I've checked out a ton of what Reed suggested. I really liked: St. Paul (but I think we all knew we liked them, just needed a nudge to listen further), Belle Adair (that first song - Get Away - has an amazing 'drop' in it - it made me say "HOLY WOW" out loud), Erin Rae (duh), Caleb Elliott, Donnie Fritts (he has a Randy Newman/Levon Helm vibe. More minimalistic though), The Prescriptions. I also really liked 2 bands that Reed didn't mention: Steelism and The Bear. The Bear is a power pop-esque band.
Needles & Grooves AoTM /// Vol. 3 - September 2019 /// Nicole Atkins - Goodnight, Rhonda Lee
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I've checked out a ton of what Reed suggested. I really liked: St. Paul (but I think we all knew we liked them, just needed a nudge to listen further), Belle Adair (that first song - Get Away - has an amazing 'drop' in it - it made me say "HOLY WOW" out loud), Erin Rae (duh), Caleb Elliott, Donnie Fritts (he has a Randy Newman/Levon Helm vibe. More minimalistic though), The Prescriptions. I also really liked 2 bands that Reed didn't mention: Steelism and The Bear. The Bear is a power pop-esque band.
Turbo
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That St Paul & The Broken Bones LP is my favorite of theirs. There was a time a few years ago when I played that and the first Alabama Shakes LP constantly. They sounded like nothing else at the time. Like these long lost Muscle Shoals recordings.
I can’t suggest Caleb’s album enough. It’s been on permanent rotation since it’s release. It haunts my dreams.
This IS a great offer for sure but ALWAYS buy the record at the show. That money goes directly into our gas tank or hotel for the night. I can’t stress enough how important that is. Having 5 people on the road is expensive and those merch booth sales are the only way we survive. 
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BjorgenFjorgen
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Hey all, thought some of you might be interested in this. One of my favourite folk singers, Joe Pug, hosts a monthly podcast called the Working Songwriter, where he discusses writing, recording, touring, etc., with a different guest. There are usually some pretty cool stories told and since the host is also an artist it gives a bit of a different perspective than most music interviews. I haven't listened yet, but the newest episode is with Nicole!
1. I love that we are on a first name basis with her now.
2. I will definitely be checking this out. She's so fun, so it is sure to be entertaining!
supahypeag
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Hey did you guys see that VMP is doing an AMA with the Flaming Lips folks with members able to submit questions?
Copy cats
Copy cats
BjorgenFjorgen
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Update: the episode is awesome and her stories are super entertaining.
I just finished. Yep, it is awesome. She's entertaining and down to earth. And that was a delightful listen. Thank you for letting us know about it!!
haydee
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I just listened to Brokedown Luck for the first time and I got down so hard I think I pulled something in my soul.
It is so good. I think i'll join you.
Lee Newman
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lollipop good.
Lee Newman
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Lee Newman
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I know Hairspray well enough to know there is not a Hoe Down going on in this scene but I’ll be damned if that kid in the back isn’t dancing perfectly to the Ricky Skaggs/Bruce Hornsby album I am listening to and it’s weird.
Pretty cool podcast. Just listened to the Nicole Atkins episode and added Strand of Oaks, Craig Finn and Ian Mackaye to my feed.
BjorgenFjorgen
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He and Strand of Oaks go way back so that's an especially cool episode. I actually first heard of Strand from a Pug live album where he played a song at the end of the set.