Justin Townes Earle brought out a special guest to perform during the encore at his gig at the Arts Center in Carrboro, North Carolina on Tuesday night. Joe Pug came out to duet on a fantastic cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City'. You can download the song, as well as the full show below. Disc 1 - (48:50) 1. Poor Fool 2. They Killed John Henry 3. Halfway To Jackson 4. I Don't Care 5. What Do You Do When You're Lonesome 6. Mamas Eyes 7. Boy Keep Movin' 8. What I Mean To You 9. [...]
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Justin Townes Earle and Joe Pug at The Southern in Charlottesville TONIGHT! To see one of these guys live is like being dealt a high pair in a game of stud. To see them both on the same stage (on the same night!) might as well be a straight shot of aces full of kings. My advice would be to just go ahead and push all your chips in the pot and let 'em ride. ------ For Justin Townes Earle [...]
So Joe Pug has been around for a couple years, but I've unfortunately been missing out on this talented songwriter until just recently when I heard his debut full-length, The Messenger . that wasn't for lack of effort on Pug's part, however. After moving to Chicago he started recording songs, sending out two-song CD-Rs (an estimated 15,000!) and has an EP available on his website for free (link below) - and people began to take notice. His musical approach is a familiar and well worn one, a simple folk style with a lyrical focus, but as Pug is a [...]
Today as I drove from Ohio to Indiana and pondered what a Hoosier actually was , I listened to two artists who seemed to embody those snowy midwestern hills and endless highway: Justin Townes Earle and Joe Pug . I paired their CDs together as homage to the fantastic concerts I saw last weekend in Denver: one at the Bluebird with the both of them, and then a house concert on Sunday night with just Joe Pug in a breathtakingly intimate living room setting in Boulder. [...]
And so it begins. Every year, we listen to mp3's of every band scheduled to appear at SXSW. We then present you with an A to Z preview of the bands that we think should earn your attention. Whether you're coming down to SXSW (recommended!) or just looking for new music, there's no better time of year. There's a variety of music here, so buckle up for some different sounds. We'll be previewing two letters per day, which'll take us right up to SXSW Music Week. Then we'll give you our picks for the [...]
If you listened to the podcast last Friday or over the weekend then you know this already but for those that don't listen to the podcast (may I ask why) we have an announcement for you. On Wed., March 17 at Opa! (2050 South Lamar Blvd.) ninebullets.net will be hosting it's first ever SxSW Party featuring; American Aquarium (6:00), Austin Lucas (7:00), Kasey Anderson (8:00), Glossary (9:00) and Joe Pug (10:00). All props go to Kasey for setting this up. I hope [...]
There's a little something for everyone in concerts this week. Here are our picks: Justin Townes Earle w. Joe Pug, Horseshoe Tavern, Mar 1 The son of country rock legend Steve Earle brings the much buzzed-about folky Pug along for a ride all roots hipsters should enjoy. Justin Townes Earle's Myspace Joe Pug's Myspace Alkaline Trio w. Cursive, The Phoenix, Mar 6 Punk veterans Alkaline Trio rip
By Jon Stone | @jwstone I'm going to take a bit of a different angle for my review of Joe Pug's fabulous show last night at Canopy Club in Urbana. First, however, I should say that Pug is a CU favorite. He has a large crowd of fiercely loyal fans here who crammed into a sold out, bar-side, "Void Room" concert nook. They sang along, lifted their glasses, and put the tour-weary Pug and Co. at ease. So much so Joe Pug knew he couldn't put one over on them and [...]
You know what they say; you can't keep a good blog down. After suffering a near death experience on account of the demise of Imeem and its subsequent sale to MySpace (although word on the street is Imeem was on the brink of failure before MySpace bailed them out), we've resuscitated the Friday Mix Tape with the help of our new pal, Lala . Unfortunately, all of those old Imeem playlists are now bunk, but we hope to get the FMT back up and kicking via these Lala playlists. [...]
On the blog front it was last orders at the High Noon Saloon today. Dangerbird has decided to move on and has a new blog project up and running called Three Chords and the Truth , be sure to pay a visit, bound to be some nuggets to uncover there. The Lake Fever Sessions have put together a download compilation with mp3 tracks from all of their 2009 sessions, including The Low Anthem, Dexateens, Roman Candle and Those Darlins. Get it here [...]
