Byther Smith- Come on in This House
Believe it or not, red wine goes damn well with the blues, and this howler is the crème de la crème.
Kanye West- Can’t Tell Me Nothing
The Grateful Dead- Brown Eyed Woman
You don’t have to wear tye-dye and live in a marijuana cloud to like the Grateful Dead, it turns out. This is a bluesy tune with a groove that makes for great sipping music.
Jens Lekman- Maple Leaves
Jens Lekman is one of the most charming Swedes there is, which is saying a lot. He’s a musician with a dry sense of humor that may not come across ’til the 3rd or 4th listen, when you realize the song isn’t only great, it’s also hilarious.
Kurt Vile- KV Crimes
Mandolin Orange- Waltz About Whiskey
Substitute ‘whiskey’ for ‘wine’ and you’ve got one hell of a country ballad/drinkin’ song.