Austin, Texas singer-songwriter David Ramirez has come out swinging with this album. If you are looking for a relaxing Americana album, this is not for you. If you’re looking for some engaging folk rock that might just get you fighting mad, too, then …
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Album Review: Rob Baird – Wrong Side of the River (#NewMusicFriday Ep 7 winner)
Album Review: Rob Baird – Wrong Side of the River (#NewMusicFriday Ep 7 winner) Rob Baird is as purely Americana as an artist can be. His sound is equal parts blues, country, and the wide open spaces of the American West. There’s a …
Album Review: Lonesome Heroes – Can’t Stand Still
Album Review: Lonesome Heroes – Can’t Stand Still If you listen to bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and think “they just don’t make music like this anymore,” I’d mostly agree with you… but then I’d hand you this brilliant LP from the Lonesome …
Throwback Thursday: Artist Interview – David Ramirez – Austin, Texas singer songwriter
This week’s Throwback is no stranger to Ear to the Ground. Through heavy touring (over 260,000 miles) and thoughtful lyrics, David Ramirez has established himself as a premier singer songwriter. Recently he released “Fables” which is produced by friend Noah Gunderson. Check out …
Best of 2013: Greg’s Top 10 Albums
It’s almost cliche to have a top ten list anymore, but it’s just something we love to do around here. It’s pretty incredible to find an album early in the year and have it last. It’s also wonderful to find something in early …
The Hems – Those Early Years
From my first listen of The Hems I was reminded of Justin Townes Earle, Mandolin Orange, and a little bit of Emmy Lou Harris. That’s pretty incredible company. I settled in with a fine beverage and embraced the acoustic sounds of Americana… bluegrass… …
David Ramirez – The Rooster EP
A few years ago Matthew Mayfield told me to listen to David Ramirez. For some reason I must have had cotton balls or something in my ears when I gave him that first listen. I just didn’t “get” what he was doing. Then …