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That “Cosmic Country” sound – authentic Americana/country roots mixed with the adventurous, technicolor elements of the psychedelic rock era – is right up our alley here at WNCW. Daniel Donato has built his sound and band’s name around it! Co-produced by Donato and Vance Powell (White Stripes, Chris Stapleton), his great delivery is present throughout this wonderful album. We’re so pleased he’s part of the lineup of this year’s Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, December 13th in Asheville!

Not everyone might think cowboy songs for the 21st Century are just what we need, but when written and delivered with the quality that Dallas Burrow brings, you, too, might become a convert. The Texas singer-songwriter’s influences, such as Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, can likely be heard here. The legendary Lloyd Maines produced this, and the guest vocalists joining Dallas are Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kelly Willis, and Jim Lauderdale, so of course, we like this!

The music of North Carolinian Abigail Dowd has been described as “songs rooted in folk, blues, and the mystic heart of the South.” She builds songs from the cultural ruins we walk past every day: Scots graveyards, Native trails, Eastern mantras, family myths, war stories, saints and mothers, and the long silence in between.

Langhorne Slim’s music has always been marked by diverse influences and unexpected turns. This time, he’s plugged in more than before: "I love acoustic music. I love folk music. But those aren't my only loves. Rock & roll has always tickled the same place in my soul as great singer-songwriter music, and I wanted to explore those influences. Raw songs that make you feel something: that's the stuff I'm after." His ninth album is scheduled for release on January 16th. He plays the Grey Eagle in Asheville on February 7th.

Apparently, this album began as a “just for fun” project among longtime friends and grew into something deeper: an ode to slowing down, paying attention, and creating together. The result is a warm, welcoming collection for fans of folk-rock authenticity. Think front-porch honesty with the crackle of a lived-in LP.

This is the third album for Cunningham, on Verve Forecast Records, following her wonderful collaboration with Andrew Bird when they reworked the classic ‘70s Buckingham Nicks Fleetwood Mac precursor (which has recently been reissued, by the way.) Ace is another example of Cunningham’s wonderful blend of pop, rock, folk, and jazz, with rich layering and texture thanks to production work from her and Robbie Lackritz.

The CCJO is a 17-piece not-for-profit ensemble dedicated to performing, preserving, and teaching jazz as a living art form. Over the years, they have presented big band arrangements of works by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and others, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Nutracker. Now they’ve remixed some of their holiday arrangements for the 21st Century, with various jazz styles from around the world, including samba and hip hop.

We’ve got holiday tunes from the reverent to the irreverent to spin for you this season. This 5-song EP from the Los Angeles duo of Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett and their band is festive, funny, and a little bit naughty…

Introducing a new Holiday compilation out of Asheville! Abby Bryant, the New Dawn Starkestra, Las Sonora Carolina, and others are on this new release out of Citizen Studios. Producer and musician Jeff Sipe teamed up with Gar Ragland, Eddie Dewey, and Josh Blake to create this nine-song holiday collection. Proceeds from the album sales will benefit MusiCares and ArtsAVL in ongoing post-Helene recovery efforts.

Join Alex Nudd for a relaxing evening of expressing thankfulness, digesting whatever feast you’ve had, and listening to his look back at various favorite Peak of the Week releases this year.