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Vic Chesnutt, Little, 1990 on Texas Hotel.

Vic Chesnutt, Little, 1990 on Texas Hotel. My copy is the 2017 New West reissue with bonus tracks (which sounds awesome). Chesnutt’s debut album, produced by Michael Stipe…

Pinetop Perkins, Live at Antone’s Vol. 1, 2000 on Antone’s Records.

Pinetop Perkins, Live at Antone’s Vol. 1, 2000 on Antone’s Records. My copy is the 2xLP reissue from 2015 through New West Records. Great live blues recorded in…

David Byrne, Live From Austin TX, 2007 on New West Records.

David Byrne, Live From Austin TX, 2007 on New West Records. Out on vinyl in 2017 but first released 2007 – recorded live (Austin City Limits) Nov. 28,…

Vic Chesnutt, Ghetto Bells, 2005 on New West.

Vic Chesnutt, Ghetto Bells, 2005 on New West. Vinyl edition from 2017 but first released in 2005. Guests include Bill Frisell, Liz Durrett, and Van Dyke Parks. Produced…

Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, 2018 on New West.

Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, 2018 on New West. 2xLP from the inimitable RT

Pokey LaFarge, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, 2020 on New West.

Pokey LaFarge, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, 2020 on New West. American roots musician – love his versatility and musicality Even bums get lucky sometimes . . .

The Secret Sisters, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, 2017 on New West.

The Secret Sisters, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, 2017 on New West. Great album with productiin and some guest spots from Brandi Carlile and the Hanseroth Twins and…

Steve Earle & The Dukes, Guy, 2019 on New West.

Steve Earle & The Dukes, Guy, 2019 on New West. Tribute album for Earle’s mentor Guy Clark, who died in 2016. Cover art (as for so many Steve…

James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, 1991 on Antone’s.

James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, 1991 on Antone’s. My copy is a 2015 New West reissue as a double LP with four bonus tracks. Great blues album, with…

Nikki Lane, All Or Nothin’, 2014 on New West.

Nikki Lane, All Or Nothin’, 2014 on New West. Lane’s second full length, followup to 2011’s Walk Of Shame. Produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys who…

JD McPherson, Undivided Heart & Soul, 2017 on New West.

JD McPherson, Undivided Heart & Soul, 2017 on New West. McPherson and Co. opened for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss on their tour after Raise the Roof

John Hiatt, Crossing Muddy Waters, 2000 on Vanguard.

John Hiatt, Crossing Muddy Waters, 2000 on Vanguard. Came out in 2000 but first issued on vinyl in 2020 by New West (green/orange translucent split). It was also…

Pokey LaFarge, In the Blossom of Their Shade, 2021 on New West Records.

Pokey LaFarge, In the Blossom of Their Shade, 2021 on New West Records. Great new album from roots / traditional / Americana / whatevs artist Pokey Lafarge. I’ve…

The Wallflowers, Exit Wounds, 2021 on New West Records.

The Wallflowers, Exit Wounds, 2021 on New West Records. First LP from Jakob Dylan and Co in nearly a decade. They were a mainstay of 90s music for…

Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams, Plastic Bouquet, 2020 on New West

Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams, Plastic Bouquet, 2020 on New West What I am tempted to call Americana from a Canadian duo and a New Zealand singer-songwriter…

Steve Earle & The Dukes, J.T., 2020 on New West

Steve Earle & The Dukes, J.T., 2020 on New West Tribute album by Steve Earle for his son Justin Townes Earle who we lost last year Beautiful album…

John Hiatt, The Eclipse Sessions, 2018 on New West

John Hiatt, The Eclipse Sessions, 2018 on New West Signed copy via Barnes & Noble in Manchester NH Recorded around the time of the 2017 solar eclipse –…

Lilly Hiatt, Walking Proof, 2020 on New West

Lilly Hiatt, Walking Proof, 2020 on New West Blue limited edition vinyl copy of Hiatt’s fourth full length and second on New West. Great follow up to Trinity…

Steve Earle & The Dukes, Ghosts of West Virginia, 2020 on New West

Steve Earle & The Dukes, Ghosts of West Virginia, 2020 on New West This album has really grown on me quietly. I liked it on first listen but…

Caroline Rose, Superstar, 2020 on New West

Caroline Rose, Superstar, 2020 on New West Indie record store edition with signed poster Love her pivot from more Americana roots to synths, R&B, and Soul – but…