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"Some Other Place" by The Naysayers (Country Rock artist from Portland, Oregon (OR))

The Naysayers latest CD "Some Other Place" is filled with Americana roots and is Inspired by traditional country and contemporary rock music. The lead vocals are strong, with well blended harmonies, and guitars that are driving and rhythmic. "Any Way to Stay in Love" features a great country rock mix with strong lead vocals and harmonies that are perfectly unified bringing together the feeling of this country /rock song. Honoring more of the traditional southern country feel, "Women Whiskey and Me" is a lively song with expressive lyrics and a nice twang on the guitars. The title track "Some Other Place" has exceptional harmonies and solid lead and rhythm guitars. Nice quality recording and great production value is evident as vocals and instruments are clearly heard with clean and crisp intonation. This album has a nice selection of country and contemporary rock with some sweet ballads and grooving rhythmic songs. "Some Other Place" is a wonderful CD to hear if you like music by Tom Petty or Graham Parker.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Band Name: Clare Cooper
Band Location: Netherlands
Sounds Like: Sheryl Crow
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Band Location: Washington
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"Blue Norther" by The Bordersnakes (Rock/Country Artist from Los Angeles, California (CA))

"Blue Norther" by The Bordersnakes is alternative/Americana album with a sound compiled from several influences. The basis is country, but throw in some blues and a blue collar rock element and there is a formula that equals high energy and a definite sing along ability. The arrangements are diverse and the performances are fantastic. Listeners will also appreciate the amount of passion behind the well-delivered, well-harmonized vocals. Overall, the band's sound is very complete and the song-writing ability is not to be ignored. The album sounds great, with evident care taken in heightening the experience by making every element of the sound represented. A highlight is the opener "State Road 7." There is and undeniable Springsteen element here, as this track has a raw power to it and a great piano line, and tears off the roof with a vibrant horn section. "Blue in the Face" features some great variation in the vocal performance, tons of energy, and clever lyrics. "Shadow On the Wall" has some beautiful harmony in the vocals and is hypnotic and mellow. For listeners that enjoy classic American rock, be sure to check out The Bordersnakes' "Blue Norther."

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Band Name: PATSY MCGLAMRY-DEAN
Band Location: Georgia Atlanta
Sounds Like: Gail Davies, Buffy St.-Marie, a female Leonard Cohen, Mahalia Jackson
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Band Name: Richard Murray
Band Location: England London
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Band Name: Giddyup
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Band Name: Rogue
Band Location: Texas Dallas
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"The Power of Jesus Is Real" by David Nall (Country/Gospel Artist from Fort Worth, Texas (TX))

In his latest gospel album, "The Power of Jesus Is Real," David Nall has released an uplifting and spiritual collection of songs. Nall's lyrics echo themes of inspiration and emotional teachings worshipping the Christian beliefs. His vocals are sung with deep and profound tones and are interlaced with sweet emotions. Intermingling with the gospel lyrics is the melodious and pleasant country ambiance of steel guitars and fiddle, which produces the impression of inspiring country gospel. Listen to the banjo as it plucks to an upbeat tempo in "Thank You Lord Jesus" while the harmonies perfectly unite with the lead vocals. In true gospel spirit, the guitar plays an upbeat country/blues solo on "God Can Move a Mountain" while the harmonica sings a riff of country soul. "The Power of Jesus Is Real" by David Nall is an easy listening and motivational country gospel album you will want to listen to, especially fans of Johnny Cash or Pat Boone.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Unknown Man" by Roger and the Rockets (Country Artist from Sweden)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Roger and the Rockets with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Unknown Man"

"Unknown Man" is a great upbeat, eighteen track alt-country album from Swedish outfit Roger and the Rockets. Led by phenomenal singer/songwriter Roger Häggström, Roger and the Rockets have created a solid album that draws from the roots Americana, Irish folk, blues, and bluegrass genres. The arrangements are driven by toe-tapping drum beats, nice bass lines, soaring guitars, and great musical additions including violin, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, hand claps, and group vocals. Roger's delivery is with a unique country vocal, refreshing and a great match for the arrangements. The songs are fun and upbeat featuring imaginative and meaningful lyrics about trying to understand women, hope, lonesomeness, and politics. "Unknown Man" is well-produced and sounds nothing but clean and professional. "Out of This Place" has a nice arrangement with a great drum beat and exceptional mandolin and acoustic guitar work and a great group vocal on the catchy chorus. "I Got Hope" is a political track about "hope for a better world" with a great arrangement, thought-provoking lyrics, and more great group vocals. "What a Ride" is a bluesy track featuring harmonica, a classic blues arrangement, and more great lyrics. With "Unknown Man," singer/songwriter Roger Häggström and his backing band, the Rockets, have composed an excellent and original album sure to be met with worldwide acclaim. Fans of upbeat country-lenient alt-country should definitely give Roger and the Rockets a listen. -Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Waiting To Fall" by Low Rent (Country Artist from Australia)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Low Rent with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Waiting To Fall"

