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Justin Rutledge “The Early Widows” (Six Shooter Records 2010)

By Simon, on September 30th, 2010

With a growing number of albums hitting Beat Surrender’s virtual doormat I’ve started to carry around with me more of the new music that gets sent my way, listening on the move is not always ideal so the music needs to quickly grab my attention, Justin Rutledge’s latest album The Early Widows did just that and after the first listen I was immediately reaching for the repeat button.

The Early Widows is Toronto native Rutledge’s fourth release, all on Six Shooter Records, for this album he was persuaded to plug in by producer Hawksley Workman, recorded live with two drummers, Gary Craig and Blake Manning, Rutledge is supported on the recording by Bazil Donovan on bass, Burke Carroll on pedal steel, David Baxter on guitar and Jesse Zubot on violin and gospel from The Faith Choral.

The album is an engaging collection of songs, great writing, strong melodies and the right . . . → Read More: Justin Rutledge “The Early Widows” (Six Shooter Records 2010)

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The Beauties – S/T (Six Shooter Records 2010)

By Simon, on September 29th, 2010

Another one from the Six Shooter label that’s caught my attention, The Beauties got together in 2006 at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto where they had  regular Sunday night slot blasting out their own brand of rough hewn roots rock to the bars regulars, a perfect accompaniment to sinking some beers and rocking out – the band have opened for Broken Social Scene and Justin Rutledge and played with Ron Sexsmith, Jim Cuddy and Serena Ryder, their début release came out in June and includes nine originals plus an excellent cover of Holly Golightly’s Devil Do.

The Beauties – Without You

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Luke Doucet & The White Falcon “Steel City Trawler” (Six Shooter Records 2010)

By Simon, on September 28th, 2010

Following on from 2008 excellent Bloods Too Rich Canadian Luke Doucet and his band The White Falcon have released a real gem of an album on Six Shooter Records (Life is too short to listen to shitty music), ten originals and a Gordon Lightfoot cover, the album Steel City Trawler kicks of with a pair of straight up rockers the catchy / clappy Monkeys and riff-laden Thinking People, track three features a vocal contribution from Doucet’s better-half Melissa McClelland and track four (the single) is the one that first caught my attention The Ballad of Ian Curtis is Doucet’s tribute to the legendary Joy Division front-man ending with the line “rope will take my breathe away if the shakes don’t do it first” listen here courtesy of Six Shooter.

Tucked away in the heart of the song cycle is the odd-track out, a clever diversion Magpie has a touch . . . → Read More: Luke Doucet & The White Falcon “Steel City Trawler” (Six Shooter Records 2010)

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Reviewshine Round-up

By Simon, on September 25th, 2010

Beat Surrender’s Reviewshine inbox is bursting at the seams, here a select bunch of recordings to test drive.

From Bloomington, Illinois four piece americana outfit Ghosttown Gramophone.

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Ghosttown Gramophone – December 32nd

From Columbus OH, five piece rustic roots rock combo Mooncussers, you can pick up the bands debut EP gratis at Bandcamp

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Mooncussers – Woodpile

From Rochester, NY five piece americana rock outfit The Redemption Center.

The Redemption Center – Land of Plenty

Buy at the bands website.

. . . → Read More: Reviewshine Round-up

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