The first one is the latest album from the Nashville native Paul Burch. East To West, released by HBBB faves Bloodshot Records is chock-full of some absolutely top notch twang. Burch has such a great voice, and his songwriting (which is not something I necessarily pay that much attention to normally - as long as it rocks, im usually down) really is great as well. This time round, Burch's band, The WPA Ballclub includes Jim Grey and Marty Lynds. East To West also features some stellar special guests including Kelly Hogan, Ralph Stanley, Tim O'Brien and some nifty gittar playing from Mark Knopfler.
Here's a few tunes:
Montreal
Daddy Rhythm Guitar - This song is really cool cause it glorifies the role of the rhythm guitar in a band. "Daddy was shy about his steady hand, he knew it wasnt what the people were coming for. That old band would have broke down if he stopped chuggin, that hard pumpin rhythm guitar.." As a bassist, you gotta love shit like that.
Here's a link to buy Burch's stuff online, or even better go support your local record stores, they need your love.
2 comments:
those two tracks were nice and refreshing. I didn't even know he had a new one out until you posted. Burch is always quality.
This album really is great. The kicker for me is a straight bluegrass duet he does with Ralph Stanley. Totally fuckin' smokes. Apparently Mr. Stanley is a huge fan, and can often be seen sitting offstage watching PB sing at his Nashville gigs. Real country, this be.
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