A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that talked about Hard Rock, the company behind all the music themed restaurants across the globe, and their foray into the world of creating music with their new label, Hard Rock Records. The first band …
Category: Country
YouTube Gem: If Birds Could Fly – “House of Gold” (cover)
This video epitomizes the YouTube Gem category. Here is a great classic song performed by a wonderful duo. Brittany Carter vocals are again fantastic. This is truly a gem. I hope you will share it widely. These talented musicians deserve greater notoriety.
Brandi Carlile – Bear Creek
Since Brandi Carlile put out her latest album on Columbia Records, she’s really not an Indie artist. But Carlile’s music and overall style really suit the music that we feature on this site. In some ways she represents success for a lot of …
If Birds Could Fly – Ghosts
If Birds Could Fly is a band for people that like real country music. They are not a product of the over produced contemporary country scene. Instead, they represent the kind of soul-driven authentic country music that drives a genre. The lead vocals, …
YouTube Gems: Turnpike Troubadours
Often my way of finding new music is to go to Amazon, Bandcamp, Noisetrade, or wherever and search for a band with a cool name. I know it has no basis on the quality of music, but this strategy has done well for …
YouTube Gem: Kyle Cox and Sarahbeth Wesley – “Honey, Let’s Run Away”
This is a great duet by two talented musicians, Kyle Cox and Sarahbeth Wesley. Take a minute to listen to this awesome video, then follow it up by checking on Cox’s bandcamp.
Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons – Old Believers
Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons sound like a form of classic rock that will be very welcome to fans of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and the Spring Standards. They’ve got brilliant male-female harmonies, a solid rhythm section, and if you listen carefully… …
YouTube Gem: David Mayfield and Rebekah Jean, “Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, and Loud, Loud Music”
David Mayfield is an artist we’re keeping our ears on around here. He’s a close friend of the Avett Brothers and brother to Jessica Lea Mayfield, oddly enough an artist who’s been compared with Rebekah Jean. This recording by the infamous but awesome …
YouTube Gem: If Birds Could Fly – “We Got Love”
This is one of the most phenomenal songs we’ve ever found on YouTube. That is not an exaggeration for dramatic effect. Just… click play. The band is called If Birds Could Fly and they feature the vocals of Miss Brittany Carter. After you pick …
YouTube Gem: Wylie Hunter – “Child of Summer”
This is a true YouTube Gem. At the time we found it, it only had 3 views. We’re hoping that you all will love it as much as we did… and that you’ll share Wylie’s talents widely. His vocal tone is awesome and …



