TURNTABLE TUESDAY - Yep, it's Wednesday!

MATT ECKSTINE

I love when promoters have my number. When they send me stuff they know is in my wheelhouse - not just tossing music out to everyone and hoping someone cares. Adam Dawson at Broken Jukebox sends me the good stuff. By good stuff, I mean music that has heart, soul, roots. This self-titled album by Matt Eckstine fits all of the criteria when I'm looking for 'coffee house' style. 

This album is ten tracks of the 'good stuff'. The soulful sound is reminiscent of Arlo Guthrie but softer. Less in your face and more straight to the heart. That guy knew how to not only tell a story, but make his listeners feel every nuance. Matt Eckstine has that ability, adding his own smooth groove that just transports you to a different plane. 

If you want to relax after a hard day, snuggle with that special someone or just chill on a leather sofa and watch flames dance in the fireplace, then you've found the perfect musical backdrop in this album. 

You'll find your copy through SoundCloud or on Matt's Website. You'll also find the complete album as well as individual track MP3s on Amazon. Then close your eyes and take a magic carpet ride with Matt Eckstine. 

Here's a clip from Matt's YouTube Channel with one of the tracks - Fly On Pie

You'll find Matt on the following Social Media locations:

WEBSITE         FACEBOOK       INSTAGRAM

OUT OF THE CHUTE - Casey Hubble

Casey Hubble is one of those artists that come at you as a complete surprise. I’m not really sure what type of sound I expected from Casey, but I can tell you I was unprepared for the ragged-velvet tone pouring out of my truck speakers. A term you will hear often when someone is describing Casey Hubble – Old Soul. The term fits him like a favorite denim jacket.

Casey says he strives to ‘write songs that feel real with a groove that is understandable'. In my opinion, Casey is a time-walker. When listening to his music, I feel as if he has walked through generations, collecting bits and pieces of life; bringing them to the here – the now – for us to experience everything he saw on his journey. His lyrics carry a depth that pulls you in.

Casey carefully selected the people he wanted to help showcase his vision, beginning with his younger brother, Joey. Equally blessed, Joey is multi-talented – playing bass, harmonica, cajun, foot-snare, tambourine, and sings. As lead guitarist, Daniel David brings years of expertise to the group. Jimmy Milner is the newest addition to the party as drummer. This immeasurable amount of genius and aptitude comes together to form Casey Hubble & Lost Trains.

Tomorrow, I’ll be reviewing Casey’s newest album – Ramblin’ Annie’s Devious Soapbox.  So come on back!

Country Blessings!
~Kelly