Summary: Adam Klein & The Wild Fires latest album, Sky Blue DeVille, travels further down the rock road for the songwriter, as each record meanders more in that direction. Klein's music ranges well beyond his native Athens, Georgia, though--in fact, his last record was written and recorded in Mali. The former Peace Corps volunteer has returned to Mali several times to maintain his friendships and connection to the nation, and the album from his last trip there, Dugu Wolo--just before the tensions with Islamist extremists escalated to the devastating level they have--will see wider release when the accompanying documentary is released. Sky Blue DeVille is a full-fledged rock record. In true Athens fashion, Klein has called upon friends in music over the years to contribute their talents to his projects, ranging from Randall Bramblett to David Blackmon to John Neff--keeping the Athens music circles intersecting. Buy Sky Blue DeVille HERE on Amazon and HERE on iTunes. Liner Notes Adam Klein & The Wild Fires "Sky Blue DeVille," "Goodnight Nobody," "Where Our Love Is" Sky Blue DeVille You should definitely check out Adam Klein's previous album from Mali, that was only in limited release, Dugu Wolo. I absolutely love this album. Randall Bramblett "Roll" His new album, Bright Spots, will be released on May 14, 2014. Here is the CD pre-order for Bright Spots or here for Bright Spots on vinyl Bright Spots. Drivin N Cryin "Scarred But Smarter" One of the best rock songs ever written. Scarred But Smarter Kenney Blackmon String Band "Yew Piney" The Singing Tree Blackmon is most known for his fiddle contributions for Jerry Reed, Widespread Panic, and R.E.M. The KBSB album is really interesting--his wife, Noel Blackmon, culled lost songs from field recording sheet music and books, several of which are believed to be the first modern recordings of these songs (explanation adapted from album notes). They are dynamic live. After breaking his neck in a freak frisbee accident, it's pretty incredible to see him jam. Deer Tick "Main Street" available on AutoRip Vinyl here Divine Providence. (AutoRip means you get an automatic mp3 album download and the vinyl is shipped to you right away.) Deer Tick is headlining the Twilight Americana Festival in Athens this month.
