The GRITZ Stone Ground & Southern Compilation Volume One
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Keep it Real. Keep it Southern. Buffalo
COMPILATION #1: JANUARY 2010
COMPILATION #1: JANUARY 2010
THE ARTISTS
The Tommy Talton Band "Color My Sleep" (Talton)
Marietta, Ga - Many of you will remember Tommy as a member of the '70's band Cowboy, while others may recall his early success in the Florida band We The People.
Tommy's current band is a red hot ensemble that defies category. From smooth slide guitar reminiscent of his old friend Duane Allman, to bouncy melodies that evoke shades of Van Morrison (as with this track) The TTB are seasoned pros.
www.tommytalton.com
Read my interview with Tommy Talton here
For more information on his former band Cowboy, including links to other Swampland articles, interviews and reviews check out the Cowboy: Legends of Southern Rock page here.
Also be sure to visit our Capricorn Records page.
For classic photos of Cowboy and other great legends, visit our Legends of Southern Rock Photo Scrapbook here.
Amanda Martin “Hazel Eyes” (Martin/Bowman)
Nashville, TN - Amanda is taking Nashville by storm. She is a top drawer performer and an amazing songwriter who has co-written with other great writers from Bekka and Bonnie Bramlett to Ronnie Bowman, her co-writer on this great track.
www.amandamartin.net
Read my recent interview with Amanda Martin here!
Tommy Crain & The Crosstown Allstars “The Hill” (Crain)
Atlanta, GA - One of Southern Rock’s finest lead guitarists, Tommy Crain spent 15 years as side man to Charlie Daniels, co-writing countless songs including the massive hit :The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Tommy’s band The Crosstown Allstars hail from Atlanta, and each man is a major talent, including bassist Jack Hall (Wet Willie) who joined the band following the death of Kerry Creasy in December 2008. “The Hill” has all the earmarks of a major Southern Rock hit.
www.crosstownallstars.com
Read my archived interview with Tommy Crain here, and for links to other Swampland articles, interviews and reviews check out the Charlie Daniels Band: Legends of Southern Rock page and our Charlie Daniels: Six Degrees of Swampland Page
Silver Travis “Southern Poet” (Gillie)
Spartanburg, SC - The Silver Travis band formed in Spartanburg, SC in the early 1980’s, gaining a large following from Virginia down to Myrtle Beach. The band broke up in the mid-eighties, but re-formed in the mid-2000’s. “Southern Poet,” from their latest album is a prime example of the unique sound of the STB, with influences ranging from fellow home-towners Marshall Tucker to Poco.
www.silvertravis.com
For links to other Swampland articles, interviews and reviews of fellow Spartanburg group The Marshall Tucker Band visit the Marshall Tucker Band: Legends of Southern Rock page and also on the Marshall Tucker Band: Six Degrees of Swampland page.
Doc Holliday “Highway Call” (Brookshire)
Macon, Georgia - Led by the multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Bruce Brookshire, Doc Holliday has been playing their dynamic brand of Southern Rock music for over 30 years and they show no signs of slowing up. GRITZ is proud to include a genuine Doc smoker, :Highway Call” on our first compilation.
www.dochollidayband.com
Check out my interview with Doc Holliday's Bruce Brookshire here.
Preacher Stone “Not Today” (Riddle/Hill)
Charlotte, NC - Preacher Stone is one of the finest Southern Rock bands working today. Their tight harmonies and instrumental skill are top notch. Hellfire and brimstone guitars, soul-shaking rhythms, and songs about the common man are the lodge poles that support Preacher Stone's tent revival of a debut CD.
www.preacherstone.com
Rebel Syndicate “Welcome to the South” (Johnson/Roberts/Watson/Bell )
Jackson County, Florida - Forget what you’ve heard. It’s not alt-country, edge of country or any other pre-packaged, freeze-dried label - Southern music is country music, and Rebel Syndicate prove the fact with the title track from their stunning album.
www.rebelsyndicate.com
Michael Allman “Mule Named Whiskey” (Allman)
Macon, GA - The eldest son of Gregg Allman proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. His sound is unique, while still bringing to mind the much loved feel of his dad’s band. Take a ride on a mule named “Whiskey.”
michaelallmanband.com
Find links to other Swampland articles, interviews and reviews about Michael's father's band on the Allman Brothers Band: Legends of Southern Rock page and the Six Degrees of Swampland: The Allman Brothers Band page.
Tom Coerver & Goin’ South “Goin South” (Coerver)
Baton Rouge, La.- Coerver began his career as keyboard player for national recording band China Sky, a group that also featured future Molly Hatchet member Bobby Ingram. Over the past few years, Coerver has released three amazing self-produced albums from his home studio. Coerver breaks out the slide for this blues-rocker, :Goin’ South.”
www.tomcoerver.com
Read my interview with Tom Coerver where he talks about his music, Louisiana and much more here.
Michael Buffalo with Bonnie Bramlett “I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye” (Smith)
Greenville, SC - Buffalo is the host of GRITZ.NET, a writer and part time musician. He was honored by Bonnie Bramlett when she agreed to perform this song with him, along with The Crawlers and guitar legends Tommy Crain and Pete Carr. This is an alternative version from the album, remastered by Billy Teichmiller.
michaelbuffalo.com
bonniebramlett.com
Read my recent interview with Bonnie here, and be sure to check out the links to other Swampland articles, interviews and reviews on our Six Degrees of Swampland: Delaney and Bonnie and Friends page.
Garrett “Don’t Say it’s Over” (Garrett)
Eastern North Carolina - Garrett is fronted by the husband and wife singer/songwriter team of William and Nannette Garrett. They began the current lineup in April 2008. They are made up of veteran rock musicians from eastern North Carolina. The hard tocking Garrett was formerly known as Snakes-n-Angels.
www.evor.com/garrett/
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