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An old-school haven for fine music in this mad world. Label home of Jimmie Vaughan, Dan Penn, Andy Fairweather Low, Paul Brady, Bill Kirchen, Hannah White, Tony Kofi, recordings of Maria Muldaur, Loudon Wainwright III and more. https://lastmusic.co.uk
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: LONNIE MACK LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE 1992: "OREO COOKIE BLUES"

Here’s a link to the preview track from the upcoming Lonnie Mack live album, LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE 1992.

READ MORE here: zurl.co/MV9gX

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD here: zurl.co/hNleQ

And stay tuned....
GERAINT WATKINS: A CHRISTMAS LULLABY

Christmas Eve favourite from Geraint Watkins.

For those who celebrate, have a very Happy Christmas...

#GeraintWatkins #Christmas #christmasmusic
December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
2025 HIGHLIGHTS: LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III ~ LOUDON LIVE IN LONDON

This 21-track collection was culled from 70 songs recorded live in London the previous year. What resulted might be his best live album since 1993's "Career Moves."

Find it here: zurl.co/tTI4E
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
LAST MUSIC COMPANY BLOG: WRAP IT UP 2025

"Well, here I am already filling the early pages of the 2026 diary that I bought in October. Retirement! What – me worry? Wow…two exclamation marks on one line already and I haven’t said anything about 2025 yet...."

READ THE REST here: zurl.co/vXg5J
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
INTERVIEW: Jimmie Vaughan The Lone Star Bluesman • Americana Highways

"In the personal holy grail of Jimmie Vaughan during his years growing up in Texas, it was cars and guitars...."

Read the rest here: zurl.co/DZD9N

Find the fabulous, Fabulous Thunderbirds Box Set here: zurl.co/g8dVc
December 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
2025 HIGHLIGHT REEL: ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW ~ THE INVISIBLE BLUESMAN

Invisible no more. With another 40 shows booked beginning next month, and running through May in the UK and Ireland, the future is looking bright.

Stay tuned...for more in 2026.

Get The Invisible Bluesman here: zurl.co/tWNKo
December 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER: THE WAINWRIGHTS ON JIMMY KIMMEL

You can make a donation and/or learn more about Folk Cancer: The Kate McGarrigle Project here: cancercanrock.org/folk-cancer/

And hey, we're almost through.

WATCH: youtu.be/vxx2i9hkHKE?si=1dNN...
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
2025 HIGHLIGHT REEL: HANNAH WHITE ~ FINE DAY

"...Bloody Hell," she said, "my Dad would be proud..."

Well, we are too. Here's looking forward to Hannah's next groundbreaker--at Celtic Connections next month, and all good things to come in 2026.

Get Hannah's "Fine Day" here: zurl.co/UyjXZ
December 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
MOJO MAGAZINE FEATURE: BOBBY CHARLES ~ LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS

"Bobby Charles can sometimes seem a musical equivalent of those elusive, mythical figures who reappear time and again at critical inflection points in history.,.."

Read the rest of John Mulvey's piece here: zurl.co/jeqsZ
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
LAST MUSIC SONGS FOR THE SEASON SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Our 2025 "Songs for The Season" includes selected tracks from artists we have featured on the label. We hope you enjoy this year's setlist, and have a truly wonderful holiday season.

LISTEN HERE: zurl.co/StAiq
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
ALMOST CHRISTMAS DAY ~ HANNAH WHITE

Across the pond in the states, today is Thanksgiving--and it's now just four weeks until Christmas. So, today we're hitting rewind on Hannah's beautiful single from a few years back...

Wishing all in the U.S. peace this Thanksgiving.

LISTEN: zurl.co/ING4C
November 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
DAN PENN MINUTE: JUNIOR LOWE ON HIS SONGWRITING SUCCESS WITH DAN PENN

Funny anecdote from Muscle Shoals music great, and often unsung guitarist Junior Lowe, who left this world in February.

WATCH: zurl.co/vJjWL

"Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising" at CMHOF in Nashville runs through March 2028.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
SUNDAY COOL: TOP 10 T-BIRDS' SONGS

Revisiting Classic Rock History's list of the top ten T-Birds' songs. What they didn't know, was that there was an entire album no one has heard...available for the first time as part of the new box set.

