TURNTABLE TUESDAY - If I Didn't Love You

 

Welcome back to Kelly's Country!!!

Wow, when I said a week I didn't mean a month's worth!  Life just got in the way and I didn't do much blogging across the board at all. I'm still in need of catching up with the travel/ Ozarks blog. Bob's been home and I've not been really motivated to do anything but spend time with him. Guess that's going to have to change if I plan to have a supplemental income when he retires in a couple of years.

Today, I'm sharing an artist from my friend Dillon Steen at Steen Entertainment. I worked with Dillon for a bit several years ago. We've recently reconnected on IG. When I saw his promo for newcomer MAX FLINN, I knew I had to get the single on our Turntable Tuesday.

Born and raised in Texas, Max has been making trips between home and Nashville. He's co-written with some heavy hitters out of Nashville. This guy has the promise of bringing the country back to Nashville. Check out his BIO for the deeper info.

IF I DIDN'T LOVE YOU is from the upcoming EP to be released on March 5, 2021.

Check out the video and you'll understand why I'm giving this single ...

You can catch up with Max Flinn on the following social media locations:

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK   TWITTER   IG   YOUTUBE  AMAZON  SPOTIFY   APPLE

ONE MORE WEEK!

 

Happy New Year, everyone!

After spending time over the holidays sorting everything in my office, while spending time with Bob, I am finally at a stage where I can just put things away. 

I am not going to try balancing that task with work. Instead, I'm dedicating one full week to that final task. 

I normally don't post a lot in January as so many of my artists are in Steamboat. I'm not sure how that is occuring this year - haven't heard. If you know something, please let me know.

In the mean time,

Country Blessings

~Kelly

THE LAST GREAT CHRISTMAS - Terry Klein

 Good morning, everyone!

I intended to run  Christmas music all this week but just couldn't get up to speed after a 'sister weekend' in Springfield. 

I'm kicking off the remainder of this week with a special treat.

Christmas is all about family, even if this year is going to be a bit different (PLEASE practice social distancing and be safe!), we can still include family.

THE LAST CHRISTMAS stems from a story Terry's wife's grandmother told about a Christmas she experienced in 1917. Marion Norswing Phillps passsed away in 1992 but thanks to Terry and his wife, families everywhere can see how Christmas was in 1917.

Like a lot of us in this crazy year, Terry began viewing 'family' in a new way, one mirroring the trials and tribulations of our ancestors. 2020 will be the first year since Marion's passing that the family has not been all in a room together to read her story aloud on Christmas Eve. While the world has changed dramatically in the last 100 years, core themes that make this story ring  true to all of us are still very strong. 

You can hear THE LAST GREAT CHRISTMAS on SPOTIFY   

I'm sharing the YouTube video below. Take some family time of your own to enjoy this amazing Christmas story. 

To learn more about Terry Klein, you can visit the following social media streams:

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   TWITTER   INSTAGRAM   YOUTUBE   SPOTIFY

Country Christmas Blessings

~Kelly 

FRIDAY FUNNIES - Christmas On Cable

 

LISTEN HERE!

Good  morning, everyone!

For Friday Funny I thought I'd close out the week with Matt. 

Actually, when he sent me the SoundCloud LINK for this, I knew I just needed to run him all week. He also isnpired my new line-up for 2021 so stay tuned!

Click the link below the picture to hear today's tune!

As I stated earlier in the week, this is my last official post for 2020.

I will be sharing Christmas videos from some of my favorite artists the rest of this month, including Christmas Funnies. 

Thank you for being a part of my life. I look forward to an awesome 2021~

Country Blessings

~ Kelly

MATT ECKSTINE - Influence #2 - Townes Van Zandt

 We are back with Matt Eckstine today, showcasing another influence on his music. 

Townes Van Zandt was one of the greatest songwriters to ever come out of Texas. He influenced a lot of people in his time on earth. 

If I Needed Yo, written by Townes, was a bit hit for another Texas artist, Emmy Lou Harris. 

Here is his recording:

I'm bringing Matt back tomorrow for Friday Funny. You're going to love this Christmas treat!

Country Blessings

~ Kelly

WEDNESDAY REVIEW - Matt Eckstine Influence #1

 Abit of different post today and tomorrow. 

In my interview on Monday, Matt told us he'd love to have a sit down with John Prine. I thought I'd share one of John's videos today. Who knows.. maybe here at KellysCountry, we could create a bit of Christmas magic. 

Country Blessings!

~ Kelly

TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Li'l BLue

 

Welcome to Turntable Tuesday!

This will be the last spin of 2020 and we are closing out with an amazing album.

Li'l Blue is the sophomore album of Georgia artis, Matt Eckstine. Yesterday, I asked Matt about his growth from his first album to this one and he shared that he has honed his songwriting skills as well as finding his own identity (he'd previously been a band member).  If you go back and listen to his self-titled album from 2017 (you can check out an older tune HERE)  then slip this one back in the player, you won't hear the growth. Instead, you will feel the metamorphasis he has gone through.

When I first heard Hear They Stand, something in my brain clicked. I'd heard that tone somewhere many years ago. Neil Young (Out of the Blue). The same bluesy swing carries in to Honey Dew.

Just when you think you're going to drift off, the title track, Li'l Blue,  picks up the pace. The Young tone is still there, but you're tapping your toes along the way.

Matt loves the beach, and while there's a great distance from the gulf coast of Georgia to Hawaii, Matt's creativity blends his own rhythmic style with the island groove in Mahi Mahi Rice.

I introduced you to Old Guitar, yesterday. This track flows a bit differently, as do Part of the Ride and This Heaven. They have a bit more tempo without losing the Eckstine signature. 

You feel Matt's love for the beach again in Uku Mama. His ability to change up the style a bit without losing his core is what makes Matt Eckstine music uique. 

Li'l Blue is eight tracks of soul-penetrating elixir. Take a shot then sit back and let Matt Eckstine's tunes carry you away on his magic carpet to an island of peace and joy. 

I'm not sure hat-tips are appropriate here, but they're my signature. So, like Matt, I'm changing it up a bit - just for him. ;-)

I'm giving Li'l Blue:

Check out Matt's links below to see what he's up to and download your copy of Li'l Blue today!

You'll find Matt Eckstine on the following social media locations:

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   INSTAGRAM   YOUTUBE   SPOTIFY   SOUNDCLOUD 

Matt is here all week so come back to check out more of this album!

Country Blessings!

~Kelly