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The State of Music

THE OXFORD AMERICAN HONORS ALABAMA’S MUSICAL HERITAGE IN PRINT AND ON STAGE

By Brent Thompson
The Oxford American, the literary magazine that focuses on Southern writers and artists, has published 12 versions of its “Southern Music Issue.”
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Battle hymns

THE CIVIL WARS RETURN TO WORKPLAY

By Brent Thompson
There are a number of chance-meeting stories in music history and the 2008 meeting between John Paul White and Joy Williams—the duo known as The Civil Wars—stands toe-to-toe with the best of them.
News

Earth tones

A CONVERSATION WITH RAILROAD EARTH’S TIM CARBONE

By Brent Thompson
For more than 10 years, Railroad Earth has been a prominent figure in the “Jam Band” music scene. The roots/Americana sextet has found its place in this community that thrives on improvisation and welcomes everything from electronica to string-band music into its fold.
Music

Best Music Listens & Reads of 2010

By Brent Thompson
ALBUMS Justin Townes Earle—Harlem River Blues (Bloodshot Records) The son of Steve knocks it out of the park as Earle nods to his influences while placing his own stamp on the material.
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The ticket masters

LOCAL COMPANY TICKETBUSCUIT GEARS UP TO TAKE ON THE BIG BOYS

By Brent Thompson
We’ve all been in the same frustrating situation. We go online to purchase tickets to a concert or sporting event. Once the sticker shock of the ticket prices subsides, we receive a second wave of disbelief as the service fees are applied.
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Album covers

THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY INTERPRETS ROCK’S CLASSIC RECORDINGS

By Brent Thompson
For nearly 25 years, Damon Johnson has been a fixture on the Birmingham music scene and beyond. In addition to his time with Split The Dark, Brother Cane, Slave To The System and Whiskey Falls, the guitarist/vocalist has held a sideman slot with John Waite and is now a member of Alice Cooper’s band.
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Talking Blues

CATCHING UP WITH SMOKIN' JOE KUBEK

By Brent Thompson
Though Blues music is often associated with Chicago and the Mississippi Delta, Texas can stake its claim to the genre’s most important figures as well. Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Freddie King all honed their skills in the Lone Star State, and now Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King are carrying the torch of the state’s influential sound.
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Easy listening

STEVE BOYD FRONTS NASHVILLE’S OTHER QUARTET OF KINGS

By Brent Thompson
If the songs “This Girl Of Mine” by The White Animals and “Western Flyer” by The Claimstakers were on your mixed tapes in high school or college, then you’re familiar with Steve Boyd.
Green Space

Moss Rock Festival 2010

CELEBRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CREATIVITY RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM

By Brent Thompson
The Preserve in Hoover—a community rife with classic American architecture, walking trails, waterfalls and open space—is the ideal combination of a traditional neighborhood and a forward-thinking nature haven.
Music

Sounds like Halloween

LELAND SUNDRIES AND TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH PERFORM AT ROJO

By Brent Thompson
Few people in the music industry have a grasp of both its business and creative sides, but Nick Loss-Eaton is one of those people. For the past six years, Loss-Eaton has worked as a publicist in the prestigious New York firm Shore Fire Media, assisting high-profile artists with promotion and tour support. But Loss-Eaton has also established a second career as an artist and fronts Leland Sundries, a project that gives a fresh take on American roots music. I ask Loss-Eaton how his position as a publicist affects his artistic side.