Music profile for justin townes earle, born 4 january 1982. He is a son of alternative country artist steve earle and is named after townes van zandt. Justin townes earle music, videos, stats, and photos. Justin townes earle is an american singersongwriter and musician. With coproduction by earle and skylar wilson and the backing of a. Justin townes earle, born january 4, 1982 in nashville, tn, is an american altcountry singersongwriter who walks the line between oldtime country and modern acoustic indie music by breathing new life into early country, blues and gospel forms.
If i had to pick one stand out performer out of the dozen plus acts i saw at pickathon outside of portland last weekend, it would be justin townes earle i was lucky enough to be able to see him three different times, and after his first show we sat down for a quick interview. Harlem river blues by justin townes earle on amazon music. Entitled single mothers, the record will be released nationwide on september 9th, 2014 and justin will be on the road in the us throughout september and early october to support. As the son of legendary singersongwriter steve earle, high expectations are the name of the game and hes shown that he is up to the task on the good life, crafting stark portraits and narrative tales with elements of blues, classic country and rock n roll. Sign up with your email address to receive justin townes earle news and updates. In his new album, kids in the street, justin townes earle looks back on his childhood growing up in nashville, tenn. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Interview justin townes earle saving country music. Stream justin townes earles forthcoming album, kids in the street kids in the street is the veteran songwriters most pleasing and playful effort to date.
His father, steve earle, gave him his middle name in honor of his own mentor. Press play to watch the video for frightened by the sound. In our interview with acclaimed singersongwriter justin townes earle we talk about his pair of new albums single mothers and absent. Unedited, raw footage of an interview with rising altcountry music sensation and son of legendary steve earle, justin townes earle. Justin townes earles new album looks back on being kids. Home about tour music store sign up the saint of lost causes. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from justin townes earle at the discogs marketplace.
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I read an interview with you recently about how your daughters birth affected your latest album. When we first came across him, he was an avowed woody guthrie acolyte, all dusty roads and denim. Entitled single mothers, the album is comprised of ten tracks that showcase exactly why justin townes earle is considered a forefather of contemporary americana. Justin townes earle swung by the mynorthwest amphitheatre in seattle on july 6, 2012.
Justin townes earle trouble is lyrics genius lyrics. This is a great album, by a mature beyond his years artist. A song about a good man ending his own life while hes still a good man before he breaks under the pressures of troubled times. The album also focuses on some notsohappy events in. After two and a half years since his last release, justin townes earle is back and pleased to announce his fifth studio album and first ever on vagrant records.
Justin townes earle talks new album, comparisons to his father. American songwriter justin townes earle on why he bought a gun. As a recently married, sober man jte writes from a point of maturity and content weve not seen before on past records. Justin townes earle talks relocation, new album when i meet up with justin townes earle, a thunderstorm rages outside, sheets of rain pouring down from a menacing sky. In our interview with acclaimed singersongwriter justin townes earle we talk about his pair of new albums single mothers and absent fathers, growing up in nashville, and his recent marriage. My best friend lived in this house and we played ball in the street after school god knows how hes living now i heard his mom lost the house and had to move. Explore releases from justin townes earle at discogs. Singer, songwriter, and son of steve earle who has developed a rootsy but lowkey sound with a flavor all his own.
Find justin townes earle discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Mix justin townes earle harlem river blues album version youtube. I started with justin townes earle after hearing him on david letterman doing harlem river blues. Justin townes earle has lived more lives in his one than most of us will ever see. Justin townes earle may be the son of steve earle and carries the name of his fathers mentor, songwriter townes van szant, but he is defining himself as a unique artist all his own with the. Steve earle opens up about the low highway, son justin. Kids in the street is justin townes earles seventh studio album. Justin townes earle, a successful singersongwriter. Singer, songwriter, and son of steve earle who has developed a rootsy. Justin townes earle has done a lot of living in his 37 years.
Earle grew up in south nashville, tennessee, with his mother, carol ann hunter earle. Justin townes earles previous records were promising if uneven offerings that revealed a considerable talent trying to find his own musical identity as a songwriter, apart from his parental heritage. When your dad is steve earle, your parents name you after townes van zandt, your resume includes not only adolescent time in nashville rock and bluegrass bands but also several drug overdoses, and you live to make nononsense altcountry folk records, it would almost be surprising if you didnt wind up a favorite of the rootsmusic tastemaking set. Justin townes earles new single music love music is life new music soul music nothing gonna americana music always thinking of you song of the year music magazines nothings gonna change the way you feel about me now album cover. In some respects, justin townes earle seemed destined from birth to be a musician his father, steve earle, is one of americas most acclaimed singersongwriters, and he was named in part for townes van zandt, a close friend of earles and an equally legendary tunesmith. Albums include midnight at the movies, nothings gonna change the way you feel about me now, and rave on buddy holly.
Justin townes earle the saint of lost causes, released 24 may 2019 1. Concerts in the live music archive are available for download and streaming in formats including flac, mp3, and ogg vorbis. Justin townes earle biography, albums, streaming links. Your current browser isnt compatible with soundcloud. Got a good job waitin for me up in chicago, yeah i dont start in two weeks the day after tomorrow now im all packed up, ready to go only trouble is, aint got no wheels to. Justin townes earle frightened by the sound official. Its his first record with an outside procuder and his first record away from tennessee. Intro champagne corolla maybe a moment memphis in the rain nothings gonna change the way you feel about me now whats she crying for so different blues automobile blues mamas eyes they killed john henry rogers park trouble is white gardenias aint waitin one more night in brooklyn harlem river blues e who carried you cant hardly wait topic. Find justin townes earle song information on allmusic. It may have taken him three albums, but harlem river blues delivers in spades what his earlier offerings only hinted at.
Born the son of steve earle, who was largely absent during justin s childhood. We respect your privacy and well never sell your info. Seattle sounds interviews justin townes earle youtube. With justin townes earles pedigree come with mixed blessings. The current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside music that explores roots and influences. Justin townes earle interview justin townes earle talks.
Steve earle opens up about the low highway, son justin townes and his forthcoming memoir. Justin townes earle interview recorded live hangout music festival gulf shores, al more justin townes earle. Great to hear where justin started and where he was going with his music. Harlem river blues justin townes earle a good mix of cagin blues and folk rolled up in an upbeat toetappin song. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Find justin townes earle discography, albums and singles on allmusic. An interview with justin townes earle baeble music youtube. Kexps jon kertzer interviews justin townes earle, who plays three songs during sxsw. Old crow medicine show wagon wheel official music video duration. Morris released the song and its music video in january. Justin townes earle has never been shy, particularly in regard to his rough relationship with his father, the country icon steve earle, who split with justins mother when his son was two years. Young singer songwriter justin townes earle sits with wsjs jim fusilli for an exclusive interview.
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