Ray Lamontagne – Trouble
This was the album that got me up and playing music. The emotion in Ray’s voice is something that really hit me. When I heard Trouble for the first time I knew I wanted to play music. I wanted to be like Ray.
Old Crow Medicine Show – O.C.M.S.
One of the first songs I ever learned to play was Wagon Wheel. This album taught me about harmonies and proper bluegrass music.
Paolo Nutini – These Streets
Paolo is an amazing songwriter and his debut album was packed full of great songs. I heard him play on BBC’s Live Lounge and it was the rawness of his voice that really pulled me into every song.
Kings of Leon – Youth and Young Manhood
Probably the first band I became a real fan of was KOL. I heard Molly’s Chamber on the radio and thought this is dirty country rock and loved it.
Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker
Everything you need to know about song structure, emotion, lyrics, melody and harmonies are in this album. It’s just awesome.
MILLAR JUKES & THE BANDITS play at The Toff in Town this Thursday November 27 with Big Smoke and Steve Clifford. Their self-titled EP is out through Shock.
