Amanda Shires, Herself

You know, that there is a lot of similarity in contemporary music, more than there ever was- as well as as more diversity. You can easily miss something really great, as you may not be Mc-reminded 100 times. But it is out there, and when it is good, it WILL get around (with a little viral elbow-grease). Here's one: Watch this stark, mesmerizing video from Amanda Shires of When You Need A Train It Never Comes:

PS Get this- she was playing fiddle with the Texas Playboys at age 15! She's on tour now.