Happy Holidays from Jenni Finlay Promotions
Wishing you a warm and peaceful holiday season. CLICK HERE for your holiday e-card featuring Kent Finlay's "Christmas Time in Luckenbach".
Looking for the Perfect Stocking Stuffer? Look No Further!
Give the gift of music this year! CLICK HERE to purchase the latest releases from Walt Wilkins, Gurf Morlix, Terri Hendrix, Sam Baker, Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles, and many more!!
Spend Christmas Day with The Lucky Tomblin Band
The Lucky Tomblin Band will be jamming with Dallas Wayne on Sirius Outlaw Country (Channel 63) December 25th. Tune in while and celebrate the Outlaw way!
Neil Young Features McMurtry Song
Neil Young features James McMurtry's "God Bless America" on his Living With War Today webpage among the Top Protest Songs of the Times. "God Bless America" will be on James McMurtry's upcoming record, scheduled to be released April 2008.
Upcoming Videoranch Shows:
CLICK HERE to sign up for a FREE 7 Day Trial Membership for full access to Videoranch. Ranch Dressing plays every Sunday in December (and they'll be giving away Line 6 Pocket Pods)
Dec. 9th: The Refugees at Ed's October Cafe
Dec. 17th: Peter Case at The Littlehorse with KPIG radio simulcast
What A Year For Terri Hendrix
Terri Hendrix's latest release, The Spiritual Kind, has sold over 10,000 copies since August (mainly through her online store)! During her recent West Coast tour, she performed to sold-out and packed houses, and her fan base keeps growing everyday. But what she is mostly proud of this year is her new harmonica rack with its firm grip that keeps the harp from slipping. That's good news for those of us who sit on the front row at her shows! She will begin taping a new DVD (which will feature performances all over the country) in February 2008. Stay tuned for more info!
The Derailers Need Your Vote!
Strictly Country has nominated The Derailers for five separate categories in its annual Spirit Awards poll: Entertainer of the Year, Performance of the Year, Vocal Group / Duo of the Year, Starbound Award, and Best of the Best Award. CLICK HERE to vote for the Derailers now. The deadline is November 30th!
Sam Baker Featured in Austin Chronicle
CLICK HERE to check out the incredible feature on Sam Baker in the current Austin Chronicle.
"She Was A Beauty" - The Story Behind The Song
CLICK HERE for Lisa Hayes' tale behind her amazing song, "She Was A Beauty" off her new record, Somewhere Deep In Texas.
R&R Reviews Diamonds In The Sun
CLICK HERE to check it out!
"Walt Wilkins and his Mystiqueros are something of an Americana supergroup in the Hill Country region of Texas."
SESAC Honors Gurf Morlix, Walt Wilkins and Sam Baker
Sam Baker, Walt Wilkins and Gurf Morlix were honored at the SESAC Nashville Awards held last week. Other award winners included Walt Wilkins co-writer, Liz Rose, and Brian Wright.
Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles in Lefsetz Letter
CLICK HERE to check it out!
"This is akin to the stuff the Stones used to cut, back when they needed to go to Alabama to get it right. Back when bands weren't about the single, but the album."
Videoranch Presents Eliza Gilkyson 11/13
Check out Eliza Gilkyson on Videoranch on Tuesday, November 13, at 2pm PST. WATCH IT LIVE: Go to www.videoranch.com, click Enter, then click on the "Visit Videoranch 3D" link on the front page. This will take you to a page where you can download the browser (PC only and you need high speed internet access) and log in as a "Visitor". You can become a "Ranch Regular" by signing up for a FREE 7 Day Trial from the same page. No payment information necessary. Ranch Regulars have unlimited access and full software functionality! INTERACT WITH THE ARTIST: Once inside Videoranch, you can move around, dance, cheer, chat and meet other Videoranch patrons. The artist will be able to see your Avatar and read your comments LIVE, so be sure you let her know how much you enjoy the show and Videoranch! Find out more information by emailing vr3d@videoranch.com.
Lisa Hayes Hits the Road
Lisa Hayes is in the mist of her Texas Radio Tour. Check her out live on-air at a station near you!
Derailer Buzz
"Listening to the album, you sometimes forget that these are cover versions. They're that good." Chuck Dauphin, New Music Weekly
"The Derailers' Under the Influence of Buck catches the credulous but canny tone of Buck Owens's classic '60s recordings, and reveals Owens as a master of the country-music success narrative." Edd Hurt, City Pages
"The best pure country band in America pays tribute to country music icon Buck Owens with their new CD." Scott Homewood, CDReview
Bob Lefsetz Wrapped Up in Walt
“So, listening to Walt Wilkins' "Wrapped" my mood changed. All the bullshit of today fell away. Because in the track I hear another human being. Someone else trying to get by.”
– Bob Lefsetz
Videoranch is Just a Few Lightyears Ahead!
How would you like to watch your favorite artist LIVE, IN-CONCERT from the comforts of home - or literally right in your own backyard? What if you could interact with the artist, the band, AND other audience members from around the world? Michael Nesmith's Videoranch is a virtual amphitheater, featuring amazing Americana concerts and events around the globe - and straight to your PC. Created in 1998, Videoranch has brought live concerts to homes, offices, laptops, and big screen viewing parties around the world. Considered the Internet's Number One Virtual Destination Resort for true music aficionados, Videoranch continues to provide cutting edge technology, the highest in sound quality, and the most enjoyable experience on the web! CLICK HERE to sign up for a FREE 7 Day Trial Membership for full access to Videoranch
Texas Music Times Rave Review of Wild Eyed Serenade
CLICK HERE to check out this steller review.
"Jason Eady's latest release, Wild Eyed Serenade, is a breath of fresh air in the somewhat stale atmosphere of my usual musical fare, Texas Country music. I really liked Eady's first project, From Underneath the Old, so I was confident that he would deliver a solid record this time, too. I was expecting more of the same when I popped Serenade into my CD player, but, much to my delight, my ears were greeted not with country music, but, rather, with a solid dose of good ol' Americana."
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Wild Eyed Serenade today.
Jenni Finlay Promotions at The Americana Music Conference
GURF MORLIX
*Nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year*
Thursday 8:00pm at Americana Music Honors and Awards
Friday 2:45 pm at SESAC Showcase (Nashville Convention Center)
Midnite at 3rd and Lindsley
Saturday 9:30 at The Cannery Ballroom (with Ray Wylie Hubbard)
JASON EADY
Wednesday 11pm at Douglas Corner
Midnite at Judge Roy Bean's BBQ - Pigeon Publicity's Halloween Party *no wristband needed*
Friday 9:30pm at Douglas Corner
SAM BAKER
Wednesday 6:00pm at Douglas Corner
LISA HAYES
Tuesday 8:30pm at Cadillac Ranch - Western Beat with Billy Block
Friday 11:00pm at Douglas Corner (w/Patterson Barrett)
TRENT SUMMAR AND THE NEW ROW MOB
Wednesday 11:00pm at The Mercy Lounge
THE LUCKY TOMBLIN BAND
Thursday 10:00pm at Nashville Palace *no wristband needed*
McMurtry on at Rhythm and Roots
James McMurtry sits down with Barbara Dacey at WMVY during the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Rhode Island. CLICK HERE to hear the interview and performance. Also, CLICK HERE for the current Texas Monthly cover story and check out who Jenna Bush likes to go out dancing to.
Grammy Considerations!
