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Midwest Boy Signed Vinyl
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$38.00 USD
Joe Rian: Midwest Boy (2023)
Midwest Boy is more than just a record; it is a masterclass in the art of the tavern-soaked, road-worn songwriter. Following its successful run on the Roots Music Report Alternative Country charts, this album has cemented itself as a definitive statement in Joe Rian’s catalog. 🌾🥃
The Sound of the Heartland
If you’ve ever sat in a dimly lit dive bar, nursing a drink while listening to stories of life’s triumphs and tragedies, you already know the spirit of this record. Midwest Boy blends the grit of alt-country, the soul of blues, and the storytelling tradition of folk into a potent "musical soup" that tastes like home. 🎸✨
Why Midwest Boy is a Must-Have:
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Authentic Storytelling: With tracks like "Jim Bristol" and "Corner Tap," Rian explores small-town life, unusual characters, and the grit of the American experience with a voice that sounds like it has truly "done some living."
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A Dual Experience: This release doesn't just give you the full-band, electric energy that has made Rian’s live shows with The A.M. Drinkers legendary; it also includes intimate, solo acoustic versions of the tracks. It’s like getting the full bar-room roar and the campfire confessional in one package. 🎙️🔥
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Critical Acclaim: A chart-topping success that resonated with listeners for its raw honesty, proving that Rian is one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana today.
What to Expect:
Expect raspy, soulful vocals, evocative lyrics, and a sound that feels lived-in, honest, and undeniably authentic. Whether you are spinning the full-band arrangements or the stripped-back acoustic versions, Midwest Boy is a record that demands to be heard from start to finish. 💿🙌
Midwest Boy Signed Vinyl
Regular price
$38.00 USD
Regular price
$38.00 USD
Joe Rian: Midwest Boy (2023)
Midwest Boy is more than just a record; it is a masterclass in the art of the tavern-soaked, road-worn songwriter. Following its successful run on the Roots Music Report Alternative Country charts, this album has cemented itself as a definitive statement in Joe Rian’s catalog. 🌾🥃
The Sound of the Heartland
If you’ve ever sat in a dimly lit dive bar, nursing a drink while listening to stories of life’s triumphs and tragedies, you already know the spirit of this record. Midwest Boy blends the grit of alt-country, the soul of blues, and the storytelling tradition of folk into a potent "musical soup" that tastes like home. 🎸✨
Why Midwest Boy is a Must-Have:
-
Authentic Storytelling: With tracks like "Jim Bristol" and "Corner Tap," Rian explores small-town life, unusual characters, and the grit of the American experience with a voice that sounds like it has truly "done some living."
-
A Dual Experience: This release doesn't just give you the full-band, electric energy that has made Rian’s live shows with The A.M. Drinkers legendary; it also includes intimate, solo acoustic versions of the tracks. It’s like getting the full bar-room roar and the campfire confessional in one package. 🎙️🔥
-
Critical Acclaim: A chart-topping success that resonated with listeners for its raw honesty, proving that Rian is one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana today.
What to Expect:
Expect raspy, soulful vocals, evocative lyrics, and a sound that feels lived-in, honest, and undeniably authentic. Whether you are spinning the full-band arrangements or the stripped-back acoustic versions, Midwest Boy is a record that demands to be heard from start to finish. 💿🙌
Joe Rian is a singer-songwriter and band leader of the AM Drinkers, known for their alt-country and roots rock sound with blues and folk influences.
Joe has released several records, both as solo work and with collaborators.
- Midwest Boy – A double EP released in 2023, funded through his NFT collection of 1,111 music NFTs; it landed in the Top 20 Alternative Country Records of 2023\
- Back in Bridgeport – Available as a CD through his official merchandise store.
- Should It End – Also available as a CD.
- Switchyard Sessions – Recorded in 2013 in Bloomington, Indiana, with The Payton Brothers; completed in 2017 after renewed interest from a sync licensing agent
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