Listen Up To Will Sexton!
Will Sexton is an artist developed by the unique diversity of the Austin music scene, which placed him on stage with local legends before he’d lived out his first decade. Many of the sounds of his childhood still resonate in his current work.
Will has a wide range of credits as a musician, producer and songwriter, from collaborations with Waylon Jennings, to psychedelic pioneer Roky Erikson and punk legend Johnny Thunders. Will has written for MCA and Almo Irving, and recorded for MCA, A&M, and Zoo Entertainment. Will was in the New Folk Underground with David Baerwald, which resulted in the co-produced (w/ David Kitay) Lost Highway release Here Comes the New Folk Underground.
His new record, Move The Balance, showcases his original songs, groove and sound. Available NOW on iTunes, it's destined to find a permanent home in your player.
Kinky Friedman Unleashes Single, Announces West Coast Tour
For the first time in a generation - no, TWO generations - Kinky Friedman has an A-Side, and he's releasing it in a twenty-first century medium. Recorded as part of Kinky's Classical Snatches From Europe live CD, "Craft Of The Songwriter," featuring original Texas Jewboy, Little Jewford, is a hilarious look at how Kinky writes his material. Despite the fact that Kinky does not own a computer and considers the internet "satanic," "Craft Of The Songwriter" is being released in electronic formats only, thus proving Kinky may have finally departed the twentieth century. "Craft Of The Songwriter" will be made available to community, public, AAA and Americana stations to help kick off Kinky's first west coast tour in twenty years, the 'Go West Young Kinky Tour Of 2010,' which starts in Vancouver on July 26th. CLICK HERE to listen to the track, and for all upcoming tour dates. CLICK HERE to read this exceptional Bloomberg article. With an electronic single and a young man's tour upcoming, can a Kinky Friedman Twitter account be far behind?
Margo Valiante Knocks 'Em Out in Telluride
Congratulations to Margo Valiante! She came in 4th at the Telluride Troubadour Competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (TOP FEMALE)! Later this month, Valiante will perform (along with Shawn Colvin, Alejandro Escovedo, Paper Bird, Grace Potter, and Los Lobos) at the 6th annual Targhee Music Festival July 16-18. If you have yet to catch Margo live, CLICK HERE to check out her performance of "Mama Don't Know" via MusicFog.com. And CLICK HERE for a show near you!
Steve Poltz's High Sierra Singer-Songwriters' Workshop
It's that time of year again - Steve Poltz will host the High Sierra Singer Songwriters' Workshow for the 5th year in a row with good friend and writer, Tim Bluhm. Held July 21st-25th in the Ansel Adams backcountry of Yosemite, Poltz and Bluhm will take a select group of up-and-coming songwriters on a wild ride of discovery and unbridled creativity. CLICK HERE for details.
Susan Cowsill - Media Darling
Susan Cowsill has received world-wide acclaim for her new release, Lighthouse. She has jumped up the Americana Music Chart; is currently #6 on the Freeform American Roots Chart and #9 on the Euro-Americana Chart. CLICK HERE to check out the piece in The Huffington Post, in which Cowsill talks about her new CD, Lighthouse, her 44-year career, and Michael Jackson. CLICK HERE to read the AP feature on Susan Cowsill.
"The songs on Lighthouse are guided by two themes - loss and hope. ...Cowsill's voice, as it does throughout the album, blends gravel and sweet emotion." 9 Stars (out of 10) - Blurt
James McMurtry Online and On The Road
Check out James McMurtry's new blog site where he discusses bowfishing, oil spills and more HERE. James hits the road this month. Check out the tour dates below for a show near you:
07/02 Austin, TX Threadgills
07/03 Rockport Fulton, TX Charlie Robison's Bay Bash & Red Fish Round-Up
07/08 Champaign, IL High DIve
07/09 Berwyn, IL Fitzgerald's
07/10 Ferndale, MI The Magic Bag
07/11 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
07/13 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
07/14 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
07/15 Blacksburg, VA Attitude's Bar & Cafe
07/16 Greenville, SC The Handlebar
07/17 Maryville, TN The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson
07/20 Little Rock, AR Juanita's Cantina Ballroom
07/21 Denton, TX Dan's Silverleaf
07/22 Austin, TX Shady Grove
07/23 Schulenburg, TX Swiss Alp Hall
07/24 Bryan, TX Lakeside Icehouse
Lincoln Durham Revs His Engine
Lincoln's EP continues to soar up the chart and has already received a flood of rave reviews. CLICK HERE to check out the Lone Star Music Magazine review of Lincoln Durham's phenominal EP. CLICK HERE for the Broken Jukebox review. Lincoln is now teamed up with Demented Cycles, the best little custom bike shop around! Catch Lincoln down the road HERE.
