Americana Highways

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

David Haerle – “To Dance on Sands (Ode to Marta Becket)”Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of David Haerle’s song “To Dance on Sands (Ode to Marta Becket),” set for release on April 8. The song was produced by David Haerle, co-produced by Jose Salazar, with engineering by Jose at Edendale Studio in Los Angeles and additional engineering by Reade Pryor at Rocket Tones and Ken Belcher. It was mastered by Whynot Jansveld.

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Elise Cady |John Apice |John Antonio |Andrew Gulden

James Cook Texican Velvet James Cook has a new album of rootsy Americana goodness Texican Velvet, which was produced and engineered by The Great Divide‘s Mike McClure.  Arrangements with acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo and mandolin, the songs are a little bit dark and a little bit like a storm blowing through a rustic country cabin. And they are all authentic storytelling from the core of human resilience.

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Andrew Gulden |John Apice

Julien Baker & TORRES Send A Prayer My Way Not every artist has the bona fides for a mid-career country album (though it may seem like just about everyone has tried). But when I heard that one of my favorite musicians, Julien Baker, was going to be part of a country project with indie rocker TORRES, it rang true to me. Baker has gone from moody, introspective indie artist to power trio boygenius, while also writing damn good songs and continuing to be one of the best guitar players out there.

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | Melissa Clarke

Levi Foster “She’s In Richmond” Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of Levi Foster’s song “She’s In Richmond” from his forthcoming album We Made Fire. The album was produced By Ken Coomer, mixed by Gabe Masterson, and mastered by Jonathan Pines. “She’s In Richmond” was written by Levi Foster, Lee Tucker, Blue Foley, and Chris Buck.

1 week ago | americanahighways.org | John Apice |Gary Schwind |Bill Bentley |H. R. Gertner

C. Daniel Boling featuring Tom Paxton – It Matters I’m at an age where ‘60s radical folk songs just sound out of place now. Despite today’s volatile environment, I’m relieved to listen to 2 veterans (Tom Paxton & C. Daniel Boling) who open with new music that’s more optimistic & fun. The rousing “Hidey-Ho” with its catchy “every day I wake up it’s a darn good day for me” is charming. The duos blend their voices as slick & tasty as the flavor of dark chocolate & salty potato chips.