Guardian Music — (Island)Tom Jones's 39th studio album sees him taking the Johnny Cash route: stripping away the showbiz fripperies and recording songs that are intended to capture the gravitas and depth of a man who has lived long and seen much. Indeed, Billy Joe Sh... more info

411 Mania — From Eminem's “The Way I Am” to Alice in Chains' "Rooster", Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" to David Bowie's “Rock 'n' Roll Suicide”, Johnny Cash's “Cocaine Blues” to Ice Cube's “It Was ... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Aquapalooza is set to take place on Lake Travis this coming Saturday. It’s a free event for boat owners or those who know someone with a boat, otherwise concertgoers might find themselves having to shell out big bucks to see headliner Brad Paisley.... more info

Guardian Music — Island Records vice president reportedly sent an email to colleagues calling Jones's album a 'sick joke'. But is the timing a little too convenient?Tom Jones's record label may have come up with an ingenious way of hyping his latest album – by slag... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Time Bandit said... Sunday Morning coming down on C-60 with: Blue Mountain "Dog Days" (1995) http://c-60lownoise.blogspot.com Swapmeet Louie said... Happy 4th of July! Celebrate with some Johnny Cash outtakes from his American Recordings sessions! ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — It's going to do exactly what it says on the tin.And in a sense its a way for me to take Saturdays off in terms of thinking hard about what to post. But where to start?How about here.....mp3 : The Smiths - Nowhere Fast From the 1985 LP Meat Is Murde... more info

CMT — I never knew this before today, but Johnny Cash recorded a song Sheryl Crow wrote called "Redemption Day." And to listen to the two versions back to back, they sound like completely different songs. If I had to pick a favorite, I'd pick Crow's. But I... more info

Guardian Music — He used to be a 'naughty boy' in tight trousers and garlanded with knickers. But as he hits 70, Tom Jones has moved on and made his 'Johnny Cash album'He's not altogether what I expected. Surveying the menu in a half-empty restaurant in central Londo... more info

The 9513 Country Music — In songwriting circles, there are hundreds of famous stories about song ideas written on dinner napkins or even the palm of a hand. When the inspiration hits, the inspiration hits–and there’s no putting off getting that song concept or lyric down... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Nazz Nomad said... Bleedin Out has got toonage from: Guitar Wolf The Melvins Red Hot Rebellion Leaf Hound http://bleedinout.blogspot.com Time Bandit said... Monday's coming down at C-60 with a great Singer/Songwriter: Michael McNevin "In the Rough"... more info