Bonus MP3: Shoot Low Sheriff -- "The Western Life"

Featuring members of long-running North Texas country outfits Cowboys & Indians and Texas Gypsies, Shoot Low Sheriff recently released its debut album, an album called The Mockingbird Sessions, which, as Kelly Dearmore described a few weeks back, finds the scene vets trumpeting the same old influences--and to great effect.This collection...

By Pete Freedman

May 28, 2010

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Featuring members of long-running North Texas country outfits Cowboys & Indians and Texas Gypsies, Shoot Low Sheriff recently released its debut album, an album called The Mockingbird Sessions, which, as Kelly Dearmore described a few weeks back, finds the scene vets trumpeting the same old influences--and to great effect.

This collection of original tunes, as well as some classic covers from the world of not only Western swing but also the canon of jazz, is joyously and expertly interpreted. Continue reading...

And the band's been kind enough to offer up one of its joyous tunes for your listening and downloading pleasure. After the jump, check out "The Western Life."

Bonus mp3:

Shoot Low Sheriff -- "The Western Life"

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