John Oates & The Good Road Band 'Live In Nashville' set for September 18, 2020 release

Check out details about John Oates & The Good Road Band's upcoming live album coming later this summer. And make sure to check out the great advance track "Anytime" - can't wait for this album! Robert Kinsler

John Oates & The Good Road Band ‘Live In Nashville’ Set For September 18th Release

Four new originals along with covers of Mississippi John Hurt, Jimmy Rogers, Don Gibson highlight second Thirty Tigers album

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2020—Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has had a home in Nashville for more than a decade, performing with some of the city’s most sought-after musicians. John’s Thirty Tigers debut, Arkansas, performed with The Good Road Band, was released in 2018, proving a critical and commercial success in the Americana and roots community, a combination of originals with classic songs popularized by Mississippi John Hurt, Jimmy Rodgers and Don Gibson.  After two-plus solid years of honing their chops through touring, that group – mandolin stalwart Sam Bush, pedal steel maestro Russ Pahl (Dan Auerbach), electric guitar whiz Guthrie Trapp, expert bassist Steve Mackay, cello prodigy Nate Smith (Kacey Musgraves) and drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Josh “Daddy” Day – returns intact for Live In Nashville, set for release on September 18 on all major digital streaming platforms. The set was recorded last January 9 at Station Inn, the legendary intimate listening room in The Gulch section of Nashville where the band first took shape.  “This album represents a full-circle moment for me,” said John, in quarantine with his family in his adopted Music City home. “It feels like the culmination of the Arkansas project, being able to bring these guys back, and to be able to make this record after touring and playing so many shows together.”  Inspired by Mississippi John Hurt, Live in Nashville features songs like the gospel-blues opener, “Lord Send Me,” the Delta blues of the standard “Stack o Lee” and an electrified take on “Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor,” dubbed “Pallet Soft and Low,” where John manages to show off some of his well-honed rock guitar skills. In yet another “full circle moment,” John pays tribute to his own childhood with a cover of Don Gibson’s “Oh Lonesome Me,” the first song he learned to sing and play on guitar as a six-year-old after hearing it on the radio. Several of the songs come with Oates’ own stories about the songs, connecting the dots as to their connections, including popular hits of the era like the Mississippi Sheiks’ 1930 success, “Sittin’ on Top of the World,” Emmett Miller’s 1924 breakthrough, “Anytime” and Jimmy Rogers’ 1932 classic, “Miss the Mississippi and You.”

Watch "Anytime" HERE

“I was always fascinated by this rural Americana Appalachian music, which opened the door for me to John Lee Hooker and other blues artists long before the British Invasion turned kids on to them. I always preferred the originals myself.”  Live in Nashville traces how country, blues and gospel bubbled up from Mississippi and New Orleans and landed in northern urban cities like Chicago, St. Louis, and New York. John describes the sound as, “Dixieland, dipped in bluegrass, and salted with Delta blues.”  “Something magical happened,” said John about his first time playing with The Good Road Band in the studio. “The thing you pray for, but so rarely achieve. My producer just said, ‘I don’t know what this is, John, but keep doing it because it’s cool.’”  Live in Nashville shows what they are capable of on any given night, and in lieu of being able to see them in concert, this is the next best thing. “This experience has made me a better player,” said John referring to what he's learned with his work in Daryl Hall and John Oates. “Playing with this caliber of musicians has really elevated my game and my ability to play guitar. As a musician, it helps me articulate what I need to do in a better way. I’m an improved singer, my vocal chops are stronger. For Daryl and I, our writing styles are totally predicated on how good we are as singers and musicians. I’ve been working my ass off. There’s nothing like touring to keep you sharp.”  Live in Nashville offers concrete proof of that.  Check out John Oates' official website for more details on the artist!

Legendary ladies shine on Americana releases

The latest studio efforts from Carlene Carter and Suzy Bogguss, as well as a splendid collection of Linda Ronstadt's duets are essential for fans and the uninitiated. 

Artist: Carlene Carter

Title: Carter Girl (Rounder Records / Concord Music Group)

You might like if you enjoy: June Carter Cash, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill

Tell me more: Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash and granddaughter Maybelle Carter, has been performing since she was four so it's not surprising that her musical DNA shines on a full-length celebration of the Carter family's musical legacy. Whether revisiting seminal Carter Family chestnuts ("Gold Watch and Chain," "Little Black Train") or performing wonderful originals (particularly the lush "Me and the Wildwood Rose"adorned by Sam Bush's mandolin and Rami Jaffee's keyboard textures), Carter Girl is magnificent. Well-placed guests include Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Kris Kristofferson. Carter Girl will be available on April 8, 2014. Information: carlenecarter.net.

Purchase 'Carter Girl' here

Artist: Suzy Bogguss

Title: Lucky (Loyal Dutchess Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Deana Carter, Merle Haggard

Tell me more: Anyone who has ever seen Merle Haggard knows the power of his emotive songs' emotional jab thanks to a real life confessional touch. Songstress Suzy Bogguss' newly-issued tribute to the Hag, Lucky, taps into that affecting vein. Bogguss strikes deep on the romantic ballad "Today I Started Loving You Again," the bluesy "The Bottle Let Me Down" and exquisite "If We Make It Through December." Lucky is out now. Information: suzybogguss.com.

Get 'Lucky' here

Artist: Linda Ronstadt

Title: Duets (Rhino)

You might like if you enjoy: Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris

Tell me more: When Linda Ronstadt is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014, it will be the latest accomplishment in a long career that has included 11 Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award and countless gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums. Now comes the release of Duets, a rich collection of 15 songs featuring the singer showcasing her special ability to shine as a distinctive lead singer or to blend her voice effortlessly with other singers. In a wide-ranging career that has seen the Arizona native tackle everything from rock and country to world music, Duets captures that same eclectic spirit. The traditional Americana gem "Pretty Bird" is offered mostly a cappella with Laurie Lewis while a true masterpiece is presented via Hank Williams' "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)" with Emmylou Harris. Duets will be available on April 8. Information: rhino.com.

Buy 'Duets' here

Robert Kinsler