1. Edge of the Sun, Calexico
2. Coming Home, Leon Bridges
3. Coma Ecliptic, Between the Buried and Me
4. Before This World, James Taylor
5. Pop Songs for Elk, Hillfolk Noir
6. Meanwhile … Back at the Lab, Slightly Stoopid
7. Amos Lee Live at Red Rocks with the Colorado Symphony, Amos Lee
8. Interference, Thomas Paul
9. Fear and Saturday Night, Ryan Bingham
10. Communion, Years & Years
ALIVE AFTER FIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: THE FAR WEST AND GO LISTEN BOISE LOCAL OPENER LOUNGE ON FIRE
This week’s Alive After Five Headliner: The Far West
Go Listen Boise’s Local Opener: Lounge On Fire
ABOUT THE FAR WEST
“Technically pure, slightly jaded, no-nonsense and honest with stellar storytelling for the every-man.” The Far West came together in early 2010, each member having left other bands to pursue a unique sound they weren’t getting elsewhere. Singer Lee Briante posted a late night craigslist ad that consisted of nothing more then the text ‘looking to do something like this’. and a Waylon Jennings video. Texas born Robert Black responded within minutes and The Far West was born. Chicago native Aaron Bakker soon joined the band bringing his exceptional guitar playing to the lineup. With Michael Whiteside on piano & keys and Brian Bachman on drums, the line up was solidified. Before long the band partnered with respected booking agent Mongrel Music, and have been consistently growing and selling out shows in the West ever since. The Far West have been gigging all across Southern California and the southwest at places like El Rey, The Troubadour The Echo, The Satellite, Pappy & Harriets, Hotel Cafe, Cowboy Palace Saloon, The Great American Music Hall and across the US. They’ve been winning accolades all along the line from bands, critics and DJ’s alike. The Far West has opened sold out shows for JD McPherson, Nick 13, Dave & Phil Alvin, and Eilen Jewell. In February 2014 the band released their 2nd album Any Day Now on Medina River records. Their second album with producer Colin McLean. He recorded their first album at an American Legion Post while the bar was open for business – and, in keeping with his interest in using unusual spaces, recorded Any Day Now in a vintage hot rod repair shop. Like their debut effort, this new album has been receiving rave reviews from everyone who hears it, proving that The Far West have something special.”
ALIVE AFTER FIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: JEFF CROSBY AND THE REFUGEES AND GO LISTEN BOISE LOCAL OPENER LEE PENN SKY AND THE OLIPHANTS
This week’s Alive After Five headliner: Jeff Crosby And The Refugees
Go Listen Boise’s Local Opener: Lee Penn Sky And The Oliphants
ABOUT LEE PENN SKY AND THE REFUGEES
Gifted with a gritty and genuine voice that immediately feels familiar to fans of rock and country music, Idaho-born songwriter, singer and guitarist Jeff Crosby has been writing songs, grinding out shows and sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the United States and beyond for the better part of the past 10 years. Together with brother Andy Crosby (bass) and Ben Brault (drums), Jeff Crosby and the Refugees have created a force of honest, provocative rock ‘n’ roll that is quickly gathering both a fervent fan base and critical acclaim wherever they go.
ALIVE AFTER FIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24: THE CLUMSY LOVERS AND GO LISTEN BOISE LOCAL OPENER DAN COSTELLO
This week’s Alive After Five headliner: The Clumsy Lovers
Go Listen Boise local opener: Dan Costello
ABOUT THE CLUMSY LOVERS
The Clumsy Lovers have brought their mix of fiddle and banjo-fuelled, bluegrassified Celtic rock to North American audiences for over a decade. With more than 2500 performances under their belts, their high-energy shows have worn out dance floors and created a loyal following in 49 states and across their homeland of Canada. Their spontaneous forays into musical mayhem can only be experienced in person, and after years of relentless touring the Lovers feel most at home on a stage — a stage that has been shared with the likes of Old Crow Medicine Show, Darius Rucker, Gourds, Leftover Salmon, Ani DiFranco, Gaelic Storm, Taylor Swift, The Young Dubliners and hundreds more.
NEW RELEASE TUESDAY: RICHARD THOMPSON, DESAPARECIDOS, HILLFOLK NOIR AND VINYL TUESDAY SAVINGS!
It’s New Release Tuesday, and it’s also Vinyl Tuesday — customers receive up to $5 in used vinyl* with every $25 in new vinyl purchased all day long every Tuesday!
* Must be redeemed at time of purchase. Offer valid during regular business hours (10am-9pm) on Tuesdays only. The Record Exchange will not issue store credit for any unused portion of the Vinyl Tuesday used vinyl bonus.
Here’s a quick look at the bright and shiny new releases this week at The Record Exchange:
CD
Hillfolk Noir – Pop Songs for Elk
Richard Thompson – Still (deluxe edition also available)
Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material
Desaparecidos – Payola
Leon Bridges – Coming Home
Breaking Benjamin – Dark Before Dawn
Rickie Lee Jones – The Other Side of Desire
Lindemann – Skills in Pills
Son Lux – Bones
Jimmy LaFave – Trail
Jimmy LaFave – Trail Four
Air – The Virgin Suicides 15th Anniversary Edition
Swans – Filth Deluxe Edition
Jerry Garcia – On Broadway: Act One – October 28th, 1987
Black Mountain – Black Mountain 10th Anniversary Edition
Wolf Alive – My Love is Cool
Nappy Roots – 40 Akerz Project
Trey Songz – Trigga Reloaded
De Lux – Generation
Duran Duran – Rio Deluxe Edition
Bully – Feels Like
Rumer – Into Colour
Canaan Smith – Bronco
Elijah Blake – Shadows and Diamonds
Creepoid – Cemetery Highrise Slum
Pro-Pain – Voice of Rebellion (deluxe edition also available)
Dave Douglas – High Risk
Lyfe Jennings – Tree of Lyfe
Fist City – Everything is a Mess
Cayucas – Dancing at the Blue Lagoon
Lera Lynn – Avenues
Tori Kelly – Unbreakable Smile
War – Various Reissues
Chic – An Evening with Chic
Lowell George – Last Tour/Radio Broadcast 1979
Electric Flag – Electric Flag featuring Erma Franklin
Sweet – Ballroom Blitz: Live in Berlin
Asia – Axis XXX: Live in San Francisco
Neal Schon – Vortex
Eskimo Callboy – Crystals
VINYL
Desaparecidos – Payola (indie exclusive green colored vinyl version available)
Ryan Adams – Burn in the Night
Rolling Stones – From the Vault: The Marquee – Live in 1971
Son Lux – Bones
Trap Them – Blissfucker
Trap Them – Darker Handcraft
De Lux – Generation
Breaking Benjamin – Dark Before Dawn
Rickie Lee Jones – The Other Side of Desire
Wolf Alice – My Love is Cool
The Offspring – Americana
Rod Stewart – Every Picture Tells a Story
Rod Stewart – Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart – Never a Dull Moment
Brandon Flowers – Desired Effect
Haitus Kaiyote – Choose Your Weapon
Steve Von Till – A Life Unto Itself
Jorma Kaukonen – Ain’t In No Hurry
Mischief Brew – This is Not for Children
Born Cages – I’m Glad I’m Not Me
DVD/BLU-RAY
Rolling Stones – From the Vault: The Marquee – Live in 1971 DVD and Blu-ray
Various Artists – Musicares Tribute to Carole King DVD and Blu-ray