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Album Review – Nick Shoulders – “Refugia Blues” - Saving Country Music

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 2d

Nick Shoulders is the singing, yodeling, whistling, mulleted and mustachioed country music weirdo freak of our time.
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For those who've been wooed by his musical musings and vocal acrobatics at some point in the past, you need no persuading to the magic this man can make, however curious and offbeat it might come acro...

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No Depression - Roots Music Journalism @nodepression.bsky.social · 7d

In biology, a refugium is a space where at-risk organisms can survive against the odds. Nick Shoulders’ fifth studio release, Refugia Blues, is a promise that these spaces exist: even if such shelter is found solely in a song.

Read Alli Patton's review below:

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ALBUM REVIEW: Nick Shoulders’ ‘Refugia Blues’ Is a Hymnal for the Here and Now

A refugium is a haven when conditions are unfavorable. In biology, it’s a space where at-risk organisms can survive against the odds. In anthropology, it’s a hideaway for human life, a place where…

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Halloween, Refugia Blues is here! 🎃 Nick Shoulders’ new album is rooted in the stylings of Southern traditional music: sparse, timeless, and unamplified. Listen to all nine tracks now at the link: 👻 link.garholerecords.com/refugiablues

Adam Faucett - "Won't Let Your Heart Break Me Now" - live at Gar Holeidays 2024

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 7d

Adam Faucett - "Won't Let Your Heart Break Me Now" - live at Gar Holeidays 2024
From his newest record just out last month, "New Variations of The Reaper."
Gar Holeidays 2025 is December 5th & 6th at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, Arkansaw
grab your tickets now!
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Sabine McCalla - "Two of Hearts" (official music video)

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 12d

Debbie Downers is here! The first iteration of Jonny Fritz's Debbie Downers album series, the country version, was recorded in Nashville with a band of world-class studio musicians, and produced by Jordan Lehning. Listen to all nine songs and more at the link:
link.garholerecords.com/debbiedowners

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 15d

"Set in the swamp of South Louisiana director a.r. havel recreates our favorite portrait of New Orleans Queen of Soul, Irma Thomas. A huge influence to me I’m honored to portray her countenance." - Sabine McCalla on the video for her new song "Two of Hearts." Check it out!
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YouTube video by Sabine McCalla

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 15d

On Sabine McCalla's new song "Two of Hearts," three journal entries about potential lovers converge during Mardi Gras with a connection sparked by a playing card. "Two of Hearts" is out now! Listen at the link: link.garholerecords.com/dontcallmebaby

Jonny Fritz - Slow Down (live)

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 19d

Jonny Fritz's new album, Debbie Downers, comes out in just one week! Check out this performance video for his latest song: Jonny Fritz - Slow Down (live)
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YouTube video by Jonny Fritz

Nick Shoulders - "Tatum Spring" (live at Gar Hole HQ)

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 20d

Check out the performance video for Nick Shoulders' new song "Tatum Spring." Filmed by Nick Futch live at Gar Hole HQ in Fayetteville, Arkansaw
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YouTube video by Neck Shoulders

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 21d

The final single for Nick Shoulder's upcoming acoustic album, "Refugia Blues," is out now! With "Tatum Spring," Shoulders traces the lines of personal sorrow and quiet longing toward liberatory love. Listen at the link:
link.garholerecords.com/refugiablues

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 23d

Today we are pleased to release another new track from Angela Autumn. “Millionaire Money” explores the transactional nature of modern life and the struggle to find accountability in an unbalanced world.

Listen now at the link:
link.garholerecords.com/millionaire-...

Ramsey Thornton - Riverside

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 26d

@varioussmallflames.bsky.social had some nice words for Ramsey Thornton's new song "Riverside." Check it out at the link: varioussmallflames.co.uk/2025/10/07/r...

Various Small Flames share 'Riverside', the new single from Tulsa songwriter Ramsey Thornton released via Gar Hole Records.

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · 29d

“Slow Down,” is the latest song from Jonny Fritz’s new album Debbie Downers. (Out 10/24) This slow dance about chasing a dream to the brink is out now. Listen and more at the link:
link.garholerecords.com/debbiedowners

Jonny Fritz - Hot Chicken Condos (official music video)

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Oct 2

Check out Cooper Kenward and Jonny Fritz's official "Hot Chicken Condos" music video out now!
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YouTube video by Jonny Fritz

Ramsey Thornton - "Riverside" (live inside)

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Oct 1

Check out Ramsey Thornton's "Riverside" video by Calebe Severo, and listen wherever you find your music.
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YouTube video by Ramsey Thornton

Dylan Earl | Get in the Truck | Western AF

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Oct 1

Gar Hole Records is proud to announce the newest addition to the roster: Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Ramsey Thornton. We will be releasing his debut album next year in the spring. For now, please enjoy “Riverside.” Listen here: found.ee/rt-riverside

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 30

Our friends over at Western AF have a new field recording of Dylan Earl performing "Get in the Truck." Check out the video and listen to Dylan's new album, "Level-Headed Even Smile," wherever you find your music.
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Sabine McCalla - "Anything Without You" - official music video

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 24

We are also sharing a beautiful new video for the track today directed by Rett Rogers with Drake Leblanc. Much of the footage was shot by Leblanc and Jo Vidrine at a trail ride in Lafayette, LA, a regular community gathering which often draws hundreds of riders and dancers.
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YouTube video by Sabine McCalla

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Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 24

"Anything Without You" is the latest single off Sabine McCalla's debut album, "Don't Call Me Baby." Listen to the new song and pre-save/order the album here:
link.garholerecords.com/dontcallmebaby

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 19

LEVEL-HEADED EVEN SMILE is out today!
On his fourth full-length album Dylan Earl probes identity with vulnerability, outlaw grit, and an endearing desire to color outside the lines.
Listen and more right here: found.ee/levelheadede...

Nick Shoulders - "Bored Fightin'" (live at Gar Hole HQ)

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 16

Check out this performance video of Nick Shoulders playing "Bored Fightin'" live at Gar Hole Records HQ.
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YouTube video by Neck Shoulders

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 16

"Bored Fightin'" is latest single leading up to the release of Nick Shoulders's new album "Refugia Blues." Stream "Bored Fightin'" and pre-save the album, out this Halloween, at the link: link.garholerecords.com/refugiablues

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 10

HOT CHICKEN CONDOS is out today! Check out the latest single for Jonny Fritz's upcoming "Debbie Downers" and pre-save the album at the link:
link.garholerecords.com/debbiedowners

Dylan Earl - "Two Kinds of Loner" - Official Lyric Video

Gar Hole Records @garholerecords.bsky.social · Sep 3

Andrew Knives has created an incredible animated music video to accompany Dylan Earl's new single, "Two Kinds of Loner." Check it out below, and follow the links in the description to stream the new track, pre-save the album, and more.
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YouTube video by Dylan Earl