outfit – Live from Alabama
Lucinda Williams – Right in Time – Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams – Essence – Essence
Lucinda Williams – Seeing Black – Blessed
Lucinda Williams – Squidbillies Theme – The Squidbillies Present: Music for Americans Only Made by Americans in China for Americans Only God Bless America, U.S.A.
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings – If I Can’t Have You (feat. Lucinda Williams) – Kings and Queens

January 17, 2013

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Artist – Title – Album

John Prine – Dear Abby – Sweet Revenge
Dustin Bentall & The Smokes – You Are an Island – Orion
Barney Bentall – Four Went to War – Flesh and Bone
Madison Violet – Home – The Good in Goodbye
Chris Trapper – Not Normal – The Few & The Far Between
Chris Trapper – Eyes Twice the Size – The Few & The Far Between
Colin Hay – I Can’t Get Up Out of This Bed – American Sunshine
Martin Sexton – Women & Wine – recorded live on UMFM
Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles – She’s Gone – Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles
Langhorne Slim – The Way We Move – The Way We Move
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals – Turntable – The Lion The Beast The Beat
Lucero – I Can’t Stand to Leave You – Women & Work
Brock Zeman – Push them Stones – Me Then You
Leeroy Stagger – Broke And Broken Hearted – Dear Love
Scott Nolan – Swing Low – unreleased!
NQ Arbuckle – Punk Rocker – Hanging the Battle-Scarred PiƱata
Steve Earle – Someday – Guitar Town
Steve Earle – I Ain’t Ever Satisfied – Exit 0
Steve Earle – You Belong to Me – Copperhead Road
The V-Roy’s – Straight Highway – Johnny Too Bad

January 10, 2013

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Artist – Title – Album

Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy – Greatest Hits
Matthew Ryan – Guilty – May Day
Matthew Ryan – Killing the Ghost – vs. The Silver State
Alejandro Escovedo – Always a Friend – Real Animal
Alejandro Escovedo – Rhapsody – A Man Under the Influence
James McMurtry – Just Us Kids – Just Us Kids
Bob Schneider – Medicine – I’m Good Now
Whitehorse – Devil’s Got a Gun – The Fate of the World Depends on this Kiss
Carolyn Mark & NQ Arbuckle – Officer Down – Let’s Just Stay Here
Chris Carmichael – Nowhere – Chris Carmichael
Del Barber – Believe Me – Headwaters
Brian MacMillan – Turn the Radio Up – Shine
The Cash Brothers – Take a Little Time – How Was Tomorrow?
The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray – It’s A Shame About Ray
Kieran Kane – This Dirty Little Town – Dead Reckoning
Radney Foster – A Fine Line – Del Rio, TX 1959
John Bottomley – Long Way to Go – Blackberry
Whiskeytown – Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight w/Alejandro Escovedo – Strangers Almanac

Hot Video – Calexico

Calexico has long been one of our favourite live bands; wherever we’ve seen them – The West End, Pyramid, Folk Fest, etc. – they’ve always blown us away. Their albums are always great too, as is the case with their latest, Algiers. This time out, they’ve got a great video to add that visual element.

Check it out:

Moving Movie

One of the best albums of 2012 has to be Barchords by Bahamas. Aside from the music, Afie is a very cool dude. Just watch this video and try not to fall in love with the guy and his family. Get yourself some Bahamas. You deserve it: http://bahamasmusic.net/

