Caleb Stine is someone that is no stranger to Slowcoustic and has a history of bringing excellent folk/country/bluegrass songs to light. This specific track below is considered "traditional" and I am not sure who it is officially credited to, but Caleb gives 'em a run for their money. The song is going to be part of an upcoming album of both Woody Guthrie and Traditional songs entitled "The Songs of Woody and Cisco" which in itself is connected to the current off Broadway production that Caleb is part of! The production is appropriately called 'Woody Guthrie Dreams' and [...]
Here's another, seemingly random, collection of videos for you to all enjoy. First, Hayes Carll and Bonnie Whitmore sing "Another Like You" from Carll's new album KMAG YOYO . The duo performed the same song live in the WDVX studio over a year ago when they joined me for an interview on the air. After he played it, Carll told me it was the first time he'd ever performed the song publicly. Of course, I had plugged the input cable for my audio recorder into the wrong jack and didn't record the first note. [...]
Superior quality singer-songwriter fayre on this self-release album from Baltimore, MD folk musician Caleb Stine, straight down the line acoustic guitar and smart lyrics showcasing oneside of Stine's music - in addition to his solo work he also performs regular shows and records with alt-country rockers The Brakemen . I Wasn't Built for a Life Like This is Stine's fifth album ten tracks no filler, immediately familiar without being stale the bare bones arrangements accentutating the wonderful writing it's one to be enjoyed without distraction. Caleb Stine - Doing Time In Baltimore [...]
Like Hank Williams Jr., Caleb Stine hopes that he's not 'Living Proof.'
Caleb Stine is the perfect musician to provide a Friday Feature track. Caleb provides music that fits like 2 year old work gloves, it is not only familiar but feels like you have always had (and needed) these songs. To listen to Stine and not mention that echoes of Townes Van Zandt are heard in his music would be complete misdirection in the style of music here. While there are many artists that would provide a cover of a Townes track to show you the influence on them, Stine provides his own songs to place beside some of the greats [...]
First: Read my review of Caleb Stine's new album I Wasn't Meant for a Life Like This . Second: Watch these videos of Stine performing a few songs from the record. Third: ( Buy Album )
Caleb Stine's music is hardworking, genuine, and unafraid to tell it like it is. Armed with a storyteller's eye and a restless independent spirit, Stine recently released his latest album (his fifth), I Wasn't Built for a Life Like This . Described as, "somewhere between the renegade cowboy-poetry of Townes Van Zandt and the sweet rough and tumble sound of Neil Young's Harvest", the album is a collection of ten-unflinchingly direct songs telling the stories of his exploration in what he calls, "an evolving and eroding America." [...]
Every Wednesday (sometimes Thursday), I feature a brief review of at least one album that has been submitted to me through the ReviewShine website. I have cleverly titled this recurring segment "ReviewShine Wednesday. We took a little break for the Holidays... but we're (hopefully) back on schedule now. Caleb Stine is a songwriter from Baltimore who has been on my radar for a little over a year now since I first heard him perform at the WDVX Blue Plate Special [...]
MP3: Pontiak - Life and Coral from Sea Voids (2009) The prolific Pontiak released two stellar albums in 2009: Maker and Sea Voids , and look to have a new release this Spring. Both albums have garnered considerable critical praise, and they've ridden a steadily rising wave of internet popularity. Their live show is captivating and loud...catch them close out Sonar's Club stage at Aural States Fest II on January 30th. AS: Before releasing Sea Voids you moved back to the Shenandoah Mountains [...]
It was a "blink and you'll miss it" kind of collaboration, a mid week set by two friends. It was a collaboration of two of Baltimore's most genuine songwriters, playing together without the safety of their bands. A couple of stools, a mandolin, an acoustic guitar, two songwriters, and a list of songs were the only things needed this evening. The pairing of songwriters was a simple one, "He likes my songs, I like his songs," explained Kenny Liner , mandolinist of The Bridge , about his musical ally for the evening, [...]
