Tag Archives: Lefty Frizzell

Lee Ann Womack—Beautiful Singing, Strange Production

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

(Hits and Misses 7) Lee Ann Womack (ATO Records, 2017) Back in 2014, Suzy Bogguss released an album of Merle Haggard songs, called Lucky. It was for the most part delightful, as Suzy’s crystalline voice always is, but to my … Continue reading →

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Merle, Hank, and The Art of the Song

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

“I look for songs in the world around me”—Merle Haggard I’ve been taking Merle Haggard for granted, for too long.  And suddenly, he’s gone. Merle has been a part of my life since the ’60s, so much a fixture that … Continue reading →

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Another Great Joe Val Festival!—Part II

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

[Continued from Part I, HERE] Saturday evening, following Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle, the ladies of Sister Sadie unleashed some powerful and poignant vocals in the main hall.  This is a an all star band that features two very different … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Album of 2014. . . Was Released in 2010!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

But I just discovered Richard Brandenburg this past fall.  I was listening to an album I got from a California artist named David Thom at the IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, a good album, which I enjoyed, but nothing … Continue reading →

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