Justin Townes Earle | TIcket Giveaway

Justin Townes Earle has had his problems of late, problems that included a trip to rehab. But, he's out now and back on the road supporting one of the best albums of the year, Harlem River Blues. JTE continues to mix classic country, gospel and Americana influences without coming off kitschy.

We have two pair of tickets to giveaway for his show December 3 at the Granada Theater in Dallas, TX. Email me with "Drowning in the dirty waters" and you get a pair.

Also, below is his appearance on WNYC's Soundcheck, where the troubled troubadour speaks on his music, life and troubles.

Justin Townes Earle | Daytrotter Session

He may have his mama's eyes, but, his voice, live show and overall visual asthetic comes from a time gone by.

Justin Townes Earle has very quickly become one of my favorite musicians around. He doesn't really rely on his dad's last name, he's done everything pretty much on his own from the start.

Check out his Daytrotter Session for live versions of "Ain't Waitin'," "Mama's Eyes," "Boy Keep Movin'," and one of my personal faves "They Killed John Henry."

Justin Townes Earle | Harlem River Blues

Get the title track for JTE's newest album for free. It's what you would expect from the lanky troubadour, smooth vocals and an authentic country sound.

Justin Townes Earle @ The Guest Apartment

We checked out Justin Townes Earle again this past weekend at The Granada, and yes, it was fantastic. So check out his recent (?) interview with Baeble Music. Hey, he name checks all the right people...

Observe A Q&A With Justin Townes Earle

In case you had forgotten, sharp dressed man Justin Townes Earle is playing at the Granada Theater tomorrow supporting Chris Knight. DC9's very own Darryl Smyers has a Q&A with Steve's kid.

You can check it out here.

Chris Knight/Justin Townes Earle Tickets

I've got two pair of tickets to give away for this show. If you want 'em, hit me up with an email at bonafidedarling(at)gmail(dot)com with "I was never on The Brady Bunch" in the subject line and you get a pair.

*UPDATE* contest is over, congrats to our winners.

Old Crow Hootinanny

Yep, last night was another great performance by the boys of Old Crow Medicine Show.  The energy from the band was something to behold, the band was playing as hard as they could all night long.  It was also cool seeing a line go all the way around the building into the back parking lot.  The place was packed and it got really hot as the night went on.

Justin Townes Earle was fantastic.  Until last night I had only heard a few of his songs, but I was blown away with how great he was live.   He knows how to work a crowd and put on a show.  I've never seen his dad live, but I'm sure he could give him a run for his money.

I don't know how I can this any other way... Dallas, please shut the fuck up when the band is playing.  It's not an ice cream social and I (and a lot of other people) are there to see the band not listen to you talk to each other.  Thank you, that is all.

You can read my review for DC9 at Night here, and you can see pictures from the show here or here.

MP3:  Old Crow Medicine Show - Caroline

MP3:  Justin Townes Earle - Yuma

Justin Townes Earle

You know what happens when your dad is known as a great musician and a "hillbilly commie?" You get to play in his band and then release a great album. This is what Justin Townes Earle has done, and he's the son of Steve Earle. Songs like "Ain't Glad I'm Leavin'" have an old country feel to them while songs like "Yuma," from his self-released Yuma EP have a purely folk sound; and the song "Who Am I To Say," off of his new album The Good Life, sound like good traditional country. It seems the only thing he shares with his dad are great songwriting skills. His voice is no where near that of his dad's. But, that's not meant to be a knock on him, he's got a great voice.

Justin Townes Earle - Who Am I To Say (mp3)

Check him out when he plays with Old Crow Medicine Show on 4/23 @ The National in Richmond, VA.

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