Something new on the Americana From the Flatlands countdown this week – it’s a Baker’s Dozen – a Top 13! Plus, we’ve got a Spotify playlist of the 13! Here’s the direct link to the Americana From the Flatlands Spotify for this week!

Who starts the Countdown off at lucky 13? Slide guitar and Neil Young sounds like a great start – Neil’s in with “Homegrown“. The album of the same name is a deep collection as Neil takes us on a ride once again!

Number 12 on the Chart is J.S. Ondara and “Lockdown On Date Night Tuesday”. Ondara pulled out guitar and paper and set about chronicling what we’ve all been dealing with in COVID 19 2020. He stands out while standing right next to us.

“The Luckier You Get” by American Aquarium makes a quick pit stop at Number 11. The Lamenations album is still picking up steam and these folks love their fans as much as making great music.

How ’bout our first Debut this week? Number 10 is the latest from The Allman Betts Band – “Magnolia Road“! The video almost gives us a virtual outdoor concert 🙂 while the music lets some sweltering sunshine in the front door. Dive in!

Who’s Number 9 this week? The Dead Tongues with “Peaceful Ambassador“. Feels like that should be Ryan Gustafson’s actual job title, in my mind. The Tongues new album is Transmigration Blues with this as the first single.

We’ve got to admit we keep our “Options Open” as Kathleen Edwards re-enters the Countdown this week! Kathleen comes in at Number 8. And, we are more than pleased to have her smooth sounds echoing around the Cabin here in the Flatlands!

He seems to be on everyone’s playlist – and we’re no different. Nathaniel Rateliff pops #7 with “Time Stands“. Can’t miss this high riser wherever you turn – and with good reason. The man reaches right into your soul and appeals to your brain at the same time.

The Debut you’ve been waiting for, maybe? Number 6 is Margo Price and “Letting Me Down“. The sense of music and sense of the times is spectacular with Miss Margo – she’s classic and in a class all by herself.

Number 5 on the Americana From the Flatlands Top 13 is Courtney Marie Andrews and “It Must Be Someone Else’s Fault“. Weeping steel guitar and a sandy Southwest vocal hits this summer spin perfectly.

Number 4 is our biggest jumper this week – Ray LaMontagne and “Strong Enough“. Ray swirls into town and convinces us to join his merry band with this tune from his new album Monovision. We hope we are strong enough Ray!

Red wine and Number 3 this week for Sarah Jarosz and “Johnny“. The Countdown is just better with Sarah – in whatever combo she hits us with. It’s solo stuff right now and each effort shows us deeper into her repertoire. Thanks Sarah!

Almost to the top of the Top 13 this week for Americana From the Flatlands! Number 2 is John Craigie and “Don’t Ask“. John puts a Midwest grinding attitude into his Californian sensibility on his Asterisk the Universe album. Find it today and go deeper.

Set off the fireworks (a bit late) – Number 1 is in the house! It’s The Jayhawks and “This Forgotten Town“! We’ve loved The Jayhawks for so long and it’s special to hear them harken back and lead everyone forward. Harmonize with them all week long!

Don’t forget – we’ve introduced a Spotify playlist for the Top 13! Follow this link to the Playlist and give it a follow! We’ll update it each week! Enjoy the Flatlands, my friends!