“Where The Buffalo Roam” is the last track on David Quinn‘s just-released, debut album, Wanderin’ Fool. The project’s nine engrossing songs introduce us to the Americana singer/songwriter’s unique perspective. The album was written on the road as the artist adventurously traversed the United States, playing at a number of venues while rediscovering and reinvigorating his passion for music. The LP is, thus, full of engaging storytelling, as “Where The Buffalo Roam” exhibits.
GoldenOak is a Portland-based soul-folk band featuring Kendall siblings Zak (guitar, vocals) and Lena (vocals), along with Mike Knowles (bass) and Jackson Cromwell (drums and percussion). They’ve got two new swoon-worthy singles coming out Friday, and you can see them live in Portland this weekend. READ MORE….
The Bowling Green, Kentucky native grew up listening to iconic southern rockers like Gregg Allman and credits him as a lifelong musical influence. Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Brent Cobb are also on his list of inspirations. The musician has several awards to his credit, including winning The Southern Kentucky Blues Society Blues Challenge and The International Blues Challenge. Additionally, Daniel earned the title of “Nashville’s Best Guitarist” at the 102.9 Buzz Rock Awards.
Drivin N Cryin is releasing “Live the Love Beautiful” in June of 2019, the band’s first full-length album since their 2009 working-class rock opera, Whatever Happened to the Great American Bubble Factory. Produced by Aaron Lee Tasjan, the new record is an anthemic blast of full-spectrum rock & roll, with frontman Kevn Kinney singing about the troubled times of modern-day America; the trials and triumphs of an adulthood logged on the road; the benefits of appreciating the small things in life; and even the legacy of the Faces’ late keyboardist, Ian McLagan.
Two songs from just released records that also need to be on your radar include “Cryin’ Shame” by David Quinn, who’s your fix if you like that Luke Bell, Pat Reedy-style of old school country . . .
Sara Rachele’s forthcoming album Scorpio Moon (out on May 31 on Angrygal Records) is a striking collection of country, folk and dreamy ’60s pop-inspired songs. The ethereal “Dream, Dream Love,” which Wide Open Country is premiering today, is a song about enduring love that transcends time and distance.