Included on the entry list for this year's Grammy Awards are:
The Lucky Tomblin Band - Best Country Album (Red Hot from Blue Rock)
Terri Hendrix - Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album (The Spiritual Kind)
The Lucky Tomblin Band Backs Willie
The Lucky Tomblin Band was the featured house band for the celebration honoring Willie Nelson. Willie recently received the Bridging the Divides award for peace and was honored in Austin. Featured guest performers included Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Ray Wylie Hubbard. CLICK HERE for pictures and more!
The Mystiqueros - "Most Entertaining Band on Tour"
"The buzz for over a year has been about how good the Mystiqueros truly are. Everyone who has viewed the band live can testify to the obvious conclusion that they are one of the best and most entertaining bands on tour. Diamonds in the Sun is the CD confirmation of what all those fans already knew" Texas Music Times
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Diamonds In The Sun today.
Check out what folks are saying about Lisa Hayes
"Wow! Blond? Yes. Gorgeous? Yes. Dumb? Hell no. She writes from the heart. The passion bleeds into every track...If you want to hear raw emotion, pure soul, and talent that is light years away from the standard formula, then listen to Lisa Hayes." - Scott Roddy/EMMIS Radio 97.1 Hank FM
"Lisa Hayes is the best new female artist to emerge from the Texas Music scene in years." - Billy Block
"Lisa Hayes is what Texas music is all about...sincere, heartfelt, proud and independent." Rick Star, KFAN
"It's been a long time since a girl singer had this much power and this much talent... Think Janis Joplin and K.D. Lang meet in a small, smoky bar and then decide to belt one out." Terry Matthews, Sulpher Springs News Telegram
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Somewhere Deep In Texas today.
Music Row's Robert K Oermann Reviews Bill Wence
"Those of you who know Bill only as a veteran radio promotion man are in for a surprise. It turns out he’s also an able songwriter and a singer with a whole lot of heart. Charlie McCoy’s harmonica “answers” his vocal lines on this bopper. The CD is called Songs From the Rocky Fork Tavern and includes such other notable guests as Bekka Bramlett, The Jordanaires, Jonell Mosser, John Wesley Ryles and Becky Hobbs." Robert K Oermann
Sam Baker Opens Up on KGSR
CLICK HERE to listen to this amazing interview by KGSR's Jody Denberg. Sam Baker will be featured on Virgin America Airlines' in-flight music channel this month. CLICK HERE to check out NPR's Open Mic on Sam Baker's Pretty World.
"Sam Baker is nothing if not acutely present in each day, sensitive to both storms and silences. It's his most striking characteristic, and the one that distinguishes his art, too. Baker's best songs -- about love, loss, gratitude, the quiet wonder of being alive -- hit you like little flashes of light in the distant sky. they're true, concise, lovely in their immediacy. And poetic, in nature's way." Brad Buchholtz, No Depression
Terri Hendrix - Cover Girl
Check out Terri's cover story in the fall issue of Texas Music Magazine. Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind is soaring up the charts, coming in at #7 in Cashbox Americana, and #1 on the Roots Music Report. Terri Hendix will hit the road again, touring the west coast. Catch her live here:
Thu, Nov. 8 Monterey Live
Fri, Nov. 9 Studio E Sebastopol, CA
Sat, Nov. 10 Santa Rosa Concerts Santa Rosa, CA
Sat, Nov. 10 Westcoast Live San Francisco, CA
Sun, Nov. 11 Don Quixotes International Music Hall
Derailer Buzz
"Listening to the album, you sometimes forget that these are cover versions. They're that good." Chuck Dauphin, New Music Weekly
"The Derailers' Under the Influence of Buck catches the credulous but canny tone of Buck Owens's classic '60s recordings, and reveals Owens as a master of the country-music success narrative." Edd Hurt, City Pages
"The best pure country band in America pays tribute to country music icon Buck Owens with their new CD." Scott Homewood, CDReview
Catch Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles on XM This Week
Tune into XM X-Country's "Hang Time" with Marty Fitzpatrick (XM12) the week of October 8th (Monday at 6PM and Saturday at 7PM EST) to catch Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles' incredible acoustic performance.
Gurf Morlix To Perform at Americana Honors November 1st
Gurf Morlix will perform at the 8th Annual Americana Music Honors and Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, November 1st. The amazing lineup also includes Todd Snider, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark and Joe Ely. Gurf is nominated for Americana's 2007 Instrumentalist of the Year. Gurf Morlix's current release, Diamonds To Dust, spent 22 consecutive weeks (that's over 5 months!) among the Americana Music Chart's Top 40.
The Lucky Tomblin Band on Mountain Stage
The Lucky Tomblin Band's Mountain Stage performance will begin airing on October 26th. One of the longest-running contemporary music programs on radio, Mountain Stage is distributed by Public Radio International, XM Satellite Radio and on Voice of America's Satellite Service. Each week Mountain Stage brings the artists into the living rooms of hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide. CLICK HERE to find an affiliate near you and for more info.
"The Lucky Tomblin Band shook the stage harder than any rock band I've ever seen there. Lead guitarist Redd Volkaert provided some comic relief bounding across the stage before grabbing his bright yellow guitar. Their upbeat and infectious set included "Honky Tonk Song", "End Of The Road", "Good Lookin' No Good", "Red Hot", and "Party Doll"."
Terri Hendrix - Cover Girl
Check out Terri's cover story in the fall issue of Texas Music Magazine
Public Radio: Listen UP
This just in from Texamericana : Austin City Limits and Texamericana!
As part of their continuing commitment to community and listener supported radio, Texamericana has negotiated a deal to offer beautifully packaged, superbly remastered DVDs and CDs from the vaults of Austin City Limits. This legendary series is justly famous for the artists it has attracted and the performances they've given, and it is Texamericana's privilege to present this great music to your listeners as premiums in this fall fundraising season! It's easy. All you do is register with Texamericana - it just takes a few moments - and you and your listeners will have access to these amazing concerts. They'll even ship them for you! Texamericana is proud to add this service to the many ways they help radio, so take a moment to visit and see how they can help you.
McMurtry Live and Nationwide
James McMurtry and The Heartless Bastards will be performing a LIVE Web-cast on Michael Nesmith's Videoranch on Saturday, October 6th at 7:00pm (PST). Viewing parties all over the country will be held for this incredible nationwide event!
>>DENVER RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY SPONSORED BY KCUV<<
>>SANTA CRUZ RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - BAD ASS COFFEEHOUSE<<
>>PARK CITY RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - SUEDE<<
>>NORTHERN IDAHO RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY SPONSORED BY KPND<<
>>CHICAGO RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - FITZGERALDS<<
>>LITTLE ROCK RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - STICKY FINGERZ<<
>>BOISE RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - THE RECORD EXCHANGE<<
>>CENTRAL TEXAS RESIDENTS: WEB-CONCERT PARTY - CHEATHAM STREET WAREHOUSE<<
WATCH IT LIVE FROM YOUR PC!
Go to www.videoranch.com, click Enter, then click on the "Visit Videoranch 3D" link on the front page. This will take you to a page where you can download the browser (PC only and you need high speed internet access) and log in as a "Visitor". You can become a "Ranch Regular" by signing up for a FREE 7 Day Trial from the same page. No payment information necessary. Ranch Regulars have unlimited access and full software functionality! Find out more information by emailing vr3d@videoranch.com. The show will also be simulcast on KPIG radio.
