Blue Corn Music’s first release for Caroline Herring, the album Twilight from 2001, was just named one the 50 Essential Texas Albums.

The song “Mistress”, from 2003 Blue Corn Music release Wellspring was named one of the Top 50 Classic Texas Songs.

The Dark River project is a collection of classic public-domain material from the Civil War era interpreted by some of Austin’s finest singer/songwriters. It begins with a young man on his way to the battle of Shiloh, through the years of blood and glory and concludes on the streets of Laredo. Produced by Chuck Pinnell and featuring great artists like Slaid Cleaves, Jon Dee Graham, Jeff Plankenhorn, Drew Nelson, Eliza Gilkyson, and many more, Dark River’s stunning performances and arrangements present a vibrant narrative about America’s most convulsive decade.

Dark River will be released by Blue Corn Music September 13^th, 2011, and will be available through Amazon, iTunes, and other major music retailers.

This gift bag includes:

Ruthie Foster Live at Antone’s CD/DVD Combo

Hadden Sayers Hard Dollar CD

Blue Corn Music T-Shirt

Blue Corn Music Pop Corn

Blue Corn Music Button

*Only those with a shipping address in the Continental United States (lower 48) are eligible to win.