hot new music for me!

wow! does the soul good. check these guys out - The Devil Makes Three, and Hillstomp. thanks, Kids!


The Devil Makes Three

"After hearing the booze-stained lyrics and American roots-influenced sound of the Devil Makes Three, you may think that good ol' Mr. Johnson wasn't the only one who sold his soul to the Prince of Darkness down at the crossroads. This Santa Cruz trio blend classic country, ragtime, bluegrass, and folk with their own fiery attitude and a sincere approach that create the sound and feel of a dusty old 78, but with an immediacy that's unforgettable. Acoustic guitar, upright bass, and banjo weave with tightly knit vocal harmonies in songs that'll have you tapping your foot and humming uncontrollably - particularly "The Bullet," "Graveyard," and "Old No. 7," which Jack Daniel's should use as its jingle." -Sean McCourt, San Francisco Bay Guardian -- April 26, 2004

Hillstomp

Portland Oregon junkbox blues duo HILLSTOMP is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia, and a dash of punkabilly come clanging and tumbling from assorted buckets, cans and BBQ lids, all drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. Somehow it works.

Despite their homemade instruments and novel approach, Hillstomp is no novelty act. In addition to two widely-acclaimed (whats a better way to say widely-acclaimed??) studio albums, the band's memorable live performances give outlaws and traditionalists of every generation something to get excited about.