Built with an Old Hammer: Dale Watson’s Honky-Tonk Truth
The tools haven’t changed much. The influences are still there. The approach is the same. Dale Watson is still building, as he puts it, with that old hammer.
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Dale Watson Is Still Fiercely Independent on ‘Unwanted’
Dale Watson sings and writes about love, life, and liquor with equal fervour. He’s a passionate man, whether he’s crooning about yellow mustard or his own death.
Josiah Flores Creates an Authentic Honky-Tonk Gem
Alt-country artist Josiah Flores draws on past influences to create vivid imagery in the present, blending outlaw ballads with themes of social consciousness.
Jesse Daniel Counts the Miles Behind Him
Jesse Daniel’s Countin’ the Miles reminds of the country music once was without sounding cliched. The songs are like the B-sides of old 45s on diner jukeboxes.
The Shootouts Continue Running with ‘Stampede’
The Shootouts use classic styles of country on Stampede: Western swing, the Bakersfield sound, and a little honky tonk, occasionally suffused with some rock.
Sunny Sweeney Finds Being ‘Married Alone’ Sadder Than Being by Oneself
Texas’ Sunny Sweeney moves to Nashville and goes into mainstream country, as Married Alone reveals her proud independence and the price she pays for it.