Sam Baker Top 20 Debut
Sam Baker's Pretty World came in at #18 this week on the Americana Music Chart! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
Somewhere Deep In Texas In Stores This Week
Lisa Hayes' Somewhere Deep In Texas will be released this week. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros on XM
Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros journeyed to XM Satellite Radio Washington, DC this week to record a special one-hour Wired-In Program with Jessie Scott’s X-Country (XM12). The session was terrific, causing the control room to become standing-room only at times as XM staff and elite popped in to experience the band’s amazing harmonies, musicianship and soul-pounding lyrics. Wired-In with Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros will debut on XM12/X-Country in the next 6-8 weeks; stay tuned for more information.
The Derailers on A Prairie Home Companion
The Derailers' performance on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion Airs THIS WEEK. CLICK HERE for more info.
Drew Barrymore Rocks Out at McMurtry Show
James McMurtry's ACL After-Party Saturday night was star-studded! The sold-out house (at Austin's Continental Club) included actors Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. The band rocked the house, performing several songs off their upcoming release (due out early 2008). CLICK HERE to check out James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards' upcoming tour-dates.
Red Hot From Blue Rock IN STORES THIS WEEK
The Lucky Tomblin Band's Red Hot From Blue Rock will be released this week! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Terri Hendrix "If I Had A Daughter"
Check out Terri's beautiful new video of "If I Had A Daughter" HERE.
The Derailers Need Your Vote on CMT
Every time you dial up CMT and view The Derailers' video,"Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass," they consider that a request. By making the video successful on CMT, you are sending them a clear message about what kind of videos and bands you want to see - and they respond to that. Here's what to do: Simply CLICK HERE into your address bar, and click on The Derailers.
Sam Baker's Pretty World
It's really hard this week, the week of September 11th, to find hope or beauty anywhere... in the news or on the streets, or in the world. But if you're looking for it, you can certainly find it in Sam Baker's Pretty World. Back in 1986, Baker was traveling in a train through Peru, when the car he was in was blown apart by a terrorist bomb, killing fellow passengers and leaving him clinging to life. Deafened and gravely injured, Baker spent the better part of the next decade working on both a physical and spiritual recovery. It was through storytelling and the art of songwriting that Baker turned to make sense of a sometimes senseless world. After I first learned this, I listened again to the beautiful lyrics of Pretty World... and gained a whole new understanding of the hope and the sadness...and the beauty... that resonates in every song. Sam is such a wonderful spirit, and I hope you have a chance to spend some time with his record this week. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Jason Eady Debuts on Americana Chart
Congratulations, Jason Eady and The Wayward Apostles!! Their brand new cd, Wild Eyed Serenade debuted on the Americana Music Chart today at number 34! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
The McKay Brother Video
CLICK HERE to see The McKay Brothers perform at Floores Country Store.
Check Out What Folks Are Saying About The Derailers
"Listening to the album, you sometimes forget that these are cover versions. They’re that good." Chuck Dauphin, New Music Weekly
"The Derailers’ Under the Influence of Buck catches the credulous but canny tone of Buck Owens’s classic ’60s recordings, and reveals Owens as a master of the country-music success narrative." Edd Hurt, City Pages
"The best pure country band in America pays tribute to country music icon Buck Owens with their new CD." Scott Homewood, CDReviews
Rachel Harrington Rave Reviews
Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter recently received high praise in Sing Out and Bluegrass Unlimited. CLICK HERE to check it out!
Sam Baker Number 1 on the Euro-Americana Chart
Congratulations, Sam Baker--His new release, Pretty World is number one on the September Euro-Americana Chart (compiled by djs all throughout Europe). He's number 22 on the National Americana Music Chart (and climbing).
The Lucky Tomblin Band Among Top 5 Most Added Titles
The Lucky Tomblin Band's brand new record, Red Hot From Blue Rock, was among the Top 5 Most Added Titles in Americana this week. They will perform on Mountain Stage September 23rd. Stay tuned for airdates!
CONGRATULATIONS TERRI HENDRIX!!!
Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind came in at NUMBER 6 this week on the Americana Music Chart and movin' on up!
Fly Away with Sam Baker
Sam Baker will be featured on Virgin America Airlines' November in-flight music channel. Sam Baker's new release, Pretty World, recently made it's national Americana debut, and is currently #25!
Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles Hit The Road
Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles will soon head out on their Southeast tour. CLICK HERE to find a show near you. Wild Eyed Serenade spent three week running among the Top Five Most Added Titles in Americana.
Trent Summar Part of ACL Line-Up!
Catch Trent Summar and the New Row Mob LIVE during the Austin City Limits Festival, September 15th. CLICK HERE for tickets and more information.
Rachel Harrington on NPR
CLICK HERE to catch the Rachel Harrington interview and performance on NPR's "Open Mic." Rachel Harrington is a singer-songwriter making music rooted in the traditions of old-time country, folk and bluegrass. Her debut CD, The Bootlegger's Daughter, has been building momentum both in the U.S. and abroad since it's May 2007 release, cracking the Top 40 of the Americana Music Chart, reaching number one on the Euro-Americana Chart and getting frequent play on BBC Radio 2.
The Spiritual Kind In Stores This Week
Terri Hendrix celebrates the release of The Spiritual Kind this week! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
Listen Up To Lisa Hayes
Lisa Hayes is set to release the follow up to her stunning solo debut, Sweet Forgiveness. The new CD, Somewhere Deep In Texas, is a self-penned,self-produced barn burner featuring performances by Cindy Cashdollar, Stephen Bruton, Billy Block and Michael Thompson (currently touring with the Eagles & Don Henley). Somewhere Deep In Texas re-defines Americana music by mixing it up with roots, rock, country and the incredible voice that is Lisa Hayes.
Listen Up To The Lucky Tomblin Band
Not many bands can boast the amazing personnel of The Lucky Tomblin Band: Redd Volkaert (Merle Haggard, Ray Price); Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons, Linda Ronstadt); John Reed (Doug Sahm, Lucinda Williams); Sarah Brown (Bonnie Raitt); just to name a few...Lucky Tomblin brings them together again to record their third album, Red Hot From Blue Rock -- a sizzling collection of 13 great honky-tonk masterpieces. This legacy record preserves the very music that is the foundation of Americana. In stores September 12th, CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today.
The Derailers on A Prairie Home Companion
The Derailers will perform on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion on September 15. Stay tuned for airdates!
Sam Baker Debuts on Americana Music Chart
Sam Baker's Pretty World made it's national Americana debut this week, coming in at #35. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Walt Wilkins Cracks Top Ten
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros' Diamonds in The Sun came in at #10 this week on the Americana Music Chart and #14 on the Texas Music Chart.
"At times sounding like the country rock of Poco and the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the classic acoustic blending of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and then veering, without missing a beat, into blues and even soul, "Diamonds" is virtually impossible to pigeon-hole. Just call it great music." Mark T Gould, SoundWaves
The Derailers New Video and Chart Debut
The Derailers debuted this week on the Americana Music Chart at #20! Check out the new video for "Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass" on CMT, Friday 8/25 during "Wide Open Country"
Jason Eady Spends Third Week Among Top 5
Jason Eady and The Wayward Apostles' Wild Eyed Serenade is Among the Top 5 Most Added Titles in Americana for the third week running. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Wild Eyed Serenade today.
Terri Hendrix Jumps Up Chart
Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind is currently #7 on the Americana Music Chart! The Spiritual Kind hits stores next week, but CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today.
Wild Eyed Serenade In Stores This Week
Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles celebrate the release of their new record, Wild Eyed Serenade this week. CLICK HERE for their upcoming tour dates, and be sure to catch them live. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Wild Eyed Serenade today.
WOW!! 3 Out of 5 Ain't Bad!
