Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – Veteran musicians including Steve Earle and The Mavericks, were out with new music on Tuesday.
For The Mavericks, "Mono" is the second release from the group since they reformed. Lead singer Raul Malo had a hand in writing all 12 songs. This marks the first disc from The Mavs without bassist Robert Reynolds, who was fired from the band for substance abuse issues. The music continues in the traditional throwback sound of The Mavs.
As for Earle, he goes a different direction with "Terraplane." He gets bluesy on a disc produced by R.S. Field. Earle recorded the 10 songs with his backing band The Dukes.
Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna fame goes in a rootsy vein on "Ain't In No Hurry," his third solo disc on Red House. He covers American roots, blues, rockers and his own material.
Texas musician Aaron Watson returns to action with "The Underdog." He produced the 14 songs with Keith Stegall.
Bluegrass husband and white Darin and Brooke Aldridge put out their sixth release, "Snapshots" on Mountain Home. Ricky Skaggs and Doyle Lawson lend a helping hand.