Canada's Anti-Shania & The Wire pt 2

I had to post this link. Bottom line: I love Corb Lund. That might sound weird, because his music really is guy music in many respects, but when they say he's being hailed as a modern practitioner of hardcore country and folk — think of a storytelling Johnny Cash, a Western Canadian Gordon Lightfoot, a kinder, gentler (and Canadian) Steve Earle. He's sincere, yes, but with a wry sense of humour and an eye for detail as a songwriter what more can you say? Makes you take notice.

It's worth a read, because this is a guy with international success, who tours all over the world, and he doesn't get much radio play. How does he do it?

Damn. I wonder.

But there's one thing about Corb that is similar to The Wire, and that's how the stories resonate with authenticity and capture a cultural flavour. With Corb, it's rural life.

I really should have a link to Corb's site here on the blog, since he so graciously gave me permission to quote lyrics from Five Dollar Bill in my second book.

The man kicks some serious ass. If you like country and don't mind it a bit scruffy, you'll love his stuff.

And now back to today's regular post...