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This story is about traditional old fashioned music by the newest wave of young musicians born far later than most “traditional” folk and country music was written. Some have composed new songs which sound “old.” There is hope yet.
We have covered young Canadian singer Colter Wall once or twice. Earlier today, I was asked if he had come out with any new material. I found some I had never heard before.
Whilst looking for new Colter Wall songs, I stumbled across Steve Earle’s son, Justin Townes Earle. The younger Earle carries on the tradition. Like Colter Wall, his simple unvarnished sound is both haunting and remarkable.
Here are some young guys who are following in their father’s footsteps. This family needs no introduction:
Can’t leave without a pure instrumental by one of our local Tennessee musicians. Justin Johnson gets down and dirty with Lonesome Delta Blues. The guitar is a 60th anniversary Fender Telecaster.
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