Best of 2006 (1)

Thanks to Ed Stofko for kicking off the series with his list of the best albums of 2006:

“As the year winds down here is a list of my Best of 2006, in no particular order:

Jim Lauderdale - Super Country Hits Vol 1.
Watermelon Slim and the Workers
Kris Kristofferson - Live on Austin City Limits.
Dr. John - Mercenary.
Patti Staton - His Hands.
Dave Alvin - West of the West.
Bob Dylan - Modern Times.
Jerry Lee Lewis - Last Man Standing.
Bonnie Bramlett - Roots, Blues and Jazz.
The Black Keys - Magic Potion.


“Honorable Mentions:

Willie Nelson - You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker.
Willie Nelson - The Complete Atlantic Sessions.
Eric Burdon - Soul Of A Man.
BR549 - Dog Days.
The Hacienda Brothers - What's Wrong With Right.”



What are YOUR top albums/gigs of 2006? I - and many Music for Grown-Ups readers - would love to know….



Gerry Smith