Tragically The Time Jumpers lost their 11th member, vocalist Dawn Sears, who passed away Dec. 11, 2014. Diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2012, Sears fought the disease ferociously and championed efforts for lung cancer research. In many ways, Kid Sister is a tribute to the memory of Dawn, with various songs, including the title track, written in her honor. However, Kid Sister isn't just The Time Jumpers fond farewell to a fallen musical comrade....

The Time Jumpers play country music real country music at a time when few do, revitalizing classics and adding new songs to the swing and honky-tonk repertoire. They are a sophisticated Nashville ensemble with strong Texas influences and overtones, able to enthrall audiences with their masterful improvisation and rich soulful lead and harmony vocals. Just add fiddles, great pedal steel, and standout instrumentals to make irresistible and timeless...

Collection contains 29 western swing tracks from radio airshots and transcription discs from 1944-46 recorded during Travis Merle's fascinating multi-styled period. The songs feature brilliant solos, superb arrangements, chat and humor -- and even an Ink Spots take-off (in excellent taste). Includes the songs 'Down South Blues,' 'I'm Learning To Live Without You,' 'Be Brave My Darling,' 'Boogie Woogie Cowboy,' 'Texas Home,' 'Cimarron,' 'Born To Lose'...

When Pokey LaFarge moved to LA, new songs came quickly, along with new temptations. Shortly before recording this album, he experienced a spiritual awakening, which shaped his latest.

Featuring triple fiddles, archtop guitar, upright bass and angelic three-part harmonies, the trio is one of the few current Western swing bands to not have a drummer. But make no mistake, by making their own rules with their brand of Progressive Western swing, the sisters are simply following the lead of the King of Western swing himself, Bob Wills.