Introducing: Ross (the vegan chef)

Ross couldn’t play a note to save his life, but he is an avid appreciator of the kitschy sounds of the banjo, tambourines, and harmonicas. You know, for all the mentions my friend Ross gets, he should start pulling his weight around here. Ross is the daily friend- those are rare. Daily as in- I see him at least once everyday. He just shows up at my house, he’ll be making food in my kitchen and doesn’t even ask anymore. He doesn’t clean up afterwards either. Ross is a master chef- I don’t even know if that’s a gross exaggeration, but I’m going with it. He’s got a respect and understanding of food that I will never have. He also makes really good salsa. Other ‘likes’ include beer, David Cross, and Coast to Coast.

Anyhow, Ross- I’d like you to meet Langhorne Slim. He is all things folk. There’s an urgency in every Langhorne Slim- like he’s about to jump out of his seat and his eyes will widen and knuckles will bleed but he’ll keep playing on. But even with his slower jams he asks to ‘put your dancin’ shoes on’ so you know you’re in good company. He is a party. Ross, you can make vegan dishes for the Langhorne party. 

These were his Hearya Live Sessions-

Langhorne Slim- Cut It Down

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Langhorne Slim- Worries

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Langhorne Slim- Restless

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Langhorne Slim- Be Set Free

I was somewhere in the Santa Barbara mountains when I started playing ‘We Love The Animals’ in the van. I thought, is this really happening? I fell in love immediately. Anyone who fervently sings, ‘life is crazy, it’s a zoo!’ is automatically favored. Although, it is common knowledge that I do not, in fact, love the animals. Either way, Langhorne Slim’s ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ has been a beloved album, and necessary for drives that include any sort of rolling countryside. There is something in his whailing voice that carries quick-tempo honky tonk folk-country songs quite perfectly. It is with great delight that I await the release of his third record, ‘Be Set Free’ September 29th. The track, ‘I Love You, But Goodbye’ is the first glimpse of the his new stuff. Its decidely mellow and thoughtful. Hopefully he’ll still have room for a few more rock songs a la ‘Rebel Side of Heaven’ or the frantic ‘Loretta Lee Jones’.

Langhorne Slim- Restless

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Blitzen Trapper- Black River Killer

Following some of my favorites ‘Furr’ and ‘Sleepytime In The Western World’ Portland based-Blitzen Trapper is releasing an EP this week called ‘Black River Killer’. It’s a beautifully layered collection of seven tracks, still pulling from it’s alt-country roots circa 1976. It reminds me of being back in Tennessee, drinking sweet tea. 

Blitzen Trapper- Black River Killer

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Blitzen Trapper- Preachers Sisters Boy

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Hey all. Here’s a Sunday afternoon mix. Soon, you’ll be able to download these little guys- but stick around and listen here. Hope you found some cash on the ground, or you hit all the green lights. Love!

Langhorne Slim & the War Eagles- She’s Gone

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Midwest Dilemma- The Great Depression

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Edwarde Sharp and Magnetic Zeroes- Day Dream

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Bad Veins- Gold and Warm

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Cryptacize- The Cage

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The Thermals- You Dissolve (daytrotter sessions) 

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Rogue Wave- Eyes

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Pree- In The Parlour

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Florence and the Machine- Hospital Beds (Cold War Kids cover)

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Taken By Trees- Sweet Child O’ Mine (Rolling Stones cover)

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A. A Bondy- Im On Fire (Bruce Springsteen cover)

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