[squash54]

I would like to give a recommend to a distinctly Australian group in the Blues/Alt Country/Folk genre/s. The Waifs have produced five excellent albums but I have only been able to find a couple of single tracks in the online shops. This is surprising considering that one of their songs, "Bridal Train" was the first non-USA overall winner of the American Song Writing Competition in 2006. So what has this got to do with blues legend John Dee Holman, you ask? Well there is a charitable Foundation called The music Maker Relief Foundation that helps and supports ageing southern blues artists, and does other good works. They raise money by recording and selling music donated by an extrordinary collection of great blues and folk artists. The Waifs have done one with John Dee Holman and it is only available (so I understand) from the Foundation's website for $12. By all accounts this is a terrific CD and I can't wait for mine to arrive.

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by squash54

I would like to give a recommend to a distinctly Australian group in the Blues/Alt Country/Folk genre/s. The Waifs have produced five excellent albums but I have only been able to find a couple of single tracks in the online shops. This is surprising considering that one of their songs, "Bridal Train" was the first non-USA overall winner of the American Song Writing Competition in 2006. So what has this got to do with blues legend John Dee Holman, you ask? Well there is a charitable Foundation called The music Maker Relief Foundation that helps and supports ageing southern blues artists, and does other good works. They raise money by recording and selling music donated by an extrordinary collection of great blues and folk artists. The Waifs have done one with John Dee Holman and it is only available (so I understand) from the Foundation's website for $12. By all accounts this is a terrific CD and I can't wait for mine to arrive.

Squash,

I have had the John Dee Holman with the Waiff's since June..great blues
album with great selections of songs ..Little Queenie..Dust My Broom..John Henry...classics done right and authentic...I got it on Emusic and yes
they do get paid..listed on Music Maker Records as label...and it's a popular download.. Music Maker Relief is a great org...There are four Waiffs albums
available, can you make a recommend..the Waiffs are listed as being on
a label called Jarrah.

Thanks

[squash54]

Originally Posted by Nightfly

Squash,

I have had the John Dee Holman with the Waiff's since June..great blues
album with great selections of songs ..Little Queenie..Dust My Broom..John Henry...classics done right and authentic...I got it on Emusic and yes
they do get paid..listed on Music Maker Records as label...and it's a popular download.. Music Maker Relief is a great org...There are four Waiffs albums
available, can you make a recommend..the Waiffs are listed as being on
a label called Jarrah.

Thanks

My personal favorite is "Up All Night". However, I also love the 2CD "A Brief History" as it is mostly live which is the way this talented trio built up their fan base. "Jarrah" (a beautiful red timber as durable as teak and found in Western Australia) is an independant label owned by the Waifs and another interesting Aussie band, The John Butler Trio. This set has a studio version of the award winning song "Bridal Train" which has a personal resonance for me as I had an aunt who married a US sailor during the war, rode the bridal train (and boat) alone to LA and did not see another member of her family again for over 20 years, when my mother visited her.

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by squash54

My personal favorite is "Up All Night". However, I also love the 2CD "A Brief History" as it is mostly live which is the way this talented trio built up their fan base. "Jarrah" (a beautiful red timber as durable as teak and found in Western Australia) is an independant label owned by the Waifs and another interesting Aussie band, The John Butler Trio. This set has a studio version of the award winning song "Bridal Train" which has a personal resonance for me as I had an aunt who married a US sailor during the war, rode the bridal train (and boat) alone to LA and did not see another member of her family again for over 20 years, when my mother visited her.

Thanks..both are available and I will start with Up All Night and I will
check out The John Butler band ..and thanks for sharing that story.