Author Archives: Christopher Blagg

Old 97′s, Drag It Up (New West Records)

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Josh Hyde & The Hitchhikers, Josh Hyde & The Hitchhikers, (Independent)

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Linnzi Zaorski & Delta Royale, Hotsy-Totsy (Independent)

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Big Sam: One Nation Under Buddy Bolden’s Great-Grandson

Mythology abounds in New Orleans. Tall tales of spellcasting voodoo priestesses, swamp-crawling patriotic pirates and the occasional blood-lusting vampire are told on the hour in dozens of “historic” tours around the city. Ranking alongside the Marie Laveau’s and the Jean Lafitte’s of the city’s inflated history are the gin-swilling, women-chasing early jazz musicians, none more [...]

Various Artists, Dylan Country (Shout! Factory)

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Two Dollar Pistols, Hands Up! (Yep Roc)

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Otra, Todo Pa’La Gente (Independent)

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Ben Kweller, On My Way (ATO Records)

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Sondre Lerche, Two Way Monologue (Astralwerks)

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Ron Sexsmith, Retriever (Nettwerk Records)

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