WMSE (Milwaukee, WI)
- The Tinker's Dream-Chris Murphy (This spirited jig could inspire a listener to take up the fiddle--or even the bagpipes.)
- Happiness-We Banjo 3 (About to embark on an exhilarating adventure? Let these lyrics spur you on.)
- All Their Many Miles-The Super Saturated Sugar Strings (Dixieland jazz influences the instrumental underscoring, and The Be Good Tanyas seemingly influence the vocals in this unlikely blend of throwback sounds, released last year.)
- Color Of Love-Birds Of Chicago (Allison Russell sings well-crafted, sometimes discomforting lyrics assuredly in this acoustic gem.)
- Lay It On The Line-Stix Hooper & Friends (If you're expecting a fusion sound from the longtime Crusaders drummer, this track might surprise you; it's more of a traditional jazz/big band number with a suggestion of "Route 66" in its melody.)
- Miss The Mississippi And You-Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses (Rosanne Cash sings my go-to version of this, but I like the unprocessed sincerity in Nealand's vocals and the piano accompaniment.)
