Dark Bar and A Jukebox

J.B. Beverley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 27, 2006)
• Original Release Date: April 27, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Helltrain Records
• ASIN: B000FJABPU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,851 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Country Standard Time May 22, 2006

This is as refreshing and entertaining as a night out in South Austin. - Brian T.

Product Description

Helltrain Records is pleased to announce the release of J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifter’s highly anticipated, Nashville barn-burner Dark Bar and a Juke Box, scheduled for May 2, 2006. This release is special for Helltrain Records as not only is it their first release, it’s also the first official release from J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifters. Steeped in punk rock, J.B. Beverley brings a grittiness and authenticity missing from so much of today’s country music. The 13 tracks that make up the album range from old-school honky-tonk to jump blues with a bit of Bakersfield twang thrown in for good measure. Like a punch to the gut, J.B.’s lyrics hit you with honesty and realism; this isn’t a slick, overly-produced release, this album is about truth delivered with the honest simplicity of the South. Building a steady fan base with their 2005 "American Highball" tour, J.B. and the boys have stayed busy playing a slew of Washington D.C. regional dates and then crossing the country with Hank III during the fall of 2005. With the release of "Dark Bar and A Jukebox," the gang will hit the road once again with a national tour kicking off this spring and running through the summer, sure to increase their already large fan base.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Six Strings And Some Heartache, May 10, 2006

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Jeff Melvin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Bar and A Jukebox (Audio CD)

The release of J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifter's Dark Bar and a Jukebox on Helltrain Records heralds a battle victory for country music over Nashville. By forming his own label for this album, Mr. Beverley has shown that true country musicians, who play honest country music straight from their souls, can produce and release this music free from the whims of the soulless money-grubbers who have nearly killed the genre. That said, this is an excellent album.

The album showcases Beverley's inspired songwriting; songs that leave you no doubt he's lived every moment of the joy and heartache about which he sings. It is obvious he's spent years soaking up the classics; from Jimmie Rodgers to Buck Owens and beyond. It would be more difficult to name those country greats that have not influenced this work. Some lyrics, such as those in "Memories of You" and "Chase Down These Blues" may even remind the listener of the songs of a young George Jones. Any true fan of any kind of music will enjoy "Going To The Show", a lyric which captures the excitement of going to see live music with your friends. A sentiment greatly amplified when the music you love is as rare as the cuts on this album.

The Wayward Drifters are a traditional band with an unusual line-up. Although the tunes found here are fleshed out with the chops of extremely capable sidemen such as Donnie Herron, and Andy Gibson from the Damn Band, and a cameo by the one and only Mr. Ronnie McCoury, they are a three-piece with guitar, bass, and banjo. Beverley's stunted diction and raspy voice defy comparison. It is perfectly suited to this music and you've got to hear it to believe it. In live shows most of the "heavy lifting" is done by banjo virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Banjer Dan Mazer, who can pick full-bore blugrass in one song, and yet somehow make his banjo sing like a country telecaster in the next. They are all good at what they do and are very entertaining as a three-piece as well. As a sidenote, backup singer "Dixie Coon" sounds quite familiar, doesn't he?

This album launches J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifters into the upper echelon of modern country music. A lonely place that for several years has been inhabited only by Hank III and Wayne Hancock. Thanks to these folks, maybe someday our children will hear some country on country radio.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't find this Country on Country Radio., May 7, 2006

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buckshot00fan "Darrell Johnson" (Savannah,TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Bar and A Jukebox (Audio CD)

Dark Bar & A Jukebox is one of the best albums I have purchased in a long time. Filled with Honky Tonk,Jump Blues, and just the right hint of bluegrass to give it a roosty feeling you won't find anywhere else but here anymore. This style of music has long since gone by the wayside because of the ever-changing face of country music which is nothing like it needs to be anymore. If you like REAL Country music and not that watered down crap the play on the radio that they try to pass of to us as country, then this is the CD for you. I promise you will not be dissapointed. Order yours today and quit missing out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars J.B. Beverley, December 18, 2010

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S. O'Brien - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Bar and A Jukebox (Audio CD)

J.B. Beverley is one of the guys keeping real country music alive and this will never be played on any Top 40 country stations. The song "Dark Bar & A Jukebox" pretty much sums it up with the lyrics "Give me a dark bar & a jukebox over that radio, yeah Toby just don't cut it give me Haggard give me Coe and I'm tired of watching Nashville & its washed up fashion show. Cause you won't find no Country on Country radio." If you are a fan of Wayne "The Train" Hancock you will like this guy. J.B. Beverley also has that outlaw attitude which I like a lot. Great music and great songwriting, great album from start to finish and easily gets 5 stars from me. Other standout tracks are "Shoulda Thought About It", "Chase Down These Blues", "Drinkin' Bourbon", "Train Song" and Wayward Drifter".