Not really much to talk about this week. I've been playing the hell out of "Long Live All Of Us" by Glossary, so that thought something from that would be a great bookend to this episode. Enjoy!

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Music in this episode:

- When We Were Wicked AND A Shoulder To Cry On by Glossary
(from Long Live All Of Us)
www.Glossary.US

- Lake Of Fire AND Little Black Star by Hurray For The Riff Raff
(from Look Out Mama)
www.HurrayForTheRiffRaff.com

- Haunted World AND Fucked Up World by Jimbo Mathus
(from Blue Light)
www.JimboMathus.com

- Where Were Your Friends? AND Orphan's Song by Jon Dee Graham
(from Garage Sale)
www.JonDeeGraham.weebly.com

Mini-Mix Submitted by Philip Mander
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1 - Cashbox by Big Head Todd & The Monsters
(from All The Love You Need)
www.BigHeadTodd.com

2 - Let's Rock And Roll by Bobby Bare, Jr.
(from From The End Of Your Leash)
www.BobbyBareJr.com

3 - That's When It Hit Me by Ezra Furman
(from The Year Of No Returning)
www.EzraFurman.com

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- You're Dead To Me AND The Burning Barn by The Western Set
(from Country Music)
www.Facebook.com/TheWesternSet

- What The Hell Is Goin' On? AND Snake Farm by Paul Thorn
(from What The Hell Is Goin' On?)
www.PaulThorn.com

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Well, they blew up  the chicken man in Philly last night.  Now, they blew up his house, too... Well now, everything dies, baby, that's a fact.  But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.

Those words and song penned by Bruce Springsteen and first appeared on his solo album in 1982 called Nebraska.  I have noticed this song all over the place lately and spent a few hours perusing the intertubes soaking up anything and everything in it's wake.  I've always appreciated Bruce's artistry and sheer will to keep the music going.  Much of my newfound admiration came from his recent SXSW Keynote speech.  I found his message simply powerful and started yearning for more which led me to the track "Atlantic City". 

This song has it all with love, life, death, money and the mob.  What strikes me is how much this song has been covered by artists like: The Band, Hank III, Rodney Parker, Canvas, Sticks & Stones, The Hold Steady, John Anderson and so many more.  I leave with a few videos from various artists on this track as I'm fairly sure this song will continue to come back.

[Bruce Springsteen -- The Original Video]

[Levon Helm - damn we miss you Levon...]

[Mat Kearney]

I'm back, after a nice week of vacation. It's always nice to take a break because it makes coming back to do a show that much more refreshing and fun. Hopefully you guys will dig the new music I have in store for you this week!

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Music in this episode:

- Cover Your Tracks AND Shake My Skin by Ryan Purcell And The Last Round
(from Pick Me Up)
www.Facebook.com/RyanPurcellAndTheLastRound

- I Need You AND Alimony by Chelle Rose
(from Ghost Of Browder Holler)
www.Facebook.com/ChelleRoseMusic

- That Time Is Gone AND Before We Were Born by The dB's
(from Falling Off The Sky)
www.ThedBsOnline.net

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Mini Mix by Mike Hopkins

1 - New York Banker by Todd Snider
(from Agnostic Hymns And Stoner Fables)
www.ToddSnider.net

2 - KMAG YOYO by Hayes Carll
(from KMAG YOYO (& Other American Stories))
www.HayesCarll.com

3 - Death To My Hometown by Bruce Springsteen
(from Wrecking Ball)
www.BruceSpringsteen.net

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- Gasoline AND Natchez by The Burning Angels
(from The Burning Angels)
www.BurningAngels.com

- Sometimes Wine AND Never Go To Town Again by Sunday Valley (AKA Sturgill Simpson & The High Top Mountain Boys)
(from To The Wind And On To Heaven)
www.facebook.com/SundayValleyFans

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Paul Thorn has created his own niche within the music business during the past 15 years. He has previously released 5 records, filled with great passion and his own captivating songwriting, which has garnered him much acclaim. His last release, Pimps and Preachers, landed him in the Top 100 Billboard chart for the first time.

Thorn’s new release, What The Hell Is Goin’ On?, is a departure from his prior material, since it is a record containing all covers. Thorn selects some of the great Americana artists including Buddy Miller, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Elvin Bishop, Paul Rodgers, James Taylor, and Lindsey Buckingham. Delbert McClinton along with Elvin Bishop make guest appearances on the record as well.

Thorn’s soulful singing is on full display here. His ability to drive a song home is what sets him apart from many others. He truly shines on the Elvin Bishop title cut. This song has so much meaning in today’s chaotic world, and the groove will have you jumping too. Here is a video Thorn put together so you can see for yourself:

Other highlights here include a passion filled version of Taylor’s Shed A Little Light, a driving toe tapper with Rodger’s Walk In My Shadow, and the rockin Bull Mountain Bridge which features guest Delbert McClinton.

Although these songs are covers, they fit comfortably within Thorn’s own catalog. Even he admits these are songs he wishes he had written, since they have always captured his attention over the years. This combination is a welcome continuation to Thorn’s success, and should further solidify his ever growing status as a singer/songwriter.

