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Sidestreet Distributing wholesale distributes independent recordings of folk, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues, roots, and related genres. We are committed to providing competitive pricing, and helpful service to make purchasing the genres of music we carry as convenient and effective as possible for you.

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Featured New Releases:

Three Mile Stone - THREE MILE STONE San Francisco-based Irish music trio: Marla Fibish on mandolin, accordion, mandola, tenor guitar; Richard Mandel on guitars and tenor banjo; Erin Shrader on violin and vocals. Produced by John Doyle, who also guests on "Heather on the Moor." 14 cuts, including "Tommy Sullivan's," "Old Innishowan," "Snug in a Blanket," "Dark is the Color," more. 3MS-CD001 .. CD .. code M

Various artists - BLUEGRASS BANDS, HELPING HANDS, VOL. TWO: THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD Compilation of cuts donated by band's to benefit "DOC-UP", an organization that assists North Georgia families with rent and utility costs. Features such artists as Buddy Merriam, Johnny Williams, Lou Wamp, Spring Creek, Gold Heart, Pam Gadd, Louisa Branscomb and Jane Baxter, others. 22 tracks, including "Baldassari," "Bound For to Leave," "When the Daffodils Bloom," "Farewell Wagon Master," more. BBHH-CD30423 .. CD .. code M

Cats & the Fiddler - COME BACK TO ME 2010 - Fully the third release from this uber-talented trio of Michigan teens: twin brothers James and Shaun Richardson and their cousin Carmen Gibes! A raft of original songs plus "Under the Double Eagle," songs from Jeff White, Claire Lynch, Paul Stookey and more. CATF-CD010 .. CD .. code O

Old Blind Dogs - WHEREVER YET MAY BE 2010 - Their 10th studio album features long-time members Aaron Jones, Jonny Hardie, Fraser Stone, plus the new addition of piper Ali Hutton. Offers a mix of original numbers, contemporary covers from Davy Steele and Andy M. Stewart, imaginative takes on traditional selections, and instrumental cuts. "St. Kilda," "Portobello," "Copper Kettle," "Broken Ring," 12 in all. Release date 09/07/2010 COMPASS-CD4542 .. CD .. code P

Rowan Bluegrass Band, Peter - LEGACY 2010 - Along with his band: Jody Stecher, Keith Little, and Paul Knight. Also includes guest artists Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Tim O'Brien, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings. 13 tracks: "Jailer, Jailer," "The Family Demon," "So Good," "Father Mother," more. Release date 09/07/2010 COMPASS-CD4543 .. CD .. code P

Lloyd, A.L. - AN EVENING WITH A. L. LLOYD 2010 - English folk revivalist's first live concert recording offers 17 tracks, including "The Lover's Ghost," "Lord Bateman," "The Shearer's Dream," "The Wild Goose Shanty," more. FELL-CD220 .. CD .. code S

Urban Folk Quartet, The - THE URBAN FOLK QUARTET Fiddlers Paloma Trigas and Joe Broughton join with Frank Moon on guitar and oud, as well as Tom Chapman on percussion. Including "The Stoney Steps Set," "When The Weather Comes," "Wedding Dress," 10 cuts in all. FELL-CD233 .. CD .. code S

Suntrap - UNRAVELLING U.K. fiddlers Mary Wilson and Debbie Chalmers, along with guitarist Paul Hoad and accordionist/whistle-player Sara Byers, perform folk repetoire of traditional and contemporary flavor. FELL-CD234 .. CD .. code S

McLennan, Ewan - RAGS AND ROBES Scottish song stylist spotlights his originals, rooted in tradition. 14 cuts including "Old Man's Tale," "As I Roved Out," "Jute Mill Song," "Jock Stewart," more. FELL-CD235 .. CD .. code S

Kawabata, Maro - MARO KAWABATA'S SUNSET DRIVE 2010 - A dozen tunes and songs from veteran flatpicker Karabata; with an array of guests including co-producer Wyatt Rice, Rickie Simpkins, Sammy Shelor, Don Rigsby, Richard Bennett, singer Patty Mitchell and more. FGM-CD3593 .. CD .. code M

Coulter & Deby Benton Grosjean, William - JEFFERSON'S FIDDLE Modern arrangements of music culled from the collection of Thomas Jefferson, both classical and traditional in nature. With guests Barry Phillips on cello, Jennifer Cass on pedal harp, Neal Hellman on mountain dulcimer, Shelley Phillips on English Horn and oboe, and Lars Johannesson on flute. 15 cuts, including "The Last Time I Came O'er the Moor," "Sarabande," "Robin Adair," "Tacite Ombre," more. GOUR-CD141 .. CD .. code P

Klein, Janet - WHOOPEE HEY! HEY! Janet and her Parlor Boys are back with 18 songs from the '20s and '30s "to cheer in tumultuous times," such as "Honey Child," "In My Honey's Lovin' Arms," "I'll Never Be The Same," "Abling Along," "Mississippi Mud," more. The musicians include Benny Brydern, Corey Gemme, Tom Marion, John Reynolds, and others! With guests Chloe Feoranzo, Daniel Glass, Robert Loveless, and more! KLEIN-CD007 .. CD .. code O

Various artists - PUTUMAYO PRESENTS YOGA Compilation of tracks for meditation and relaxation. Featuring Krishna Das, Susheela Raman, Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band, Shantala, others. Included are liner notes with a glossary terms. Release date 09/14/2010 PUTU-CD304 .. CD .. code O

O'Brien & Rich Moore, Mollie - SAINTS & SINNERS 2010 - Mollie collaborates with her husband, along with guests such as her brother Tim O'Brien, as well as Brad Goode, Glenn Taylor, E-Tone drummer Christian Teele, and The Subdudes' John Magnie. 12 cuts ranging anywhere from jazz-flavored blues to tango, including "Keep It Clean," "Everything I've Got," "I'm Shakin'", "Cuba", more. Release date 09/14/2010 REM-CD0683 .. CD .. code M

Bartley Brothers - HIT THE ROAD 2010 - Kentucky bluegrass veteran band includes Rick Bartley on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Bartley on mandolin and baritone vocals, Josh Hymer on banjo and vocals, and Jayd Raines on bass and tenor vocals. RHY-CD1067 .. CD .. code O

SteelDrivers, The - RECKLESS This follow-up release continues their trademark originality and emotional intensity. Featuring "Can You Run," "Peacemaker," "Guitars, Whiskey, Guns, and Knives," "Angel of the Night," "Ghosts of Mississippi," 12 cuts in all. Release date 09/07/2010 ROUN-CD0624 .. CD .. code K

Owens, Buck - BUCK OWENS: ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS 20-tracks, including the original version of "Streets Of Bakersfield," also "Act Naturally," "Cryin' Time," "Together Again," "Sam's Place," "Before You Go," more. SAGUARO-CD25828 .. CD .. code U

Thompson, Richard - DREAM ATTIC 13 new songs, all recorded live during eight dates on a West Coast tour in Feb. 2010 - with his band: Pete Zorn on guitar, flute, sax and mandolin, drummer Michael Jerome, bassist Taras Prodaniuk and Joel Zifkin on violin and mandolin. SHOUT-CD12112 .. CD .. code O

Brent, Eden - AIN'T GOT NO TROUBLES 2010 - Roots-blues piano meets New Orleans-style. The mostly-original mix includes "In Love With Your Wallet," "My Man," "If I Can't," "Blues All Over," 8 more. Release date 09/07/2010 YDR-CD1716 .. CD .. code M