Reckless Kelly - Country Rock or Rockin Country?

In 11 years together, the Austin, Texas-based Americana band has figuratively left its mark everywhere from college bars to dancehalls to festival stages across the country. Led by brothers Willy and Cody Braun, alternative country-rock outfit Reckless Kelly formed in Bend, OR, before relocating to Austin, TX, in January 1997.

Allmusic.com calls Reckless Kelly an utterly "soulful and raucous country-rock band" and adds, "They have songs, chops, and plenty of piss and vinegar to make you stomp around the crib shaking your fist in the air and attempting to do a drunken two-step." And no less an authority than the Nashville Tennessean labeled the band one of the most able torch-carriers in recent years for cranking, passionate twang-rock.

The only question is whether Reckless Kelly should be introduced as a country rock band or a rockin country band. Not that it matters. Lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Willy, fidder/mandolinist/harp blower/vocalist Cody and their fellow players Berklee-grad lead guitarist David Abeyta, bassist Jimmy McFeeley and drummer Jay Nazz (another family-band vet) don't care what you call it. They're just happy to be making music, and they'll do it their way regardless of anyone's preconceived notions.

With their latest release, Somewhere in Time, Reckless Kelly went back to their roots and paid tribute to one of their mentors, Pinto Bennett. These songs are what the Braun brothers grew up listening to and some of the first tunes that Reckless Kelly learned when they formed as a band. Featuring Pinto Bennett and Joe Ely, this new record is, as RK puts it, "a tip of our hats to Pinto Bennett and The Famous Motel Cowboys for teaching us to be true to our music and ourselves."

The group will host their second annual Celebrity Softball Jam in April. The event starts with the softball game, followed by a concert featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed, Band of Heathens, Dale Watson, Cory Morrow, and of course, Reckless Kelly, before wrapping up with a fireworks display. Two-time Boxing Champion Jesse James Leija, NASCAR legend Kyle Petty, World Series Champion Greg Swindell, and many others will also be on hand. Proceeds benefit Little League Baseball and The Miracle League.

Pick up the newest release from Reckless Kelly - Somewhere in Time - today!

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Black 47

Black 47 are starting 2010 off with a bang! Stop by their official online store today to order these upcoming releases! Bankers and Gangsters (CD) celebrates Black 47's 20th year on the road. The title track is a humorous, if acidic, comment on the current financial crisis in inimitable Black 47 fashion. Opening track Long Hot Summer Comin' On comes out blazing in New York memories of CBGB's and Lester Bangs among others; even as Celtic Rocker finally defines an ever growing national scene. That Summer Dress is already a retro-funk dance floor favorite; while Red Hugh shows why Black 47's songs are used in college and high school classes around the world. And if you listen closely enough to Long Lost Tapes of Hendrix you might even discover what bank vault in West Cork Jimi's last live recordings are hidden in. Bankers and Gangsters is vintage Black 47 - uproarious, tuneful, challenging, current and above all, entertaining.

Rockin The Bronx: A Novel - In this big, passionate, colourful novel the Bronx is burning in 1980-82, Bobby Sands is dying, John Lennon is being stalked, the Reagan Revolution has begun and AIDS is about to be identified. But life goes on in the immigrant bars of Bainbridge Avenue as Sean arrives from Ireland looking for his girlfriend, Mary, and finds a lot more than he bargained for. Danny McCorley is a new type of gay hero - a hard-hitting, book-loving, immigrant construction worker with a shadowy past in the Irish Republican movement. Preorders will be autographed!

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sonaBLAST! Records: Louisville Lullabies

Hipster parents looking for music that they can enjoy with their children will be thrilled to hear the latest release from sonaBLAST! Records. Louisville Lullabies: Cradle Rockin' Sleeper Hits features 13 musical acts from Louisville performing original and traditional lullabies. Artists include: Carter Wood, Love Jones, Arnett Hollow, Lucky Pineapple, Harry Pickens, Sandpaper Dolls, Ron Whitehead, Yardsale, and more. All of the proceeds from the CD benefit the Home of the Innocents.

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AM: Future Sons & Daughters

AM's Future Sons & Daughters CD is now officially available worldwide! Popwreckoning says, "AM's band has a soulful synchronicity. Their music was, oh I know I shouldn't say it, but groovy." Music from AM can be heard on The Kardashians and in the upcoming movie Wake starring Bijou Phillips and Danny Masterson. Also, AM has donated a song to OXFAM INTERNATIONAL Haiti Earthquake Relief who have partnered with FILTER Magazine and Amercian Eagle Outfitters to distribute the CDs. All proceeds go to OXFAM to benefit victims of the recent earthquake. Pick one up at any American Eagle location.

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Carl Verheyen: Atlas Overload

Carl Verheyen's Atlas Overload CD is now available in the official online store. This long lost CD has been out of print for 4 years! In an era when any sound can be reshaped into a perfect performance, Carl set out in the opposite direction: To present an honest snapshot of the band at this moment in time, faithful to their musical ideas about soul, feel and tone, with as few overdubs as possible. Order today!

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