Listen: zurl.co/AJmZ0

Find the set: zurl.co/xvMzw
Top 10 Fabulous Thunderbirds Songs
Our Top 10 Fabulous Thunderbirds songs list looks at a blues band that began their recording career during the outbreak of punk and new wave music in the
zurl.co
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
SATURDAY SPIN: BOBBY CHARLES ~ LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS

"No other album captures his “lost years” better than this collection of tracks spanning the years 1971-2003, all bearing the common thread of being written and produced by Bobby Charles.

LISTEN HERE: zurl.co/6ryvp
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
OUT NOW: LONNIE MACK LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE 1992

Lonnie's archival album is out and available here: zurl.co/2uCtu

"...This recording will not only reinforce Lonnie Mack’s legendary status but will hopefully introduce him to a new generation of listeners. ~ Jim Hynes, zurl.co/ncBfg .
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: BOBBY CHARLES ~ LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS OUT NOW

Today's the day! Cameos by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Fats Domino, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Sonny Landreth, Dan Penn, Delbert McClinton, and Maria Muldaur dot the collection, cut in his reclusive years.

BUY/STREAM: zurl.co/t7qHb
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
BOBBY CHARLES MINUTE: IN A GOOD PLACE NOW ~ DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

Here's another trailer from the upcoming Bobby Charles documentary "In A Good Place Now," which is still awaiting a release date.

WATCH: zurl.co/MEfhh

"Last Train to Memphis" is out Friday.

FIND IT HERE: zurl.co/qOvAh
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ~ THE JIMMIE VAUGHAN YEARS ~ UNBOXED!

Pre-orders are on their way folks...

Get the full brief on the release here: zurl.co/pByLt

You can also order a copy here: zurl.co/bAe4J

NB: The release date has been moved to December 12th.
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
FEATURE ~ LONNIE MACK: THE UNDERRATED BLUES ROCK PIONEER

"...his legacy is undeniable...his pioneering spirit lives on in every expressive bend and soulful solo played today. ..." ~Jon Harper

READ THE REST: zurl.co/RldWI

FIND THE ALBUM: zurl.co/KtMS5
Lonnie Mack: The Underrated Blues Rock Pioneer - Blues Rock Review
Lonnie Mack is one of the most important and influential guitarists in the history of blues rock, yet his name
zurl.co
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Americana Highways: Interview ~ Jimmie Vaughan The Lone Star Bluesman

Read Bill Bentley’s piece here: americanahighways.org/2025/1...

Pre-order the CD book set here: lastmusiclink.com/tbirdsbox
Interview: Jimmie Vaughan The Lone Star Bluesman • Americana Highways
We interviewed Jimmie Vaughan on the new box set: "The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989."
americanahighways.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
SUNDAY READ: BOBBY CHARLES ~ THE LAST MUSIC BLOG

"...I remember two of my teenaged sisters jiving around the kitchen to the sound of See You Later Alligator by Bill Haley & his Comets...That was Bill’s song – right? ....Wrong."

Read the rest and subscribe to our free substack: zurl.co/QCOAE
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
ICYMI: HAPPY HALLOWEEN: THE LAST MUSIC HALLOWEEN SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Our off-book Halloween playlist for this year.

LISTEN here: zurl.co/fJeku

#lastmusiccompany #halloweenplaylist #halloween2025
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
SUNDAY READ: LONNIE MACK ~ THE LAST MUSIC BLOG

"...This was 1965. Yeah, I liked the drumming. I loved the drumming. It was impossible drumming. But that guitar. Wow! It was incomparable. I stuck to playing the drums...." ~ Malcolm Mills

Read the rest/subscribe to our free substack: zurl.co/LHR0q
October 26, 2025 at 6:51 AM
SATURDAY SPIN: LONNIE MACK LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE 1992

Today's listening party feature is Lonnie's live album, which just landed yesterday.

You can read more about the album here: zurl.co/hRM7X or on our website at zurl.co/yZITJ

LISTEN HERE: zurl.co/MX69Q
October 25, 2025 at 6:46 AM
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: LONNIE MACK LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE 1992 IS OUT NOW!

The day has finally arrived! Lonnie's album is now available in all formats, including a double-vinyl LP.

Find it here: zurl.co/7BxrX
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
REVIEW: Lonnie Mack ‘Live From Louisville 1992’ from zurl.co/tIcDJ

"...This recording will not only reinforce Lonnie Mack’s legendary status but will hopefully introduce him to a new generation of listeners..." ~ Jim Hynes

Read Jim's review: zurl.co/DM54g

Find the album here: zurl.co/3XlnJ
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM