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KATHIE BAILLIE: Love's Funny That Way
With commanding vocals that don’t compromise bell-like clarity for volcanic power, coming from an internal fire in the gut not seen often in pop or rock, let alone country music, Kathie Baillie has a remarkable way of harnessing free-spirited, unbound emotion to guide and direct a song. With such passion and enormous feeling capacity, it’s almost surprising that she has such refined control over her voice and innate musicality. While this talent might still continue to mesmerize critics, Baillie is no newbie to the country pop scene. After ten Top-10 hits with the 80s trio, Baillie and the Boys, and having worked and sung with such notables as Dan Seals, Lynn Anderson, and Randy Travis, this phenomenon that she embodies is not so hard to comprehend after all, especially on a first solo effort which allows her to shine more than ever. With professional songwriting skills, naturally memorable choruses and melodies that won’t leave once you let them in, her style is nourished with integrity and full and genuine heart, tangible in every track. Straddling adult contemporary and pop, her country roots are complemented and highlighted such that fans of Karen Carpenter and Anne Murray will be just as pleased as those of Martina McBride and Emmylou Harris. A fantastic contemporary country release!
MP3 price: $14.95
BLAIR COMBEST: Blair Combest
In the self-titled release, Blair Combest, folk seems to stumble into country, country seems to ooze into folk lines and in the end, there is no genre really to speak of, only the music, reminiscing of tender women, the ache of the rural life and other distilled gems of beauty that infuse everyday life. Blair Combest weaves a subtle desperation with a sense of urgency and "what the hell" approach as if the manic rage of the heart could only be heard in a whisper. While there are echoes of Mississippi and Memphis and deep Appalachian questioning, one of the most powerful nuances in his music is the unstoppable momentum driving these pictures, these stories, these frozen frames of life in motion. With a voice that is both half falling apart and half picking itself up, this man's songwriting is like a big-wheel pushing a semi; there's something simple and playful behind a thundering, ground-shaking experience.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
FOGHORN STRINGBAND: Boombox Squaredance
Once upon a time, long, long ago in March of 2004, there was a magical recording session that was so fecund and well-endowed that it birthed not just one fabulous full-length album (Reap What You Sow) but two, the second of which you are can see right here. As the band described it, “Imagine a sow that has a huge litter; uncontrollable, little blind mute piglets all over the floor. Each one is special, yes, but we just didn't have space for them all at the time, so we pickled a bunch and now we're cracking the jars open.” Pickled piglets, you say? Yes! And what a bunch of eleven little rascals they are, making up Boombox Squaredance. The same solid playing we have come to expect from this gang is again delivered (painlessly, with no epidural, I might add), giving any mute little piglet-loving FGSB fan something to dance to, even if he can only hear it through his bones and the booming of the wooden floor. CD Baby welcomes back another heel-kicking album from not only one of ours, but one of Portland’s favorite bluegrass outfits. These guys pack some serious, feel-good twang.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
FLAT MOUNTAIN GIRLS: Idle Talk & Wicked Deeds
Now lined up for not only thw 2007 Pickathon but also the 2007 Northwest String Summit, the Flat Mountain Girls deliver mouth-watering, sweet and sour old time twang. Drawing from Carter Family classics, traditional songs from the Southern mountains, cowboy yodels, sawing fiddle tunes, and originals, these gals nail that perfect combination of warmth and ache; edgy, old time jangle and a daring, eye-opening modern approach. With relentless, raw musicianship and an undeniable sweetness complementing the bitter, bluesy, and punchy aspects, Idle Talk & Wicked Deeds captures the stunning show theses ladies never fail to give.
CD price: $15.00
TOMMY WEBB: Eastern Kentucky
Born, raised and living in Langley, Kentucky, near the well known highway Route 23 where so many award winning country and bluegrass artists have originated, Tommy Webb carries on the spirit of vibrant old time music; from sweet, crying fiddle to plaintively twangy banjo to his full-bodied, classic vocal style that brings to mind a much simpler time in life. Singing and strumming guitar since the age of 15, Webb captures all the innocence, disillusionment, hope and hopelessness of not just this classic country folk genre but the larger trials and tribulations of life itself, whether you grew up among green, rolling hills or skyscrapers.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00

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JOE PURDY: Julie Blue
Sweet acoustic songs with a soul born of bluegrass and 60s folk. His song "Wash Away" featured on this album, was heard on ABC's show Lost.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
CROOKED STILL: Hop High
Rock energy coexists with old-time mountain soul. Spooky backwoods melodies combine with hip, hard-hitting beats. Raw, searing blues riffs intermingle with high heavenly vocals. Sound good? Meet Crooked Still
MP3 price: $15.00
MARY ANN KENNEDY: Hoofbeats, Heartbeats & Wings
Heartfelt, earthy songs about horses and the animals we love written and performed by grammy nominated, Nashville Hit Songwriter and Singer Mary Ann Kennedy.
CD price: $20.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
KENI THOMAS: Flags Of Our Fathers
A collection of songs written by Thomas that tell stories inspired by life in the military. Guest artists include Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris and Blackhawk among others. Includes the single "Not Me". A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hero Fund.
CD price: $12.97
NILS LOFGREN: Acoustic Live
It's Nils at his finest. a great recording of a great performance by one of the worlds best guitarists. Nils has been the lead guitar player for Bruce Springsteen's E Steet Band for 20 years.
CD price: $14.99
MARY ANN KENNEDY: The Trail Less Traveled
A unique, acoustic, concept cd, songs from the heart about the animals we love. Killer acoustic production with some of the best players in Nashville. Mary Ann Kennedy is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter.
CD price: $20.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE EARL BROTHERS: WHISKEY, WOMEN & DEATH
A unique sound of original songs and instrumentals in the "Hillbilly Mountain Music Style" of honky tonk bluegrass.(3panel Digipack)
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
MARY GAUTHIER: Drag Queens in Limousines
Country noir - sharp-eyed intelligence, vocal directness, gritty and real, with themes not usually dealt with in mainstream country.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE EARL BROTHERS: TROUBLES TO BLAME
A unique sound of original songs and instrumentals in the "Hillbilly Mountain Music Style" of honky tonk bluegrass.(3panel Digipack)
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
STAN RIDGWAY: SNAKEBITE: Blacktop Ballads & Fugitive Songs
Echoing swamps, talking beer cans. Lonely soldiers & voodoo chain gang ghosts. Stan Ridgway sings 16 brand new two fisted tales. Buckle up. Its going to be a bumpy ride. New work from the Wall Of Voodoo mastermind.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $10.00