Hayes Carll recently premiered his new song “Magic Kid", from his anticipated new album, Lovers and Leavers, which will be released April 8th via Thirty Tigers. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter says, “The song was inspired by my son Eli, his love of magic, and the courage it takes to just be yourself in this world.” With spare instrumentation coupled with... Continue Reading →
“Sake Of The Song” – New Music from Hayes Carll
Texas troubadour Hayes Carll’s has released“Sake Of The Song”, a single from the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s anticipated new album, Lovers and Leavers, which will be released April 8th via Thirty Tigers. Already receiving widespread acclaim, Rolling Stone recently named the album as one of their “35 Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2016.” Produced by Grammy-award winning producer and musician Joe... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Shane Smith & The Saints
Shane Smith & The Saints brought their big Texas country sound to Nashville for the first time recently; as the band took the stage, four of the five members spanned the front showcasing mandolin, acoustic guitar, fiddle, and upright bass. I appreciated that it was not the usual assortment of strings that I see at... Continue Reading →
Interview: Shane Smith & The Saints
There’s a tangible sense of freedom that permeates the Texas landscape; when I lived there, it was impossible not to acknowledge the wild spirit of independence that electrified the air itself. The atmosphere is rich with opportunity, as if anything is possible. Texans possess a certain strength, where deals are still made on handshakes, and... Continue Reading →