- Max W. Achatz, CountryJukebox.de
"This is what country music is meant to be. You will not find another collection of songs as heartfelt and real as these on any record this year."
- Vinny Smith, HonkyTonkJunkie.com
"Full grown music for folks who live hard, love hard, and lose hard."
- David Serby, Musician
"Gallows is a consumate, primeval country ballad showcasing the captivating baritone voice of Addam Scott."
- Freddy Celis, RootsTime
"Gallows makes me think of Tom Russell's best work."
- Johanna J. Bodde, Dutch Roots Radio
"Road songs that matter."
- Kern Richards, Musician
Radio Stations and Sites that recently added Addam:
Be sure to check them out for other great artists!
Honky-Tonk Junkie
Hand-Picked local and indie country and americana music.
Country Jukebox
Bearing the torch for alt.country and Americana music in Munich, Germany.
The Kitchen Sink
Because your FM radio stations suck.
KGLP 97.1 Gallup, NM
Tom Funk's "Green Chile Revival & Medicine Show"
Insurgent Country
Radio Girl, Johanna J. Bodde at Dutch Roots Radio 105.8 FM The Netherlands
RootsTime
Freddie Celis in Belgium
Southland Serenade
Helping promote the SoCal indie country music scene
If you're looking for new music, or just to kill some time...
Here are a few of my favorite local bands and websites.
-Addam
Services:
Brandon Gass Mastering and Sound Design
A dependable, prompt, and professional mastering service.
Brandon is heavily invested in helping you sound your best. You won't find better.
Honky Tonk Christmas
Our yearly charity fundraiser show
Patrolled By Radar
My absolute favorite SoCal band.
Do yourself a favor and take a listen to "Morphine Drip" and "Perfectly Dressed for the Drought"
West of Texas
In my opinion, the most authentic traditional country band in the Southwest.
They are also our "Partner Band" in setting up our yearly fundraiser
for the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach.
Lissie
Her "Why You Runnin?" EP is the best record I've heard in years.
If I had to choose an ambassador of the L.A. Americana Movement, it would be her.
Please take a moment to check her out, you'll be glad you did.
Check the site regularly for unexpected covers.
The Vaquetones
Miguel Garcia and The Vaquetones are incomparable.
A delicious blend everything the cultural melting pot of SoCal offers.
David Serby
Excellent songwriter who consistently delivers.
He's arguably the hardest working guy on the scene and certainly the nicest.
Kern Richards
One of the best Long Beach/OC area. Look for his upcoming LP.
Grant Langston
Grant and his superb band remind me of Bakersfield, Austin, and strong shot.
Haymaker
Excellence in songwriting and performance, another great SoCal band.
Leslie and the Badgers
Excellent band, untouchable singer, progressive writing and style.
Scott Orr
Canada's greatest export since "You Can't Do That on Television"
The sparse and open recording sound is matched only by his honest and naked lyric.
Twang Nation
Country Music, Alt-Country, Roots Music and Americana Music Blog.
No Depression
Americana and Roots Music Info
Honky-Tonk Junkie
Hand-Picked local and indie country and americana music.
The Kitchen Sink
Because your FM radio stations suck.
Rock, Soul, Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Indie, Punk, Hip-Hop, Movie, Audio Clips and much, much more.
KGLP 97.1 Gallup, NM
Tom Funk's "Green Chile Revival & Medicine Show"
Insurgent Country
Radio Girl, Johanna J. Bodde at Dutch Roots Radio 105.8 FM The Netherlands
RootsTime
Freddie Celis in Belgium
Southland Serenade
Helping promote the SoCal indie country music scene
On The Edge of Country Blog
Great music and musings. Nobody too big or small to be included. A great site!
Justin Rudd
Long Beach community activist. The world would be a better place if we had more people like him.
If you know someone in your community you'd like to spread the word about, write us!
Alt-Country
Formerly a Ryan Adams site.
The message board is a fine example of what happens when the lunatics take over the asylum.
The Straight Dope
Wanna be less stupid?
Chick - Bad Comics
Looking for your daily dose of crazy?
I have been utterly enthralled in this site as of late.
XKCD - Good Comics
You gotta love a comic that makes you Google.