Congratulations to Jason, Sam and The Derailers -- Three of the "Five Most Added Records in Americana" this week:
Jason Eady's Wild Eyed Serenade
Sam Baker's pretty world
The Derailers' Under The Influence of Buck
Bill Wence Debuts on the Americana Music Chart
Bill Wence's Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern came in at #40 on the Americana Music Chart this week! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros Climb Americana Chart
Diamonds in the Sun is currently #14 on the Americana Chart (and climbing).
"Harmony vocals, guitar-driven melodies and multiple vocal leads have led some Austin music critics to compare the band's sound to '70s groups Poco or The Eagles." Carl Hoover, Waco Tribune-Herald
"With good material and solid musicianship. they're simply one of the hippest bands to come out of Texas in quite some time." - Joe Ross
The Derailers Featured on ABC's "Buck Owens Tribute"
ABC Radio Networks, the largest radio network in the US , is hosting a “Buck Owens Tribute” promotion this weekend on their "Real Country" show featuring The Derailers! CLICK HERE to find a station near you!
The Derailers #1 Most Added Record!!
The Derailers' Under The Influence of Buck was the Most Added Title this week on the Americana Music Chart. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
A perfect tribute album!" - Gone Country Magazine
"AMAZING .. WOW...what a joy it was to listen to Buck Owen's great musiccome alive again! They did a fantastic job!" John Moesch, KNFM
"A crisp retelling of 13 of his hits, with the key ones that appeal to everyone covered, Brain Hofeldt and his posse have it down perfectly. Capturing Owens' verve and swerve more than anything, if you were a casual Owens fan, this is sure to grab your attention, if you were more of a fan, this sounds like a love letter that you'll really enjoy. Straight from the heart and right to your ear, this is genuine hot stuff." Chris Spector, Midwest Record
Terri Hendrix Cracks Top 20
Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind is #19 on the Americana Music Chart this week! CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today. CLICK HERE to read the 4 Star Review in AllMusic.com
Jason Eady Among Top 5 Most Added Records In Americana
Jason Eady's Wild Eyed Serenade came in among the Top 5 Most Added Titles in Americana this week! CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today!
Jenni Finlay Promotions Celebrates Anniversary
On August 2nd, we celebrated the one year anniversary of Jenni Finlay Promotions. CLICK HERE for pictures of this magical night. It's been an amazing year of music! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
The Derailers New Music Video is on the Way
Travis Nicholson directed The Derailers' video for their release, "Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass?", the Buck Owens classic featured on their latest album, Under The Influence of Buck. Nicholson directed the video in the style of a 1960's variety show, in tribute to shows such as Hee Haw. Watch for it soon!
Bill Wence Buzz
"The album title's derived from a hideaway retreat, where Wence does his writing these days. He explains, 'My son Kris built me a small cabin in the woods not far from the house. I call it 'The Rocky Fork Tavern' and it has a jukebox, piano, fridge, no phone, all of the right ingredients to write a song, or at least give it a try...They've been a long time comin'.' It was worth the wait." - Walt Trott, Nashville Musician
"Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern is an easy and friendly listen. But then...Bill Wence knows how to make music." George Peden, CountryStarsOnline
Congrats, Sam Baker
Sam Baker's pretty world is among the Most Added Titles in Americana this week! CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today!
Rachel Harrington's Performing Songwriter Review
CLICK HERE to check out the stellar review of Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter in the July/August issue of Performing Songwriter:
"Songs of wandering, whiskey and regret mix with close harmony and expert guitar picking on Seattle artist Rachel Harrington’s debut, The Bootlegger’s Daughter."
Folks Can't Get Enough Terri Hendix!
CLICK HERE to check out what folks are saying about Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind.
Listen Up to Jason Eady!
When Mississippi-born singer-songwriter Jason Eady builds his brand of music, he starts in roots and then channels blues, bluegrass, folk, gospel, country or rock--all of which he grew up listening to and playing -- and ends up with songs simple and satisfying in arrangement and lyric but powerful enough to touch listeners' hearts and minds. His new record, Wild Eyed Serenade is available August 14.
Listen Up to Sam Baker!
Texas songwriter Sam Baker is not that well known even in his adopted hometown of Austin. However, since the 2004 release of his debut mercy, word of Baker's songs have slowly, but surely spun its way around the world. On August 7, Baker returns with thesecond part of the story, the self released pretty world. Co-produced by fellow Texan and songwriter Walt Wilkins, the new songs reflect a life lived well and nearly lost. Baker's songs are pictures sketched in short, spare lines and lay bare the honest truths and simple details of life. pretty world celebrates the moments large and small that frame our lives. CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy now!
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros Break onto the Texas AND Americana Charts
Diamonds in the Sun debuted on the Texas Chart at #22 and the Americana Music Chart at #40 this week! It spent its second week in a row at the #1 Most Added Title in Americana. CLICK HERE to preorder your copy today, and receive an autographed copy!
Terri Hendrix Breaks onto Americana Music Chart
Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind debuts this week on the Americana Music Chart at #37. The Spiritual Kind spends its third consecutive week among the top 5 most added records in Americana. CLICK HERE to preorder your copy today.
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros Top Added Record in Americana
Diamonds In The Sun was the #1 Most Added Record on the Americana Music Chart this week. CLICK HERE to preorder your copy today, and receive an autographed copy!
McMurtry Narrates New Short Film
James McMurtry narrates the documentary shortfilm, Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua. Once an epicenter for mining, the remote desert town of Terlingua, Texas is a literal shell of its former self. Naturally, it’s the final stop for those fleeing modern society and seeking ultimate freedom of personal expression. Join the residents of Terlingua for just 24 hours, and they’ll not only make you laugh; they’ll make you wonder who’s right about this thing we call “life.” CLICK HERE to preview Ghost Town, and CLICK HERE for info about upcoming events and screenings.
Walt Wilkins Feature
Check out this month's Best In Texas Magazine for the feature on Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros. CLICK HERE to pre-order Diamonds In The Sun before July 31st, and receive an autographed copy!
"I've always liked Wilkins' quirky writing and singing. He's carrying on in the great Texas tradition of guys like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt." Chet Flippo, CMT
"When Walt Wilkins decided to put a band together, known as the Mystiqueros, little did we know he was putting together one of the Lone-Star State's super groups: three songwriter, three singers, two guitar slingers, a powerful rhythm section - and we haven't even gotten to Walt, a songwriter's songwriter, revered by anyone who has even attempted to write a song....All are standout tracks." Mattson Rainer, KNBT PD
Terri Hendrix Spends Second Week in a Row Among Top Five
Terri Hendrix's The Spiritual Kind is among the Top Five Most Added Record in Americana for the 2nd week in a row this week! In stores August 28th, CLICK HERE to preorder your copy today.
"The new CD from Terri Hendrix is simply amazing, mesmerizing, and yes, spiritual. This is no doubt her best ever!!!!" - Rick Star, KFAN PD
"About as independent as they come, Hendrix is unconcerned with pigeonholes. She writes songs that are thoughtful and playful, serious and silly and does covers when they fit. And the band is as good as it gets. The result is carefully crafted music that strikes rich chords for the ears, deep chords for the spirit." Jim Beal, San Antonio Express
Bill Wence Buzz
"Wence has a down-to-earth, non-pretentious manner that makes his music easy to like. With solid songs, arrangements, and vocals, Songs from the Rocky Fork Tavern is also easy to recommend." Ronnie D Lankford, AllMusic.com
McMurtry Plays Benefit For Maine Workers
James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards will play a benefit on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007, at the Bangor, Maine Waterfront for the Worker Center of Eastern Maine. A reception will be held following the show at the Sea Dog Brewing Company to allow fans to meet James. The reception and Waterfront show will be ticketed separately. For further details, see the Summer 2007 issue of the Food AND Medicine (FAM) Solidarity News or phone (207) 989-5860 for info or to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at all Bull Moose locations. All proceeds benefit the Workers Center of Eastern Maine a project of Food AND Medicine. The event is being organized by The Eastern Maine Labor Council and Food AND Medicine.
