The ‘Unknown Cowboys’ Collection

Obscure folk-singers, cowboys, and small-time local talent.

Rebel, Miss Lana : All I Need

When you listen to this record, if you’re not awakening squint-eyed and melancholic to the Sunday afternoon sun, you just might yearn to be; Lana’s languid and lulling cowgirl crooning provides a sentimental comfort in the blues.

It wasn’t really coincidence that I was horribly hung-over when I first listened to this record (I had purchased it from Lana the night before at the peak of my high on Total Fest), but upon hearing the hung-over heartache in her own lonely voice, it couldn’t have been more appropriate that I was. When you listen to this record, if you’re not awakening squint-eyed and melancholic to the Sunday afternoon sun, you just might yearn to be; Lana’s languid and lulling cowgirl crooning provides a sentimental comfort in the blues.

 
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Rummel, J.R. : Lady From Missoula County / Montana Blue

Homegrown Montana local J.R. Rummel is remembered as an accomplished artist, folk musician and influential western mythological folklorist. This raw original folk single presents an example of his contribution and legacy.

 
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