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News Round Up: Shonna Tucker leaves Drive-By Truckers

05 Dec

The band member door revolves once again for the Mighty Drive-By Truckers as long-time bassist/vocalist (and ex-Mrs. Isbell) Shonna Tucker posted on the band’s site that’s she’s parting ways with Drive-by Truckers after eight years with the band. The tone of the note seems to indicate that her recent foray into singing on recent DBT albums might allow her to follow her ex-husband lead into a solo career.

From the band’s site:

Hello friends,

Unfortunately, I come to you all with some sad news.

It’s time for me to move on to the next great thing, whatever that may be.

I want to thank each and everyone of you, with my whole heart for your overwhelming kindness and support over the years. You are the greatest fans in the world! You really do amaze and inspire me. I can’t express how much you all mean to me. Your rock solid encouragement has carried me through, many nights. I have been so lucky to have had the chance to meet and talk with so many of you. Your stories and passion are so incredibly inspirational to me.

I am, without a doubt, not done. I will have a website up and running very soon so that we can keep in touch. I have a whole lot left to say and do, and I can’t wait to hear what all of you are up to. This is very difficult, so I’ll leave you with this… for now…

Thank you all so much!

Safe travels and Happy Holidays to you all!

See you soon somewhere…

All my love,
Shonna

Asked through his twitter account if he would rejoin the band in the wake of Tucker’s departure, Jason Isbell responded “No. I’m a terrible bass player.“

 
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Twang Nation – Holidays at the Ranch Mix -2011

24 Nov

Here’s a little something to stuff your sock,  warm your chestnuts and spike your nog. There’s some traditional (Gene Autry – Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer) and the less-so (Drive-By Truckers – Mrs. Claus’ Kimono.) But, I’m sure there’s something here for everyone, except your Uncle Jack, that ass hates everything. Enjoy and Happy Holidays, y’all!

Twang Nation – Holidays at the Ranch Mix -2011

Gene Autry – Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Willie Nelson – Pretty Paper
John Prine – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Emmylou Harris – O Little Town of Bethlehem
Drive-By Truckers – Mrs. Claus’ Kimono
Steve Earle – Nothing But A Child
Johnny Cash – Silent Night
Commander Cody – Daddy’s Drinking Up Our Christmas
George Jones – Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas
Michael Martin Murphey – Two-Step ‘Round The Christmas Tree/Two-Step Medley
Waylon Jennings – Away In A Manger
Dwight Yoakam – Run Run Rudolph
Merle Haggard – If We Make It Through December
The Mavericks – Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Alan Jackson with Alison Krauss – The Angels Cried
Clay Walker – Blue Christmas
Chris LeDoux – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Suzy Bogguss – Two-Step ‘Round The Christmas Tree
Deana Carter – Carol Of The Bells
George Strait – White Christmas
Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys – Christmas Time’s A-Coming
Dwight Yoakam – Here Comes Santa Claus
Neko Case – Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis
Asylum Street Spankers – Zat You, Santa Claus?
Jim Lauderdale – Holly & Her Mistletoe
Otis Gibbs – Jesus On The Couch
Robert Earl Keen – Merry Christmas From The Family
Lyle Lovett – Christmas Morning
James McMurtry – Holiday

 

 
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Veterans Day Americana Mix – For Those That Serve

11 Nov

Aesthetics aren’t the only think that separates mainstream Music City country from it’s rustic yet urbane cousin Americana , there are political themes that differentiate as well. Music City doesn’t have a lock on patriotism any more than it does mom and apple pie. Here’s some Americana/classic country greats on this day for remembrance for those that serve.
Jason Isbell – Dress Blues
Johnny Cash – The Ballad Of Ira Hayes
Bruce Robison – Travelin’ Soldier
John Prine – Sam Stone
Tom Russell – Veteran’s Day
Drive-By Truckers – Mama Bake A Pie (Daddy Kill A Chicken)
Jamey Johnson – In Color
Hank Williams – Searching For A Soldier’s Grave
Radney Foster – Angel Flight
Steve Earle – Johnny Come Lately

Listen here on Spotify

 
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Posted in alt.country, Americana, Country Music, In memoriam

 

Six Rounds Spent – El Corazón

11 Feb

Passion, jealousy, betrayal, lying, cheating, drinking, drugging, violence,, reconciliation, repeat…ah love. Here are 6 of my favorites. What are yours?

Ridley Bent – Nine Inch Nails

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU5jxFwEA6U[/youtube]

Ryan Adams – Come Pick Me Up

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnoh86FD2A&feature=related[/youtube]

Jason Isbell/Drive By Truckers – Goddamn Lonely Love

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEMpKJtbokQ&feature=related[/youtube]

Guy Clark – Dublin Blues

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sx8lqm2Lw0[/youtube]

Blaze Foley – If I Could Only Fly (at a wedding, no less!)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69YCXgVdyR4[/youtube]

Steve Earle – Valentines Day

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVeKSJzezMg[/youtube]

Johnny Cash – I Walk the Line  (BONUS)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEV58ztuihs[/youtube]

 
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Drive-By Truckers – The Go Go Boots Episodes

26 Jan

The mighty Drive-By Truckers have been releasing videos. entitled The Go Go Boots Episodes, in anticipation of their upcoming ninth studio release Go-Go Boots (3/15.) The segments are being shot and directed by Jason Thrasher and edited by Eddie Whelan and so far the we get to see Patterson Hood spin a vinyl test pressing of the Used To Be A Cop for made especially for Record Store Day last year, and  some cozy-looking acoustic versions from the upcoming album.

