Best non-Nashville/alt-country band/act?

SweetZombieJesus

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:32 PM
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Poll question: Best non-Nashville/alt-country band/act?

Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 05:38 PM by SweetZombieJesus

Much like the proto-punk poll, this one's way open to debate. I'm refraining from listing the "Outlaws" in favor of some more unsung heroes.

Edit: Fixed to include Lucinda Williams. I swear I'm not a sexist, I just forgot her.

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Seneca

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:35 PM
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1. Uncle Tupelo

But making me choose with Townes is unfair. I hold him up like a demigod, above this lowly poll. :-)

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ixion

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:45 PM
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10. Uncle Tupelo rocks

:-)

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mitchum

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:35 PM
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2. The Backsliders (an unfortunately now defunct band from...

Raleigh, NC) Well worth your time to seek out any of their 3 releases on Mammoth

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SweetZombieJesus

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:36 PM
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3. I've been meaning to check them out

When I get some new CDs, I'll pick them up.

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Bluzmann57

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:36 PM
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4. Lucinda Williams

Shes quite good and has a nice voice. She says she grew up listening to Merle Haggard as well as Hendrix, so she's all right in my book.

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Rooktoven

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:41 PM
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7. I listen to her more than anyone nowadays...

Real live bleeding fingers...

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TheBigGuy

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:42 PM
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8. "Pineola" is an outstanding song....

but my favorite album is Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, and that title cut....

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DisgustipatedinCA

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:40 PM
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5. Neko Case n/t

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flamingyouth

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:07 PM
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17. I second her!

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TheBigGuy

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:41 PM
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6. Is Uncle Tupelo really alt.country?

I sort of saw them as alterna rock...sort of like the Indigo Girls or maybe even a bit like Eleventh Dream Day, but more with a country/folk sound.

I think Son Volt is maybe closer to country than the original band....

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fishnfla

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:40 PM
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24. Dude they started it all!

they are considered one of the forerunners of the genre, even the altcountry mag is now called "no depression" or soemthing after them

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:44 PM
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9. Robbie Fulks!

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mvd

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:57 PM
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11. I picked other, because..

really it's a tie between Lucinda and Steve. I like Steve's style a wee bit more overall, but I like Lucinda's voice a little more.

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SweetZombieJesus

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Mon Sep-08-03 05:58 PM
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12. Only one vote for Steve Earle?

That's bullshit, yo.

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TheBigGuy

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:00 PM
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13. well..it said "non Nashville"....

....and Steve Earle did have sort of a Nashville career early on.....

BTW, rumor has it he is going to be doing a quick tour this fall with British folkrockster Billy Bragg as some sort of benefit.

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SweetZombieJesus

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:02 PM
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14. Bragg and Earle? Be still my beating heart

Man, that would be a kick ass show.

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TheBigGuy

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:18 PM
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20. No shit!

Im keeping tabs on the Bragg website...some folks on the forums there are talking about it and its still in the works. No dates yet.

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mvd

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:03 PM
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15. Well, I can't have the vote back

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Whitacre D_WI

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:05 PM
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16. The Gibson Bros.

Not the mambo band, but the mid-'80s Columbus, OH band featuring M. Jeffrey Evans (later of '68 Comeback) and Don Howland (later of the Bassholes).

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mitchum

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:22 PM
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21. The only band to ever use an Olan Mills portrait as an album cover

They were great!

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ornotna

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:07 PM
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18. I chose The Flatlanders

Because they're the only act listed I've seen live. Without a doubt one of the best shows I've ever been to. :thumbsup:

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GOPisEvil

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:10 PM
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19. Fuck it - I can't choose...

Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 06:11 PM by GOPisEvil

The Mekons are one of the most under-rated bands ever!

Uncle Tupelo pretty much started the alt.country movement.

The Waco Brothers are fantastic.

Doug Sahm was a true original.

What can you say about Townes?

ad infinitum

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mvd

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:22 PM
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22. Forgot about..

Kasey Chambers! She's from Australia. I think she'd be tied with Steve instead. She's like Lucinda with a little less blues.

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Forkboy

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:24 PM
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23. Mojo Nixon!

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fishnfla

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:42 PM
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25. Tough call, I went with ...... Whiskeytown

Ryan Adams and Caitlyn Cary have their own work now and they are still good.

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Mon Sep-08-03 06:53 PM
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26. Jimmy Lafave!!!!

the one! the only!

www.jimmylafave.com

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MiddleRiverRefugee

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Mon Sep-08-03 08:58 PM
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27. The Souvenirs, out of Seattle

Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 08:59 PM by unidentifiedbassplay

One of the best honky-tonk bands I've ever heard. Lots of good good steel playing, with just a touch of Chris Isaak-ness to make it real interesting.

One album I know of, "King of Heartache."

on edit: typos. My typist will be trepanned.

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Wickerman

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:04 PM
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28. I'll give Doug Sahm a nod

I miss him. And would add Slobberbone. And wish I could also vote for Steve Earle, and...

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BurtWorm

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:38 PM
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29. Dammit! I tried to vote for Lucinda Williams.

Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 09:39 PM by BurtWorm

and hit the Waco Brothers instead. Whoever they are.

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GOPisEvil

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:41 PM
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30. Try the website of their record company

www.bloodshotrecords.com

The Waco Brothers are pretty good - you should check them out. :-) Jon Langford from The Mekons is a member!

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BurtWorm

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:43 PM
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31. Thanks!

Will do! (I guess that makes me feel a little better.)

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GOPisEvil

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:45 PM
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32. I saw them at South by Southwest - pretty impressive!

:thumbsup:

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Jack_Sparrow

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Mon Sep-08-03 09:46 PM
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33. The Flatlanders

Or any of the solo works by Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, or Butch Hancock.

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