Today is a "count our blessings" kind of Sunday. Since the Olympics have been on, we've had a stirring, motivating break from the humdrum of usual TV.  The celebration of excellence, unity of nations, and goodwill toward men and women, is something special and meaningful. Some may say, it’s just sport, it doesn’t really make a difference, but I beg to differ. There is power in following your dream, following the path of one’s heart. If we all did it more often, that the world would be a better place.

Sometimes I feel a little funny about the word "Americana." The music is a melting pot of European, African American, and Native American traditions, played by artists around the world, so it's hard to just call it Americana. Maybe Euro-cana is a passible label. In any case, we welcome the first release of The Jerzey Street Band from Manchester, with their album, Breaking Radio Silence,  next month. These Brit rockers are in there plugging with pedal steel guitar, dobro and harmonica. Today’s video is an exclusive premier on Music Fog! Thank you guys! “Pale Blue River” is from their debut album. A free download of the song is available here.  Can’t wait to see them live! 

- Jessie Scott