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Sidestreet Distributing wholesale distributes independent recordings of folk, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues, roots, and related genres. We are committed to providing competitive pricing, and helpful service to make purchasing the genres of music we carry as convenient and effective as possible for you.

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Featured New Releases:

Loafer's Glory - LOAFER'S GLORY Debut release for this group of old-time and bluegrass veterans: Herb Pedersen, Bill Bryson, Tom Sauber, and Patrick Sauber. Release date 05/22/2012 ARH-CD542 .. CD .. code P

At First Light - IDIR Gaelic for "between and among". Neo-trad instrumentalists, John McSherry on uilleann pipes, Donal O'Connor on fiddle/keys, and Francis McIlduff on bodhran/whistles, unite for a tune-filled release featuring special guests Tony Byrne, Ciara McCrickard, Ruben Bada, and Michael McCague. "The Magnificent Six", "Maire an Chuil Or Bhul", "Roy's Hands", "Aird Ui Chuain - The Quiet of Erin", ten in all. COMPASS-CD4576 .. CD .. code P

Stephenson, Larry - WHAT REALLY MATTERS 2012 - 12 traditionally-minded bluegrass tracks, with his road band consisting of Kenny Ingham on banjo, Kevin Richardson on guitar, and Danny Stewart on bass. "Bear Tracks", "Philadelphia Lawyer" featuring Sam Bush, "The Blues Don't Care", more. Release date 05/29/2012 COMPASS-CD4581 .. CD .. code P

South Memphis String Band - OLD TIMES THERE ... 2012 - Traditionally recorded to emphasize "the pure sound of fingers, strings, wood and throats." These southern songs are reflective of the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, Reconstruction, The Civil War - including the "... clever, subversive subtext..." DOT-CD227 .. CD .. code T

Various artists - JUKE JOINTS VOL. 3 4-CD set. A slew of raucous blues tracks: "Alley Special", "Locked In Jail Blues", "Broke and Hungry", "I'm Gonna Love You", more. Release date 05/22/2012 JSP-CD77150 .. CD .. code JSP

Landreth, Sonny - ELEMENTAL JOURNEY 2012 - On his most distinctive release yet, this slide guitar authority summons the talents of guest guitarists Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson, along with steel drum master Robert Greenridge and members of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, for an all-instrumental joyride. 11 cuts from a diverse blend of influences such as rock, blues, classical, zydeco, country, jazz, and reggae. "Heavy Heart Rising", "Letting Go", "Opening Sky", more. Release date 05/22/2012 LF-CD0003 .. CD .. code P

Lundy, Ted - TED LUNDY AND THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN BOYS Tracks 1962-71 culled from the Galax-singer/banjoman's early recordings from GHP Records based in West Germany, Starday Records, and County Records. The Southern Mountain Boys are: Sonny Miller on fiddle, Jerry Lundy on fiddle, Bob Paisley on guitar, Fred Hannah on mandolin, Joe Edd King on fiddle, Wes Rineer on stand-up bass, others. "Dark Hollow", "Prison Wall of Love", "Garden In The Sky", "Dusty Miller", 14 more. OB-CD707 .. CD .. code M

Various artists - PUTUMAYO PRESENTS COWBOY PLAYGROUND Classic cowboy selections for the whole family, with cuts from Riders in the Sky, Ian Tyson, Peter Rowan and Don Edwards, more. Release date 05/22/2012 - on order, expected arrival date 05/31/12 PUTU-CD318 .. CD .. code O

Various artists - PUTUMAYO PRESENTS BLUEGRASS Presenting an array of artists in the field: Sam Bush, Crooked Still, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Uncle Earl, Andrea Zonn with Alison Brown, others. Release date 05/22/2012 PUTU-CD319 .. CD .. code O

Raitt, Bonnie - SLIPSTREAM 2012 - Daring, bluesy, and steeped in the inimitable slide guitar and soulful vocals that she is known for. Guests include Bill Frisell, Al Anderson - formerly of NRBQ -, Ireland's Paul Brady and Maia Sharp. Covers of songs by Bob Dylan, Joe Henry; a reggae-fied version of "Right Down The Line," more. REDWI-CD001 .. CD .. code Q

Hilo Greg - UKULELE JAM 2012 - From the tropical paradise of Ann Arbor MI comes Hilo Greg! "From the name-checking rockabilly of 'U-K-E Spells Uke' to hoarders, James Bond, Planet of the Apes and the peace anthem 'Uke It Out,' this is one wild album that no ukulele fan should be without!" RFG-CD6854 .. CD .. code O

Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press, Bobby - NEW BLUEGRASS & OLD HEARTACHES New selections and old favorites from the Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, including never-before-released versions of "I'm Going Back To The Mountains", "The Old Oak Tree", "Muddy Waters", 10 tracks in all. Release date 05/22/2012 RHY-CD1099 .. CD .. code M

Arbo & Daisy Mayhem, Rani - SOME BRIGHT MORNING 2012 - String band mixes traditional sounds with improvisational styles, including hints of country blues, vintage swing, Appalachian folk flavors. SIG-CD2046 .. CD .. code Q

Dickinson, Luther - HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS 2012 - with the Sons of Mudboy. As a member of the North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes, South Memphis String Band and The Word, Luther is widely known as a talented musician and Grammy-nominated producer. - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 21-45 days SOTS-CD11 .. CD .. code J

Thom, David - THAT OLD FAMILIAR 2011 - SF Bay Area bluegrass singing stalwart and onetime lead guitarist with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience; with an all-star cast of west-coast bluegrass luminaries including Tom Rozum, Patrick Sauber, Mike Witcher, Chad Manning, Paul Shelasky, Bill Evans and producer Laurie Lewis. Originals plus songs from Dave Alvin, Emma Smith, Larry Cordle and more. SWR-CD11016 .. CD .. code O

Various artists - YOU NEVER HEARD SO SWEET 25-track collection of southern English traditional singers, as selected by legendary trad singer Shirley Collins. TOPIC-CD671 .. CD .. code R

Various artists - GOOD PEOPLE, TAKE WARNING: BALLADS SUNG BY BRITISH AND IRISH TRADITIONAL SINGERS 3-CD set of notable recordings featuring select traditional singers including Jeannie Robertson, Harry Cox, Rob & Ron Copper, Bess Cronin, Paddy Doran, Phil Tanner, Seamus Ennis, others. Highlights the history and meaning behind the songs. TOPIC-CD673 .. CD .. code ZZZ