The Jayhawks

Artist:  The Jayhawks
Origin:  Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Genre:  Alternative Country, Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Adult Alternative, Americana

Original line-up:

Mark Olson:  Vocals, Guitar
Gary Louris:  Vocals, Guitar
Marc Perlman:  Bass
Norm Rogers;  Drums

The Jayhawks are an American Alternative Country Band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1985 by Gary Louris (Vocals, Guitar), Mark Olson (Vocals, Guitar), Marc Perlman (Bass) and Norm Rogers (Drums).  The band's influences by Gram Parsons, The Louvin Brothers, Tim Hardin and Bob Dylan.

 

Title:  Sanctuary Park (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Country, Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Adult Alternative, Americana

Label:  SHAM/Thirty Tigers

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Keeping Our Heads Above Water (3:58)

 2.  Kingston Girl (3:08)

 3.  Mr. Lincoln (3:16)

 4.  Hands Upon The Wheel (4:50)

 5.  Leap Of Faith (4:27)

 6.  American Midnight (4:44)

 7.  Always And A Day (3:00)

 8.  Sanctuary Park (4:48)

 9.  Familiar Strangers (2:58)

10. It'll Be All Right Tonight (3:50)

11. Rowing The Boat (2:03)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Keeping Our Heads Above Water (3:58)

 2.  Kingston Girl (3:08)

 3.  Mr. Lincoln (3:16)

 4.  Hands Upon The Wheel (4:50)

 5.  Leap Of Faith (4:27)

Side Two:

 6.  American Midnight (4:44)

 7.  Always And A Day (3:00)

 8.  Sanctuary Park (4:48)

 9.  Familiar Strangers (2:58)

10. It'll Be All Right Tonight (3:50)

11. Rowing The Boat (2:03)

Personnel:

Gary Louris:  Vocals, Guitars

Marc Perlman:  Bass, Mandolin

Karen Grotberg:  Keyboards, Vocals

Tim O'Reagan:  Drums, Lead Vocals on Track 3

Guest Musicians:

Bob Ezrin:  Ukulele on Track 5

Todd Lumley:  Accordion on Track 2

Sanctuary Park is the 12th studio album by The Jayhawks, released on August 28, 2026 by SHAM/Thirty Tigers.  Pressed on White Colored Vinyl.

Kara Grainger

 

Artist:  Kara Grainger

Born:  Balmain, Sydney, Australia

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Kara Grainger is an Australian Soul Blues and Roots Rock Singer, Songwriter, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.  She played with The Papa Lips Band starting in 1994.  In 1998, they were awarded the "Best New Band" Award at the Australian Blues Music Awards.  They changed their name to Grainger in 1998 and continued to play together until 2001.  She signed as a solo artist with Craving Records in 2006.

Title:  That's How I Got To Memphis (2026)

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana
Label:  Red Parlor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Texas Blues (4:44)

 2.  That's How I Got To Memphis (3:32)

 3.  Wake Up With You (4:20)

 4.  Mama Said (5:05)

Side B:

 1.  Light Your Fire (3:32)

 2.  Love Player A Game (3:18)

 3.  Doodie Loop (World Is A Bit Little Under The Weather) (3:23)

 4.  Same Old River (3:35)

 5.  Lessons (4:07)

Personnel:

Kara Grainger:  Vocals, Guitar

Rev. Charles Hodges:  Hammond Organ

Leroy Hodges:  Bass

Archie Turner:  Wurlitzer Piano

Lina Beach:  Rhythm Guitar

Lannie McMillah:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Bobby Chase:  Violin, Viola

Alex Krew:  Cello

Background Vocals:

Candise Marshall, Jackie Bristow, Loouis Grainger, Sharisse Norman, Shontelle Norman

That's How I Got To Memphis is an album by Kara Grainger, originally released on October 3, 2025 by Red Parlor Records, remastered and reissued on July July 24, 2026 by Red Parlor Records.

The Highwomen

 

Artist:  The Highwomen

Origin:  Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Genre: Country, Americana, Folk, Country Pop, Contemporary Country, Folk Rock, Country Folk

Original line-up:

Brandi Carlile:  Lead & Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Banjo

Maren Morris:  Lead & Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Guitar Percussion

Amanda Shires:  Lead & Background Vocals,Violin

Natalie Hemby: Lead & Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Percussion

The Highwomen is an American Country Music Supergroup, formed in Nashville,Tennessee in 2019, composed of Brandi Carlile (Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Songwriter), Natalie Hemby (Vocals, Percussion, Songwriter), Maren Morris (Vocals, Guitar Songwriter), and Amanda Shires (Vocals, Fiddle, Autoharp, Ukulele, Guitar Ex The 400 Unit).