January 3, 2013

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Artist – Title – Album

Mike Plume – Five Crow Silver – Five Crow Silver
Hoots & Hellmouth – Off to Sea – Repeat Myself/Off to Sea
Shannon McNally – If It Were Mine to Keep – Light Walker Demos EP
Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers – Heart Like a Wheel – Old Gold
Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale – That’s Not Even Why I Love You – Buddy and Jim
Buddy Miller – I Believe in You – Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us
Buddy Miller – Hey Porter – We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
Brandi Carlile – Folsom Prison Blues – We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
Brandi Carlile and Farmer Jason – Have You Ever – Nature Jams
Brandi Carlile – Blue Skies – Tiffany & Co.
Shannon Lyon – The Catfish Song – Sorrow & Solitude
Shannon Lyon – X-Mas in Korea – X-Mas in Korea
Shannon Lyon – I’m Letting You Go – Broken Things
Lindi Ortega – Murder of Crows – Cigarettes & Truckstops
Shovels & Rope – Hail! Hail! – O’ Be Joyful
Alejandro Escovedo – Headstrong Crazy Fools – Big Station
Kasey Anderson and The Honkies – Like Teenage Gravity – Let the Bloody Moon Rise
Delta Spirit – Tellin’ the Mind – Delta Spirit
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires – Centreville – There Is a Bomb in Gilead
Ponderosa – Navajo – Pool Party

Hot Music Video – Christina Martin

Of course, when talking about our favourites, the subject has to turn to Christina Martin at some point. Songs that’ll kick you right in the gut and the heart, a stunning voice, and oh, those melodies. Yes, she’s popular ’round these here parts, for sure.

And here’s just a sample of why. Check out this dandy music video and get yourself a copy of one of the best albums of the year, Sleeping with a Stranger.

And, as if that weren’t exciting enough, Christina’s husband/musical partner Dale Murray also released a terrific album this year, and it also has a nifty video!

Hot Music Video – Del Barber

Well, it’s no secret that we here at Steel Belted Radio love us some Del Barber, but it’s with good reason. This year he signed up with one of our favourite labels, Six Shooter Records, and put out an album that belongs on everyone’s “Best of” list for the year, Headwaters. He was also kind enough to bring his band down to UMFM and play as part of our first Pledge-O-Rama, and we’re super grateful for his support.

The least we can do for him (and you) is to encourage you to check out the fine album and go see the boy in concert some time.

Here’s a taste of the magic that awaits – one of the best songs on the disc/best songs of the year – and a beautiful live video:

Hot Music Video – JP Hoe

Our buddy JP Hoe released a terrific album in 2012, Mannequin, and now there’s an even more amazing music video for a song that’s had some decent play on CBC radio this year.

Check out the video, buy the record, and support JP Hoe!

Here’s some background information on the making of this amazing video.: http://www.spectatortribune.com/article/hands-that-set-it-all-in-motion/

Buy great music and support Steel Belted Radio!

Last month, TTBTGH & SBR were proud to present Murdoch & Sparrow at Sunset Saloon, and not only was it a terrific show, but the guys were perhaps the nicest folks to ever share their songs in our living room. It was truly a wonderful way to end off a busy year at the Saloon.

Unfortunately, it was such a busy time that many of our regulars couldn’t make the show. Those who were in attendance were quick to snap up copies of the duo’s live album and their respective solo discs, but if you missed out, consider discovering a bit of what you missed out.

Jay Sparrow was also doing a lot of talking on that trip about his new project, Record Mob, which allows fans to be a part of the process of spreading great music by setting up their own online stores and sharing in the promotion and profits. We’re big fans of both of those things ’round here, so we’ve set up a store where you can download great music AND help a cash-strapped radio dork at the same time!

Check out our store at Record Mob: https://recordmob.com/s/Ii

MurdochSparrowcdHere’s the link to download “Dominion Day” by Murdoch & Sparrow: https://recordmob.com/s/Ei

And here’s one to Jay Sparrow’s magnificent solo release, White. It’s a little different, but I promise you, once you get into it, you’ll be glad you did: https://recordmob.com/s/Biwhite-cover

And check out this great article about Jay Sparrow and his new release. I thought I knew the guy pretty well after spending some time with him at my house, but in reading this I learned a lot of things. Highly recommended: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/Concert+preview+limits+Edmonton+musician+Sparrow/7732802/story.html

There will be a series of videos based on Jay’s new album, so there will be more to come, but here are the first ones:

And, some memories of the show at Sunset Saloon on Nov. 21