Joe Pug is infuriatingly good. Let me clarify. If you're a fellow songwriter, Joe Pug is infuriatingly good. Gifted with razor-sharp wit, vivid, eloquent lyricism and a voice that echoes the younger incarnations of Prine and Dylan, Joe Pug makes other songwriters - most of whom will spend their entire lives trying to write songs half as good as Pug's - furious. If you're somebody who simply listens to and enjoys music, there's nothing infuriating about Pug; he's just a Godsend. After the staggering brilliance of Pug's debut EP, Nation of Heat, his first [...]
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Joe Pug has been a favorite of our since he released 2008's Nation of Heat EP . That record was a folk tour de force with acoustic tracks like Hymn 101, Hymn 35 and the title track that bulldozed you with powerful songwriting and weighty vocals. Following up that stellar EP (that was released to fans for zero dollars) is no easy task. Messenger doesn't have a Hymn 101 single that will set the Internets on fire, but it is an album that ends too early. It's hard to find [...]
Country sensation Joe Pug released his debut album Messenger today on Lightning Rod and you can stream it in full on Spinner. It's the follow-up to the Nation of Heat EP, and is a wonderful step up from the singer-songwriter. Joe Pug will be supporting Josh Ritter on his Irish Tour next month. Stream: http://www.spinner.com/new-rel eases#/8
Tonight's Monday night bill at Tractor is unmissable for local alt-country fans, and maybe country fans too. Justin Townes Earle (yes, son of Steve) is just leaning into the beginning of a nationwide tour in support of his new record Midnight at the Movies, and with emerging Chicagoan Joe Pug in support, tonight should be [...]
Sera Cahoone ::: Photo by Abbey Simmons "Pullman you say? A music destination you say??? Pffft..." Yes, I know your trying not to laugh. But Pullman resident, ardent Inland-Northwest music supporter, and the man behind Stereopathic Music Larson Hicks is gunning to make it exactly that. Looking at the lineup he's confirmed for a weekend in [...]
New Wax With 2008's Nation Of Heat EP , Joe Pug established himself as an important new voice in an increasingly stale folk genre. Once on the playwright track at the University of North Carolina, Pug quit school, moved to Chicago, and recorded his jaw-dropping EP by night while working as a carpenter by day. The mini-album produced a swirl of critical praise, and after touring stints with the likes of Steve Earle, M. Ward, and Josh Ritter, Pug returns with Messenger , his first full-length [...]
Saturday, February 13th - Justin Townes Earle & Joe Pug @ Great American Music Hall Joe Pug - "The Sharpest Crown" To enter send an email to contest@thebaybridged.com with your full name and the phrase "I want to see Justin Townes Earl!" in the subject line. The EIGHTH entry will win a pair of tickets to the show. The show is $14 adv/$16 door, 9pm, 6+. Purchase advance [...]
Nice to see Brian hit his Lazy Saturday post, even if it's on Sunday. In any event, as promised, I've got the second installment of this week's Radio Dick primed and ready to go. So as y'all overindulge today and watch the Colts take it to the Saints, do it with a soundtrack of new releases just warbling their initial cries to the world. Here are five tracks to get you moving this morning. As the hangover ensues tomorrow, stop on back. We'll be wide awake (sort of). As mentioned yesterday, follow us on Twitter [...]
And we thought last week's was good ! Once again, we've pieced together a mix of the week's best new singles, remixes, and covers, along with mp3s from some up-and-comers you just might want to check out. Once again, the end result proved pretty epic! What are you waiting for? Scroll! Scroll! Scroll! NEW Singles: "LuvInIdleness" by Ben + Vesper "Symphonies" by Dan Black "On Time" by Disco Biscuits [...]
Joe Pug has been fairly busy. He put out two EPs last year, recorded his full-length debut, and has been touring heavily with luminaries such as Justin Townes Earle and Josh Ritter (oh, and Justin's dad, Steve). The full album, Messenger comes out February 16th, but as a little treat, you can download an mp3 of 'The Sharpest Crown' below. Track listing: 1. Messenger 2. How Good You Are 3. Not So Sure 4. The Sharpest Crown 5. The Door Was Always Open 6. The First Time I Saw You 7. Unsophisticated Heart 8. Disguised as [...]
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