"Waiting To Fall" is an excellent debut EP that uniquely blends alt-country with folk from Melbourne, Australia's Low Rent. Low Rent is headed by singer/songwriter and guitarist Dan Swan, but the full sound is fully captured only with the assistance of some of Melbourne's finest musicians. By throwing piano, organ, harmonica, mandolin, steel guitar, bass, and drums into the mix, Low Rent have created five alt-country/folk gems that you will not soon tire of. Swan's vocal performance blends a great country twang with his natural Aussie accent, resulting in a high-pitched delivery great for the genres he captures with the arrangements. "Waiting To Fall" is filled with interesting sound effects, build ups and stellar, heartfelt songwriting. It is well-recorded and, not unlike the musicians themselves, sounds absolutely professional. "Sundays Rain" introduces the EP with a slow build featuring great acoustic and piano work, then moves into a great full alt-country arrangement. "My Only" closes the EP out with nice acoustic guitar work, a great vocal performance from Swan and the female backing vocalist, and more great emotive lyrics. "Waiting To Fall" is overall an excellent EP that leaves the listener in eager anticipation for what Low Rent's debut full-length will have to offer. Fans of alt-country and folk, check out Dan Swan and Low Rent.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"You're Really Bugging Me Now" by Clint Morgan (Country Artist from Texas(TX))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Clint Morgan with a GrIndie Award for the CD "You're Really Bugging Me Now"

"You're Really Bugging Me Now" is an excellent piano blues/country gospel album from Clint Morgan, a talented musician with a great sense of humor. The entire album breathes Morgan's personality by combining secular and non-secular songs, Morgan's takes on gospel classics, and intelligently humorous songs about women and Wal-Mart. The arrangements center around Morgan's intricate piano work true to the blues, early rock & roll, and boogie woogie genres, though they also feature nice beats and some great blues guitar work. Morgan's vocals on the country gospel tracks are reminsicent to the crooning bass vocals of Johnny Cash, while the blues tracks sound like a fusion between Cash and Stevie Ray Vaughn. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is well-produced, and it sounds polished and ready for extended play. "The Wonder of You" is a blues rock track with a great arrangement featuring organ, piano, guitar solos and some great, humorous lyrics about married life. "Garbage Man" immediately follows the standard gospel track "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and features hilarious lyrics about Morgan's wife running around with the garbage man and the milk man and has an excellent piano solo. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is a great album from an extremely interesting personality and should be picked up by any piano blues fan.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Remnants of Isadore" by Remnants of Isadore (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Remnants of Isadore with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Remnants of Isadore"

"Remnants of Isadore" is the excellent self-titled, alt-country debut from singer/songwriter Ernie Arroyo and Remnants of Isadore. Think early Wilco meets Nickelcreek. Arroyo is the brainchild of Remnants of Isadore, but this album could not have been made had it not been for the plethora of talented Cleveland-area musicians Arroyo recruited to give the album its full sound. Together, they channel a number of genres – alt-country, Americana, rock, jam, blues, and Latin, while incorporating the fiddle, organ, mandolin, horns, steel guitar, Latin guitar, great bass lines, and excellent finger picking guitar to create eleven solid arrangements. True to the Wilco/Nickelback fusion, Arroyo's vocals are quite similar to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy – raspy, raw, and great for the genre. The arrangements are mostly upbeat while the lyrics range from sad topics like waiting on porches and drinking thoughts away in corner bars, to optimistic outlooks on love and everyday life. This self-titled album is well-produced and gives the record a full, professional sound. "Georgia Man" has a great arrangement, beginning with an attention-grabbing drum introduction, followed by the incorporation of the Hammond organ, a melodic sound, and sweet lyrics. "Roses in Conflict" is a song about seeing a lost love and has another great arrangement featuring Latin guitar, a driving bass line, and a horn section. Through the striking lyrics and Tweedy-esque vocals of Eddie Arroyo, and the contributions of Cleveland's finest musicians, Remnants of Isadore have created an excellent album you will not soon tire of. Fans of alt-country and great musical collaboration should most certainly pick up "Remnants of Isadore."-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"The Tiger and Me" by The Tiger and Me (Folk/Country Artist from Australia)

