Category Archives: Alt Country

Yes, I know. Some people are saying, "not another John Hartford". What can I say except I have a large pile of records with quite a few Hartford's in there. Oh, and I like him.   It’s funny that as … Continue reading →

what Frank is listening to #206 – JOHN HARTFORD – Mark Twang – (Flying Fish) – 1976     Those regular readers will know one of my joys is a new John Hartford album. And, I have quite a few … Continue reading →

what Frank is listening to #205 – MICKEY NEWBURY – The Sailor – (ABC) – 1979 Hey, I've done 3 other Newbury albums so a fair chunk of the below is a rehash (from what Frank is listening to #146 – … Continue reading →

Nesmith is a genius.   We all love The Monkees but Nesmith is the only one to have a career outside the Monkees and in a lot of ways (apart from chart wise) he matched his creative period in the … Continue reading →

I said this in an earlier comment: Is John Hartford an acquired taste? Maybe. Though a lot of that "maybe" depends on where you start in his repertoire and what you know of music before hand. For background on Hartford … Continue reading →

  Is John Hartford an acquired taste? Maybe. Though a lot of that "maybe" depends on where you start in his repertoire and what you know of music generally before hand. For background on Hartford see What Frank is Listening to … Continue reading →

I have commented on a couple of other  Mickey albums in the past and have always been impressed. He is perfect Sunday morning listening … though not religious, there is a peaceful spirituality in the music.   I commented on … Continue reading →

I commented on Newbury back in "what Frank is listening to #78" in relation to his "His Eye is on the Sparrow" album from 1978. I said this back then: "It is Newbury's subtlety and thought that put him at the … Continue reading →