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Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin has been a thread throughout my life in music, from teenage punk wannabe sneaking into clubs for shows (thanks, Randy!), to not getting hired at the first radio station I interviewed for because the program director told me he hated DNC and I defended them anyway (look who turned out to be right, Chris), to one of the very first radio shows on Country Fried Rock, before we had a podcast and were still streaming on Live 365, to now — me filling my dream of talking to the best songwriters about music I love and so many of y’all loving what we share. Kevn Kinney changed my life and now his band will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
Fangirl.
Kevn Kinney is not stuck in the 1980s, though, and that is what makes his solo work interesting and also what keeps DNC vibrant. They are not a nostalgia band at all; in fact, their series of EP’s over the last couple of years, produced by Sadler Vaden (then, playing in DNC, now playing with Jason Isbell, but also a solid songwriter in his own right and his former band, Leslie), brought DNC to fresh territory and new audiences. I first learned about #CFRalum, Aaron Lee Tasjan, via Kevn, and Tasjan later played with the band for a while. (ALT also has a new album, In The Blazes.) Currently, Warner Hodges (solo, Jason & The Scorchers, Dan Baird) is bringing his guitar to the stage with the band.
Collaborations are Kinney’s behind-the-scenes hallmark, regularly writing with his pal, Todd Snider, and upcoming recordings with Chuck Mead (BR-549). Just as Peter Buck gave Kinney new platforms to share his writing with MacDougal Blues, Kinney does the same for folks like Findlay Brown, The Everyothers, and Angie Aparo (who sings like an angel, y’all). Kinney has at least four other records coming out in the next twelve months, keeping fans and new listeners on their toes. Catch a show, solo, band, or the special “And Friends” sets — you will be in for a treat.
Country Fried Rock, a one-hour, weekly radio road trip featuring some of the most exciting off-the-radar artists talking
about, and playing, the music that moves them. Each episode features an in-depth conversation that explores motivations, fears and victories as America’s truest musical artists unpack their own tunes and the songs that inspire them....more
I did not realize that I liked Adam Landry's work so much until I was chatting w/ Rayland Baxter & put it together that I've ft bunches of records he produced. Here's his snapshot in time from 2012. Country Fried Rock
The songwriting community of the Grand Strand in South Carolina revolves around Brian Roessler. He writes and records and supports others in developing their craft, and brings the community together. Country Fried Rock
Not only is Gordon amazing live both solo and with a band, these songs will blow you away with their lyrical content and incredible groove. An absolutely fabulous album. Country Fried Rock
Mikey Erg, Meat Wave, Ratboys, Adult Mom and more cover Wilco on this collaborative release benefiting AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 16, 2019