Common Loon Records is a micro record label based in Dothan, Alabama. Inspired by labels such as Flying Fish, Arhoolie, Rounder, Old Homestead, County, and Poppy, CLR seeks to record and promote authentic and sincere bluegrass, country, and any other music that is meaningful and made by people with whom we enjoy working. It was founded in 2019, paused for a few years, then fired back up in 2023, but it really began long before that— in my parents’ basement, you know, where the records were. They had a small collection of vinyl, most significantly, Dylan and Willie Nelson, that I discovered back in the early 1990s. I’ve been hooked ever since. Everything about them from the songwriter to the producer to the photos and the liner notes and the smell. You know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, then we should change that!
I hope you will give our music a listen, and go hear these artists live. If you are one of those musicians that make this kind of music and have a decent outlet for said music, then give us a call or email and let’s make some records!