A roots rock/Americana album that fuses rock, twang, blues and traditional country with a seasoned band and great songs.

12 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Americana



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"Pretty Little Town" is the second CD by The Midwesterners on Darlingtone Records.

Located in the 'frozen tundra' of Madison, Wisconsin, and spearheaded by Richard Wiegel, who plays guitar and writes the songs, the CD runs the gamut from rock to twang to rockabilly and all points in between.

Comprised of guitar, standup bass, drums and steel guitar, the CD reflects stellar production values and journeyman musicianship.

Recorded and mixed at Coney Island and Smart Studios,(home of Garbage), in Madison, by Mark Haines, who also worked on 'Straightaways' by Son Volt, the album was released in October 2000.

Here are some chart positions and reviews from DJs at roots rock/Americana radio stations around the world: Freeform American Roots Chart -- Sent in by djs with freedom (i.e.

no playlists) radio shows in Public, college, and community stations around the country (and world.) Compiled monthly.

#19 November 2000 #19 March 2001 "I got a feeling about this one!" Eddie Russell, Country Eastern West- Texas "This CD has blown me away! And for someone who gets as many CDs to listen to and present, that is saying something.

I can't get it out of the CD player!" Big Al Watts PBS 106.7 FM North Melbourne, Australia "Instantly the 1st song blew me away.

Fantastic twang guitar and steel, great singing and outstanding compositions.

" Gerd Stassen DJ in Germany "Everything is so close to perfection in this work, the vocals, the playing, the arrangements and of course the songs themselves.

This is possibly one of the best Americana albums I have heard in this first part of the year.

Massimo Ferro RVS Radio Italy "I really felt under the charm of your music.

This CD is one of the very good surprises of the new year." Michel Penard ISA Radio France "I really love this CD." Rockin' John McDonald WORT Madison, Wisconsin "All the DJs here at our radio station are crazy about your album.

They play it in rock n' roll shows and in American roots shows, pop shows and of course our own country show." Irwin and Diny Schapendonk 107.2 FM Helmond, The Netherlands "A very refreshing CD.

You got it all here, from uptempo numbers to nice tearjerkers." Lars Lindberg MD-MCWC Radio Sweden "A fantastic album! It does not matter if the listeners are experienced rock n' rollers or traditionally oriented beginners, this album is the right one to talk shop at night at the bar." Andrea Stolle, Radio Teutoburger Wald, Germany The Midwesterners appear in and around the Madison and upper Midwest region, and can be reached at: The Midwesterners 314 Amoth Ct.#1F Madison, WI 53704 608-241-5361 www.TheMidwesterners.com richardinmad@mailbag.com