Not just any old cover of the Richard Thompson song – this version is taken from the new hit film ‘Twisters’ – where it appears in a brief campfire scene in the film. And not only that – it is also on the Movie Soundtrack Album alongside what we can only describe as a whole host of Americana friendly artists. And Shania Twain. ‘Wall Of Death‘ takes on a new poignancy as it serenades a bunch of stupid fearless storm chasers after the thrill of facing up to a tornado and living to tell the tale. Or not, there are minor, more disposable, characters in the film after all.
And what’s the movie like? Americana UK’s film critic told us: “Silly, but quite fun.” Pithy and not unanticipated to be honest.
Wilderado must have a great affection for this song - it first appeared as a single, emerging from the sessions for the band's second album. Quick on the heels of that release came a live version with Ken Pomeroy on vocal and guitar and Muskrat Jones (Colter Wall) on pedal steel. And now…
Ken Pomeroy's second album 'Christmas Lights in April' is out on Horton Records on 10th December, and remarkably, considering the maturity of the song writing and performance on the album, Ken Pomeroy is 19. Some of the songs were written some years ago, Pomeroy notes them as dating to when…
Sweet voiced third album release from Oklahoma-based 19 year old Cherokee singer-songwriter Pomeroy. Although only 19 years old, 'Christmas Lights in April' is the third album release from Cherokee singer-songwriter Ken Pomeroy, hailing from Moore, Oklahoma. From the opening track 'Joan' her fresh, vital voice shines through, against a stripped…
Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?