DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Hearthill

Rockin' in the Graveyard live

(Bluelight)

"Graveyard Party Blues," revisited here from the group's 1990 studio effort, is the initial single from this 2023 Tavastia tour recording. And a wise selection it was. The brashness, headlong dive (featuring six strings afire), and blunt dispatch are emblematic of an all-players-leaning-in enterprise that may well leave stage boards in splinters.

Recommended: "Graveyard Party Blues," "Lost Paradise," "Gas Station," "I'm Moving," "He's Alright," "Blue Fool," "Shake It Up," "Rock-a-Billy Guy"

Videos: "Graveyard Party Blues" "He's Alright" "Shake It Up"