The ties that bind. . . . .

It's in the blood. Period. That's the way it is. This week's show takes on the family ties and how music runs in the blood and through the soul. The everyday, blue collar, sweat, grime and blood folks that through hard work, authenticity and staying true to what they believed, became royalty in American music. The Williams (all 3 Hanks), the Jennings family (Waylon, Shooter and Struggle), the Cash-Carter-Crowell gang, the Nelson's (Willie and Lukas). 6 string guitar gunslingers from the Allman-Trucks connection (Skydog, Duane and his nephew, Derek), The Vaughan's (Stevie Ray and Jimmie), the Earle's (Steve and Justin Townes, like father, like son, in all ways). The Dickinson's (Jim and his sons, Luther and Cody, The North Mississippi All-Stars), and the Helm's (Levon and Amy). The list goes on and there's a twist or two in there, a story or three you probably didn't know, and in every case, cuts that you've probably not heard, in styles that you didn't know that they played in. In this week's homegrown segment, my bro Steve Lewis, with his version of Nine-Inch Nails "Hurt". Strap in, hang on, and get ready for another blast down Desolation Row with the Angel. Music that's close to the bone, true, authentic and real from artists and bands who refuse to compromise, and whose artistic integrity means far more than a fat recording contract based on some slick producer's idea of "music". As always, a big shout-out to Shooter, who provided some of the tracks for this week from the www.givememyxxx.com website. Visit over there for some cuts from these artists, and for other broadcasts just like this one. Share the shit out of this folks, that's the only price that I ever ask. It's always commercial-free, sponsor-free and supported for sheer love of the music for people just like you. No subscriptions required, just a simple share on FB, Twitter or by e-mail. You can always friend me, Kip Williams, on Facebook, or Like the show's fan pages, The Desolation Angel, or Music That Doesn't Suck Canal Water. Peace out, rock and roll forever Kip