Glenna Bell is the real deal, not one of those Texas transplants claiming to be writing “Texasmusic” these days. Glenna is a Daughter of the Republic of Texas,a direct descendent of illustrious ancestors who fought for Texas independence at the beginning of things. The Road Less Traveled was recorded at historic Sugar Hill Studios in Houston, Texas, on thespot where the Big Bopper taped “Chantilly Lace” and George Jones laid down some of his first vocal performances. The album featuresJohn Pickering of The Picks—the group who recorded harmonies with Buddy Holly—as well as Texas Country Music Hall of Fame member, Johnny Bush, on Glenna’s duet, “The East Side,” and Herb Remington (Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys) playing his steel guitar on “How I Found Out I’m Insane.” Glenna’s music was honored by the Texas State House of Representatives with a House Resolution in May 2007.
Chip Taylor takes a look at the human condition with the brilliant New Songs of Freedom. NSoF covers our times like nothing out there right now.
Victor Comozzi - 3 Peso Cigar
Produced by the great Walt Wilkins, 3 Peso Cigar is the debut effort from Texas singer/songwriter Vic Comozzi. It's gruff, gritty Tex-Mex roots rock and it's really fucking good!
Mitch Webb and The Swindles - Lonely Kind
It's a raucus, twangin', beer-swillin, rockabilly flavored Alt-Country stew and it's one of the coolest records you'll hear this year.
Natasha James - Bad Judgements
She's smooth, silky and sassy and Bad Judgements is reminiscent of of the jazz tinged country sound of Van Morrison. Natasha James, the Northern California singer songwriter is one to watch.
Roger Salloom - LaTeDa
Dubbed America's best unknown songwriter, Roger Salloom backs it up with LaTeDa, a collection of witty, well crafted and well performed songs. Featuring Eilen Jewell, Grayson Capps and Charles Neville.