August 9, 2010
Produced by Songwriter Hall Of Fame member John Oates and the Wheeler Opera House, The 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival is the nation’s most intimate musical weekend, as it creates the shortest distance between the artists who write the songs and the fans who want to hear them in their purest, most real form. Legendary writers perform side by side with the next great generation of songwriting talent. Be on the cutting edge of the music with 7908!
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June 8, 2010
CMT
MusicFog
Washington Post
“The singer’s poise is particularly impressive with “Bad Angel,” a swaggering, roadhouse-ready tune about facing down addiction. Flanked by Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson — two of Nashville’s heirs to the outlaw country mantle — Bentley holds his own. “I’m standing at the crossroads of temptation and Salvation Street,” he sings, his voice packing enough bravura, you actually believe that he’s not only been to the bottom — he’s going to pull through, too. ”
-Chris Richards
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May 28, 2010
For all its hot licks and just-right harmonies, Dierks Bentley’s new full-length Up on the Ridge lets its bluegrass-meets-country concept disperse into songs that skirt Music Row hackdom and playing that is virtuosic but empty. On his 2005 single “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do,” Bentley and producer Brett Beavers achieved a dense fusion of bluegrass and country-rock. A limited if genial singer, Bentley has made records more notable for their sonics and devotion to the mythos of the road (and the free love it encourages) than their emotional depth. Still, Up on the Ridge plays out as intermittently interesting bluegrass-flavored country. Jon Randall Stewart’s production gives room to guests on the order of Sam Bush and Alison Krauss — hot licks abound. Bentley covers Dylan and U2 effectively, but his bluesy version of Verlon Thompson and Suzi Ragsdale’s “Bad Angel” is the keeper.
— Edd Hurt
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April 1, 2010
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Altville In Store
Hey Everybody, I just realized I’ve been clear across this beautiful country in the past couple of months and thought I’d share a little travelog with you.
At the end of January, I gave myself the gift of Grammy tickets (I’m so good to me!) read more »
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January 27, 2010
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October 10, 2009
Full Light (w_Gabe Dixon)
Hi Everybody,
This is my first attempt to insert audio into a blog post, so … we’ll see, it looks a little suspect here in the draft stage …
In any case, I’ve been finalizing all the music and graphics for the release of my second short collection of songs to share. I love the idea of releasing EPs, and more frequently … but I’m also releasing a 2 disc package with 12 songs and more photos, etc… I’ll let you know when that’s available.
Initially, I did the 2 disc set to meet the requirements and protocol of the gracious and welcoming boutiques and stores that will carry my music (hopefully to you!) … now, after marrying the 2 projects and seeing both side by side, i’m very excited about how beautiful the package is and how it all hangs together.
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“Backed by sophisticated arrangements and innovative sonic textures, she performs a collection of strikingly original tunes. An absolutely stunning achievement.”
