With Sweetheart Rodeo,Dawn Landes delivers anenthusiastic country/poprecord, leaving listenersunsurprised that this trueAmerican gal was raised inMissouri and Kentucky. Never taking itselftoo seriously, the record showcases Landes’modern perspective on old traditions,mixing traditional guitar, double bass andharmonica with ‘Suzanne Vega-esque’ vocalsand witty storytelling – the track Love is agreat example. A playful release to match thesummer mood.