Charlie Taylor | Same River Twice
Same River Twice, the long awaited fourth album by singer-songwriter Charlie Taylor, features the backing of the Funky Chester Rhythm Section of bassist Paul Ossola (Levon Helm, Saturday Night Live Band), drummer Lynn Williams (The Wallflowers, Delbert McClinton), Mark Narmore on keys and Andreas Werner on guitar who also produced the release and co-wrote all songs. The world renowned Muscle Shoals Horns are featured on several tracks and Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section bassist David Hood guests on one track. The album was recorded at the Creative Workshop in Nashville and the NuttHouse in Muscle Shoals.
Tommy Talton | Distant Light (Live Acoustic)
Tommy Talton is best known for his work with seminal band Cowboy and Gregg Allman in addition to releasing a string of critically acclaimed solo albums. In October of 2018, Tommy Talton ventured to Nashville to play an acoustic show in front of an invite only audience. His good friend Steve Conn joined him on a few tunes on accordion, which made the evening even more memorable. I’m so glad we recorded this special performance so we can now share it and everyone can witness Tommy baring his soul playing and singing his wonderful songs like only he can. The album was produced by Andreas Werner, recorded by Joe Funderburk and mixed by Grammy winning engineer Jimmy Nutt.
Mark Narmore & Funky Chester | Soul Fillin’ Station
Soul Fillin’ Station is a collection of 11 soulful originals and was recorded at Creative Workshop in Nashville and the NuttHouse in Muscle Shoals. On the album, Narmore is joined by the Funky Chester rhythm section of drummer Lynn Williams, bassist Paul Ossola and guitarist Andreas Werner who also produced the set. Many of Muscle Shoals' greatest session musicians are guesting on the album as well, including the Muscle Shoals Horns, Donnie Fritts, David Hood, Spooner Oldham and Mickey Buckins along Wet Willie's Jimmy Hall and Cowboy’s Tommy Talton. The closing track “Have A Good One” marks the last recorded document of Donnie Fritts’ storied career before he sadly passing away late August. The album is dedicated to his memory.
Muscle Shoals Salutes Eddie Hinton
On the hot summer night of July 28, 2015, the 20th anniversary of Eddie Hinton’s passing, several of Muscle Shoals’ finest musicians including some of Eddie’s closest friends and collaborators gathered at the NuttHouse to pay tribute to Eddie in front of a live audience. That magical night, The Muscle Shoals Allstars (including David Hood and Jimmy Johnson of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section), Jimmy Hall, Donnie Fritts, Scott Boyer, Gary Talley of The Box Tops, Mickey Buckins, Mark Narmore, The Fiddleworms and Mitch Mann recreated their favorite Hinton songs that are collected on this album. The album was produced by Andreas Werner and mixed by Grammy winning engineer Jimmy Nutt.
The Harvey Thompson Trio | Muscle Shoals Jazz
The Harvey Thompson Trio is led by Harvey Thompson of the Muscle Shoals Horns on tenor saxophone and his son Harvey Thompson Jr. on electric piano and also features Marcus Pope on drums and Phil Lee on electric bass. The jazz album was recorded live at the NuttHouse Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals in July of 2018 and shows the group at its best. The album consists of instrumental versions of jazz and rhythm & blues favorites including the original composition “19th Street” and their version of the Muscle Shoals classic “When A Man Loves A Woman”. The album was produced by Andreas Werner and mixed by Grammy winning engineer Jimmy Nutt.
Cowboy | 10’ll Getcha Twenty
10’ll Getcha Twenty, the long awaited reunion album by Capricorn recording artists Cowboy features all six original members on half of the tracks and Laid Back era members Randall Bramblett and Bill Stewart along with David Hood of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section on the other half. The album was produced by their original producer Johnny Sandlin. It will be released on vinyl on 11/23/18 as a Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive release. Call your local record store to make sure they’ll have it in stock. More info HERE.
Jacye | That Was Then
Jacye is an young singer with an old soul from Plaquemine, Louisiana. Her expressive voice is all original while influenced by Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. Her soulful debut album consists of 13 original songs and was recorded in Muscle Shoals and Nashville with members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, The Muscle Shoals Horns, Wet Willie's Jimmy Hall and Delbert McClinton’s former band Dick50 of Rob McNelley (Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band), Kevin McKendree (Brian Setzer) and Lynn Williams (Wallflowers).
Carla Russell & The Muscle Shoals Allstars | The Good Side Of Crazy
Vocal powerhouse Carla Russell joins forces with The Muscle Shoals Allstars for a soul music album featuring previously unrecorded songs penned by some of the most soulful and legendary southern songwriters including Tony Joe White, Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, Donnie Fritts, Mickey Buckins, Scott Boyer and Buzz Cason. The set also includes two recently unearthed songs by blue eyed soul singer and 2018 Alabama Music Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Hinton. Wet Willie's Jimmy Hall and the one and only Tony Joe White are special guests on the Andreas Werner produced album.
The Decoys | Live At The NuttHouse
The Decoys are Muscle Shoals' legendary house band featuring the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section's bassist David Hood, Cowboy's vocalist and guitarist Scott Boyer, ace guitarist Kelvin Holly, keyboardist N.C. Thurman and drummer Mike Dillon. On their new live album they are joined by the Muscle Shoals Horns and special guest "Funky" Donnie Fritts for an exciting set of songs ranging from rock to blues to soul music.
Mark Narmore | This Old Wurlitzer
Mark Narmore is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist from Muscle Shoals. He wrote the #1 country hit "That's What I Love About Sunday" and had songs recorded by T. Graham Brown, Toby Keith, Brandy Clark and many more. On his new album, which is a tribute to the Wurlitzer electric piano, Mark traces his soulful roots. Guests include the Muscle Shoals Horns, Wet Willie's Jimmy Hall and Mark's first cousin and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Spooner Oldham.
Boyer & Talton | Live At The NuttHouse
Scott Boyer and Tommy Talton were the masterminds behind the band Cowboy who put out a string of classic albums on Capricorn Records in the 1970s. They also backed artists including Gregg Allman live and in the studio. Duane Allman played dobro on Cowboy's "Please Be With Me" and Eric Clapton, Gregg Allman, Levon Helm and Bonnie Bramlett recorded their songs. Boyer & Talton's new album features acoustic and stripped down versions of Cowboy songs along a few other gems from their rich catalog.
The Alabama Bus Boys | Muscle Shoals to Mobile
The Alabama Bus Boys consist of Mitch Mann, Mark Narmore, Jimmy Nutt and Andreas Werner and were formed in 2016 for a series of events promoting the music of the Sate of Alabama. This live album was recorded at the NuttHouse in Muscle Shoals and features acoustic renditions of songs either by Alabama born artists or originally recorded in Alabama. Wet Willie's Jimmy Hall, Scott Boyer and Donnie Fritts are featured guests on the album.
The Fiddleworms | Perfect Storm
Formed in 1994 in Muscle Shoals, the Fiddleworms have been an area favorite for many years. Fronted by singer/main songwriter Russell Mefford and propelled by the twin lead guitars of Mitch Mann and Rob Malone (ex Drive-By Truckers), the band's sound is reminiscent of the Greatful Dead, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and R.E.M. Their new album is a collection of their most loved songs, recorded in front of an enthusiastic hometown audience.
Mitch Mann | Blackwater Creek
Based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Mitch Mann is one of the area's great guitar players. Equally respected for his solo acoustic shows and his performances with his band the Mojo Mixers, he is also a member of the Fiddleworms. This album showcases Mitch Mann's acoustic side and features guest performances by Donna Jean Godchaux (ex Greatful Dead), Jimmy Hall, Mickey Buckins and members of the Muscle Shoals Horns.