Sam Baker – c o t t o n
The newest release from Music Road Records: c o t t o n, the final chapter in the p r e t t y w o r l d trilogy, joins its predecessors in coming to terms with surviving a terrorist attack and accepting a return to life.
Slaid Cleaves – Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away…
Slaid Cleaves’ first record of original material in 5 years. #3 most played CD of 2009 according to the Americana Music Association.
“From the hardscrabble (but cheerful) verses of “Hard to Believe” to the bluegrass–tinged lament of “Green Mountains and Me” to the harsh, sarcastic– and reluctantly optimistic–lines of “Beautiful Thing,” this is a record that just goddam works, from first to last.” — Stephen King
Ribbon of Highway, Endless Skyway – The Woody Guthrie Tribute
Featuring performances from Jimmy LaFave and a rotating cast of guest musicians, Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway is always a unique show. The incorporation of Woody’s prose and music into this scripted record makes it a one of a kind album. Performers include the late great Bob Childers, Jimmy LaFave, Joel Rafael, Slaid Cleaves, Eliza Gilkyson, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, Ellis Paul, Kevin Welch, Michael Fracasso and special performances from Pete Seeger and Fred Hellerman. Named the #1 Tribute Album of 2008 by the FAR Chart.
John Inmon – Songs for Heavy Traffic
Instrumental record by Austin, Texas–based guitar legend John Inmon including original material and covers of “Suki Yaki” and “In My Life.”
Jimmy LaFave – The Bohemia Beat Collection
Choice songs from Jimmy's days on Bohemia Beat Records.
Also: New CDs from Stonehoney, John Fullbright, Jimmy Lafave and Kevin Welch! Stay tuned for more details on these releases.