Thursday, 2 Oct 2008
I got my first introduction to Old Crow Medicine Show two years ago at Bonnaroo, when a friend of a friend adamantly insisted that I check out their live show. I did, and left impressed. Last week the group released Tennessee Pusher, which debuted at #50 on Billboard Hot 100. For those of you that are fans and have not yet picked up your copy, you can stream the entire record here.
If you’re looking for something a little more portable, try the free and legal download of “Caroline” below. Highly recommended for fans of The Avett Brothers, Gillian Welch, The Felice Brothers, and Justin Townes Earle.
Discuss: Have you seen Old Crow Medicine Show live before? What is their best record? If you’re already a fan, what other bands with a similar sound can you recommend?
Myspace: Old Crow Medicine Show
MP3: Old Crow Medicine Show - “Caroline”
Find more MP3’s at The Hype Machine or buy stuff from Strictly Discs | eMusic
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:46 am
Great album, great band. I love these guys live, they just really let it all loose an have a great time on stage. Real down home American country. But, cant believe MoB has not reported on biggest music news. Phish!
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:55 am
Phish getting back together doesn’t do much for me. I was thrilled when they hung it up and I think it allowed everyone else to listen to something besides Phish. Perhaps my initial reaction would change if a tour materializes near us.
October 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
OCMS play more than country and to me, are hard to classify. Their vintage blues and americana would make Woody Guthrie proud.
October 3rd, 2008 at 6:48 am
I used to work at the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY and OCMS played there on the last tour. It was really a homecoming show as the band actually started up here. It was great, with members of the Horseflies sitting in.
October 5th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
OCMS is a great band. Since you asked for other bands with a similar sound, a group of guys local to Boston, MA put out a few albums a few years ago under the name “The Benders”. Note there is more than one band out there with that name, but the one I’m referring to is made up of Bow Thayer, Jabe Beyer and a few others. Here is a link to their best CD (they have 3 in total):
http://cdbaby.com/cd/benders2