Saturday, January 31, 2009

"No Refunds" by Hooper & Beckwith (Country Artist from Boston, Massachusetts (MA))

"No Refunds" by Hooper & Beckwith succeeds in displaying a dynamic blend between country, folk, and rugged blues. With impressive instrumentation and cut through vocal harmonies, this album gives listeners that true country/folk vibe. "It's the Whiskey That Eases the Pain" is the perfect example of the smooth, easy listening harmonies of Don Hooper and Steve Beckwith. But not only do Hooper and Beckwith bring listeners that appreciable vocal duo, but they also incorporate their well-played rack harmonica which complements the finger picking guitar on songs like "Ain't No Storm" and "It Ain't the Crime but the Cover-up." Their memorable lyrics and blend of instrumentation will keep listeners' attention throughout all 14 well-written tracks. "No Refunds" is well worth the listen for any true country/folk fan, and will leave listeners with a positive feel for this well-constructed album.

-Eric and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Monday, January 26, 2009

Check out Galloway-Kelliher, one of RadioIndy's favorite Country artists

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Band Name: galloway-kelliher
Band Location: Florida
Sounds Like: lynyrd skynard, montgomery-gentry
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Check out Dale Denker, one of RadioIndy's favorite Country artists

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Band Name: Dale Denker
Band Location: Missouri Kansas City Independence
Sounds Like: Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, James Taylor
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Check out Sid Melancon, one of RadioIndy's favorite Country artists

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Band Name: Sid Melancon
Band Location: Louisiana
Sounds Like: Alan Jackson, Conway
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Sunday, January 18, 2009

RadioIndy is pleased to present Kyle Hunt Band with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Ride"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Kyle Hunt Band with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Ride"

"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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RadioIndy is pleased to present Rick Ryman with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Leg Man"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Rick Ryman with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Leg Man"

"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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Saturday, January 10, 2009

"Magic" by Slick Nickel (Country Artist from Arizona (AZ))

Catch the country music saturated with boogie and blues on the album "Magic" by Slick Nickel. Vocals are strong and deep with pure country flair energizing the bouncy melodies of this album. "Real Big Itch" is a fast-moving composition with great guitar licks that will knock you off your dancing feet. With a catchy melody and steel guitar riffs picking to a slow blues "Just a Little Bit" shows the bands diversity in styles and tempo's. The lyrics are fun and creative on the track titled "Rhythm and Booze" and will have you singing along to this inviting tune. Cut time on "Slick Nickel Boogie" really sends the guitar picking and strumming to this frenzied beat. For listeners who like upbeat country music and are fans of Waylon Jennings or Alabama, "Magic" is a great album to hear.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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