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.

Kacy & Clayton

 

Artist:  Kacy & Clayton
Origin:  Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Original line-up:

Clayton Linthicum:  Guitar
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals

Kacy & Clayton is a Canadian Folk Duo from Wood, Sasakatchewan, consists of second cousins Clayton Linthicum (Guitar), and Kacy Anderson (Vocals), having played together for over a decade growing up.

Title:  The Siren's Song (2023)   

Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Label:  New West Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  The Light Of Day (2:52)

 2.  Just Like A summer Cloud (3:41)

 3.  Cannery Yard (3:18)

 4.  A Lifeboat (4:30)

 5.  White Butte Country (3:30)

Side B:

 1.  A Certain in Of Memory (4:44)

 2.  This World Has Screen Wonders (3:44)

 3.  The Siren's Song (3:46)

 4.  Go And Leave Me (3:34)

Personnel:

Clayton Linthicum:  Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic  Guitar, Piano, Pedal Steel Guitar, Rcorder, Marxophone
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals, Aciustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Fiddle

Additional Musicians:

Shuyler Jansen:  Electric Bass, Bass Guitar (Fender Bass VI)

Mike Silverman:  Drums, Percussion

The Siren's Song is the fifth studio album by Kacy & Clayton, originally  released on August 18, 2017 by New West Records, remastered and reissued on November 17, 2023 by New West Records.  Limited Edition Color Vinyl.

Kacy & Clayton

 

Artist:  Kacy & Clayton 
Origin:  Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Original line-up:

Clayton Linthicum:  Guitar
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals

Kacy & Clayton is a Canadian Folk Duo from Wood, Sasakatchewan, consists of second cousins Clayton Linthicum (Guitar), and Kacy Anderson (Vocals), having played together for over a decade growing up.

Title:  Strange Country (Limited Edition) (2023)

Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Label:  New West Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Strange Country (3:32)

 2.  Springtime Of The Year (2:58)

 3.  The Rio Grande (2:51)

 4.  If You Ask How I'm Keeping (4:13)

 5.  Brunswick Stew (3:10)

Side B:

 1.  Down At The Dancehall (3:22)

 2.  Seven Yellow Gypsies (3:10)

 3.  Over The River Charlie (2:54)

 4.  The Plains Of Mexico (2:15)

 5.  Dyin' Bed Maker (3:46)

Personnel:

Clayton Linthicum:  Vocals, Twelve-String Guitar,electric Guitar, Steel Guitar, Melodeon, Autoharp
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals, Twelve-String Guitar on Track B3, Fiddle on Track B1

Additional Musicians:

Lucas Goetz:  Vocals on Track B1, Drums, Triangle 

Chris Prpich:  Bass

Barnett Ross:  Vibraphone 

Meredith Bates:  Viola, Violin on Track B5

Evan Bates:  Cello on Track B5

Strange Country is the third studio album by Kacy & Clayton, origianlly released on May 2016 by New West Records, remastered and reissued on November 17, 2023 by New West Records.  Limited Edition Color Vinyl.

Kacy & Clayton

 

Artist:  Kacy & Clayton
Origin:  Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Original line-up:

Clayton Linthicum:  Guitar
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals

Kacy & Clayton is a Canadian Folk Duo from Wood, Sasakatchewan, consists of second cousins Clayton Linthicum (Guitar), and Kacy Anderson (Vocals), having played together for over a decade growing up.

Title:  The Siren's Song (2017) 

Genre:   Folk, Roots, Americana, Contemporary Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Urban Folk, Folk Rock, Country

Label:  New West Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  The Light Of Day (2:52)

 2.  Just Like A Summer Cloud (3:41)

 3.  Cannery Yard (3:18)

 4.  A Lifeboat (4:30)

 5.  White Butte Country (3:30)

 

Side B:

 1.  A Certain Kind Of Memory (4:44)

 2.  This World Has Seven Wonders (3:44)

 3.  The Siren's Song (3:46)

4.  Go And Leave Me (3:34)

Personnel:

Clayton Linthicum:  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Pedal Steel Guitar, Marxophone
Kacy Anderson:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Fiddle

Shuyler Jansen:  Electric Bass, Bass (Fender Bass VI)

Mike Silverman:  Drums, Percussion

The Siren's Song is the fifth studio album by Kacy & Clayton, was released on August 18, 2017 by New West Records.  Audio Mastered 150 Gram Vinyl.