Mark Your Calendars - Jenni Finlay Promotions Celebrates 4 Years!
On August 5th, we'll be celebrating the fourth anniversary of Jenni Finlay Promotions at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, Texas (just south of Austin). Featured performers include James McMurtry, BettySoo, Matt The Electrician, Margo Valiante, Lincoln Durham, Terri Hendrix, Shelley King and more surprise special guests! Save the date, and stay tuned for details
The Mystiqueros - Agave
The Mystiqueros are bubblin' under on both the Americana and Texas Music Chart. Check out their new release, Agave, on your favorite radio station! In case you missed it: CLICK HERE to check out The Mystiqueros' "You've Got A Way" on the Friday Night Lights episode "Stay". The Mystiqueros hit the road this summer with stops in Washington DC, New York, Oklahoma, Virginia, and New Mexico. CLICK HERE for all upcoming tour dates!
Terri Hendrix's Americana Debut
Terri Hendrix's brand new album, Cry Till You Laugh, recently made it's debut on the Americana Music Chart's Top 40 (and is currently #32), and is #12 on the Freeform American Roots Report (and climbing). Cry Till You Laugh is Hendrix’s first collection of all-new material since 2007′s The Spiritual Kind and the Central Texas-based singer-songwriter’s 14th release to date on her own label, Wilory Records. CLICK HERE to read the 4 STAR REVIEW in the UK's Maverick Magazine. CLICK HERE for Terri Hendrix's LIVE performance of "Slow Down" on Austin's KXAN TV.
Ray Wylie Hubbard - The Anti-Justin Timberlake
"In case you've ever wondered what the love child of Guy Clark and John Lee Hooker might look like ... meet Ray Wylie Hubbard...." CLICK HERE for more of this excellent CultureMap Houston article. After he performs at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic, Ray Wylie heads to the Northeast. Check out the dates below:
07/08 Kent, WA "Thursdays at the Lake" Summer Concert Series
07/09 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
07/10 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theatre
07/11 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
Drive-By Truckers “This F*cking Job” now available in Rock Band
Who knew that hating your job could be so fun? The Drive-By Truckers’ single, "This Fucking Job," has been added to Xbox’s Rock Band Network (sorry PS3 owners). The track can be purchased HERE through rockband.com. Get your friends together, pass around a bottle of Jack, release your inner Patterson Hood, and rock out like a real Trucker.
Joe Pug Hits The Road
CLICK HERE to watch Joe Pug's recent performance with Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band. After wrapping up a run of tour dates with Josh Ritter, Pug will continue to tour in support of the new album, Messenger. His summer dates include appearances at the Edmonton and Cambridge Folk Festivals and several dates with Levon Helm:
7/1-3 Chicago, IL Fitzgeralds American Music Festival
7/4 St. Louis, MO Off Broadway *
7/6 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck *
7/7 Oklahoma City The Conservatory *
7/8 Dallas, TX KXT presents @ Belmont Hotel
7/9 Austin, TX Stubbs Jr. *
7/10 Houston, TX Mango's *
7/13 Atlanta, GA Eddie's Attic *
7/14 Nashville, TN The Basement *
7/16 Harrisburg, PA Stage Two @ Whitaker Center *
7/17 Boston, MA Great Scott
7/18 Martha's Vineyard Nectar's
7/19 New York, NY Mercury Lounge *
7/21 Washington DC The Black Cat *
7/24 Floyd, VA Floydfest
8/6 Edmonton, CAN--Edmonton Folk Festival
8/7 Edmonton, CAN--Edmonton Folk Festival
8/8 Portland, OR--Oregon Zoo Ampitheatre #
8/9 Bellingham, WA--The Green Frog Acoustic Tavern
8/10 Vancouver, CAN--Center for the Perfoming Arts #
8/11 Seattle, WA--Woodland Park Zoo Ampitheatre #
# with Levon Helm
* with Rayland Baxter
Gurf Morlix - TrailBlazer
CLICK HERE to check out Gurf's performance of "One More Second" (courtesy of MusicFog.com). Gurf is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming release - an amazing tribute to longtime friend Blaze Foley. Foley was a larger-than-life, notoriously excentric singer-songwriter, who wrote the most outlandish songs, as well as some of the most heartbreaking songs before his untimely death in 1989. Gurf captures the spirit, irreverent humor, and inner-demons that Foley exuded throughout his life. Due out in early 2011, Morlix will couple the record's release with the upcoming Blaze Foley documentary. Stay tuned for more!
Danny Barnes on New Herbie Hancock Album
Danny will appear on Herbie Hancock’s upcoming concept album, The Imagine Project (A global musing on the power of song to bring people together). Danny performs on “Tomorrow Never Knows”, which features guest vocals by Dave Matthews. Other artists include Anousha Shankar, Jeff Beck, John Legend, The Chieftans, Seal, India Arie, Pink, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Chaka Khan, K’Naan, Pink, James Morrison, Wayne Shorter, and Lisa Hannigan.
CLICK HERE to listen to Danny perform three songs with Dave Matthews Band at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN.
Listen Up To Margo Valiante!
From the first note to the last, Margo Valiante's voice could stop a train in its tracks, hush a hearty and noisy pub, and even inspire the most hardened cynic fall in love with romance.
Margo Valiante’s new release, I Can’t Pray, recorded with famed Austin guitarist, Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen), keyboardist Riley Osbourn and her Austin-based band, is a brilliant collection of songs and soul. The EP’s title track, "I Can’t Pray" is, in part, Valiante's response to the tune "Moonshiner" by Roscoe Holcomb - Margo tries to find the meaning behind this song that has always moved her, particularly in his line “Give me greenbacks when I’m hard up and religion when I die.” In I Can’t Pray, Valiante unearths the depths of life's passions with haunting lyrics and a powerhouse voice that is absolutely spiritual. The emotion is strong and palpable throughout the EP, and will leave the listener forever mezmorized.
Ray Wylie Hubbard and Joe Pug Among Americana Award Nominees
Congratulations to ALL the 2010 Americana Music Award Nominees...especially:
Ray Wylie Hubbard
• Artist of the Year •
• Song of the Year: "Drunken Poets Dream" •
• Album of the Year: A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint There Is No C.) •
CLICK HERE to watch Ray Wylie Hubbard's recent performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Ray is back from his whirlwind UK tour, and will perform across the US this summer. CLICK HERE for upcoming tour dates.
Joe Pug
• New Artist of the Year •
In honor of Memorial Day, Joe Pug is offering his anthem, "Bury Me Far From My Uniform" FREE, for a limited time, on his website. CLICK HERE for MP3. CLICK HERE to watch Joe Pug's recent performance with Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band. After wrapping up a run of tour dates with Josh Ritter, Pug will continue to tour in support of the new album. His summer dates include appearances at the Edmonton and Cambridge Folk Festivals and several dates with Levon Helm. CLICK HERE for upcoming tour dates.
Terri Hendrix's Cry Till You Laugh IN STORES 6/22
Wilory Records is happy to announce the release of the new Terri Hendrix album, Cry Till You Laugh, IN STORES June 22. CLICK HERE to pre-order today. A vibrant musical travelogue, Cry Till You Laugh is a joyful journey, spanning the range of emotions as well as genres: “I put this together like a mix CD,” Hendrix explains. "This record is (representative) of what I do live, which is sort of jump around to different genres.”
Stay tuned for Hendrix’s companion book - a collection of essays about life, music, and being a pioneer in the independent music movement (due out later this summer).
Danny Barnes On The Road and On The Air
Danny Barnes will perform at the 9th Annual Bonnaro this month. Bonnaroo is the largest North American festival and also widely hailed as the most eclectic. The festival takes place over a four day period from June 10-13 with a lineup that includes Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Jay Z, and Conan O'Brien among others. Tickets on sale now at www.bonnaroo.com.
Danny will return to the stage with good friend Robert Earl Keen to support Dave Matthews Band this summer:
6/15 Cincinatti, OH Riverbend Music Center
6/16 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
6/18 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
6/19 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
6/22 Columbus, OH Huntington Park
Tickets on sale now at www.davematthewsband.com
CLICK HERE to check out Liane Hansen's enlightening conversation with Danny Barnes NPR Weekend Edition.
The Mystiqueros on "Friday Night Lights"
The Mystiqueros first single, "You've Got A Way" (off their critically acclaimed release, Agave), will be featured on an upcoming episode of NBC's "Friday Night Lights." The Mystiqueros will kick off their national summer tour, with special performances in New Mexico, Tennessee, New York and Washington, DC. CLICK HERE for all tour dates!
