This is the last of the recycled content here on Songs:Illinois. I’m glad I did this random year in review since from the comments I’ve received it seems I’ve been able to expose a few more people to some truly deserving artists. Monday will be the start of new music on S:I. So check back then. Here’s a repost from August:
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Cindy Lee Berryhill has shifted her focus somewhat over the last decade or so. Who’s to blame her? The world’s changed and she with it. Her style has morphed from that of an art house folk siren to a twisted alt-country chanteuse (admittedly not a great difference to a layperson). Her songs also seem more topical and she’s running with a new unruly peace crowd. In fact she’s the host of an ongoing series of nights at Club Largo in LA called “Songs Of Protest”.
She’s also about to release her new record on her very own label Popdeluxe. Beloved Stranger is the title and we have the title track as a preview. Guests include John Doe, Peter Case and Dave Alvin.
Plus the Neil Young approved: