If we’re being totally honest with each other I will admit to knowing zero legitimate facts about Americana music or the Americana Music Association. That being said, the new five band / five song Lake Fever Session that just launched was a bit of a curveball for me. The music contained within is not exactly what I seek out on a regular basis but there’s a focus on the craft of songwriting that often gets lost in the noise of the colossus known as Nashville that predominates in these songs; an aspect well worth appreciating. Shown above is Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs performing “Devil Do” with a crazy little drum setup that drew me in.

1. Elliott Brood – “Without Again”
2. Joe Pug – “Dodging the Wind”
3. Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs – “Devil Do”
4. Hot Club of Cowntown – “Forget-Me-Nots
5. Elizabeth Cook – “Heroin Addict Sister”

If you’ve managed to miss the vague drama involved with WRVU and their latest decision to cap community DJ involvement at the station to 25 people you should take a moment to read all about it here. If you are familiar with the scenario, you should hop on over and join this Facebook Group; WRVU Listeners Against a Community DJ Cap to show your support. Will an online petition of listeners showing their support for the station but not the new regulations have much of an effect on the powers that be? Maybe not but doing absolutely nothing will certainly not clear things up.

You can further show your support tonight at The End at the WRVU Benefit with Cheer Up Charlie Daniels, Vermicious K’nids, Powerbrrrd and Westfolk.

It’s unfortunately been awhile since we got the official word on the status of Jeremy Ferguson helmed projects but if the recent redesign of the Battle Tapes website is any indication, things are going well. Aside from the fresh design it is clear that there’s a lot on the horizon for the studio; including newness from Tristen, Bad Cop, Eliza the Arrow and Velcro Stars. The lack of a neglected news section is a bit of a bummer but we’re still holding out for the yearly Battle Tapes Podcast.