"This is easily one of the best CDs of the year." - Live Central Texas Music
"I'm really loving "You've Got A Way" and Agave. It's a great follow up to their first release, further honing that amazing sound they have." - Sarah White, KACQ
"Love the whole album." - Ken Murray, KTTX
Kinky Friedman Hits the Road
Kinky Friedman hits the stage again, with performances along the West Coast this summer. If you are within a 200 mile radius of any of the following shows, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to see the one and only Kinkster:
7/26 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret
7/27 Seattle, WA Triple Door
7/28 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
7/30 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
7/31 Los Angeles, CA McCabes Guitar Store
8/1 San Diego, CA Belly Up
8/2 Hermosa Beach, CA Saint Rocke
8/3 Bakersfield, CA Fishlips
8/4 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley
8/5 Sebastopol, CA Schaef-Abel Productions present at Studio E
8/6 Winters, CA Palms Playhouse
Kinky Friedman just released two new books, Heroes of a Texas Childhood (a reflection on the impressive characters who colored Kinky's early life), and What Would Kinky Do?: How to Unscrew a Screwed-Up World (“lots and lots of common Zen bullshit” on such topics as writing, traveling, life, death, and everything in between.)
Susan Cowsill - Lighthouse
Susan Cowsill's brilliant new release, Lighthouse, is available NOW! CLICK HERE to purchase today. CLICK HERE to read the lastest review in Blurt. Cowsill's second solo album embodies the timeless qualities of heart, soul and craft that are indicative of her songs. Though the tribulations of the past few years resonate throughout Lighthouse, Cowsill's songs maintain the unmistakable sense of optimism and spirituality that've always been at the heart of her work. Lighthouse has had an incredible first week at radio, receiving international airplay, and proving to be a true beacon in Americana and Folk music. Listen for your favorite Lighthouse songs on a radio station near you!
New Single By Jason Eady
Jason Eady has just released a brand new single, "Battlefields." CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today. His latest release, When The Money's All Gone, garnered international praise and earned Eady a permanent spot on radio playlists around the world. Jason is currently writing and recording his highly anticipated new release. Stay tuned for details!
Steve Poltz on Vinyl
For the first time ever, Steve Poltz is available on VINYL! Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you listen to the timeless songs of Poltz's latest record, Dreamhouse. CLICK HERE to purchase your vinyl copy now. Steve Poltz is back in the states this month, with shows in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. CLICK HERE for a show near you!
"Steve's music is always full of twists and turns. One of the joys of getting a new record from him is not knowing what to expect. Proof of that is Poltz singing Marvin Hamlisch...another fine outing!" Bill Bowker, KRSH
Adam Carroll Southern Tour
Adam Carroll heads out on his Southern tour this month. Check out the dates below:
6/4 San Marcos, TX Cheatham Street Warehouse (songswap w/ Kent Finlay)
6/6 Helotes, TX Floores Country Store (w/Michael O'Connor)
6/10 Decatur, GA Eddie's Attic (w/Carrie Rodriguez)
6/11 Lillington, NC Howard's Barbeque (w/Michael O'Connor)
6/12 Elizabeth City, NC Maguire Theatre at The Center Arts of the Albemarie (w/Michael O'Connor)
6/16 Columbia, SC The White Mule Pub and Eatery (w/Michael O'Connor)
6/17 Baton Rouge, LA Red Dragon Listening Room (w/Michael O'Connor)
6/23 Denton, TX Dan's Silverleaf (w/Michael O'Connor)
627 Dallas, TX Private
CLICK HERE for the latest review of Adam Carroll's Live at Flipnotics.
"Adam Carroll's "Live at Flipnotics" album is one of the best records I've listened to in a long time" Stewart Smith, Tyler Morning Telegraph
Lincoln Durham Soars Up Chart!
Lincoln Durham has taken the Americana music world by storm, jumping a whopping 300 spots on the Americana Music Chart in just one week! As a thank you for your unbelieveable support, Lincoln is offering free downloads, EP discounts and other giveaway opportunities on his website. CLICK HERE to sign up and for more info. Check out what folks are saying about this stellar release:
"Just opened the Lincoln Durham EP and am listening as I write … and am fighting the urge to try to sing along, even though I’ve no idea what the words are. Great sloppy blues, I’m digging this a lot!" - Michael Byars, KCUR
"If you dig Son House and Townes Van Zandt...Lincoln Durham is your man. Don't come no cooler. " - Ray Wylie Hubbard
Drive-By Truckers - Two New Videos
Drive-By Truckers have not one, but two new videos for their song “Working This Job” ! CLICK HERE to check them out. Their latest release, The Big To-Do, climbed all the way to the TOP 10 of the Americana Music Chart. ATO Records is offering a FREE 5 song sampler (featuring DBT's "Working This Job"). CLICK HERE to get yours today. The Truckers are on the road and will soon open for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - CLICK HERE for shows.
