Mile Markers Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash (CD)

(Texacali Records) 12 tracks

To answer the obvious first question:yes, the man in black himself gave these guys permission to use his name in their name before he died. Isn't that cool?

I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that these bastards play honest, real country music that reminds the listener of the glory days of Haggard, Waylon and their namesake himself. “Mile Markers” is a spiritual journey: A journey to the West, set in the present day. A road trip on the two-lane asphalt road. Stopping at the rest stop or another roadside attraction. Songs like 'The Road to Bakersfield', 'California Sky' and 'Radio Girl' are the highlights of a great album that is full of country-rock goodness (or alt-country or whatever you want to call it).