Dried up.
Lucinda Williams has nothing on Eilen Jewell. Sea of Tears, slated for release April 21, opens with the world-weary yet sensual "Rain Roll In." The remainder of the album simmers with similar intensity. Deliberately low-key, it's a quiet, painfully honest effort that will instantly register with fans of Car Wheels On a Gravel Road and Blood On the Tracks. Jewell will be on tour for the remainder of 2009. Here's an evocative live video.
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My friend BGO informed me of Nancy Overton's death. Don't tell me you didn't love "Lollipop" and "Mr. Sandman".
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Pops Winans died yesterday.
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Can 11-year-old kids rock? I think so. Check out Supercharge. I don't know anything about these tots, but I suspect that they're further evidence of my theory that the Guitar Hero and Rock Band video games are spawning a new generation of real-life musicians. (Tip via B.L.)
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I reviewed Aterciopelados' show earlier this week.
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Kansas City Click: The Wee Trio perform the late show tonight at Jardine's.
Jay Blackfoot, Shirley Brown, Theodis Ealy, Latimore, Marvin Sease and Mel Waiters are on the bill at a woefully under-promoted blues show Saturday at Kemper Arena.
Jason Isbell and Justin Townes Earle hit Knuckleheads on Sunday.
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I'm going for cheap humor here but if The Classmen are actually performing, I wonder if they will cover "Shakin' All Over" (founder Drew Dimmell--Yes, the TV guy) has Parkinson's.
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oh why does the jason isbell show HAVE to be on Easter Sunday? i'll be immersed in family activities all day and will have to miss this sure-to-be-awesome show.
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