The Long Way Around and Other Short Stories
For all that time working for Nashville acts Brannan’s first release isn’t typical Music Row product but reflects a roots-rock sensibility that’s more John Hiatt or Tom Petty than Chesney or Toby.
The themes are typical barroom crooner fodder, love gained, love lost, but does done with a freshness, authenticity and warmth that far surpasses most of what comes out of Nashville these days. Twang (Some Days) is mixed with Boz Skaggs-like blue-eyed soul (Long Way Round) and swamp-groove (Smilin Eyes) to round out this great forst release from a seasoned veteran who is able to separate the wheat from the chafe resulting in a satisfying helping. Here’s hoping for seconds.
After winning the best album for “Childish Things” and best song for “We Can’t Make It Hear”
Musical legends have teamed up to play on Jerry Lee Lewis’ latest album. Bruce Springsteen is the latest to sign up to guest on the album, with three Rolling Stones also set to feature. Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, Merle Haggard and Jimmy Page complete the line-up of guests.
I was at this show and I can testify it was a great freakin concert!