This folk/country acoustic duo "The Tiger and Me" has compiled a creative album while utilizing simplistic instruments with this self-titled CD. The vocals are sung with pure and simple qualities with velvety harmonies bringing together the collection of songs on the album. "Alleyway" is bluesy, with a slow, easy moving drum beat. As a variation in instruments, take note how the electric piano changes to acoustic piano throughout this song. As a change of tempo "Forsaken Few" has a nice country swing while the lyrics tells an interesting story. Split lead vocals on the verses showcase how these impressive lyrics are interpreted. A round effect is heard when a vocal drum beat starts. A chanting, low, walking bass line begins the cut "The Elephant." It is a well produced track as each part can be heard separately while fusing together with syncopated harmonies and rhythms. If you like a little folk music entwined with a little country beat you will not be disappointed when you hear the album "The Tiger and Me."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Richard Bowden with Moon & The Starz” by Richard Bowden with Moon & The Starz (Country Artist from Texas (TX))

"Richard Bowden with Moon & The Starz" is an impressive self-titled release showcasing a flexible and talented group with a refined sound that blends both traditional and contemporary styles of country music with blues and rock-n-roll. Their sound is characterized by outstanding lead and harmony vocals coupled with Bowden's tasteful B-bending guitar licks. The many styles presented on this album are performed with skill and authenticity… with well-crafted writing, spirited musical performances, and clever arrangements. The production is clean and professional, providing a product that is ready for mainstream radio. From the festive, island flavor of "Reynosa Rose" to the bluesy "All For The Price Of One Love," each song shines in its own exclusive and distinct way. Listen to the witty and humorous "Please Come To New Boston" and the polished shuffle groove of "Battle Of Losers." This album features many fine performances from great singers and musicians, and will appeal to fans of many genres of music including both traditional and contemporary styles of country music, rock, and blues.

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Sunrise Forever" by Maurice Mertoli (Country Artist from Pennsylvania(PA))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Maurice Mertoli with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Sunrise Forever"

"Sunrise Forever" is an impressive country pop album from a talented singer/songwriter in Maurice Mertoli. With this album, Mertoli has crafted ten gems with great arrangements that utilize the piano and harmonica to perfection, and feature nice guitar solos and some great vocal layering. Mertoli authored all of the songs, pouring his heart out into these upbeat and melodic songs about love, life, joy and sorrow. Mertoli delivers with a pop country vocal performance reminiscent of Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, though "I Found My Way to You" and "Life Is What You Make It" feature a great female vocal performance. "Sunrise Forever" is well-recorded and sounds professional and superb. "Running Free" has one of the better arrangements on the album with a great piano line leading the way, a great bass line, and nice guitar solos. Mertoli shines as he sings catchy, positive lyrics about "Running Free" forever with the love of your life. "The Way She Loves Me" is a song about loving someone the exact same way they love you and features a great piano and harmonica arrangement. With "Sunrise Forever," Maurice Mertoli has delivered a solid country album with original arrangements and modern vocals and lyrics. Fans of country pop, pick up this album before the sun goes down.-"Sunrise Forever" is an impressive country pop album from a talented singer/songwriter in Maurice Mertoli. With this album, Mertoli has crafted ten gems with great arrangements that utilize the piano and harmonica to perfection, and feature nice guitar solos and some great vocal layering. Mertoli authored all of the songs, pouring his heart out into these upbeat and melodic songs about love, life, joy and sorrow. Mertoli delivers with a pop country vocal performance reminiscent of Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, though "I Found My Way to You" and "Life Is What You Make It" feature a great female vocal performance. "Sunrise Forever" is well-recorded and sounds professional and superb. "Running Free" has one of the better arrangements on the album with a great piano line leading the way, a great bass line, and nice guitar solos. Mertoli shines as he sings catchy, positive lyrics about "Running Free" forever with the love of your life. "The Way She Loves Me" is a song about loving someone the exact same way they love you and features a great piano and harmonica arrangement. With "Sunrise Forever," Maurice Mertoli has delivered a solid country album with original arrangements and modern vocals and lyrics. Fans of country pop, pick up this album before the sun goes down.
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"Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" by Distillery Dave (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Distillery Dave with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3"

"Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" is the third installment of singer/professor Distillery Dave's covers of classic country songs that bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary country music. Distillery Dave fashions his sound with crooning vocals at once similar to Conway Twitty and George Strait. In addition, well layered arrangements with piano, steel guitar, violin, and great backing female vocals round out the sound. Many of these elements are true to the traditional country form, though Dave adds modern elements with contemporary arrangements and rock-influenced guitar solos. The lyrics these classics offer are timeless, witty and clever, often adding an aura of humor to otherwise sad songs about love and heartbreak, loneliness and drinking. The production quality of "Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" sounds great and professional, simultaneously true to the traditional and modern country sounds. Conway Twitty's "Somebody's Needin' Somebody" opens the album and features that subtle interplay of witty humor and sadness, great vocal layering and backing female vocals, and a catchy chorus. "That's the Way Love Goes" is a song about finding and keeping love popularized by Merle Haggard that invokes cliché images of luckiness , horseshoes, rainbows and four-leaf clovers. Overall, "Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" is a solid and enjoyable album that takes country classics and intelligently refashions them to combine traditional country music with contemporary country music. Fans of either of these genres interested in witnessing their interplay should give Distillery Dave a listen.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Just Came Around" by Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands (Country Artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Just Came Around" by Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands is a wonderful country music album with a hint of folk attributes. Lynn's vocals are strong and heartfelt while her creative lyrics express everything from harsh realities to love. These lyrics are exhibited in the ballads and lively tunes alike, creating a nice assortment of songs on this album. Strong musicians reflect the solid harmonic foundation throughout the entire album. You'll love the steel guitar with its sliding characteristic feature on "Think of You Sometimes." A dash of rock gives "Live Oak Lane" a lively tempo and the feeling of happiness. The harmonies on "Singing Cowboys" and "Whiskey Shot Side" are an impressive flavor of the country sound. The traditional country music with a taste of folk is well worth listening to on the album "Just Came Around" by Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Reveeled" by Brad Creel (Country Artist from Oregon(OR))

Get a taste of entertaining country/bluegrass music when you take a listen to "Reveeled" by Brad Creel. As a talented and whimsical artist, Creel takes his lyrics to the next level of songwriting. Be sure to listen to the lyrics of each track as they define a tale of sorrowful heartbreak or maybe something you have done wrong in your life, which is twisted in a way to make you laugh. The instruments are clean and crisp providing true country flavor which enhance the amusing lyrics. A true down-to-earth song is "What We Ain't" because the message is that you don't have to be a star to be happy. As you listen to "Down at the Bar" you will feel as if you are down at the bar, with background voices talking and singing along so realistically. "Reveeled" is a hilarious country/bluegrass album that will make you laugh and cry, and is definitely worth a listen.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"The Single Life" by The Big River Bandits (Country Artist from London, England)

"The Single Life" is the debut release from The Big River Bandits, a versatile and talented group with a refined sound that blends traditional and contemporary styles of country music including bluegrass, rockabilly and swing. The lead vocals are shared by founding members Renee Sears and Gerry Power who co-write the band's original material. Their highly-polished sound is characterized by honest lyrics, heartfelt vocals, and spirited instrumental performances. The group's mastery of the traditional country style is evident with the energetic "Girls Night Out" and the good-humored "Whisky Dinker's Lament," with Sears providing the vocals on the former and Power on the latter. "She Don't Care" is another strong traditional number, featuring a notable lead guitar performance from Power. "Let's Take A Walk" is a more contemporary track featuring a funky groove, baritone sax and blistering lead guitar by Power. "Little Pieces Of My Heart" shows that the group can also shine while performing lovely ballads, and Sears gives a expressive, sincere performance. Sears also infuses her personality into the playful title track "The Single Life," demonstrating her infectious style and soulful vocal approach. This album will appeal to the young and old, freestyle and line dancers, and fans of both traditional and contemporary country music.

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"I Done The Boogie Too Long" by Durwood Haddock (Country Artist from Texas (TX))

Durwood Haddock has created a very enjoyable honky-tonk country album with "I Done The Boogie Too Long." Haddock's material is fresh, well-written, and incredibly entertaining. The playful "I Done The Boogie Too Long" is a strong opener, introducing the listener to Haddock's warm, charming vocal style, storytelling lyrics, and vast instrumentation which includes fiddles, pedal steel, electric & acoustic guitars, mandolin, and harmonica to name a few. The heartening "Newest Thing In Nightlife" features a genuine, sincere vocal from Haddock and a fitting solo from the fiddler. The lighthearted "Come Down Here And Get Me" features spirited musical performances and an intuitive look at Haddock's sense of humor. "The Battle's Too Big" is another amusing track, featuring comical lyrics and a witty vocal delivery from Haddock. Durwood Haddock's endearing vocal style, clever songwriting, and enjoyable instrumentation will warm the hearts of traditional and honky-tonk country music fans everywhere with "I Done The Boogie Too Long."

