Andy Short

Classic Clips: Nanci Griffith with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “On Grafton Street”’ filmed in Austin, Texas, 1997

December 13, 2024 Andy Short 7

Ever since hearing Nanci Griffith belt out ‘Ford Econoline’ on the NME “Tape With No Name” in 1987, Griffith has been one of my most loved female artists. Her storytelling and poetry were special, and sadly, […]

Album cover for Hell of Helene compilation

Various Artists “The Hell of Helene Songs of Appalachian Relief”

October 29, 2024 Andy Short 2

An exceptional compilation of Appalachian music. On September 26th, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall at peak intensity in the Big Bend region of Florida near Perry. Helene was a category four hurricane, bringing winds over 140 […]

Artwork for Mac Leaphart album "Motel Breakfast"

Mac Leaphart “Motel Breakfast”

October 15, 2024 Andy Short 0

Upbeat honky-tonk, rock and roll – play loud. Riotous, exciting, and right out of the bar room, Mac Leaphart returns with his album “Motel Breakfast”, where waffles are shaped like Texas and life is good. This […]

Album Art for Sam Palladio album "Perfect Summers Day"

Sam Palladio “The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light”

October 9, 2024 Andy Short 0

Nashville, this is something completely different. Sam Palladio could have played it safe and produced an album of the TV series “Nashville”-inspired country songs. Almost certainly, it would have been a massive hit with the show’s […]

Artwork for The Clearwater Swimmers self-titled album

The Clearwater Swimmers “The Clearwater Swimmers”

October 1, 2024 Andy Short 0

Not just treading water in the shallow end. The Clearwater Swimmers describe their self-titled debut album as “a collection of field notes exploring gratitude”. The collection is an indie rock, alternative folk affair with a heavy […]