Title:  The Highwomen (2026)

Genre: Country, Americana, Folk, Country Pop, Contemporary Country, Folk Rock, Country Folk

Label:  Highwomen Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Highwomen (feat. Yola) (3:32)

 2.  Redesigning Women (2:54)

 3.  Loose Change (2:22)

 4.  Crowded Table (3:29)

 5.  My Name Can't Be Mama (2:30)

 6.  If She Ever Leaves Me (3:13)

 7.  Old Soul (5:45)

 8.  Don't Call Me (3:36)

 9.  My Only Child (3:53)

10. Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (feat. Sheryl Crow) (3:54)

11. Cocktail And A Song (3:37)

12. Wheels Of Laredo (4:14)

Personnel:

The Highwomen:

Brandi Carlile:  Lead & Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano

Maren Morris:  Lead & Background Vocals

Amanda Shires:  Lead & Background Vocals,Violin

Natalie Hemby: Lead & Background Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Dave Cobb:  Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Phil Hanseroth:  Background Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Tictac Bass

Tim Hanseroth:  Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Jason Isbell:  Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Peter Levin:  Keyboards, Mellotron, Piano, Strings, Wurlitzer

Chris Powell:  Drums, Percussion

Special Guests:

Sheryl Crow:  Guest Vocals, Background Vocals, Bass on Track 10

Yola:  Guest Vocals, Background Vocals on Track 1

The Highwomen is the debut studio album by The Highwomen, originally released on September 6, 2019 by Elektra, remastered and reissued on May 26, 2026 by Highwomen Records. The Album reached No. 1 on US Top Country Albums Chart (Billboard).

Whiskeytown

 

Artist:  Whiskeytown

Origin:  Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Genre:  Alternative Country, Alternative Country Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Americana, Roots Rock

Originally line-up:

Ryan Adams:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Caitlin Cary:  Fiddle, Vocals, Percussion

Eric "Skillet" Gilmore:  Drums, Percussion

Steve Grothmann:  Bass

Phil Wandscher:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Whiskeytown was an American Alternative Country Band from Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 1994 by Ryan Adams (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Caitlin Cary (Fiddle,Vocals), Eric Gilmore (Drums, Percussion), Steve Grothmann (Bass), and Phil Wandscher (Lead Guitar,Vocals).  They disbanded iin 2000 with Ryan Adams leaving to pursue his solo career.

Title:  Pneumonia (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Country, Alternative Country Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Americana, Roots Rock

Label:  Lost Highway Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  The Ballad Of Carol Lynn (3:03)

 2.  Don't Wanna Know Why (3:56)

 3.  Jacksonville Skyline (3:00)

 4.  Reasons To Lie (3:27)

 5.  Don't Be Sad (3:21)

Side B:

 1.  Sit & Listen To The Rain (4:04)

 2.  Under Your Breath (3:26)

 3.  Mirror, Mirror (3:15)

 4.  Paper Moon (4:40)

 5.  What The Devil Wanted (3:38)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Crazy About You (2:44)

 2.  Why Hometown (2:44)

 3.  Easy Hearts (5:06)

 4.  Bar Lights (3:53)

Personnel:

Ryan Adams:  Guitars, Vocal, Piano, Harmonica

Caitlin Cary:  Fiddle, Backing Vocals

Mike Daly:  Guitars, Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Dulcimer, Mandolin, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Brad Rice:  Guitars

Jennifer Condos:  Bass

Richard Causon:  Keyboards

James Iha:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Tommy Stinson:  Guitar, Dobro

James Jumbo Aumonier:  Cceleste

Ethan Johns:  Drums, Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Keyboards, Percussion, Guitars

Pneumonia is the third and final studio album by Whiskeytown, originally released on May 22, 2001 by remastered and reissued on July 3, 2026 by Lost Highway Records.  Pressed on Translucent Clearwater Blue Colored Vinyl.

Old Crow Medicine Show

 

Artist:  Old Crow Medicine Show
Origin:  Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Genre:  Folk, Country, Neo-Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Americana, Jug Band, String Bands, Old-Time, Alternative Country

Original line-up:

Critter Fuqua:  Vocals, Banjo, Resonator Guitar
Kevin Hayes:  Guitjo, Vocals
Morgan Jahnig:  Upright Bass
Ketch Secor:  Vocals, Fiddle, Harmonica, Banjo
Willie Watson:  Vocals, Guitar, Banjo

Old Crow Medicine Show is an American String Folk Band in Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 1998 by Critter Fuqua (Vocals, Banjo, Resonator Guitar), Kevin Hayes (Guitjo, Vocals), Morgan Jahnig (Upright Bass), Ketch Secor (Vocals, Fiddle, Harmonica, Banjo), and Willie Watson (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo).  They were formally inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on September 17, 2013.  The Group's music has been called Old-Time, Folk and Alternative Country.

