Pop/Rock
Hot Club of Cowtown, What Makes Bob Holler $17.95With their guitar/violin/bass and vocal line-up, the Hot Club puts their special spin on the 1940s Western swing of Bob Wills. This tribute was released first in the UK, where it vaulted into the top 10 for several weeks.
Bobby Long, Winter Tale $11.95
British singer-songwriter Long first came into the public eye with a contribution to the soundtrack to the teen vampire movie Twilight. The poetry and guitar-centered music on his debut CD have been likened to Leonard Cohen playing the music of Ryan Adams.
> David Lowery, Palace Guard $11.95
As a bandleader, Lowery formed and fronted the seminal indie bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker. For his debut solo CD, Lowery channels the quirky jam-inspired sounds of his previous bands into a more intimate, acoustic direction.
North Mississippi Allstars, Keys to the Kingdom $13.95
In the wake of their father Jim Dickinson's passing Cody and Luther Dickinson gathered friends at their Zebra Studios to record a tribute to the legendary producer and musician. Keys to the Kingdom features guest spots by Ry Cooder, Mavis Staples, Alvin Youngblood Hart and more.
Todd Snider, Live: the Storyteller $16.95
This 2-disc set features the contemporary americana singer-songwriter's greatest hits, recorded live with a backing band. It also highlights Snider's prowess and good humor as a storyteller as he tells the tale behind his tunes.
Tennis, Cape Dory $13.95
As featured on NPR, this husband and wife duo play retro pop music in the spirit of the 1960s. Some of the album's songs were inspired by boat trip along the Eastern seaboard.
Kids
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Songs From a Zulu Farm $13.95
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