There is something magical about the mixture of folk, country and blues. Something hardscrabble, dusty and soulful. Call it Americana or alt.country or whatever. It is the music of my home, my youth and my continued passion.
Not surprising, I count My Morning Jacket, The Felice Brothers and Wilco as guideposts for my fervor. Mix in some Blitzen Trapper, Band of Horses, Hayes Carll and some Ryan Adams and you have a well-rounded playlist of modern Americana.
It is time to add another to the list. The Tin Hearts, based out of Columbus, Ohio, is a welcome addition to the club.
The tight, five-piece band plays honest, hard-working music that will keep the honky tonk lights burning until dawn. However, it is Matthew Sullivan's gritty vocals and harmonica work that make the band stand out. Like the aforementioned bands, The Tin Hearts possess a rollicking honesty that will take them far.
After releasing their self-titled debut album last year, The Tin Hearts will release their second album, "No Good Deed," on Singing Moon Records on September 10th. I can not wait to hear more from this up-and-coming band of musicians.
“Times Like These” by The Tin Hearts (mp3)(iTunes)(Amazon)
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