Congratulations Gurf!!
Gurf Morlix is nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year for the 2007 Americana Music Awards! Gurf's current record, Diamonds to Dust is #2 on the Americana Music Chart this week!! CLICK HERE to purchase.
Walt Wilkins' Diamonds In The Sun
Palo Duro Records' Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros, the legendary Texas songwriter and his new group of exceptionally talented musicians, will release their debut album, Diamonds In The Sun on July 24. Check out what CMT's Chet Flippo says about this stellar release: "I've always liked Wilkins' quirky writing and singing. He's carrying on in the great Texas tradition of guys like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt." CLICK HERE to pre-order Diamonds In The Sun before July 31st, and receive an autographed copy!
We've Moved!
Jenni Finlay Promotions has moved to the "Live Music Capital of the World"-- Austin, TX! Thanks so much to all the friends, artists, and family who helped with the big move from Houston. We're just so proud to be here.
Check out what folks are saying about Jed and Kelley:
"The greatest Male/Female duo EVER!!" - Shayne Hollinger, KCUB MD
"I love the cd....made all the other cds on my desk pale in comparison" - Christine Linde, KBCS MD
"Not since Kris & Rita or Gram & Emmylou have I heard such a satisfying duo with such fine songs!"- Wildman Steve Bronson, WQNR, The Rock
"From the Zydeco sound of "Back To Home" to the harmonized lullaby of "Bottles & Banjos"" George & Tammy, Johnny & June, Porter & Dolly, make some room for Jed & Kelly" - Larry Timko, WIKX
Rachel Harrington Gears Up For UK Tour
Rachel Harrington is planning to tour the UK this fall. She plans to visit London, The Netherlands, Belgium, and many more. CLICK HERE for tour dates.
Gurf Feature This Weekend
This Sunday (June 24), CLICK HERE to listen to WDVR's interview with Gurf Morlix. A career retrospective, this 90 minute feature will run at 9pm Eastern Standard Time. Don't miss it!! Gurf will head north later this month, and spend the remainder of the summer on his Canadian tour. CLICK HERE for tour dates.
Bill Wence Spends 2nd Week Among TOP FIVE MOST ADDED TITLES In Americana
Bill Wence's Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern was among the top 5 most added records again this week on the Americana Music Chart this week. Listen for it on your favorite radio station now!
Congratulations Trent Summar
Our warmest congrats and best wishes to Trent Summar and his soon-to-be-bride Casey for their upcoming marriage this weekend!
Listen Up To The Derailers!
In a career that has given rise to more than a decade's worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, The Derailers continue to build the relationship between song, listener and dance floor. Each album has been a mix of well-crafted original songs and cover songs so thoughtfully chosen and so representative of the band, that fans think they are as original as the band themselves. Now,The Derailers are set to release their tribute to hero, Buck Owens! Under the Influence of Buck, recorded in Austin and produced by Brian Hofeldt, is a collection of Buck Owens favorites the band has loved & performed for years while on the road. CLICK HERE to pre-order Under the Influence of Buck before July 31 and receive a FREE totally cool retro Under the Influence of Buck poster!
The Greencards Blog About Rachel Harrington
CLICK HERE to check out The Greencards nod of support for Rachel Harrington. The Bootlegger's Daughter is on their shortlist of records to spin this summer. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
Jason Eady Hits The Road
Jason Eady and the Wayward Apostles hit the road this month, perfoming in Colorado, Kansas, and Missori. CLICK HERE to find a show near you.
Listen Up To Terri Hendrix!
Award-winning singer/songwriter Terri Hendrix is set to mark the 10th anniversary of her homegrown Wilory Records label with the Aug. 7 release of her new album, The Spiritual Kind.The Spiritual Kind, Hendrix's ninth album, is a brilliant tapestry of songs for the soul. There is something on it for everyone. Like all of her records (including the stellar Places in Between (2000), The Ring (2002) and The Art of Removing Wallpaper (2004)), it was recorded without concern for being too loud for folk, too pop for country, too country for jazz, or too this or too that for any other genre. Hendrix considers The Spiritual Kind a tip of the hat to those folks that have been with her on her journey so far, and to all those she's yet to meet on the road ahead. Where that road will ultimately lead is anyone's guess. But in Terri's opinion, thanks to the "spiritual kind," it continues to be one great boogie ride! CLICK HERE to preview, and pre-order your copy today HERE.
James McMurtry Posts New Political Blog
Check out James McMurtry's new myspace blog HERE!
The Bootlegger's Daughter Breaks Onto The Americana Chart!
Rachel Harrington's Bootlegger's Daughter debuts at #36 on the Americana Music Chart this week! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
Rachel Harrington Hits the Road
Rachel Harrington is planning west coast tour for late June and a UK tour for October. Check out the tour schedule below for a show near you.
CLICK HERE to purchase The Bootlegger's Daughter.
"Harrington's voice is wonderfully appropriate to this kind of music conveying sadness and hope at the same time while sounding quite natural and original." - Thomas Dewers, Glitterhouse
"It's not often one finds this level of sophistication. File with along with Alison Krauss, Nanci Griffith and Emmylou Harris." - Robert Barry Francos, Jersey Beat
"... downhome warmth ... sharp poignancy ... exceptionally haunting." Gillian Gaar, Seattle Sound
Laura Ellen Hopper - One Damn Fine DJ
Laura Hopper, Founder and Program Director for KPIG/KFAT in California, passed away Monday morning, May 28th. Her programming was always smart, passionate, and brave. She loved and supported the music and musicians like no other, and treated everyone who passed through her door like family. The KPIG and Hopper family are in our thoughts, and Laura will be missed by us all.
"I'll no more be here but I'll never be far" - James McMurtry
Gurf Morlix Enters Top Five of the Americana Music Chart
Diamonds To Dust is #3 on the Americana Music Chart this week and CLIMBING! Diamonds to Dust is Morlix's masterpiece, and one of the most important records in Americana right now. With the spirit of Warren Zevon, Blaze Foley, Jerry Garcia, and Hank Williams, this haunting record embodies everything that is Americana. CLICK HERE to purchase Diamonds To Dust.
"Gurf Morlix’s voice could steer a ship through a storm." - Brian T. Atkinson, Austin Music Magazine
"For all its dark textures, Diamonds to Dust is not morose, not at all. It's muscular and brave, full of beautiful writing, an exquisite rumination on mortality and these fragile times." - Brad Buckholtz, Austin-American Statesman
"Stark, direct, and bone honest, this is a commanding and appealing set of songs." - Jeff McCord, Texas Monthly
Listen Up To Walt Wilkins
Walt Wilkins' amazing songwriting, hard-edged vocals and heartfelt guitar pickin' have made him a fixture of the Texas music scene. He's put his magical touch on recordings by new and veteran artists, too many to count. With his new band, Mystiqueros, he's created something of a "Texas Hill Country super group" that features five singers and four songwriters from the heart of the Lone Star State, all of whom have made their own records and are flush with recording credits: Wilkins is joined by Bill Small (bass, percussion, acoustic guitar), John M. Greenberg (electric guitars), Ramon Rodriguez (drums, percussion) and Marcus Eldridge (electric guitars). Together, their magical and unforgettable live performances are captured on Diamonds In The Sun, due for release on Tex-centric Palo Duro Records in July 2007.CLICK HERE to pre-order Diamonds In The Sun.
