Usually he keeps his originals and his collaborations separate. But this time around Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris is merging them on a single album. It’s titled Back Roads and Abandoned Motels, it’s due July 13th, and it leads off this week’s list of New Tracks on the Trail. Nine of 11 tracks on the release […]
New Tracks – 5/22
The last time we remember an English rock band making a “left turn” was 20 years ago next month. The band was Radiohead, the album was OK Computer, and whether you’re a fan or not you have to agree the project – which won the Grammy Award for “Best Alternative Music Album” – anticipated a […]
New Tracks – 5/15
We wouldn’t wish strife or struggle on anyone – but when the inevitable does, on occasion, tangle the lives of the ones we love … well, there’s always art. Thank God for art. This week, on New Tracks on the Trail, we explore the inspired creations of a local artist who has managed to transfer […]
New Tracks – 5/16
When a prospective girlfriend dragged us to an Ani DiFranco show during our college days in Madison, Wisc., back in 2001, we brought a extra package of fresh Bic lighters. We weren’t just oblivious to her music – we had an entire set of stereotypes to which we were entirely devoted, and so we entered the […]
New Tracks – 5/9
We want to be a band; will you please send us some money? Such a simple, straightforward request might normally garner laughs and eye-rolls, but for some of our favorite artists it’s meant the difference between obscurity and continued (or renewed) success. When we heard Matthew Sweet‘s new album was entirely funded by fans via crowdfunding, […]
New music from an old friend
If you were tuned in, you probably heard us talking about David Boone on Tuesday. The Missoula musician caught our ear several years ago, and we were thrilled to support him as he recorded and prepared to release his newest album, Dawns, in 2012. But tragically, the young talent was beset by medical issues and […]
Raise Your Voice for local musician!
We live in a community full of love, support, and great music. All of these are coming together to help support local musician, David Boone. Please join us! Raise Your Voice For Dave! At Stage 112 September 25th A night of laughter, friendship, and music. Featuring: The Shiveries, Letter B, Crow’s Share, and Baby […]