RELEASE DATE MAY 8, 2012

Reviewed by John Walker

I'm taking off this week. So, my buddy Rusty Hogan, fellow contributor here at Americana Roots and host of his own podcast  - The Rabbit Podcast, is taking the reins this week, and giving you his version of The Americana Rock Mix.

Enjoy!

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Music in this episode:

-Play On AND Celebrate by Larkin Poe
(from Thick As Thieves)
http://larkinpoe.com

-Good Luck & True Love AND New Moon Over Nashville by Reckless Kelly
(from Good Luck & True Love)
http://recklesskelly.com/

-Gunslinger AND Papernews by The Medders
(from The Medders)
https://www.facebook.com/themedderspage

-Don't Come Home When You're Mad At Me AND I Holler Up The Mountain by Greezy Wheels
(from Gone Greezy)
http://www.greezywheels.com

Saints & Liars AND The Murder Ballad of Carrie Lee by Pony Boy
(from Pony Boy EP)
http://ponyboymusic.com

Mini-Mix

1- Solitary Man by Johnny Cash
(from American III: Solitary Man)
http://www.johnnycash.com

2- Outtasite (Outta Mind) by Wilco
(from Being There [Disc 1])
http://wilcoworld.net

3- Bible vs. Gun by Will Hoge
(from During The Before And After)
http://willhoge.com

-Nothing Like You AND Rubber Bullets by Skyline Drive
(from As of Now Untitled Upcoming Release)
http://www.reverbnation.com/skylinedrivemusic

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In this episode I respond to an issue that a couple of people had with the last episode. The title of this episode should give away my response to that issue. Also, I'm now a strong advocate for getting massages. Awesomeness never felt so good. And in between these segments of talk, I pack in some awesome music with the likes of which I'm pretty have been unheard.

Enjoy!

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Music in this episode:

- The Great Despiser AND Stronger Than The World by Joe Pug
(from The Great Despiser)
www.JoePugMusic.com

- Not For The Faint Of Heart AND Gone Is The Darkness by Black Creek
(from Not For The Faint Of Heart)
www.BlackCreek.Bandcamp.com

- Artists And Their Sentiments AND Wealth by Doubtful Sound
(from Coffee Companion (or a Doubtful Sounding EP Volume II))
www.Facebook.com/DoubtfulSound

Mini Mix by Popa Tunes (www.PopaTunes.blogspot.com)

1 - 13 by The Rhythm Hawks
(from Unreleased) but can be downloaded for free HERE
www.Facebook.com/RhythmHawks

2 - Crime Scene Cleanup Team by Tin Horn Prayer
(from Get Busy Dying)
Facebook Page

3 - Hangman by The Legendary Kid Combo
(from Caravansaray)
www.KidCombo.com
- Doors Of Amsterdam AND Dream World by Jack Saunders
(from A Real Good Place To Start)
www.JackSaunders.com

- Falling Apart Makes AND Gingham by The Sparklers
(from Crying At The Low Bar)
www.TheSparklers.com

- Gillian AND Janene by The Illegitimate Sons
(from American Music)
www.TheIllegitimateSons.com

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Apparently I'm in rare form in this episode. I find out some irritating news about the podcast apps that I've been trying to put together for Android and IOS systems, and I got on a lengthy rant about it. Fortunately there's some amazing new music in this episode to distract you from my distraction.

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Music in this episode:

- Heavy Chevy AND Mama by Alabama Shakes
(from Heavy Chevy 7" vinyl)
www.AlabamaShakes.com

- Willows AND Cuyahoga River Blues by Will Quinlan And The Diviners
(from Wayfaring EP)
www.IronWeedMusic.com

- Bully AND Devil's Circus by The Only Sons
(from When The New Wears Off)
www.TheOnlySons.net

- Submarines AND Ho Hey by The Lumineers
(from The Lumineers)
www.TheLumineers.com

Mini-Mix by Martin Clark

1 - To Absent Friends by Frank Turner
(from Rock And Roll EP)
www.Frank-Turner.com

2 - Got No Words by Truckstop Darlin'
(from Truckstop Darlin')
www.TruckstopDarlin.com

3 - Rome by Slimfit
(from The Path)
www.SlimfitBand.com

- Weep Themselves To Sleep AND Trash Tongue Talker by Jack White
(from Blunderbuss)
www.JackWhiteIII.com

- Promises AND Daggers by Nena Anderson
(from Beyond The Lights)
www.NenaAnderson.com

- Brickbreaker AND "Some Say..." by Vandella
(from Fire In The Desert)
www.VandellaSound.com

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Over the past few weeks there has been a plethora of some killer new music hitting the street.  I'd encourage everyone to check out Jason Eady's new cd AM COUNTRY HEAVEN which dropped this past Tuesday.  The new effort is a pretty big departure from his past release. This project started with Eady and Kevin Welch as a side project to focus on making music with the old country sound. As the project took off, Eady lined up a stellar array of musicians to help out on the project including the great Redd Volkaert on guitar, Earle Pool Ball on piano, Tom Lewis on drums and Kevin Smith on bass.  The album is a breath of some of the old time sounds that have all been forgotten in this day and age.  It's a great project!

AM COUNTRY HEAVEN is available at iTunes or LoneStarMusic.com.