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Diary of a Recluse (And Other Short Stories)" by Marco Catracchia (Folk/Country Artist from Hawaii (HI))

Marco Catracchia has created a touching collection of modern folk songs with "Diary of a Recluse (And Other Short Stories)." This is a heartwarming and uplifting set, characterized by Catracchia's heartfelt lyrics, personal vocal style and intellectual songwriting. His style includes instantly memorable melodies, coupled with his skillful acoustic and electric guitar tracks. "Before You Hit the Ground" is a strong opener, showcasing his poetic lyrics and honest, sincere vocal abilities. "Sweet Angel" is a wonderful duet featuring female vocalist Megan Mount and is ready for immediate airplay. "For You (Until the End)" and "They Forgot Your Name" are further examples of his skillful writing and lyrical candor, while he varies the musical textures and personal themes without losing his identity. "Learn to Live" features soaring vocal harmonies and melodies cleverly layered to provide amazing depth and beauty to the track. Marco Catracchia has created his own style of modern folk and alternative country with "Diary of a Recluse (And Other Short Stories)," which is sure to appeal to fans of male vocalists in either genre.

-Rodney and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Till The Fat Lady Sings" by Randy Rierson (Country Artist from Kansas (KS))

"Till The Fat Lady Sings" is a high energy country-pop album brought to you by Kansas' own Randy Rierson. Randy has all the elements in place with great melodies, harmonies, arrangements and performances. Randy's voice leads the pack with conviction and his song writing ability is superior. Everything seems to fall into place and the result for the listener is a compilation that will spin in your player for years to come. Highlights are the title track "Till The Fat Lady Sings" and "Will You Be My Girl." It is no doubt the title track features a solid arrangement, catchy lyrics and some fantastic harmony in the backing vocals. "Will You Be My Girl" slows things down a bit with a beautiful piano progression. It then evolves into a powerful, heartfelt ballad led by a soulful vocal performance. "My Island & Me" has a great carefree quality to it as it cleverly borders on island music in the arrangement. Fans of country-pop music should definitely pick up "Till The Fat Lady Sings."

-William & the RadioIndy Review Team
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“Thoughts of Home: Traditional American Folk Music” by Anne Milligan (Folk Artist from Kentucky(KY))

Not surprisingly, Kentucky native Anne Milligan's "Thoughts of Home: Traditional American Folk Music" is an excellent traditional Appalachian folk album with tracks that span the history of the United States. Milligan's vocal performance makes this album, as she sings beautifully, heartfelt, and with such purity, reminiscent of folk predecessors such as Joan Baez and Emmylou Harris. Roughly, this is a collection of songs about home, both literally, as she sings about Kentucky and America, and figuratively, about the feeling that home brings. The arrangements are diverse, keeping with the traditional folk sound in some, relying solely on her strong acapella performance for others, and modernizing the sound with piano renditions on still others, such as "My Old Kentucky Home," the state song of Kentucky, and "Amazing Grace." "Thoughts of Home" is well-produced though not over-produced, so it maintains that great raw folk sound. "Keep On the Sunny Side" is traditionally done, with a clean and beautiful vocal performance and nice vocal harmonies on the chorus. "Angel Band (3-part Acapella)" is a hauntingly beautiful acapella performance from Milligan of this song modernly popularized by the Sirens in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" where which Milligan sings all three acapella parts. The album closes with "I'd Come Home Today," a Milligan original that sounds just as timeless as the other songs. Fans of traditional Appalachian folk music and stunning female folk vocalists should definitely look into Anne Milligan.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Ride” by Kyle Hunt (Country Artist from Texas(TX))

"Ride" is the impressive sophomore effort of Texas country rock outfit Kyle Hunt Band. The band plays standard country rock instruments – drum, bass, acoustic and electric guitar. They are a very tight band and create solid arrangements. Kyle Hunt attributes an excellent country vocal reminiscent of Pat Green and Bob Seger that well-fits the arrangements. The resulting songs have a lot of energy and extreme danceability as Hunt sings about riding motorcycles, honky tonks, drinking, and women. "Ride" is well-produced and ready for radio airplay, which it has already received throughout the state of Texas. "Drinkin' Class" is a fun song about blue collar work, going to bars afterwards, the class unity that bars bring and features great lyrics and instrumentation. "Queen of the Honky Tonks" is the first single off of "Ride" and already receiving radio play, it features a great blues rock arrangement, fun lyrics, and a catchy chorus. Overall, "Ride" is a great album for a honky tonk/party atmosphere worthy of radio play on country radio stations throughout the U.S. Fans of country rock and superb male country vocals should check out the Kyle Hunt Band.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Crows” by James Moore (Folk Artist from New Jersey(NJ))