James McMurtry Summer Tour
James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards are back on the road in July. CLICK HERE FOR DATES, and don't miss the show! This month, McMurtry is in the studio adding the finishing touches to his upcoming album, scheduled to be released early 2008.
Jed and Kelley's Rave Reviews
"Male-female duos have a long, illustrious history in country music -- George and Tammy, Porter and Dolly, Johnny and June, Conway and Loretta, George and Melba. But the Memphis-based duo of Jed Zimmerman and Kelley Mickwee give the format a nice Americana updating with a laid-back, bluegrassy album that's as fun to listen to as a beer is to drink. 4 STARS" - Mark Jordan, The Commercial Appeal
"I think they're right up there in the league of Buddy and Julie Miller, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris or Robin & Linda Williams." Robert K Oermann
Jed and Kelley's art is not only expressed through music. CLICK HERE to view and purchase Jed Zimmerman's (of Jed and Kelley) original paintings.
CLICK HERE to purchase Songs To Take Home
Listen Up To Bill Wence
Bill Wence is a writer, picker, singer and above all, a music lover. Honky-tonkin' since the 50's, Bill Wence has shared the stage with the likes of Tom T. Hall, and Bobby Bare... just to name a few! His songs have received top honors, and he's had four consecutive Billboard singles on the country charts. Over the years, his passion for songwriting has never left him, and he recorded his first solo record in 2001, which soared to the Top 30 of the Americana Music Chart. His new album, Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern, is a stellar collection of his life's work. And it's been a long time comin'.
In stores July 10th, CLICK HERE to pre-order Songs From the Rocky Fork Tavern today.
"My friend, Bill Wence, has finally let loose with a new album and it's a fine piece of Work. We have shared the love of songs for years. Please give the music a listen. You'll smile and you'll feel the love." - Mary Gauthier
The Derailer's Brian Hofeldt Survives Crash
The Derailers' Brian Hofeldt is safe after being struck by a drunk driver on his return home from a Dallas show to spend Mother's Day with his family. The drunk driver unexpectedly swerved into Brian's lane and sent his car off a 15-foot low-water crossing bridge, resulting in a 30' airborne flight before the vehicle tumbled several times to a stop. Brian was less than three miles from his house when the accident occurred. "I'm more somber about the incident now after waking up today, but still feel extremely lucky! The car is of course totaled, but unbelievably I survived. The paramedics told me to go out and buy a lottery ticket because I was the luckiest man alive that day."
Stay tuned for The Derailers' upcoming release, Under The Influence of Buck (August).
Bedunah Buzz
Check out this stellar feature in the San Antonio Express feature on Steve Bedunah HERE
"He gives us good singing, musicianship, and — most importantly, to my reckoning — good storytelling. It's far from a cheerful CD but its even further from depressing. It's more like real life drama as it is when the undeniable dark is met with grace, maturity, and a hardy heart."— Tim Schuller / Buddy Magazine
The McKay Brothers DVD
Stay tuned for The McKay Brothers upcoming DVD, featuring performance at a number of legendary Texas venues. Check out June's Best In Texas Magazine for the in-depth feature on The McKay Brothers, and catch them LIVE at a show near you.
Listen Up To Jed And Kelley
Hailing from Memphis, TN, Jed and Kelley are among the class of such dynamic duos as Gram and Emmylou, George and Tammy and June and Johnny. Jed writes songs of home and family with an eye for detail reminiscent of Townes, Kristofferson, and Rodney Crowell. Simple and straight ahead, the songs get across without gimmicks. Kelley, with her clear and soulful voice, cuts to the heart of the song. Together, they deliver something real and timeless.
Their sophomore release, Songs To Take Home, produced by the great Keith Sykes, showcases their emerging talent for beautiful harmony vocals and engaging and gentle Americana music.
I guarantee, it will only take one listen for you to add this record to the top of your list of favorites. CLICK HERE to purchase.
Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter IN STORES TODAY!
Rachel Harrington may very well be the Best New Artist in Americana. The Bootlegger's Daughter has been picked as the best new album of the year by radio, press, and fans alike who have been completely blown away. Harrington's freshman effort is a literate, richly storied American journey through a gently heartbreaking landscape of grief, hope, and regret. The sonic result is, as one DJ so eloquently put it, "Mountain spring pure - and campfire warm." Featuring some of the Northwest's finest musicians, The Bootlegger's Daughter is IN STORES NOW! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy now!
Steve Bedunah Breaks onto Americana Chart!
Steve Bedunah's Plug It In And Play debuts on the Americana Music Chart this week, coming in at #40! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards Hit The Road
CLICK HERE to check out their Southeast Tour!
Randy Weeks Comes Back To Texas!
Randy Weeks will begin his Texas Tour in June! CLICK HERE for all tour dates and check out a show near you!
The Bootleggers Daughter Receives Much Praise!!
Check out what folks are saying about Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter:
"The Bootlegger's Daughter is an inviting listen; warm rustic tones and beautifully crafted songs. If I had a front porch I'd sit out on it and listen to this disc all the time." - Drew Dundon, KMTT
"The challenge is finding only one outstanding area to highlight. Rachel Harrington's bittersweet and mournful voice, her melancholy story telling, the exemplary musicianship courtesy of some of the finest players, and terrific song production are all competing for top billing in the 'Oh, I like that part the best!' contest. This full-length debut is a terrific, intimate folk/bluegrass record." - Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music
"An absolutely brilliant debut ... I've been getting tremendous listener response ... [The Bootlegger's Daughter] is already a contender for Album of the Year in my opinion!"- Bob Harris, BBC Radio
McKay Brothers At The Kerrville Folk Festival
Check out The McKay Brothers at the 2007 Kerrville Folk Festival May 24th. CLICK HERE for details.
Trent Summar, We LOVE YOU!
Jack Ingram's video of the Summar tune "LOVE YOU" won the Wide Open Country Video of the Year at the CMT Awards! Be sure to check out next month's Best in Texas Magazine to read the in-depth article about Trent Summar and his New Row Mob! CLICK HERE to catch Trent Summar LIVE in your neck of the woods.
Gurf Morlix Breaks onto Americana Chart!
Gurf Morlix Breaks onto the Americana Music Chart this week at #34!!!!
Diamonds To Dust is the NUMBER 1 MOST ADDED TITLE in Americana!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE. Check out the WIXK interview with Gurf Morlix HERE (keyword: cookin'). CLICK HERE to read this stellar review in the Austin Chronicle.