MP3: Pontiak - Suzerain from Sea Voids (2009) MP3: Vincent Black Shadow - Flash Roll from More Deeper (2008) MP3: Leprechaun Catering - Night In Amnesia from Kumquats, Lychees (2004) MP3: Caleb Stine - Two Mantras (Small Sur cover) from Baltimore Does Baltimore (2009) MP3: Benjy Ferree - Dog Killers! from Leaving the Nest (2006) MP3: Sick Sick Birds - Buildings from Heavy [...]
Inevitably, a love of coverage leads to a constant, ever-vigilant search for thoughtful, well-crafted reinterpretation. I spend hours each week mining full albums for the hidden cover song, and scanning MySpace and email inbox for the promotional, the one-off acoustic in-studio radio track, and the otherwise unreleased singleton, and the endless discovery is eminently worth the pursuit. But there's no question that tribute albums are the cover lover's bread and butter. I gather these things in like truffles, and hold a special place for them in my heart and in my [...]
Her name is tattooed on your right arm. And it wasn't 'til you took off your pearl button shirt, That I knew I's doing something wrong. And now I'm doing something wrong. From the opening verse of "Something Wrong," the opening song of Van Meter's Should Have Been a Weather Girl , the tone is set for an album that deals with broken hearts and broken promises. In her lyrics, Jennifer Van [...]
MP3: Ari Schenck - One That Got Away (Anomoanon cover) For all you night owls, we've got a little surprise for you tonight. Many thanks to friend Zach Kaufmann over at local webzine Splice Today for this leak of a track from their Baltimore Does Baltimore compilation album of original covers (I think you can probably guess the running theme across the 10 tracks). The free download drops tomorrow, but we've got a track [...]
In addition to the Stoop Storytelling Series , you can catch Caleb live at the Golden West t his Sunday Jul 26th with DC's These United States . MP3: [...]
Welcome newest contributor, audio-visual wizard Guy Werner ! Guy will be providing us with video and audio from shows around town. His first volley: clips from the Thank You / Mi Ami show at Floristree a few weeks ago. Check after the jump for videos from Katherine Fahey's The Birdwatcher's Companion opening at the Metro Gallery, Jenn and Andy of Wye Oak and Caleb Stine [...]
Outgrown These Walls transcends boundaries of genres and stereotypes about the folk and hip hop communities. Some might be surprised to realize, but the two genres are a good fit. Each tells a story from the perspective of its representatives. See for yourself on Saturday at Sound Garden in Fell's Point. Tags: Album Reviews , Caleb Stine , Saleem
Wye Oak is already posted, and over the next 11 days we'll be posting the rest of the live audio and tons more coverage from our first annual Aural States Fest! Thanks for coming out! All photos: Shantel Mitchell OK, I am sure I am not alone in thinking that this was one of the best shows that I've been to in awhile. Not only did this show [...]
Tonight in Baltimore there's a great art opening over at Metro Gallery with some fantastic music to boot. The Birdwatcher's Companion, work of Katherine Fahey opens tonight and features performances from Caleb Stine, Andy Stack, Jenn Wasner, James Sarsgard, and Bob Keal. Down in DC the Black Cat has The Raveonettes and Nickel Eye while the 9:30 Club has Adele. The Sixth and I Synagogue has a pretty special event - Songs For Presidents - A Bands for Lands benefit celebrating the Presidential inauguration with performances from the critically acclaimed Of Great and Mortal [...]
Tonight in Baltimore there's a great art opening over at Metro Gallery with some fantastic music to boot. The Birdwatcher's Companion, work of Katherine Fahey opens tonight and features performances from Caleb Stine, Andy Stack, Jenn Wasner, James Sarsgard, and Bob Keal. Down in DC the Black Cat has The Raveonettes and Nickel Eye while the 9:30 Club has Adele. The Sixth and I Synagogue has a pretty special event - Songs For Presidents - A Bands for Lands benefit celebrating the Presidential inauguration with performances from the critically acclaimed Of Great and Mortal [...]
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