Title:  Big Iron World (2026)  

Genre:  Folk, Country, Neo-Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Americana, Jug Band, String Bands, Old-Time, Alternative Country

Label:  Acony Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Down Home Girl (3:48)

 2.  Cocaine Habit (2:32)

 3.  Minglewood Blues (2:51)

 4.  My Good Gal (4:19)

 5.  James River Blues (3:07)

 6.  New Virginia Creeper (2:21)

Side B:

 1.  Union Made (2:36)

 2.  Let It Alone (3:02)

 3.  God's Got It (2:39)

 4.  I Hear Them All (3:05)

 5.  Don't Ride That Horse (3:04)

 6.  Bobcat Tracks (3:04)

Personnel:  

Critter Fuqua:  Vocals, Banjo, Slide Guitar
Kevin Hayes:  Guitjo, Vocals on Track B2
Morgan Jahnig:  Upright Bass
Ketch Secor:  Vocals, Fiddle, Harmonica, Banjo
Willie Watson:  Vocals, Guitar, Banjo

David Rawlings:  Guitar on Tracks:  A4-6, B1-4

Gillan Welch:  Drums on Tracks:  A5, 6, B4, 5

Big Iron World is the second studio album by Old Crow Medicine Show, originally released on August 29, 2006 by Nettwerk Records, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Acony Records, featuring "James River Blues", "Down Home Girl", "I Hear Them All".  Great Album.

Samantha Fish

 

Artist:  Samantha Fish
Origin:  USA
Genre:   Blues, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Samantha Fish  is an American Blues Guitarist from Kansas City.  She played guitar on heavy Blues Style Music similar to ZZ Top and she should be considered the Best Female Blues Guitarist.

Title:  Paper Doll Live Tour Laminate (Amazon Exclusive Edition) (2026)

Genre:   Blues, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Electric Blues

Label:  Rounder Records

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Kick Out The Jams (2:46)

 2.  Paper Doll (4:16)

 3.  Can Ya Handle The Heat? (3:00)

 4.  I Put A Spell On You (7:09)

 5.  I'm Done Runnin' (3:33)

 6.  Lose You (3:43)

 7.  Sweet Southern Sounds (5:06)

 8.  Bulletproof (5:50)

 9.  Miles To Go (2:37)

10. Fortune Teller (5:58)

11. Better Be Lonely (3:47)

12. Dream Girl (7:22)

13. Don't Say It (7:23)

14. Poor Black Mattie (7:11)

15. Rusty Razor (3:09)

16. Black Wind Howln' (8:07)

Personnel:

Samantha Fish:  Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Ron Johnson:  Bass

Jamie Doulass:  Drums

Mickey Finn:  Keyboards

Special Guest Vocalists:

The McCrary Sisters: Backing Vocals

Paper Doll Live Tour Laminate is a live album by Samantha Fish, released on June 12, 2026 by Rounder Records, recorded live at theBijou Theatre In Knoxville, Tennessee.  Amazon Exclusive Edition with Bonus Track.

Hurray for the Riff Raff

 

Artist:   Hurray for The Riff Raff
Origin:  New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Genre:  Folk, Folk Blues, Country, Indie Folk, Indie Rock, Americana, Southern Gothic Americana

Hurray for The Riff Raff is an American Folk Blues Band from New Orleans, Louisiana, formed by Alynda Lee Segarra (Singer, Songwriter, Banjo), she grew up in the Bronx and is of Puerto Rican descent.  The band's signature blend on of Folk Blues and Southern Gothic Americana.

Title:   Live Forever (2026)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Blues, Country, Indie Folk, IndieRock,

Americana, Southern Gothic Americana

Label:  Nonesuch Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  Alibi (3:18)

 2.  Hawkmoon (3:33)

 3.  Rhododendron (4:10)

 4.  Dynamo (3:56)

 5.  Buffalo (5:11)

 6.  Colossus Of Roads (3:07)

 7.  Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive) (5:15)

 8.  Precious Cargo (5:54)

 9.  Pyramid Scheme (3:15)

10. Vetier (4:58)

11. The World Is Dangerous (6:26)

12. Hourglass (4:32)

13. Ogallala (6:36)

14. Pa'lante (8:15)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Alibi (3:18)

 2.  Hawkmoon (3:33)

 3.  Rhododendron (4:10)

 4.  Dynamo (3:56)

Side B:

 5.  Buffalo (5:11)

 6.  Colossus Of Roads (3:07)

 7.  Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive) (5:15)

 8.  Precious Cargo (5:54)

LP 2:

Side C:

 9.  Pyramid Scheme (3:15)

10. Vetier (4:58)

11. The World Is Dangerous (6:26)

12. Hourglass (4:32)

Side D:

13. Ogallala (6:36)

14. Pa'lante (8:15)

Percussion:

Alynda Segarra:  Lead Vocals

Parker Grogan:  Electric Guitar, Vocals

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Marcus Drake:  Drums

Sen Morimoto:  Saxophone, Keyboards

Live Forever is the first live album by Hurray For The Riff Raff, released on March 20, 2026 by Nonesuch Records, recorded live at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago on July 17-18, 2025.