"For all its dark textures, Diamonds to Dust is not morose, not at all. It's muscular and brave, full of beautiful writing, an exquisite rumination on mortality and these fragile times." - Brad Buckholtz, Austin-American Statesman
"Stark, direct, and bone honest, this is a commanding and appealing set of songs." - Jeff McCord, Texas Monthly
Bedunah Buzz
Check out what folks are saying about Steve Bedunah's Plug It In and Play :
"Bedunah's knack for wry lyrics suits the grit in his limited vocals, and it's clear that the eye he casts the modern world is as acerbic as his tongue." - Margaret Mose, Austin Chronicle
"Singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Bedunah builds his songs with pieces of the blues, Americana and country/western and delivers them with deep meaning vocals covered by some fine playing from bandmates Erik Herbst on guitar, organist Tommy Young, Milo Deering on pedal steel, mandolin, fiddle & lap steel, Rocky Gribble on banjo, bassist David DeShazo and drummer Jerry Saracini. Clean, genuine and steeped in country tradition, Bedunah offers up some excellent songs that include the album's rockin' title track "Plug It In and Play," the jangly snarl of "Down The Drain," the big sky ballad "Reunion" and the ingeniously penned "Down To This River." -Douglas Sloan / Metronome
"The twangin’ title tune to Bedunah’s latest is meant as an inspirational musician’s celebration. But his dusty, world-weary voice makes it sound haunted, dark and desperate. I dig that." - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row
Gurf and Rachel Among TOP 5 MOST ADDED TITLES in Americana
Gurf Morlix's Diamonds to Dust was the 2nd most added record this week by Americana Radio Stations. Rachel Harrington's The Bootlegger's Daughter was also among the Top 5. Listen for these stellar records on your favorite station now!
Gurf Morlix's Release Week!
Gurf Morlix's new album, Diamonds To Dust is in stores TUESDAY April 10, 2007. Gurf says this is the one! He feels like he finally found his voice, both as a singer and as a songwriter. With help from Rick Richards on drums, Ray Bonneville on harmonica, and Patty Griffin on harmonies, this album is Gurf's best writing yet. It also includes a killer version of Dylan's "With God On Our Side", a song as important today as it was when it was written, more than 40 years ago.
Diamonds To Dust is a real gem. I believe it's truly his best, and one of the most important records of the year. Please join me at Waterloo Records tomorrow to celebrate the release of this incredible record. Purchase your copy while your there (or at your favorite record store) or CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE NOW.
Rachel Harrington Tops European Chart
The Bootlegger's Daughter is #1 on the Euro-Americana Chart this month!
Jason Eady Heading East
Jason Eady & The Wayward Apostles will be touring the Southeastern US this Spring. CLICK HERE for tour dates.
Gurf Morlix's Diamonds To Dust - Here at Last!
After his foray into old school country with 2004's Cut 'N Shoot, Gurf Morlix explores a darker, more rock-oriented vibe with Diamonds to Dust. Diamonds to Dust was recorded after a year in which Morlix lost several people close to him, and the theme of death and dying surfaces in several tracks. However, Morlix's trademark dark humor tempers the sadness and makes Diamonds to Dust a unique listening experience. Preview HERE. Purchase your copy of Diamonds To Dust at your favorite record store April 10th or CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today!
Gurf Morlix Diamonds To Dust Japan Tour
04/21 Hiroshima, Japan Music Life TAO
04/22 Hiroshima, Japan Windfall Cafe
04/26 Kyoto, Japan Kenny's
04/27 Osaka, Japan Raindogs
04/28 Tokyo, Japan Benten
04/29 Kamakura, Japan Cafe Goatee
04/30 Yokohama, Japan Thumbs Up
Steve Bedunah Buzz
Check out what folks are saying about Steve Bedunah's Plug It In And Play:
"With well crafted tunes, Bedunah's effective monotone vocals, and fine musicianship highlighted by Milo Steering on mandolin, steel and fiddle, this is an impressive effort." -Robert Wooldridge, Country Standard Time
"When it comes to narrative-focused country songwriters, few regions can match up to the Lone Star State. Add Steve Bedunah to the list of talented Texans with the ability to spin rugged and robust stories with almost literary flair. Plug It In and Play, his second album, details the desperate and down-and-out, the out of touch and out of time, the proud and the not yet defeated." - Andy Turner / No Depression
"As we all know, everything is BIG in Texas. Why wouldn't you expect the best in Roots-Country to be a big success? Steve Bedunah is receiving a lot of positive attention, and it is little wonder. His graven voice seems to shoulder the burden of the world. His songs are musical literature--he is a great storyteller and uses this ability to make his twangy Country downright infectious. This album and Steve have a lot to offer, whether it be foot stomping bluegrass or inspirational Traditional Country, or the Whiskey Blues." -John Shelton Ivany's Top 21
Trent Summar Makes Texas Music Chart Debut
After his recent tour of the Lone Star State, Trent Summar's "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" debuted at #28 on the Texas Music Chart this week. Check out these great reviews by the Austin-American Statesman and Maverick Magazine HERE
Check out the James McMurtry and Gurf Morlix SXSW Interviews
CLICK HERE to listen to the incredible interviews that WMVY did with James McMurtry and Gurf Morlix. Hear new songs off Morlix's upcoming record, Diamonds to Dust, and James McMurtry's newest song, "Hurricane Party (When The Lines Go Down)."
Rachel Harrington Tops Charts in Europe
"This record is already a contender for Album of the Year in my opinion"- Bob Harris, BBC Radio
The Bootlegger's Daughter just debuted at #3 on the Euro-Americana Chart. This fantastic record is currently getting airplay in England, Ireland, Scotland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Germany, and recently made its radio debut in the states on Triple A station, KMTT (The Mountain) in Seattle. The Bootleggers Daughter will be available May 1. Pre-order it HERE
McMurtry Inducted Into Hall of Fame at Austin Music Awards
At this year's Austin Music Awards (held March 14th), James McMurtry was inducted into the Austin Chronicle Music Poll Hall of Fame. McMurtry was inducted along with Paul Ray (of the Cobras), Lucinda Williams, Scratch Acid, Patrice Pike, DJ Casanova, Blues Boy Hubbard and Ernie Mae Miller. Past inductees include Stephen Bruton, Janis Joplin, Jon Dee Graham, Willie Nelson, Gurf Morlix, and Doug Sahm. CLICK HERE for more info!
McMurtry Wins Esky
James McMurtry wins Esquire Magazine's 2007 Esky Music Award for "Biggest Agitator." The "Agitator" tag refers to McMurtry's recent musical commentaries on the current state of the union - "We Can't Make It Here" and "God Bless America." The annual Esky Awards recognize musical achievement in areas that aren't explored by typical music awards. See the full list of winners HERE.
Preview Gurf Morlix's Diamonds To Dust
Check out Gurf Morlix's Myspace page and preview his upcoming release, Diamonds To Dust HERE
Palo Duro Records to Re-Launch Live Luckenbach Recording as Luckenbach! Compadres! (Songs of Luckenbach Texas)
Tex-centric label Palo Duro Records has re-launched its chart-climbing live recording of Texas music with a new name, LUCKENBACH! COMPADRES! (SONGS OF LUCKENBACH TEXAS).
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
Jenni Finlay Promotions At SXSW
Hope to see you at the show!!!
Tuesday, March 13th
8:00 pm Gurf Morlix - Threadgills World Headquarters
Wednesday, March 14th
11:45 am - Randy Weeks - Mother Egans
3:00 pm - The McKay Brothers - Waterloo Icehouse
5:05 pm - James McMurtry - Mother Egans
10:00 pm - Randy Weeks - Sam's Town Point
11:00 pm - Trent Summar and the New Row Mob - Waterloo Icehouse Palo Duro Records Party!
12:00 am - Gurf Morlix - The Parish (w/Ray Wylie Hubbard)
Thursday, March 15th
6:00 pm - Randy Weeks - Opal Divine's
8:00 pm- Gurf Morlix - Opal Divine's
10:00 pm - Randy Weeks - Sam's Town Point
Friday, March 16th
3:00 pm - Gurf Morlix - Threadgill's WHQ -TexAmericana Social Hour
10:00 pm - Randy Weeks - Sam's Town Point
Saturday, March 17th
1:45 pm - James McMurtry - The Continental Club
6:00 pm - Trent Summar and the New Row Mob - The Broken Spoke
10:00 pm - Randy Weeks - Sam's Town Point
10:00 pm - James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards - Cheatham Street Warehouse (San Marcos) - The Dedringers to Open
James McMurtry Podcast
Check out this podcast by Sean-Paul Kelley "Live at the Ike"...including McMurtry's brand new song, "When The Lines Go Down (Hurricane Party)"! Click Here!
No Depression Reviews Plug It In And Play
"When it comes to narrative-focused country songwriters, few regions can match up to the Lone Star State. Add Steve Bedunah to the list of talented Texans with the ability to spin rugged and robust stories with almost literary flair. Plug It In and Play, his second album, details the desperate and down-and-out, the out of touch and out of time, the proud and the not yet defeated."
- Andy Turner / No Depression
Trent Summar in New Documentary
The 2006 documentary, The Range (about Americana station, KHYI) features a live performance of "I’m Country" by Trent Summar and The New Row Mob. CLICK HERE to buy your copy now, and get two dollars off.
Steve Bedunah Picked by USA Today
The title cut from Steve Bedunah's Plug It In And Play was selected for this week's playlist from USA Today's "Listen Up." CLICK HERE to check it out.
James McMurtry on NPR
Check out James McMurtry's interview and performance on NPR's WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY, February 24th. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Trent Summar Bubblin' Under
Trent Summar's latest single "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" Bubbles Under this week on the Texas Music Chart coming in at #43 (and climbing).
Listen Up to Rachel Harrington!
Hailing from blues legend Robert Cray's hometown of Eugene, Oregon, Rachel Harrington is an emerging acoustic alt-country artist out of the northwest. Rachel has toured throughout the western US and Europe, and was awarded several songwriting and performing honors in 2005 and 2006. In just the past twelve months, she has opened for Guy Clark, Jim Lauderdale, Eliza Gilkyson, Fred Eaglesmith, Todd Snider ... sharing festival stages with David Wilcox, Tracy Grammer, David Lindley, Be Good Tanyas, and many others. Harrington´s demo EP, Halloween Leaves, spent 13 weeks on the Americana Music Chart in 2004 and garnered the Seattle siren stellar reviews. She just completed work on her debut full-length effort, The Bootlegger's Daughter, with two-time Grammy winner Garey Shelton co-producing. The cd will be released May 1, 2007. Pre-order your copy HERE.
Listen Up To Steve Bedunah!
Steve Bedunah was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up on its western edge overlooking the Trinity Valley to the grasslands of the West. Bedunah is a lot like the Texas he writers about. Bedunah’s songs create a tension between a dark, overwhelming world and the sometimes fiery but always individualistic characters who seek to gain some margin of hope. Plug It In And Play has a foreboding atmosphere that is balanced by its high energy and Bedunah’s superb use of imagery and metaphoric language, raising his songs to poetic heights. Check it out HERE.
Happy Valentine's Day!
CLICK HERE to get your Valentine from Jenni Finlay Promotions and The McKay Brothers!
Listen Up to Gurf Morlix!
Gurf has produced, recorded with, or performed with a veritable "Who's Who" of the music business. The list includes Warren Zevon, Mary Gauthier, Robert Earl Keen, Slaid Cleaves, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Buddy Miller, Julie Miller, Ian McLagan, Lucinda Williams, Tom Russell, Eliza Gilkyson, Hot Club of Cowtown, Blaze Foley, Jimmy LaFave, Jimmie
Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Mojo Nixon, Jim Lauderdale, Michael Penn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Peter Case, Bob Neuwirth, Don Walser, Jon Langford,
Troy Campbell, Bob Schneider, Steve Earle, Harry Dean Stanton, Syd Straw, B.W. Stevenson, Billy Swan, The Plimsouls, Victoria Williams,
Dave Alvin and many more. He has released four solo albums: Toad Of Titicaca, Fishin' In The
Muddy, Cut 'n Shoot, and his latest - coming out April 10, 2007 - Diamonds to Dust.
Jason Eady in the Studio
Jason Eady & The Wayward Apostles will be in the studio during February working on their new album to be released Summer 2007
James McMurtry on XM
Check out James McMurtry on XM's X Country Concert Series(Channel 12) the week of February 12th. The feature will air Wednesday at 7pm, Friday at 11 am and Sunday at 1pm (Eastern Time).
McKay Brothers Bubblin' Under
The McKay Brothers latest single, "Port Artur" Bubbles Under this week on the Texas Music Chart coming in at #49 (and climbing).
New Songs by Steve Poltz
Steve Poltz has a bunch of new songs available on his website (including one co-written with Miles Zuniga from Fastball.) CLICK HERE to check them out!
McMurtry Makes Appearance in New Book
In James Patterson's new book, Cross , the main character is a psychopathic serial killer who rocks out to U2, Franz Ferdinand, and James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards. Here's an excerpt:
"...He was listening to James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards now. He liked the CD well enough to stay in his parked car an extra few minutes. Finally he climbed out, stretched his legs, and took a breath of moderately foul city air. Ready or not, here I come."
(James Patterson is one of the top-selling writers of all time. Patterson's most recent #1 bestsellers include The 5th Horseman; Mary, Mary; Lifeguard; and the International Thriller of 2005, Honeymoon).
Trent Summar Review
Check out this stellar review of Trent Summar's Horseshoes and Hand Grenades online at CountryStarsOnline.com. CLICK HERE!
The McKay Brothers Break into Top 20
The McKay Brothers' Cold Beer and Hot Tamales breaks into the Top 20 of the Americana Music Chart this week! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
James McMurtry on Senator Dodd's Ipod
James McMurtry's "We Can't Make it Here" is featured on Senator (and presidential candidate) Chris Dodd's Ipod playlist. Check it out HERE.
Randy Weeks' Performing Songwriter Review
Check out the stellar review of Randy Weeks' Sugarfinger in the January/February issue of Performing Songwriter:
"Weeks has fashioned a stellar album. The music is light and fun without being overly fluffy, and Weeks' voice goes easy on the ears. Let Sugarfinger sweeten up your mid-winter days -- we're willing to bet you'll be satisfied."
Lefsetz Letter Praises McMurtry
"I do believe in McMurtry. And King. And Jobs too. And life is meaningless without belief."
Check out the Lefsetz Letter HERE
James McMurtry on Austin City Limits
Don't forget to tune in to Austin City Limits on January 13th to see James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards! Click here to find out when Austin City Limits airs in your area. CLICK HERE to watch the post show interview!
Jason Eady is nominated for Newcomer of the Year at the 2007 Gruene With Envy Awards. CLICK HERE to cast your vote.
James McMurtry's East Coast Tour
James McMurtry hits the road this month and tours the East Coast. CLICK HERE to find a show in your neck of the woods!
Trent Summar #3 on Americana Chart!
Congratulations to Trent Summar, reaching #3 (and climbing) on the Americana Music Chart. CLICK HERE to purchase Horseshoes and Hand Grenades.
Sugarfinger Acclaim
Check out this recent review of Randy Weeks' Sugarfinger "...One is immediately struck by Weeks’ vocal resemblances to such aces as Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. Musically, most of the material here is a gentle blend of countrified pickin’, pluckin’ an’ slappin’, while lyrically Weeks is, hands down, a genuine master. " CLICK HERE for more.
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