Bill Anderson

 

Artist:  Bill Anderson

Birth Name:  James William Anderson III

Born:  November 1, 1937.  Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Genre:  Country, Nashville Sound, Bluegrass, Gospel, Country Pop, Traditional Country, Contemporary Country, Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Neo-Traditional Country

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Television Host

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Bill Anderson is an American Country Music Singer, Songwriter And Television Host.  His soft-spoken singing voice was given the nickname "Whispering Bill".  His compositions have been covered by various music artists since the late 1950s, including Ray Price, and George Strait.  In 1963, he had released his most successful single in his recording career "Still".  The song became a major Country Pop Crossover hit and was followed by a series of Top Ten Hits, included "Love You Drops", "I Get The Fever" and "Wild Week-End", and many more!.  He collaborated with other writers and became its by Vince Gill, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, and Steve Wariner.  He has received awards from the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, Songwriters Hall Of Fame, and the Nashville Songwriter Hall Of Fame.

Title:  As Far As I Can See:  The Best Of (2022)

Genre:  Country, Nashville Sound, Bluegrass, Gospel, Country Pop, Traditional Country, Contemporary Country, Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, Neo-Traditional Country

Label:  MCA Nashville

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  City Lights (2:59)

 2.  Walk Out Backwards (2:25)

 3.  Three A.M. (2:37)

 4.  Still (Single Version) (2:47)

 5.  The Tip Of My Fingers (2:31)

 6.  I Love You Drops (2:43)

 7.  I Get The Fever (2:16)

 8.  Po' Folks (2:46)

 9.  Wild Week-End (2:23)

10. Happy State Of Mind (2:25)

11. My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To) (2:41)

12. Sometimes (2:52)

13. If You Can Live With It (I Can Live Without It) (2:41)

14. The Corner Of My Life (3:34)

15. If It's All The Same To You (Demo) (feat. Dolly Parton) (2:31)

16. Someday It'll All Make Sense (feat. Dolly Parton) (3:51)

As Far As I Can See:  The Best Of is the compilation album by Bill Anderson, released on June 10, 2022 by MCA Nashville, with 16 hit songs such as "City Lights", "Still", "Po' Folks", "The Ti[ Of My Fingers" and "Sometimes", features a new song with DollyParton, "Some Day It'll All Make Sense".

Gillian Welch

 

Artist:    Gillian Welch

Birth Name:  Gillian Howard Welch

Born:  October 2, 1967, New York City, New York, USA

Genre:   Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Alternative Country, Neo-Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter 

Instruments:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Drums

Gillian Welch is an American Singer, Songwriter, her music style combines of Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana and Appalachian Music.  She and David Rawlings have collaborated on many albums.  She received nominations for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, which won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

Artist:  Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Title:   All The Good Times (2022)

Genre:   Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Alternative Country, Neo-Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Acony Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie (4:25)

 2.  Senor (5:27)

 3.  Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss (2:34)

 4.  Hello In There (5:42)

 5.  Poor Ellen Smith (3:30)

Side B:

 1.  All The Good Times Are Past And Gone (3:54)

 2.  Ginseng Sullivan (3:43)

 3.  Abandoned Love (3:44)

 4.  Jackson (3:27)

 5.  Y'All Come (2:23)

Personnel:

Gillian Welch:  Vocals, Guitar

David Rawlings:  Guitar, Vocals

All The Good Times is a 2020 album by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, originally released on July 10, 2020 by Acony Records, remastered and reissued on March 11, 2022 by Acony Records.  The album is Winner of the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, featuring the inspiration of their favourite songs from Bob Dylan, John Prine, Norman Blake and more!.