The Memphians, is unlike anything he s done before. The all-instrumental record takes its cues from its title city, Memphis, Tenn., with the Ameripolitan singer-songwriter finding his inspiration in the southern city s culture and history, and in the guitar greats of decades past.
In particular, the song Deep Eddy premiering exclusively on The Boot honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Duane Eddy, a Corning, N.Y., native known for his twangy, Lee Hazlewood-produced records in the 1950s and early 60s. Though Eddy spent his life and career largely in Arizona, Watson explains that the artist s big-note guitar sound was influential in my guitar playing as much or more than anyone.
With 13 studio albums, a number of live records and a couple of compilations from which to choose, it's impossible to pick our favorite Drive-By Truckers songs. But, we tried.
Country duo Rylan Brooks channel their failed attempts at love into Hands Off, an early rock n roll-influenced romp that will have you dancing in no time. The song is premiering exclusively on The Boot; press play below to listen.
Written by Nate Rylan and Chris Brooks, Hands Off tells the story of a protagonist who spots the object of his affection on a dancefloor. Over a barroom-ready melody, he tries his best moves, only to be rebuffed by some fella [who] said he was her brother / And, If I want a partner, then I d better find another. The second verse recalls an encounter with an undercover police officer (whoops!), and a final verse remembers a
Trail of the Dead, Big Cedar Fever, others booked for San Antonio s next Lonesome Lounge Sessions Posted By Sanford Nowlin on Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 2:22 PM click to enlarge Courtesy of Big Cedar Fever Big Cedar Fever is among the acts scheduled for TPR s new season of Lonesome Lounge Sessions. Texas Public Radio will present a new season of its Lonesome Lounge Sessions, a series of virtual performances by artists ranging from noisy rockers (And You Will Know Us By The) Trail of Dead to Western swing act Big Cedar Fever. TPR and St. Mary s Strip honky tonk Lonesome Rose its partner in the six-concert series started the program in 2018, initially focusing on live performances broadcast from the club.
While you may not agree that every song deserves a spot on this list, we hope you'll agree that alt-country deserves its place cemented in the history books.