Jefferson Hamer -This Ragged World We Spanned - 7" Vinyl

I saw, and wrote about, Jefferson Hamer last August and I have been hoping he would grace us with some recorded material for quite some time. My prayers have been answered. Jefferson has just released two tracks on a 7" entitled This Ragged World We Spanned and both songs are touching and lovely. I saw him play both in a solo performance opening for Anais Mitchel and I cannot recommend his live performance enough. He is engaging, an amazing guitar player, and, really, just a kind-loving soul that I feel I need to promote as much as I can.

How can you not love the beautiful, letter-pressed, cover art as well?

Anais Mitchell at the Railway Club

If you have not had the opportunity to witness the joy that is Kutapira, I highly recommend you see them. I don't know if you can find tour dates or show times (their site seems quite vague) but, I must say, I was floored by their performance on Granville Street yesterday.

I had the privilege of seeing Anais Mitchell with her amazing band last night at the Railway Club. Once again, I was in shock at the turnout and I really wish more people would come and see these incredibly talented musicians. Anais headlined with her band mates each taking solo efforts prior to her performance. As Hadestown is high on the list for Album of the Year for me, it was great to see her pull off the material live.

I have not been that impressed with a guitar player in a long time. Jefferson Hamer has got to be one the best guitar players I have seen in years.  Much like Kutapira, he floored me with his solo performance and his impeccable twang. His rendition of Gram Parsons' Sin City was jaw dropping. On top of all that, he is a really nice guy.