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CD Album Review- Stoney LaRue- Velvet

The Background:
LaRue was born in Taft, TX, to a musical family -- his father played bass in a number of local bands -- and he grew up listening to the country and Southern rock that would inform his later work. When he was a teenager, LaRue's family pulled up stakes for Oklahoma, and with time LaRue would become part of the Stillwater, OK, "Red Dirt" musical community, along with likeminded acts such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, and Mike McClure. Forming a road band called the Organic Boogie Band, LaRue began storming honky tonks and dancehalls in Oklahoma and Texas, winning a loyal following for his passionate live shows, and in 2002 he released his first album, Downtown, recorded during a concert for a specially invited audience at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. The album was a solid calling card for LaRue and his group, and they began spending most of the year on the road, playing up to 300 dates a year, but in 2005 LaRue stayed in one place long enough to record his first studio disc, appropriately titled The Red Dirt Album, which earned enthusiastic reviews and cast a stronger focus on LaRue's skills as a songwriter. In the spring of 2007, LaRue released his third album, which was also his second live set -- Live at Billy Bob's Texas, recorded during a 2006 gig at the famous Fort Worth venue.

The Review:
Click HERE to read my full review over at Engine 145.

Sounds Like:
A bit like the Josh Abbot Band, only with more lyrical teeth.

Standout Tracks (Suggested i-Tunes downloads):
"Velvet"
"Te Amo Mas Que La Vida"
"Dresses"

The Verdict:
Four stars out of five

Country Music News Round-Up- Tim McGraw, Dale Watson, Steel Magnolia & More

·        Tim McGraw has potentially let go of some of his Dancehall Doctors band. “As some of you might know, there have been some recent changes in my band,” McGraw writes. “Change can be hard, and it’s not something you come to lightly. I couldn’t be more proud of the music we’ve created together over the years, and I’ll treasure the memories. I know you will join me in wishing everyone only the best in their future endeavors. Thanks for all the unwavering support you’ve shown me over the years, and I can’t wait to continue our journey … See you all soon!”

·        Cross Canadian Ragweed has made their break-up official.

·        Norah Jones is covering country music with The Little Willies and will release their second album, For the Good Times, in January. Some of their covers will include Johnny Cash's "Wide Open Road," Loretta Lynn's "Fist City," Willie Nelson's "Permanently Lonely," Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and Ralph Stanley's "I Remember You."

·        Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, a revered harmonica player in the field of blues and roots music, has passed away. He played with Bo Diddly, Muddy Waters and was part of the backing band for John Lee Hooker in the classic movie Blues Brothers.

·        A new music video from Dale Watson & The Texas Two called “My Baby Makes Me Gravy”:




• A new music video from Steel Magnolia called “Bulletproof”:

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New Album Covers & Album Release Dates Named For Vince Gill & Joe Nichols

Brand new artwork was released on a couple of anticipated releases. Look what you have to look forward to:

Vince Gill- Guitar Slinger- October 24

Joe Nichols- It's All Good- November 8

New Music Video From Rodney Atkins- "Take A Back Road"

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Steve Azar To Release Delta Soul Volume One In October

Steve Azar’s new album Delta Soul Volume One has just been mastered and is set for release in mid October. According to the release, “it is a mix of the sounds and musical lessons learned growing up in Greenville, MS. In true Steve fashion, it’s honest and pure and the lyrics are a journey through the places he’s been and the people he’s known.”

Says Steve on his blog: "This is something very dear to my heart, songs about my roots and where I’m from, focused strictly on that. My Mississippi Delta has played inspirational roles in the making of some the greatest music ever made. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin and the list goes on and on, have all credited as I do the world I grew up in as their reason for ever making music in the first place. I get that, so just like they brought there’s to us, we’re going to try and send the love back. I really look forward to swimming in these unchartered waters."

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