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“The singer’s poise is particularly impressive with “Bad Angel,” a swaggering, roadhouse-ready tune about facing down addiction. Flanked by Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson — two of Nashville’s heirs to the outlaw country mantle — Bentley holds his own. “I’m standing at the crossroads of temptation and Salvation Street,” he sings, his voice packing enough bravura, you actually believe that he’s not only been to the bottom — he’s going to pull through, too. ”

-Chris Richards

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For all its hot licks and just-right harmonies, Dierks Bentley’s new full-length Up on the Ridge lets its bluegrass-meets-country concept disperse into songs that skirt Music Row hackdom and playing that is virtuosic but empty. On his 2005 single “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do,” Bentley and producer Brett Beavers achieved a dense fusion of bluegrass and country-rock. A limited if genial singer, Bentley has made records more notable for their sonics and devotion to the mythos of the road (and the free love it encourages) than their emotional depth. Still, Up on the Ridge plays out as intermittently interesting bluegrass-flavored country. Jon Randall Stewart’s production gives room to guests on the order of Sam Bush and Alison Krauss — hot licks abound. Bentley covers Dylan and U2 effectively, but his bluesy version of Verlon Thompson and Suzi Ragsdale’s “Bad Angel” is the keeper.

See Suzi’s new press release!

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Altville In Store

Hey Everybody, I just realized I’ve been clear across this beautiful country in the past couple of months and thought I’d share a little travelog with you.

At the end of January, I gave myself the gift of Grammy tickets (I’m so good to me!) read more »

Spinning plates, juggling & riding a unicycle- not really, just keeping up with promo for the new release- debuted @ #35 and all the way to #14 on the AMA chart!! CLICK HERE TO SEE CHART

“Wishbone” Video

Click HERE to hear a great interview with Bill Cody of WSM too.

Suzi Ragsdale- Full Length EPK Best Regards/ Less of the Same from Suzi Ragsdale on Vimeo.

Full Light (w_Gabe Dixon)

Hi Everybody,

This is my first attempt to insert audio into a blog post, so … we’ll see, it looks a little suspect here in the draft stage …

In any case, I’ve been finalizing all the music and graphics for the release of my second short collection of songs to share.  I love the idea of releasing EPs, and more frequently … but I’m also releasing a 2 disc package with 12 songs and more photos, etc…  I’ll let you know when that’s available.

Initially, I did the 2 disc set to meet the requirements and protocol of the gracious and welcoming boutiques and stores that will carry my music (hopefully to you!) … now, after marrying the 2 projects and seeing both side by side, i’m very excited about how beautiful the package is and how it all hangs together.

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I’ve just received a very kind review of the new EP, Best Regards. You can read it here or by visiting his website:

http://oliverdiplace.blogspot.com/

Suzi Ragsdale sounds like Suzi Ragsdale. I’m sure she could list off her musical influences if asked, but Ragsdale has found her own voice. Best Regards includes six original songs, and it was hard to pick just one for this post. I chose Wishbone, because I find that I cannot listen to it and sit still at the same time. The song features an arrangement for a full folk-rock band. But I could just as easily have gone with Virginia, arranged for acoustic guitar and strings. Or the title track, for Ragsdale’s piano playing, with bass, acoustic guitar, strings, brass, and woodwinds. Or Two on a Tightrope, with full band and circus effects at the end. read more »