Steve Poltz’s bio says, “Steve Poltz is not normal.” I cannot judge that from one conversation, but I can say that you might know a few of his songs, and be shocked by some of his other work. No matter which incarnation of his music you like, Poltz’s fans are dedicated to his songwriting and [...]
Eric “Roscoe” Ambel of The Del-Lords keeps his music creativity flowing by immersing himself in multiple roles–producer, sideman, and songwriter. By giving himself the opportunity to shape other people’s music, display his guitar craft, and write songs for himself and his band, Ambel has always been more than “that guy who formed The Blackhearts.” With a brand [...]
The post Kenny Roby #1317 by Sloane Spencer appeared first on Country Fried Rock - Weekly Radio Show. Music Uncovered.Kenny Roby returns to music with a dark record, Memories and Birds. Roby describes it as a “slow burn,” an album that builds as you listen to the entire sequence. You cannot miss the vocal hint of Elvis Costello in Roby’s voice, which surprised me, as I had not noticed that back in the 6 [...]The post Kenny Roby #1317 appeared first on Country Fried Rock.
The post The Delta Saints #1316 by Sloane Spencer appeared first on Country Fried Rock - Weekly Radio Show. Music Uncovered.The Delta Saints hail from Nashville, not the Delta, but their “New Orleans Rock and Roll” heats up dance floors, even in the notoriously non-dancing Music City. After two self-funded EPs, the band turned to crowdfunding to finance a full-scale, cohesive album with the luxury of several days in the studio to complete Death Letter [...]The post The Delta Saints #1316 appeared first on Country Fried Rock.
The post Hymn For Her #1315 by Sloane Spencer appeared first on Country Fried Rock - Weekly Radio Show. Music Uncovered.Hymn For Her left their vintage 1961 Bambi Airstream in dry dock and headed to Detroit. This transition also appears in the rock sound on their new album, Lucy and Wayne’s Smokin’ Flames, which resembles their live performance more than their previous album may have indicated. This family duo travels with their young daughter, who [...]The post Hymn For Her #1315 appeared first on Country Fried Rock.
The post Adam Klein & The Wild Fires #1314 by Sloane Spencer appeared first on Country Fried Rock - Weekly Radio Show. Music Uncovered.Adam Klein & The Wild Fires latest album, Sky Blue DeVille, travels further down the rock road for the songwriter, as each record meanders more in that direction. Klein’s music ranges well beyond his native Athens, Georgia, though–in fact, his last record was written and recorded in Mali. The former Peace Corps volunteer has returned [...]The post Adam Klein & The Wild Fires #1314 appeared first on Country Fried Rock.