Sam Baker and John Fullbright On Tour
Check out the tour dates below, and don't miss a show near you!
6/23 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
6/24 Harrisburg, PA Stage on Herr
6/25 Easton, MD Nightcat
6/26 Norfolk, VA North Shores House Concert (with Kevin Welch)
6/27 Raleigh, NC Berkeley Cafe
6/30 Charlotte, NC Evening Muse
7/1 Columbia, SC White Mule
7/2 Decatur, GA Eddie's Attic (with Jess Klein)
CLICK HERE to watch the amazing video of Sam Baker's "Slots" off his latest release, cotton (via MusicFog.com) John Fullbright is in the studio finishing up his extraordinary new release (scheduled to be released later this year).
James McMurtry Drills Deeper Into the BP Oil Disaster
James McMurtry recently shared his thoughts on the BP Oil Spill in a blog for Blurt:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP conceded Thursday that more oil than it estimated is gushing into the Gulf of Mexico as heavy crude washed into Louisiana's wetlands for the first time, feeding worries and uncertainty about the massive monthlong spill.
"Let's get something clear. BP knew, from the beginning, exactly how much oil that blowout was capable of spilling. BP is a modern oil company. Modern oil companies conduct extensive seismographic tests before committing the resources to actually drill. They can't afford a dry hole under a mile of water. They knew what was down there before they drilled the well. They had already successfully drilled several wells in that field and they know what each well produces.
Equally troubling, is that all of BP's efforts since the accident have been geared not towards plugging the leak, but rather towards recovering as much oil as possible. They talk of maybe trying a "junk shot", filling the non-functional blowout preventer with golf balls or old tires, but they haven't tried it. Perhaps they're afraid the junk shot could make matters worse, a valid fear. But it is interesting that the only procedures BP has actually tried have involved tankers. The recovery boxes froze up and failed before the oil reached the tanker. Now they've managed to insert a skinny pipe into the fat pipe that's leaking and siphon off a fraction of the oil. I guess they figure that's better than nothing. Meanwhile, the livelihoods of people who've worked the Gulf for generations are being ruined as BP officials stall and evade in a vain quest to save face and profit.
Republicans are trying to lay blame on Obama. The "drill baby drill" crowd says Obama should have imposed tighter regulations on offshore drilling. Imagine the shit storm they'd have kicked up if he had tried such a thing before the spill."
Soon after this blog was posted, McMurtry flew over the spill...CLICK HERE to read his latest account.
Listen Up To Susan Cowsill!
Lighthouse, Susan Cowsill's second solo album, once again embodies the timeless qualities of heart, soul and craft that are already known to anyone familiar with Cowsill’s solo debut Just Believe It.
Susan first entered the pop-culture spotlight at the age of eight, as the youngest member of the ’60s musical family The Cowsills. In adulthood, as a member of the beloved alt-pop supergroup the Continental Drifters, she reemerged as a vocalist and songwriter of remarkable depth and insight. In 2005, Susan made an inspiring solo debut with Just Believe It. But the album’s creative triumph was overshadowed by the intrusion of real-life events — namely the deaths of Susan’s brothers Billy and Barry, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, which temporarily displaced Susan and her family from her adopted hometown of New Orleans.
The tribulations of the past few years resonate throughout Lighthouse. Cowsill's new songs reflect the hard-won lessons of her recent experiences, while maintaining the unmistakable sense of optimism and spirituality that's always been at the heart of her work. That indomitable spirit is reflected in the infectious grit of such emotionally vivid originals as "ONOLA," "Sweet Bitter End," "The Way That It Goes" and "Avenue of the Indians," which features guest vocals by longtime friend and admirer Jackson Browne.
The new album will be in stores near you May 18, 2010. CLICK HERE to pre-order Lighthouse today
The Mystiqueros - Agave
The Mystiqueros' new release, Agave, is making waves around the nation. Among the Top 5 Most Added Titles in Americana the very first week at radio, Agave off to an outstanding start! And the Mystiqueros have hit the ground running, kicking off their Texas Spring Tour this month.