"Crows" is a great four-track EP that nicely fuses folk with alt-country from New Jersey singer/songwriter James Moore. Drawing from a variety of influences, Moore creatively and skillfully blends slide guitar with great folk guitar work, great guitar and drum rhythms, and sincere lyrics. At his vocal best, Moore sounds like Jim James from My Morning Jacket, but he has such a range that he is also reminiscent of David Gray. His lyrics are honest, personal, and often saddening, well-suiting the arrangements and vocal styling. Though "Crows" was recorded by Moore on a digital four-track, it sounds impeccably clean. The title track, "Crows," has a nice acoustic and drum arrangement, a superb Jim James-esque delivery from Moore, and great lyrics. "One Way To You" is the type of song you might sway to at a concert, holding a lighter high in the air and features a great vocal delivery and heartfelt lyrics against a slow acoustic progression. Overall, "Crows" is well done, its four tracks leaving you anticipating what Moore could do with a full length release. Fans of folk, alt-country, and talented singer/songwriters should check out James Moore.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Leg Man” by Rick Ryman (Country Artist from Tennessee (TN))

"Leg Man" is the impressive debut from Tennessee country musician Rick Ryman. Ryman sings true-to-life songs with a great country vocal reminiscent of Dwight Yokum. The arrangements are in the traditional country style, filled with slide and acoustic guitar, violin, banjo, thumping bass lines, and toe-tapping drum beats. Ryman is a great storyteller, and he weaves stories into his work both sad and humorous as he sings about being a trucker, faith, working, and women. "Leg Man" is well-produced, sounds professional and is radio-friendly. The title track, "Leg Man," has nice slide guitar and drum work, a catchy chorus, and humorous lyrics about trucking and checking out women. "You're It" is an upbeat track with a violin, drum, bass, and banjo arrangement, great lyrics of childhood and growing up, and a heartfelt chorus. "Leg Man" is truly a triumphant debut for Rick Ryman. Its solid arrangements, true-to-life lyrics, great vocals and styling is impressive and ready for the mainstream. Fans of traditional country should definitely look into Ryman.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Meow Mix" by The Catillacs (Rock/Country Artist from Washington)

Portland, Oregon trio The Catillacs have come with their claws out on their excellent debut album, "Meow Mix." Guitarist Richie Bean, drummer Susan Costa, and bassist George Burton performed on and produced the entire album, skillfully jumping between and combining Americana, rock, alt-country, blues, honky tonk, and surf rock genres. The entire album features nice musical layering, excellently crafted guitar solos from Bean, and great toe-tapping beats from Costa. The vocals are consistent with the genres and reminiscent of classic artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young, and Canned Heat, adding a certain timelessness to their sound. The lyrics vary as well, from dark lyrics about death and exacting revenge to sappy love ballads to just plain fun upbeat songs about living. The Catillacs self-produced "Meow Mix," and it sounds excellent and professionally done. "Boogaloo" is a great introductory track with a fun upbeat voodoo blues sound, a great hook, and superb guitar work. "True Love Figurine" is a Chicago blues track with a New Orleans flavor that features great storytelling lyrics and a great blues arrangement. With their dynamic musical arrangements and timeless sound, the cats and Catillacs alike will be happy to know that "Meow Mix" has delivered. Fans of Americana, blues, and classic rock should certainly pick up The Catillacs' debut.

-Ross & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Unknown Man” by Roger and the Rockets (Country Artist from Sweeden)

"Unknown Man" is a great upbeat, eighteen track alt-country album from Swedish outfit Roger and the Rockets. Led by phenomenal singer/songwriter Roger Häggström, Roger and the Rockets have created a solid album that draws from the roots Americana, Irish folk, blues, and bluegrass genres. The arrangements are driven by toe-tapping drum beats, nice bass lines, soaring guitars, and great musical additions including violin, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, hand claps, and group vocals. Roger's delivery is with a unique country vocal, refreshing and a great match for the arrangements. The songs are fun and upbeat featuring imaginative and meaningful lyrics about trying to understand women, hope, lonesomeness, and politics. "Unknown Man" is well-produced and sounds nothing but clean and professional. "Out of This Place" has a nice arrangement with a great drum beat and exceptional mandolin and acoustic guitar work and a great group vocal on the catchy chorus. "I Got Hope" is a political track about "hope for a better world" with a great arrangement, thought-provoking lyrics, and more great group vocals. "What a Ride" is a bluesy track featuring harmonica, a classic blues arrangement, and more great lyrics. With "Unknown Man," singer/songwriter Roger Häggström and his backing band, the Rockets, have composed an excellent and original album sure to be met with worldwide acclaim. Fans of upbeat country-lenient alt-country should definitely give Roger and the Rockets a listen.

