name a few. Rumor has it, Dixie Still may well be the next big thing in Music City. Mark my words....Lefty Williams has a brand new EP out called All In, and I am diggin’ it big time. Five really top drawer tunes, kicking off with the rocking “Crescent,” a song about a woman (imagine that) and a train. It’s like Little Feat meets Lynyrd Skynyrd. In fact, Lefty reminds me of Lowell George and his band more than once - and that’s a good thing. “Let It Roll On” is loaded with nice guitar leads and piano, and Williams slows the tempo down for “You Know I Love You.” The other side of that coin is “You Don’t Tell Me,” a balls to the wall rocker that is a kiss off to some chick: “No you don’t get to tell me what to do any- more.” Preach on, Lefty. And I absolutely love the guitar break. The EP is all killer, no filler. Get you
some....And finally, our “Album of the Month.” Rodney Crowell hit Nashville back in 1972, and turned music city on it’s ear. The beautiful voice, perfect music and the absolute pentacle of songwriting talent haven’t slowed down in the least. On his latest work, Tarpaper Sky, Crowell turns out an album that can best be described as “emo- tional.”It is filled with amazing songs that speak of love, death, nostalgia, and Jesus.“The Flyboy and the Kid”is reminiscent of Dylan’s “Forever Young” in the very begin- ning, but it it’s by no means a copy. It’s a great tale of love and well wishes between friends. Again, Crowell’s lyrics are always miniature novels. Just excellent writing. Love songs abound - “God I’m Missing You,” “I Wouldn’t Be Me Without You,” and a per- sonal favorite, “Grandma Loved That Old Man.” The album reads like a book of fine Southern short stories, from “Jesus Talks to Mama” to “The Long Journey Home.” Five stars all the way, kids. •
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“Folsom Prison Blues” Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves (Verado Records)
Get your tickets now, you certainly don't
want to miss this train. You would think that taking on an iconic song originally done by a country music legend would be a set up for failure. You would think, but then, in this case, you would be wrong, very wrong. From the first familiar notes, you know
you are in for something special. This high amped version of Johnny Cash's classic song, is different and it proves why Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves are taking coun- try to a whole 'nother level. The first surprise is that it rocks. The sec-
ond surprise is that it is sung by Angel Mary and in this instance, her name is a mis- nomer. She's no angel. To hear her sing it, and she does it well, you believe that she's an outlaw doing hard time. Accompanying this Angel Mary who not
only sings, but also plays guitar, is her brother Christian Wolf on drums and father Antoine Wolf on bass. They have a tight sound that grabs you and both takes you back and hurls you forward at the same time. This train is no locomotive, it's a high speed bullet train. Hold onto your hats. Angel Mary & the Tennessee Werewolves
are the real thing. If you are lucky enough to see them live, be prepared for a howling good time. Take my advice and leave your silver bullets at home. Produced by John Carter Cash, son of the
late Johnny and June Carter Cash, this song makes you want to throw back a shot and push the limits of everything. I think the man in black would more than approve.
-Joyce Wright
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