Bloodshot, Blue Rose and Loose are probably the three labels which have contributed most to this Americana Compilations series.
Bloodshot Records Sampler 2016 is the 5th compilation from the label to appear and the third Sampler.
From memory it was available from Bandcamp on a pay what you want basis and that still remains the case. Not available free as per Sampler 2015 but surely worth a quid or two of anyone's money.
The tracklist is also available on the link above and regular leaders will recognise a number of the acts.
I've decided to day to feature some of the artists from the label who are perhaps less well known
Luke Winslow-King is a singer and songwriter who dabbles in a number of musical genres. He has released seven albums from 2008 to 2022 including I'm Glad Trouble Doesn't Last Always from 2016 with the title track appearing on the Sampler.
The Flat Five is a Chicago-based pop vocal super-group — Kelly Hogan, Nora O'Connor, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, Alex Hall — made of five in-demand musicians who individually spend much of their time touring and recording with bands like Neko Case, NRBQ, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Mavis Staples, Iron and Wine, Their song on the Sampler is This Is Your Night.
This one is for our dear pal Brian who was a childhood pal of Scott Ligon. Friend of the stars!
We conclude with Banditos a rock'n' roll band with with honky tonk, country, soul and garage rock influences.Originally from Birmingham,Alabama they are now based in Nashville. Surely worth Waitin' for?
Luke Winslow King - I'm Glad Trouble Doesn't Last Always
Thanks for the tip-off CC. Checking my records I found I had the samplers for 2014, 2015 and 2018 but not this one of 2017. That has now been put right.
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose Brian could persuade Scott to introduce me to fellow Flat Five member the next Mrs Goggins could he?