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“Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3” by Distillery Dave (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

"Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" is the third installment of singer/professor Distillery Dave's covers of classic country songs that bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary country music. Distillery Dave fashions his sound with crooning vocals at once similar to Conway Twitty and George Strait and layered arrangements with piano, steel guitar, violin, and great backing female vocals. Many of these elements are true to the traditional country form, through Dave adds modern elements with contemporary arrangements and rock-influenced guitar solos. The lyrics these classics offer are timeless, witty and clever, often adding an aura of humor to otherwise sad songs about love and heartbreak, loneliness and drinking. The production quality of "Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" sounds great and professional, simultaneously true to the traditional and modern country sounds. "Somebody's Needin' Somebody" opens the album with a song popularized by Conway Twitty featuring that subtle interplay of witty humor and sadness, great vocal layering and backing female vocals, and a catchy chorus. "That's the Way Love Goes" is a song about finding and keeping love popularized by Merle Haggard that invokes cliché images of luckiness – horseshoes, rainbows, four-leaf clovers. Overall, "Contemporary Country Classics, Volume 3" is a solid and enjoyable album that takes country classics and intelligently refashions them to combine traditional country music with contemporary country music. Fans of either of these genres interested in witnessing their interplay should give Distillery Dave a listen.

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“Waiting To Fall” by Low Rent (Country Artist from Australia)

"Waiting To Fall" is an excellent debut EP that uniquely blends alt-country with folk from Melbourne, Australia's Low Rent. Low Rent is headed by singer/songwriter and guitarist Dan Swan, but the full sound is fully captured only with the assistance of some of Melbourne's finest musicians. By throwing piano, organ, harmonica, mandolin, steel guitar, bass, and drums into the mix, Low Rent have created five alt-country/folk gems that you will not soon tire of. Swan's vocal performance blends a great country twang with his natural Aussie accent, resulting in a high-pitched delivery great for the genres he captures with the arrangements. "Waiting To Fall" is filled with interesting sound effects, build ups and stellar, heartfelt songwriting. It is well-recorded and, not unlike the musicians themselves, sounds absolutely professional. "Sundays Rain" introduces the EP with a slow build featuring great acoustic and piano work, then moves into a great full alt-country arrangement. "My Only" closes the EP out with nice acoustic guitar work, a great vocal performance from Swan and the female backing vocalist, and more great emotive lyrics. "Waiting To Fall" is overall an excellent EP that leaves the listener in eager anticipation for what Low Rent's debut full-length will have to offer. Fans of alt-country and folk, check out Dan Swan and Low Rent.

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“You're Really Bugging Me Now” by Clint Morgan (Country Artist from Texas (TX))

"You're Really Bugging Me Now" is an excellent piano blues/country gospel album from Clint Morgan, a talented musician with a great sense of humor. The entire album breathes Morgan's personality by combining secular and non-secular songs, Morgan's takes on gospel classics, and intelligently humorous songs about women and Wal-Mart. The arrangements center around Morgan's intricate piano work true to the blues, early rock & roll, and boogie woogie genres, though they also feature nice beats and some great blues guitar work. Morgan's vocals on the country gospel tracks are reminsicent to the crooning bass vocals of Johnny Cash, while the blues tracks sound like a fusion between Cash and Stevie Ray Vaughn. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is well-produced, and it sounds polished and ready for extended play. "The Wonder of You" is a blues rock track with a great arrangement featuring organ, piano, guitar solos and some great, humorous lyrics about married life. "Garbage Man" immediately follows the standard gospel track "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and features hilarious lyrics about Morgan's wife running around with the garbage man and the milk man and has an excellent piano solo. "You're Really Bugging Me Now" is a great album from an extremely interesting personality and should be picked up by any piano blues fan.

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“Remnants of Isadore” by Remnants of Isadore (Country Artist from Ohio(OH))

"Remnants of Isadore" is the excellent self-titled, alt-country debut from singer/songwriter Ernie Arroyo and Remnants of Isadore. Think early Wilco meets Nickelcreek. Arroyo is the brainchild of Remnants of Isadore, but this album could not have been made had it not been for the plethora of talented Cleveland-area musicians Arroyo recruited to give the album its full sound. Together, they channel a number of genres – alt-country, Americana, rock, jam, blues, and Latin, while incorporating the fiddle, organ, mandolin, horns, steel guitar, Latin guitar, great bass lines, and excellent finger picking guitar to create eleven solid arrangements. True to the Wilco/Nickelback fusion, Arroyo's vocals are quite similar to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy – raspy, raw, and great for the genre. The arrangements are mostly upbeat while the lyrics range from sad topics like waiting on porches and drinking thoughts away in corner bars, to optimistic outlooks on love and everyday life. This self-titled album is well-produced and gives the record a full, professional sound. "Georgia Man" has a great arrangement, beginning with an attention-grabbing drum introduction, followed by the incorporation of the Hammond organ, a melodic sound, and sweet lyrics. "Roses in Conflict" is a song about seeing a lost love and has another great arrangement featuring Latin guitar, a driving bass line, and a horn section. Through the striking lyrics and Tweedy-esque vocals of Eddie Arroyo, and the contributions of Cleveland's finest musicians, Remnants of Isadore have created an excellent album you will not soon tire of. Fans of alt-country and great musical collaboration should most certainly pick up "Remnants of Isadore."

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“Every Day's a Holiday” by Loren Davidson (Soft Rock/Country Artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Every Day's a Holiday" is an entertaining trop rock album from beach-dweller and singer/songwriter Loren Davidson. The album is filled with upbeat, fun lyrics and a great island feel by way of steel drums, shakers, and horns. Davidson's third release is true to the trop rock precedent set by Jimmy Buffett. The songs on this album center around overcoming life's obstacles and learning to relax instead of feeling overwhelmed. Davidson's lyrics are positive, clever, and they involve a good deal of beach imagery, island metaphors, and the enjoyment of an alcoholic beverage. "Every Day's a Holiday" is well-produced and the album sounds very clean and professionally done. "Going Coastal" is a play on the phrase "going postal", and through quirky lyrics, offers an alternative to it – namely, getting "cured by a week by the sea." "I Need a Weekend (to Recover From My Weekend)" is another humorous track about hangovers, having the case of the Mondays, and the instinct to throw your boss out the window. Overall, Loren Davidson has crafted an immensely entertaining album about how a day on the beach can alleviate the tensions and challenges of every day life. Fans of trop rock, throw on a Hawaiian shirt and give this album a listen.

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“Where Have My People Gone” by Tommy Riddle (Country Artist from Virginia (VA))

"Where Have My People Gone" is an inspiring traditional country gospel EP from long standing performer Tommy Riddle. This five song EP spans Riddle's sixty year career, alternating between new recordings and songs from his classic country and gospel repertoire. The full sound is similar to Johnny Cash and Eddy Arnold, from whom Riddle has drawn inspiration since the dawn of his career. The five songs cover a good deal of subject matter, ranging from America's ugly history, reconciliation to prayer and faith in patriotism. "Where Have My People Gone" is well-produced and successful in its endeavor to remaster older cuts and master the more recent raw cuts, creating an overall timeless quality. The title track, "Where Have My People Gone," is a traditional country ballad that tells the tragic story of the trek of an American Indian warrior back to his native land, in which he finds that his tribe (his people) have been kicked off the land. "Under Your Wings" is an older country gospel recording about Riddle's relationship with Jesus with inspiring lyrics and a great piano, guitar, bass, and drum arrangement. "Where Have My People Gone" is a classic EP from a classic and classy musician. Longtime Tommy Riddle fans and lovers of timeless traditional country gospel are going to want to pick this up.

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“Hey, Glance & Smile” by Mishu Hilmy (Folk/Country Artist from New York (NY))

"Hey, Glance & Smile" is the full-length debut from eclectic folk artist Mishu Hilmy. Hilmy is a solo artist and creates all of the sounds on the album, drawing from deep within his instrumental repertoire and laying down tracks with piano, acoustic guitar, accordion, banjo, and ukulele. The tracks are simple, relying maximally on two instruments and Hilmy's vocal performance for the fullness of sound, but it is the simplicity that makes it enjoyable. Hilmy's lyrics are quirky and narrative, conveying the wide variety of emotions that come with sleeping in cars and the redundancy of life. The overall sound, vocally and musically, is experimental folk that sounds like a wild combination of Modest Mouse and Bob Dylan. "Hey, Glance & Smile" was recorded at Hilmy's and his friends' houses, and the album has that raw, four-track sound that fits the genre and Hilmy's do-it-yourself mentality. "Front Door/Back Door" is an acoustic-driven track with some accordion, great lyrics, and a catchy chorus. "Road Kills" is a clean acoustic track about a run-in with a deer and features the memorable lyrics, "The world stayed fat/But who's to blame?/So I said, 'Oh my God.'" "Hey, Glance & Smile" is the result of a workhorse's endeavor to create a do-it-yourself, raw experimental folk album. Fans of the genre, show your support and pick up Mishu Hilmy's debut.

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