Early morning in Austin, spinning James Hunter’s The Hard Way. Timeless. His video for “She’s Got A Way” was just released and worth your ear.

He’s scheduled two Wisconsin dates in Madison and Milwaukee, see him if you can.

11/22 – James Hunter/Susan Tedeschi – Barrymore Theatre, Madison
11/26 – James Hunter/Susan Tedeschi – Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee

Myspace: James Hunter
MP3: James Hunter – “Jacqueline”

Present day soul troubadour James Hunter has eluded me with each swing through the state. I’ve sadly missed him each time he’s performed Summerfest in Milwaukee. His latest, The Hard Way comes with our highest recommendation, especially for fans of Van Morrison or Sam Cooke.

He’s scheduled two Wisconsin dates in Madison and Milwaukee, see him if you can.

11/22 – James Hunter/Susan Tedeschi – Barrymore Theatre, Madison
11/26 – James Hunter/Susan Tedeschi – Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee

Myspace: James Hunter
MP3: James Hunter – “Jacqueline”

Each Tuesday stop by Muzzle of Bees for our recommended purchases for the week. Here are the albums we suggest for the release date of June 10th:

Artist: James Hunter
Album: The Hard Way
Label: Hear Music
Myspace: James Hunter
MP3: James Hunter – “Jacqueline”
Video: James Hunter – “No Smoke Without Fire” (Live)
Upcoming: 6/28 – Summerfest, Milwaukee
MoB: With warm weather just around the corner, there are few artists that capture the essence of soul the way the late greats used to, James Hunter is one of those few. An assuring follow up to People Gonna Talk, this artist comes highly recommended to fans of Sam Cooke and Van Morrison.

Artist: My Morning Jacket
Album: Evil Urges
Label: ATO
Myspace: My Morning Jacket
MP3: My Morning Jacket – “Evil Urges”
Video: My Morning Jacket – “It Still Moves” (Conan O’Brien)
Upcoming: 10/3 – My Morning Jacket – The Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee
MoB: So what if they got a black eye from the big boys. I’ll concede this record leaves me with more questions than enjoyment, but its finest moments (“Smokin’ From Shootin’” and “Thank You Too”) rank up there with their best material. Applause for going out on a limb, and don’t use this as an excuse to hate on their legendary live shows.

Artist: Haley Bonar
Album: Big Star
Label: Afternoon Records
Myspace: Haley Bonar
MP3: Haley Bonar – “Big Star”
Video: Haley Bonar – “Devilish Man”
MoB: I can remember seeing Haley Bonar live for the first time and promptly heading to the merch table after her set to buy her records. I can honestly recommend her whole catalog without the slightest hesitation. A hidden gem from nearby St. Paul will be opening dates for Hayden on his current tour. A tour pairing like that is only sure to make this star shine even brighter.

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