Groan Man
groanman617.bsky.social
Groan Man
@groanman617.bsky.social
😙💨 Bassist, Songwriter & DJ. Country Music aficionado in Boston.
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DJing at State Park in Kendall Square Cambridge today 3-6pm come hungry the foood is goood
May 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My first Crockett record to feature, 2022's #themanfromwaco LP isa splendid selection o ORIGINALS fr a dude who has done countless covers w such conviction he makes u think he wrote em all!

Cant name a #1 fav but "Cowboy Candy" & "I'm Just A Clown" r up there

#charleycrockett
#countrysky
#country
April 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DOLLYs prolly the most iconic country artist ever but I say there's a lack or appreciation for her ALBUMS like #coatofmanycolors for ex is a MF'n GEM front to back.

You know the title track but this LP is all killer and 75% Dolly-penned songs.

#country
#countrysky
#classiccountry
#dollyparton
April 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I consider "Hank Williams Jr & Friends" Hank 2s debut because it's the first time not singing his daddy's songs (which he was forced to do from an early age).

A true masterpiece of country music but this brand of outlaw? Unmatched. Soulful and beautiful but heavy as hell.

#countrysky
#country
April 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I never knew Lynn Anderson's folks were country singers but it makes sense! She has that genuine country music pedigree! #riderideride is Lynn's debut LP + half original songs which is badass (and unusual) for 1967!

My fav is "Beggars Can't Be Choosers". Smokes!

#countrysky
#countrymusic
#country
April 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Recently discovered the excellent JUNIOR BROWN and as you can imagine from his 1993 LP title #GUITwithit he is a double-neck anything-with-strings master picker 🎸

He's got sweet original songs too like "My Wife Thinks Your Dead" & "Party Lights".

#countrysky
#countrymusic
#country
#juniorbrown
April 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Emmylou Harris' 1981 LP #RoseofCimarron is a Country rock record that's on the softer side save the barn-burner 'Born To Run' 🔥

Will play her version of 'If I Needed You' whenever a break on the dance floor is needed 😮‍💨 great sounds thanks to producer Brian Ahern

#countrysky
#countrymusic
#country
April 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THE outlaw-country predecessor to the platinum sellling 1976 "Wanted! The Outlaws" record, is 1973s HONKY TONK HEROES by #waylonjennings

Almost all songs including title track written by the great #billyjoeshaver who hounded Waymore to do it.. and aren't we glad he did.

#outlawcountry
#countrysky
April 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Waylon Jennings in Cambridge MA 1976

📸 Henry Horenstein in his book Honky Tonk, Portraits of Country Music
April 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Best $3 I ever spent! Dolly Parton's Aunt, Dorothy Jo Owens' may only have 1 record but #icanonlybeme has at least 2 bangers and a raw, original hardcore country style.

Thought this'd hafta b a tease post but yer in luck! Someone uploaded em just last year 👍🏻

#countrysky
#countrymusic
#country
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The 2017 modern classic country masterpiece #thishighway from #zephaniahohora has all the pristine sounds we crave plus a truly stunning selection of songs 🍻

Go get #thishighway n thank me later! NH-born ZO also books Country music in NYC & Nashville via Skinny Dennis 🔥

#countrymusic
#countrysky
April 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Superb comp from Somerville MA's own Rounder Records, #burnthehonkytonkdown features choice cuts from George Jones' prolific Musicor era '65-'71 👀

Re: sawing Cajun fiddle "... sounds as if somebody just turned on the tape machine and left well enough alone"

#countrymusic
#countrysky
#country
April 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Haul of Country records from Steve's Record Store in Tiverton, RI

RAWHIDE!

#country
#countrysky
#countryandwestern
April 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
After Shotgun Willie
and before Red Headed Stranger, #willienelson gave us #phasesandstages

Among the first country music concept albums, these 3 are the trifecta that launched Nelson out of the doldrums and into his own sound. Absolutely critical listening!

#countrymusic
#countrysky
#country
April 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Tammy Wynette's 1967 debut LP #yourgoodgirlsgonnagobad is as hot as it sounds 🔥

Positively stellar sounds thanks to producer #billysherill this is an impeccable start to a long storied catalogue. The first of many Tammy Wynette records you need!

#countrymusic
#countrysky
#tammywynette
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Gram Parsons' first go at country music, his #internationalsubmarineband 1968 #safeathome LP, is a GEM.💎

He cont'd developing his #cosmicamericana sound w/ #thebyrds but its p much just trippy hippies shamelessly goin ham on country classics & some exquisiteee originals.

#countrymusic
#countrysky
April 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BUCK EM! California #countrymusic pioneer #buckowens + his #buckaroos dropped #idontcare in 1964 following "Together Again" just months prior 🥵
This LP has all markings of the #Bakersfieldsound like turnt up twangy tele's, high n tight harmonies & lots of Southwestern and border-radio influences 🔥
April 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
April 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A hardcore honky-tonk masterpiece, #fistcity is absolute country perfection from the Queen #LorettaLynn, released in 1968.

Quintessential example of why Decca, The Nashville A Team, and Owen Bradley's Barn are so revered.

#nashvillesound
#countrymusic
#countrysky
#country
#honkytonk
April 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Gone too soon. The 2016 self-titled debut from #lukebell hits especially hard knowing it's the only album we will ever get from such a promising country songwriter. RIP Luke thanks for the tunes.

Thanks to my big brother Ben for sending me this LP ♥️

#countrymusic
#countrysky
#country
April 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Another modern gem with unlikely country soundscapes is #KaceyMusgraves 2018 masterpiece #goldenhour 🥵

Which cut would you play at a country and western party? This LP is so special to me I needed to own it just for my alone time 🫂
April 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This bb comes to every gig. Original MGM "Honky-Tonkin'" 1957 compilation of 12 early singles by Hank Williams.

Sounds amazing check the IG story for a lil vid

#honkytonkin
#hankwilliams
#countryrecords
April 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Before I go off launching a monthly country DJ shindig I knew I had to pick up a few modern classics missing from my collection like #hightopmountain by #sturgillsimpson
April 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Might start using this here now that I got a regular thing going..

If yask me, Boston needs more Country Music and that is what
I'm here for 💛 🖤 💛
April 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM