The Virginian

The Virginian

Before being crowned an alt country goddess, Neko<br>Case was familiar to Mint fans from her drummin <br>thunder in Maow. Here, she stepped out from behind<br>the kit and into the spotlight to release 12 amazing<br>songs that stretch from out n out hillbilly stompers to<br>Loretta Lynn-like lovesick ballads. And, she collected<br>a jamboree of indie rock and bluegrass legends as her<br>backing band, including Brian Connelly (Shadowy Men<br>on a Shadowy Planet), Matt Murphy (Superfriendz),<br>Carl Newman (Zumpano, Superconductor, New<br>Pornographers), Rose Melberg (The Softies, Tiger Trap),<br>and Beez (Smugglers), among others.