15 mixes taggedalternative country bluegrass

bluegrass, newgrass, alternative country, folk. some old, mostly new. some mainstream, most not. trust me on this one, take a listen.

A little taste of Texas Country for those that don't know what it is!

Eighteen tracks including music by Bart Crow Band, Casey Donahew Band, and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

20 songs. Townes Van Zandt Steve Earle Drive-by Truckers

"I love this mix"
- Jack NIcholson

Country music almost everyone can enjoy.

For the times when a little kickstart goes a long way.

And you know who you are. Fifteen tracks including music by Alison Krauss & Union Station, Emmylou Harris, and Catie Curtis, c. 1 hr. Okay, so some of these are more likely to be categorized as folk, bluegrass, alternative, indie rock or singer/songwriter, but all of them are at least country-ish. Which, as everyone knows, is the gateway drug to liking actual country. Cover art credit: Robert Frank, "Rodeo--New York City," 1954, via http://blog.metmuseum.org/americanstories.

eleven tunes including music by Elliott Brood, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Middle Brother.

For when there is a hurricane outside and you need to cuddle with yourself. Thirteen tracks including music by Brandi Carlile, Chris Thile, and Dierks Bentley.

Sixteen tracks including music by 16 Horsepower, Beck and Black Jake & the Carnies.

Image by Francesca Woodman.

Eight tracks including music by Beirut, Kevin Fowler , Led Zeppelin

A hot wind blowing through yellowed grass, the smell of wildflowers and manure filling the summer air. The West without any of the trappings of expectation, where the dust on your shoes is a constant and the openness of the landscape reflects the expanse of your own soul.