The Drive-By Truckers’ documentary,  The Secret to a Happy Ending, where filmmaker Barr Weissman followed the band during three critical years of touring and recording, will be released on the same day as Go Go Boots. In te meantime, follow the link above to many local screenings.

 
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5 Off the Top – Thanksgiving Edition

24 Nov

A great song is like a turducken, layers of goodness and mystery built to baffle as well as satisfy. …or something. Here are some rib-sticking selection for this day of thanks. A big THANK YOU to the men and women in uniform.

Kris Kristofferson – The Pilgrim Chapter 33

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NAaiRYUBos[/youtube]

Patterson Hood  (Drive-By Truckers) – The Thanksgiving Filter – Acoustic

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ope-TwQ1doc[/youtube]

Mark Jungers and The Whistling Mules – We Talk

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjfRsrFoWA[/youtube]

Johnny Cash – Thanksgiving Prayer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA7ujUJCIdE[/youtube]

Todd Snider – Beer Run (’cause every Thanksgiving needs beer!)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIDSsY6C9Dw[/youtube]

 
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Happy Veterans Day

11 Nov

To all who have served to create the life we enjoy every day.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqX0zC00gU[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJb1_EGnapY[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsNp7x_pJJA&feature=related[/youtube]

 
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Posted in alt.country, Americana, In memoriam

 

Drive-By Truckers to Release New Album Go-Go Boots 2/15th 2011

08 Nov

The mighty Drive-By Truckers will release their 10th studio record Go-Go Boots, on February 15, 2011, the first on their own label  ATO Records.  Go-Go Boots was produced by their longtime producer, David Barbe (Deerhunter, Bettye LaVette, Sugar). In conjunction with the new album they’ll also be releasing their documentary The Secret to a Happy Ending on DVD.

The band will show their appreciation for vinyl and independent record stores by releasing a special 10” 45 with Thanksgiving Filter and Used To Be A Cop on Record Store Day, November 26th. Both songs will be on Go-Go Boots and the release will be a limited pressing of only 2,500 copies and will feature a special sleeve designed by Wes Freed as well as a download card.

DBT will be releasing a series of Go-Go Boots episodes directed by Patterson Hood and Jason Thrasher.  As a preview to the episodes they’ve released a video for Used To Be a Cop.

The band will kick off a month long tour in Europe this week and will end the year with a bang playing New Year’s Eve in New York city at Terminal 5. The Go-Go Boots tour will be announced soon.

 
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News Round Up: Lucinda Williams Tweets New Album Title

02 Aug
  • Lucinda Williams took to Twitter to announce the title of her forthcoming album. Continuing her recent theme of happiness and matrimonial bliss the title will be Blessed. I guess Lou got her Joy back.
  • Ms. Lucinda and other notable Americana music folks, Drive By Truckers, Todd Snider, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Rhett Miller, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Hayes Carll, became animated to appear in a special musical episode of Cartoon Network’s cartoon centered on hillbilly cephalopods -  Squidbillies.
  • Folk singer-songwriter Ana Egge has tapped Steve Earle as producer for her seventh solo album. The album will be recorded in Woodstock, New York in the fall to record at Levon Helm Studio.
  • Moody-Old time Americana band Black Prairie (a side project for three members of the Decemberists and other notable Portland, OR. musicians) has recently released two new songs they are giving away for free.

The Blackest Crow

Turn It Into Gold

Todd Snider, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Rhett Miller, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Hayes Carll

 
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Fathers Day Playlist

19 Jun

I know I haven’t been posting much lately. Besides the uptick in my  frequency of the Twang Nation twitter feed and preparing for a move (down the street) but I wanted to do a quick list for Fathers Day. Being a dad it’s close to my heart and there are some great songs out there. Please I saw Darrell Scott  is giving away a free download of his song, A Father’s Song for the occasion so It moved me to get something done. Here’s some of my favorites, got one of your own? Post it below. Thanks for reading.

The Drive By Truckers : Oufit – Jason Isbell shows Southern soul telling a tale of a  man giving sage advice to his son.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTKrtftHCv4[/youtube]

Drive-By Truckers: Daddy Needs A Drink – Yeah, I’m showing my DBT bias here, but great songs are where you find them. Patterson Hood embodys a man worn out by life and seeking liquid refuge.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v5OiZ9C8zU[/youtube]

Dixie Chicks: Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) – Sure Natalie Maines sings this beautiful song, written by Austin legend Radney Foster, but the sentiment of parental love is transcendent. Emmylou Harris ‘ vocals near the end seal the deal.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwfaTcBNtWo[/youtube]

Elton John: My Father’s Gun – From the excellent Americana classic Tumbleweed Connection. A boy inherits his father’s firearm as well as his hatred of the Yanks.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_p0lbEuKzk[/youtube]

Lee Canner: Distant Father – One of my twitter followers sent me this as an anti-Father’s Day song from the Victor Mourning’s Stephen Lee Canner. Chilling and lovely Gothic Americana.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlT8tZS1xyE&fmt=18[/youtube]

Michael Dean Damron: Father’s Day – Love this guy and this song from his latest.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imPLOdMQGe4[/youtube]

A Boy Names Sue – Johnny Cash sings Shel Silverstein’s wry tale about a father’s peculiar form of character development.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M89c3hWx3RQ[/youtube]

Stephen Lee Canner

 
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