Here’s some the best Americana and roots-type music releases for October 13th, 2023. Click the artist or album links to find out more. The artist’s names link to their websites and the CD title links go to either Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp or the artist’s site for ordering or downloading. A + sign means although not a featured release, it’s a notable album that’s still worth checking out. Also, this page will be updated as I find out about other new releases so check back again.
Kelly Hunt
Ozark Symphony (Compass Records)
Once in a while, a musical project comes along that truly captures the spirit of America. It invokes the raw beauty of its landscapes and the tales of those who’ve walked it. Ozark Symphony does exactly this. The album, seasoned with tales from the prairie to the deep South, offers listeners a passport to explore the heart of Americana music. The album is not just a collection of songs but a collaboration of pure musical genius. Teaming up with renowned producer Dirk Powell, the result is nothing short of a masterpiece. Powell, a maestro in a medley of music genres from Celtic to Cajun, has previously worked with icons like Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, and Jack White. With this album, he taps into a rich community of global musicians, ensuring every note echoes with authenticity. Featuring special guests Mike McGoldrick, Natalie Haas, Dirk Powell, and Kai Welch, promises a musical journey that transcends time. It’s more than just an album. It’s the soul of America, sung by a voice that understands its deepest intricacies. (edited from Grateful Web review)
Also new this week…
The Bones of J.R. Jones – Slow Lightning (Tone Tree Music)
Izzy Ded – What Hurts Most (Death and Texas Records)
Kathy Kallick Band – The Lonesome Chronicles (Live Oak Records) +
Mamma Coal – Dance Hall Crush (self-release)
Lonesome Ace Stringband – Try To Make It Fly (self-release)
Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – Big Red Gibson (Berkalin Records)
Carrie Newcomer – A Great Wild Mercy (Available Light Records)
The Carolyn Sills Combo – On The Draw (Moon Lasso Music) +
Tom Sykes – A Long Hard Road (MoMojo Records)
Coming out soon… Robert Rex Waller Jr., Eli Paperboy Reed, Jessi Colter, Jonah Tolchin, Mick Flannery, Chris Stapleton, Kerri Powers, Kristen Grainger & True North, Amos Lee, Ben Gage, Jeffrey Martin, Terry Klein, The Resonant Rogues and more!
