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"'I think the stuff that resonates on a visceral level is stuff that might not be sonically perfect, but it still feels compelling,' said Ballew.

"He expands, 'It comes down to honesty and simplicity. I mean, Colter and I sing in totally different ways. But I think I think you can tell when someone's just singing, naturally and honestly, versus a classically trained, perfect singer. There's just so much stuff out there, and the music on the radio can be over-produced. So when you find something surprisingly raw, understated or rough around the edges, it finds its home with those people that are looking for a real experience'.

"'I've never thought I have a classically good voice', Scott Ballew confesses, 'So when I'm in a room with other musicians that can make it sound really nice, my instinct is to cover it up as much as possible with their goodness. Mike Nau, who produced Rio Bravo, and some of the other musicians were really good at giving me the confidence to let the space provide some of that power. The way we recorded it, it was kind of half-live and spontaneous - half the songs we recorded in one day. Then the other half, it was a bit of a Frankenstein experiment between Mike and I virtually. I'd have a minute to sit with the songs with just the piano or the guitar, and Mike would add one thing at a time, and that approach allowed it to be more stripped down than it probably would have been live.'"

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Curate the ultimate La Honda playlist that sets the vibe and you could win big! We're giving away three $50 gift cards to the La Honda Records store that will be randomly selected from contest entries. Share your La Honda playlists and get rewarded! Continue reading

Scott Ballew's newest album releases March 29th.  Check out his interview with Flood Magazine here. Continue reading

The Two Step Inn Festival in Georgetown, TX features two La Honda Records artists.  Colter Wall plays on Saturday, April 20th and Vincent Neil Emerson takes the stage on Sunday, April 21st.  Check out the lineups and get your tickets here. Continue reading

Scott Ballew releases Old Fashioned today.  Get it wherever you stream music. Continue reading

Kade Hoffman's latest La Honda Records release, Lady Luck, is now streaming.  See what the buzz is about here. Continue reading

Catch The Local Honeys out on the road this spring.  You won't want to miss these strong, independent women spreading that good ol' Eastern Kentucky Appalachian music to the masses.

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VNE is back on the road this spring.  You can get tickets here. Continue reading

La Honda Records artist, Kade Hoffman, announces his new single, Lady Luck.  It will be available on all streaming platforms March 7th.  Pre-save the single here. Continue reading