Outlaws and Drifters Steppin' just outside the law for this country rock mixtape. Big names from the popular OUTLAW COUNTRY  movement over the years. Primarily centred around Austin, Texas and around the south, artists also interacted back and forth with Nashville & Californian musicians to forge a distinctive sound all of their own. The outlaw sound is far grittier, ballsier and less polished than any of the productions coming out of Music City, certainly before the late 1970's. Elements of country fused with blues and rock n roll and a whole heap of attitude to create a much headier, vibsy, fun sound, a marked contrast to the highly tailored, commercial-respectable and melodically pure Nashville product. Artists like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson had helped outline the outlaw genre from as early as the mid 1950's, defined it in the 1960's and popularised it in the mid 1970's alongside the likes of  David Allan Coe and Kris Kris...

Guy Clark Tribute   Celebrating the music of an original outlaw, the legendary Guy Clark  with an all-star mixtape. Bringing together various originals, live versions and covers along with a load of other folky Americana stuff. One for chillin' to.     ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY ONCE THEN TWICE to play here or tap building icon to enter the internet archives page & stream or d/l^^ Texan  Americana trailblazer  Guy Clark  first came to prominance in the mid-1970's with the release of his superb first two albums recorded in  Nashville . While his LPs were well received Clark was initially regarded primarily as a songwriter and remained very much an underground name until he enjoyed a strong rennaisance in later decades. S everal of his compositions were high profile hits for big name artists over the years.  Known for his relaxed, stripped-down approach to a playing and a distinctive spoken Texas drawl, he was an excellent songsmit...

No Winners in War What more to say? Peace songs blended with some beautiful Persian & Arabic music. An appreciation of the beauty of Islamic Middle Eastern culture.   ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY ONCE THEN TWICE to play here or tap building icon to enter the internet archives page & stream or d/l^^ We set of with a beautiful introductory adhan from South African composer Abdulla Ibrahim .  Some lovely Iranian music and songs by Abdolnaghi Afsharnia , Chengis Mehdipou , Parvin Javdan , the Ali Akbar Moradikayhan Kalhor  and Persian rock band Barad .  Rami Essam is an Egptian topical singer-guitarist and his Ramy Ramy is a real cry for freedom. Kelmti Horra (My Word is Free) is a wonderful song by Tunisian musician Emel Mathlouthi . Tiken Jah Fakoly is a powerfully outspoken reggae star from Senegal. Two tracks from his 2024 Acoustic album, Tonton America (Uncle America) and the once banned Plus Rien Ne M'étonne  (Nothing Surprises Me Anymore...

To the Gulf of Mexico... Collection of traditional American folk songs and great country bluegrass roots tunes, old and new.  ^^stream & download^^ (TAP PLAY TWICE)^^   Special tribute to the late, great Jamaican reggae & world music superstar JIMMY CLIFF   who passed away recently aged 81. The man was a true legend in his own lifetime, breaking down borders & building many bridges over a long, distinguished career. His songs had real universal appeal while his music was eclectic, able to transcend genres. Tributes from Joe Cocker , Bruce Springsteen , Linda Ronstadt , Jerry Garcia & David Grisman  &  Willie Nelson . Songs like Many Rivers to Cross , Wonderful World Beautiful People & Sitting Here in Limbo will surely stand the test of time.       More fabulous music from Emmylou Harris , Steve Earle , Willie Nelson  &  Iris Dement , including some superb combinations. Emmylou & Willie's expansive ...

Sad Wastelands Of The Free Protest Fuelled Folky Punk Rock Session  led by the likes of The Oysterband, Show Of Hands, Frank Turner, Iris Dement, Steve Earle and Crass. Tunes from across the years. The essense of the struggle never changes it has just shifted up a few gears recently in this new post-humane and science-phobic era. Spotlight on veteran US folk/punk rock artist Chuck Ragan with tracks from his brilliant 2007 LP Feast Or Famine.  Listen to Sad Wastelands Of The Free by Old Timer in Isan on hearthis.at    THE TEMPTING, GLITTERING MIRAGE THAT CAPITALISTS IMPOSE ON REALITY MASKS THE UGLY FACT THAT POVERTY, INJUSTICE AND MISUSE OF POWER ARE INTEGRAL, ESSENTIAL COGS IN THE MACHINERY OF MASS EXTORTION. They are building multi-billion £ football stadiums everywhere at a time when the use of charitable food banks, homelessness & poverty are on the rise. They take money from the poorest to pay for their international warmongering & interfering w...

