Showing posts with label 1990's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1990's. Show all posts

Monday, July 4, 2022

The Schramms


The Schramms - 'Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dynamite'

A 1992 recording on compact disc and on the Okra Records label.

Americana. Ringing guitars. Rock with little hints of alternative-country. Or perhaps obvious hints. 

From All Music Guide:                                              "Melding pop, folk-rock, and alt-country sounds with quirky wit and a keen intelligence, the Schramms were the brainchild of guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dave Schramm, who debuted the group in 1987. The band's sound is built around Schramm's guitar work, at once tuneful and wiry, but he and his collaborators create a sound that's edgy but welcoming, with a warmth in the performances that rivals the subtle intelligence of Schramm's lyrics. "

Friday, May 1, 2020

Blue Mountain

'Midnight In Mississippi' by Blue Mountain. From 2008. Americana. Or Alt-Country if you prefer. Part of the 1990's direction taken by bands like Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Son Volt, Whiskeytown (Ryan Adams), The Jayhawks .... to name a few.

All Music Guide Review
Twangville Review

Jean-Luc Ponty

Used bookstore find from earlier this evening. Always a thrill to stumble across surprise finds like this in person.  French violinist, Jean...