Rainy New Years Eve

Rain? In January? In Canada? Oh man, I am feeling extra lazy/basic today, so I am just going to post the same thing I posted last Dec. 31. I'm going to get drunk and see The Sadies tonight! Whoo-Hooo!

Have a great night people! And thanks so much for indulging my vanity and reading my blog!

Todd Snider - Happy New Year/All That Matters.mp3
From: Live at Grimey's (2007, out of print)
I want to be Todd Snider when I grow up. I have never seen him live! That will change in February. I cannot wait! Also, Snider has a live album coming out in February called The Storyteller. If that doesn't get you excited about 2011, I don't know what will.

The Mountain Goats - This Year.mp3
Buy: The Sunset Tree (2005)
I love this song. I love this entire album! The Mountain Goats also have a new album for 2011 called All Eternals Deck which will be released in March.

NQ Arbuckle - Good Night Irene on New Years Eve.mp3
Buy: Last Supper in a Cheap Town (2006)
My favorite New Years song, from my second favorite Toronto-based band (the first being The Sadies). I don't know if NQA are planning a 2011 release, but I sure hope so.

Lightin' Hopkins - Happy New Year.mp3
From: Sittin' In with Lightnin' Hopkins (1993, out of print)
And we close with some classic blues. Happy New Year everyone!

JTE originals

I've been on a classic country kick since I saw Justin Townes Earle in concert two weeks ago. Here are the original tracks of the songs that he covered.

Mance Lipscomb - So Different Blues.mp3
Buy (e-music): Texas Blues Guitar (1994)
I can't find when this was originally recorded, but I am going to guess the early 1960s.

Lightnin' Hopkins - My Starter Won't Start This Morning.mp3
From: Lightnin'! (1967, out of print)

The Carter Family - Gold Watch and Chain.mp3
From: Gold Watch and Chain: Their Complete Victor Recordings - 1933-1934
(1998, out of print)

Buck Owens - Close Up the Honky Tonks.mp3
Buy: Together Again/My Heart Skips a Beat (1964, reissued 1995)

The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait (alternate version).mp3
Buy: Pleased to Meet Me (1987, reissued 2008)
Yeah, yeah, I know this track isn't country, but too bad! The Replacements RULE!


Also, check out Justin Townes Earle on the Q (CBC Radio) podcast from March 8, 2010. He gives a really good interview, and plays "Poor Fool" with his band. The interview starts about 19-20 minutes into the podcast.