Over The Hills And Far Away A somewhat eclectic landscape of folk, americana and country with a few rocky outcrops along the way... Four songs by vocalist Judy Dunlop from her excellent Sway With Me LP with Ashley Hutchings from 2009, a celebration of the majesty and stoic beauty of trees that brings environmental degradation into focus. Dunlop has a rich, strong voice remenicent of Sandy Denny at her best. Also featuring songs from the incredible Iris Dement and Gillian Welch alongside David Rawlings . West country folk supergroup Show Of Hands are strongly represented while Neil Young , Free , Jethro Tull , Led Zeppelin and Elvis Costello blend in some slightly different vibes...    Listen to Over The Hills And Far Away by Old Timer in Isan on hearthis.at    Continuous mix 90 mins download from the streaming link above Thanks for passing through!   

The Whispering Pines     Listen to The Whispering Pines by Old Timer in Isan on hearthis.at A relaxing selection of ballads, laments and jigs that again highlights shared musical traditions in American and British folk music with magnificent updates of some very old songs. Tributes to the great Bert Jansch from Show Of Hands , Robert Plant and Allison Krauss run side by side with Jansch originals from the 70s & 80s, including 2 great collaborations with Rod Clements from 1988. Clements also features on the song Beachcomber with the classic Geordie folk rock band Jack The Lad . Several Bob Dylan salutes including cuts by Norah Jones , Mumford & Sons , Steve Earle and the late, great Kris Kristofferson . Dylan himself chips in with 2 takes on the American folk songbook recorded in the 80s & 90s. Rocking roots music from Levon Helm and also 2 live interpretations of Band classics together with Rick Danko from 1983. These songs resonate especially now...

  What You Do With What You Got Listen to What You Do With What You Got by Old Timer in Isan on hearthis.at   Cool & calm country, folk roots selection. Features four great Dylan tracks from his 1988 US tour, a period when the man was back in superlative form. Tracks from Richard & Linda Thompson's 1st album and some brilliant early Dick Gaughan. A few cool reggae crossover versions make an appearance midway through. WILLIE NELSON - HANDS ON THE WHEEL BEN HARPER - PARIS SUNRISE #7 BOB DYLAN - JOHN BROWN STEVE EARLE - RICH MAN'S WAR / WARRIOR RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON - THE CALVARY CROSS DICK GAUGHAN - SHIPWRECK / THE POUND A WEEK RISE RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON - WITHERED AND DIED NEIL YOUNG - SLOWPOKE PAUL KOSSOFF - A MOUTHFUL OF GRASS BOB DYLAN - RANK STRANGERS TO ME JOE COCKER - DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD BEN HARPER - GATHER 'ROUND THE STONE EMMYLOU HARRIS - DEEPER WELL HOLMES BROTHERS & LEVON HELM - I'VE JUST SEEN THE ROCK OF AGES BO...

    Love That Country Pie Listen to Love That Country Pie by Old Timer in Isan on hearthis.at   Having a good time with alternative country rock sounds taken largely from the golden 60s & 70s alongside a few from the 80s & 90s... The likes of Bob Dylan & Neil Young helped inspire a more progressive movement within the genre Featuring Bob Dylan, Kitty Wells, Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, George Jones -& Tammi Wynette, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, Ry Cooder, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggart, Jean Shepard, Manassas, Dr Hook, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Sixto Rodriquez, Dick Gaughan, Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, The Band, Los Lobos   Features the whole side A of Willie Nelson's 1975 Time Of The Preacher/Red Headed Stranger concept story album: Time of the Preacher - I Couldn't Believe It Was True - Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain - Red Headed Stranger. Also features Patsy Cline's atmos...