Music Reviews

Single Review – ‘Stuck Like Glue’ – Sugarland

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review – ‘Stuck Like Glue’ – Sugarland
The new Sugarland song is insanely, ridiculously catchy. The night after I first heard it, it actually showed up in a dream. That’s how much (and how quickly) it lodges itself into the brain… ‘Stuck Like Glue’ is the first single off upcoming steampunk-inspired album ‘The Incredible Machine’. In their effort to blend just about Read More

Fan Review – Rascal Flatts – Lake Tahoe, NV – July 17, 2010

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The second of our Rascal Flatts contest winners reports on the experience!———————————————————————————- Wow, where to even begin?  Guess I should start with the text from my friend to inform me that I won!  I couldn’t log into my email account fast enough to see it with my own eyes.  Imagine my surprise to learn I Read More

CD Review – ‘2nd Avenue’ – No Justice

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – ‘2nd Avenue’ – No Justice
‘2nd Avenue’ – No Justice (Carved Records, 2010)  After a few years conquering the Texas music scene, country rockers No Justice felt it was time to explore their horizons further; both artistically and practically. The result is their nationally released Carved Records debut album ‘2nd Avenue’. The 10 tracks range from southern rock to pop Read More

CD Review – ‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – ‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’
‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’ – Various Artists (2010)   Eight country artists pay tribute to iconic southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd on this new compilation album, ‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’. One of the best things about projects like this is hearing artists Read More

CD Review – ‘Don’t Even Ask’ – Jerry Castle

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – ‘Don’t Even Ask’ – Jerry Castle
‘Don’t Even Ask’ – Jerry Castle (My World Records/Dualtone Records, 2010) For his sophomore album, Jerry Castle found inspiration in the best possible source: real life. As a result,  ‘Don’t Even Ask’ is a real country album with real stories. Though it starts with a tale of sorrow and frustration with a mindgame-playing lover (‘Charades’), Read More

Fan Review – Brad Paisley – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, UK

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After writing about Brad Paisley‘s European adventures, country music fan Jackie sent us her great pictures from London and her thoughts on the two shows at Shepherds Bush. Thanks, Jackie! ———————————————————————————————————The two shows at the Shepherds Bush Empire were sold out and they were AWESOME!! Brad (and the band) were fantastic and we in the Read More

Concert Pictures – Keith Urban at Greeley Stampede, CO

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Our contributor June came back from Keith Urban‘s Greeley Stampede performance with some great shots! Before we get to the show, doesn’t this picture just make you think “and I close my eyes and one more time…” Right, on to the show! Synchronized guitar grinning with Mr Brian Nutter! There is some serious guitar playing Read More

Concert Photos – Brad Paisley – London, UK

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Concert Photos – Brad Paisley – London, UK
I added pictures from Brad Paisley‘s first headlining show in London, England to our Flickr photostream. Click here to have a look. ____________________________________________________________ Keep up with UCB: follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook. Read More

CD Review – ‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley

15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – ‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley
‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley (Capitol Nashville – 2010) Ever since first hearing of Dierks Bentley‘s plan to reconnect with his Station Inn days, I have been looking forward to his bluegrass-influenced album. Especially after the mostly unimpressive ‘Feel that Fire’, I really hoped choosing a creative path, rather than a commercial one, Read More