So, the namesake comes from his being the son of Steve Earle, who was also quite the fan of Townes van Zandt.
Justin Townes Earle's music wonders between country and indie. Indie as in garage rock, or singer-songwriter, etc. The country influences vary, but mostly the 70s classics such as Gram Parsons and Townes and the old timers.
So, I think that's enough of a description. But, if you're wavering, the guy prefers his music pre-1950, but he's conscious of and cognizant of musical developments since then and his music shows this.
So, here's some favorite tracks (which you can find on spotify, too, for those of you who prefer higher quality, no ads, etc):
^ one of them upbeat songs about taking your own life
^ the quality of this is terrible, but I do awfully enjoy how the song builds around such a fun, simplistic guitar melody.
Nic671
02-21-2014 08:09 PM
I heard Justin Townes Earle about a week ago and I was impressed. Great guitar player and singer; and sort of a savior figure of country/folk music. He isn't groundbreaking musically, but he sounds great.
Moss
02-21-2014 08:12 PM
Saw him open for Jason Isbell and was blown away. Anyone that can cover the Replacements the way he did is alright in my book.
Nic671
02-21-2014 08:18 PM
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Saw him open for Jason Isbell and was blown away. Anyone that can cover the Replacements the way he did is alright in my book.
I'd love to see him live. I checked his website and didn't find any future tour dates. When did you see him?
Moss
02-21-2014 09:45 PM
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I'd love to see him live. I checked his website and didn't find any future tour dates. When did you see him?
A few years ago. It was just him on guitar and 1 other guy playing Mandolin and several other instruments. Not long after midnight at the movies came out. Love his old school traveling minstrel vibe. Crowd loved him.
