Posts Tagged: country music

Dave Rawlings Machine at the Rio

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Now I know why they call it the Dave Rawlings Machine. First of all, Dave is, without question, a passionate picking machine. Second, the unnamed cog in this two-geared machine, Gillian Welch, has become a household name, and she’s in need of no additional publicity.

They really rocked.

list time

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You knew it was coming. Even though I’ve blogged only sporadically this year. Here it is – my favorite album releases of 2008. Why? Because everyone else does? No. Because it forces me to winnow through everything that’s stacked up and toss the chaff, leaving an iTunes library chock full of pure luscious goodness.

Iris DeMent video and small town thoughts

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I rejoice in small town connections. Just in the past week, I’ve seen or spoken with so many old friends, co-workers and acquaintances: a woman I did childcare with ten years ago, now a mother of three; an old friend who has been through tumultuous times, and from whom I was estranged for some time,… Read more »

Music video: Nickel Creek

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Nickel Creek members grew up on bluegrass. They’ve gone so far beyond. Sadly, all good things must pass, and the band will be ending later this year after doing some touring. Better keep an eye on Chris Thile, Sean Watkins and Sara Watkins!