Thunderstorms and Neon Signs

 

Another one of those Texas boys, Wayne 'The Train' Hancock cites Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey as some of his influences.  

'Thunderstorms and Neon Signs' is his debut album, released in 1995.

The full album can be found here or here.

The Full Custom Gospel Sounds Of The Reverend Horton Heat

 

Gonna stay in Texas with the psychobilly sounds of The Reverend Horton Heat.  

Released, in 1993, 'The Full Custom Gospel Sounds Of . . .' the Reverend is their second studio album.

You can find the full album here or here.

Sounds Of The Hollow

 

Q: What do you get when you mix Polka, Norteño, Salsa, Samba, Cumbia and Merengue with a dash of Ska and a little bit of Rock 'N' Roll?

A: Brave Combo.

The full album can be found here or here.

Songs for Distingué Lovers

Thought I'd feature another Jazz chanteuse, this one being Eleanora Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday.  'Songs for Distingué Lovers' is her eighth studio album, released in 1956.  The musicians who worked with Billie on this album include the legendary Barney Kessel on guitar, and the wonderful Mr. Ben Webster, who may be the finest tenor saxophonist to ever play the instrument.  

The full album can be found here or here.