The closer we get to Christmas, the fewer releases are dropping so I may be stretching a bit on this weeks new releases but I think I have found 5 solid ones. Having said that, let’s give this a whirl.

Ashley Campbell
Something Lovely
Whistle Stop Records
Let’s get this out of the way. Yes, this is Glen Campbell’s daughter. Not fair to her to have to endure that but, she’s gonna be just fine with making her own way if she keeps this up. The production here is great and the songwriting is top notch as well. Campbell’s delivery is spot on. This may be a bit too slick for some and it gets a bit cheesy at times but it’s a star in this weeks releases. Vince Gill helps out on “If I Wasn’t” and Carl Jackson backs Campbell’s solid banjo chops on “Mustache Man”.

Bert Jansch
Best of Live
Secret Records
A double LP release from Scottish folk singer and former member of the band Pentangle, Bert Jansch. The release was recorded Live in April of 2006 at The Sheffield Memorial Hall in the UK.

Dave Alvin
From An Old Guitar: Rare And Unreleased Recordings
Yep Roc Records
Downey, CA native Dave Alvin grew up chasing rockabilly and country music acts in LA with his brother Phil before forming The Blasters. In 1986 Dave parted from The Blasters to pursue solo endeavors and also spent time as a member of the punk band X and the rockabilly/country/folk act The Knitters.. This a a 16 song collection curated by Alvin that features bits and pieces that he had an eye on over the years to release.

Nisse Hellberg
Goda Tider Rullar In
Gamlestans Grammofon
Can you make americana music in Sweden? Well, this may be exhibit A. I gotta admit I am digging pretty deep on this one but it really is a solid album of roots-type americana music. Now, it’s all in Svenska (Swedish) so you’ll have to get past the language barrier… and my reach.