alt root top ten songs of the week
The Alt Root Top Ten For September 22, 2021
In lieu of fame/fortune/etc., a life in music is about the stories you can tell. Jesse Dayton has a satchel full of tales of a life lived among artists such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, X, and Social Distortion. Arriving on November 9, 2021, Beaumonster gathers the stories in book form for release with a companion album of the same name arriving a few days earlier (11-05-21). In preparation for the releases, Jesse Dayton lands in the #1 spot on a cover of X with “Burning House of Love”. Continuing with 80’s band covers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are joined by John Paul White for “Driver 8”. The R.E.M. cover appears on The 400 Unit’s cover album, Georgia Blue (due 10-15-21-digitally, 11-25-21-physical). The compilation is a benefit for various Georgia non-profits and will feature cuts of other artists from the state. Nashville-based songwriter Phillip Michael Scales makes use of Blues bloodlines when he is joined by Archie Lee Hooker on “When They Put Me in My Grave” on a track from his upcoming (10-29-21) release Sinner Songwriter. Originally discovered by Guy Clark in 1993, Noel McKay returns with a new album (10-08-21) Blue, Blue, Blue and make the chart listing the “50 Loneliest Places in the Nation”. Putting aside bands and solo careers, The Whitmore Sisters debut their duo with Ghost Stories (due 1-21-22) as Bonnie and Eleanor (The Masterson, Steve Earle & The Dukes) Whitmore offer “Learn to Fly” for the list. Good Morning Bedlam have a new single with “Blessed Boy”, Thomas Stajcer sends out a song for “Midwestern States”, the title track from his recent release, The New Cobras revisits 60’s Pop with “Soul Groove 66, Pt. 1” and Jeremy Pinnell holds out “Red Rose” from his Goodbye L.A. release. Setting the stage for his recent release Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town, Tommy closes out our list with “Draw the Line” on the weekly Top Ten for Wednesday September 22, 2021.
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the alt root top ten for the week:
01
Burning House of Love – Jesse Dayton (from the album Beaumonster available on Hardcharger Records)
Beaumonster by Jesse Dayton will be available on November 5, 2021
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Burning House of Love – Jesse Dayton (from the album Beaumonster available on Hardcharger Records)
Beaumonster by Jesse Dayton will be available on November 5, 2021
Listen and buy “Burning House of Love” by Jesse Dayton from AMAZON
Visit the Jesse Dayton website for more information
02
Driver 8 – Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, John Paul White (from the album Georgia Blue available on Southeastern Records)
Georgia Blue by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will be available on October 15, 2021
Listen and buy “Driver 8” by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, John Paul White from AMAZON
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Driver 8 – Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, John Paul White (from the album Georgia Blue available on Southeastern Records)
Georgia Blue by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will be available on October 15, 2021
Listen and buy “Driver 8” by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, John Paul White from AMAZON
Visit the Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit website for more information
03
When They Put Me in My Grave feat. Archie Lee Hooker– Phillip Michael Scales (from the album Sinner Songwriter available on Dixiefrog Records)
Sinner Songwriter by Phillip Michael Scales will be available on October 29, 2021
Listen and buy “When They Put Me in My Grave feat. Archie Lee Hooker– Phillip Michael Scales from AMAZON
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When They Put Me in My Grave feat. Archie Lee Hooker– Phillip Michael Scales (from the album Sinner Songwriter available on Dixiefrog Records)
Sinner Songwriter by Phillip Michael Scales will be available on October 29, 2021
Listen and buy “When They Put Me in My Grave feat. Archie Lee Hooker– Phillip Michael Scales from AMAZON
Visit the Phillip Michael Scales website for more information
04
The 50 Loneliest Places in the Nation – Noel McKay (from the album Blue, Blue, Blue available as a self-release)
Blue, Blue, Blue by Noel McKay will be available on October 8, 2021
Listen and buy “The 50 Loneliest Places in the Nation” by Noel McKay from AMAZON
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The 50 Loneliest Places in the Nation – Noel McKay (from the album Blue, Blue, Blue available as a self-release)
Blue, Blue, Blue by Noel McKay will be available on October 8, 2021
Listen and buy “The 50 Loneliest Places in the Nation” by Noel McKay from AMAZON
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05
Learn to Fly – The Whitmore Sisters (from the album Ghost Stories available on Red House Records)
Ghost Stories by The Whitmore Sisters will be available on January 21, 2022
Listen and buy “Learn to Fly” by The Whitmore Sisters from AMAZON
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Learn to Fly – The Whitmore Sisters (from the album Ghost Stories available on Red House Records)
Ghost Stories by The Whitmore Sisters will be available on January 21, 2022
Listen and buy “Learn to Fly” by The Whitmore Sisters from AMAZON
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06
Blessed Boy – Good Morning Bedlam (single available on Bedlam Records)
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Blessed Boy – Good Morning Bedlam (single available on Bedlam Records)
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07
Midwestern States – Thomas Stajcer (from the album Midwestern States on Autorider Records)
Midwestern States by Thomas Stajcer will be available on October 15, 2021
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Midwestern States – Thomas Stajcer (from the album Midwestern States on Autorider Records)
Midwestern States by Thomas Stajcer will be available on October 15, 2021
Listen and buy “Midwestern States” by Thomas Stajcer from AMAZON
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08
Soul Groove 66, Pt. 1 – The New Cobras (single available on Soul Messin’ Records)
Listen and buy “Soul Groove 66, Pt. 1” by The New Cobras from AMAZON
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Soul Groove 66, Pt. 1 – The New Cobras (single available on Soul Messin’ Records)
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09
Red Roses – Jeremy Pinnell (from the album Goodbye L.A. available on Sofaburn Records)
Goodbye L.A. by Jeremy Pinnell will be available on October 1, 2021
Listen and buy “Red Roses” by Jeremy Pinnell from AMAZON
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Red Roses – Jeremy Pinnell (from the album Goodbye L.A. available on Sofaburn Records)
Goodbye L.A. by Jeremy Pinnell will be available on October 1, 2021
Listen and buy “Red Roses” by Jeremy Pinnell from AMAZON
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10
Draw the Line – Tommy Castro (from the album Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town available on Alligator Records)
Tommy Castro by Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town will be available on October 8, 2021
Listen and buy “Draw the Line” by Tommy Castro from AMAZON
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Draw the Line – Tommy Castro (from the album Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town available on Alligator Records)
Tommy Castro by Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town will be available on October 8, 2021
Listen and buy “Draw the Line” by Tommy Castro from AMAZON
Visit the Tommy Castro website for more information\