CLICK HERE to watch their incredible performance of "You've Got A Way" for KVET's Free Texas Music Series in Austin, TX.
THIS JUST IN: Welcome to the world, newest Mystiquerita - Emma Rose Greenberg! Born April 29th at 7lbs and 10 oz.
Matt The Electrician Across The Pond
Matt The Electrician was the featured guest this week on KNBT's Roots and Branches of Americana Music with Ray Wylie Hubbard. CLICK HERE to listen. Matt the Electrician heads overseas this month for his highly anticipated tour in Denmark and Holland. Check out the tour dates below:
5/19 Bredsten, Denmark Engelsholm Castle
5/20 Aarhus, Denmark Svineriet Mejlagade 35
5/21 Aarhus, Denmark SPOT Festival, Musikhuset, Lille Sal
5/23 Haarlem, Holland Tavern de Waag
5/24 Kerk-Avezaath, Holland Landgoed Thedinghsweert
5/27 Deventer, Holland Bugerweeshuis
5/29 Eindhoven, Holland Naked Song Festival
6/2 Amsterdam, Holland het Perron
6/3 Edam, Holland de Harmonie
6/4 Ottersum, Holland Cultureel Podium Roepaen
6/5 Spijkerboor, Holland Roots on the Road Festival, Rhythm & Roots
6/6 Utrecht, Holland Cafe de Stad
Danny Barnes To Perform at Bonnaroo
Danny has been added to the official lineup of artists performing at this year's Bonnaro Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. Widely known as the most eclectic and diverse of all festivals, Bonnaroo is also the biggest of all U.S. Festivals. Danny will be performing on Sunday, June 13th. Stay tuned for information on special guest appearances! Tickets are on sale now HERE.
CLICK HERE to listen to Danny Barnes in concert at NPR's Mountain Stage. CLICK HERE to read this fascinating interview that Danny Barnes conducted with his friend, hero, and mentor, Bill Frisell, for The Fretboard Journal.
"Danny Barnes doesn't sound like anybody else. I was knocked out when I first heard him play and continue to be. Danny is wide open, unafraid, hungry for new ideas, and has a way of processing it all so that whatever comes in comes out all his own. The line between where he's been and where he's going is unbroken. The roots are stong. He lives the music. He's not making this stuff up. It is his story. Danny is an inspiration to me and it has been a privilege to witness his work grow and come together in such a unique way. It's all here. The real deal." - Bill Frisell
Listen Up To Terri Hendrix!
Try to pigeonhole the music of Terri Hendrix, and you're in for a challenge. Her songs range in style from folk to pop to blues to jazz and all points in between. Not suprisingly, she covers just as much expansive ground in her writing. But even when her songs dip deep and fearlessly confront the truths of life, the heart and society, they still reveal her belief that it takes just as much courage to embrace and celebrate the light as it does to wallow in the blues. Hence the title of her upcoming album, Cry Till You Laugh - and her reputation for always putting on an engaging and energetic live show that ultimately leaves listeners feeling good and spiritually charged.
It's a Book Too...
In addition to her new CD, Terri will release a book of essays about life, music, and her role as one of the pioneers in the independent music movement. These essays are culled from more than a decade's worth of the essays that Terri has shared with her fans via her mailing list and website. Some will be old favorites, others will be brand new, and exclusive to this release, but all of the essays tie into the songs and themes featured on this new album.
CLICK HERE to watch Terri's video on the making of CTYL.
James McMurtry Southbound
Check out the tour dates below, and don't miss a show near you!
5/1 Hot Springs, NC French Broad River Festival
5/2 Charleston, SC The Pour House
5/4 Atlanta, GA The 5 Spot
5/5 Atlanta, GA The 5 Spot
5/6 Huntsville, AL Crossroads Music Hall
5/7 Birmingham, AL Zydeco
5/8 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
James McMurtry recently sat down with No Depression for an amazing in depth conversation. Check it out HERE. CLICK HERE to read the stellar feature in Louisville's Courier-Journal. The Alternate Root (featuring music for social change) is featuring McMurtry's "The Governor" this month - CLICK HERE to sample.
Steve Poltz Takes Over the World
CLICK HERE to watch the LIVE(ly) Steve Poltz video of "License Plate Eyes"/"Rains" that was captured during SXSW (via MusicFog.com). Check out this video of Poltz's "Sewing Machine." Check out what folks are saying about Poltz's latest release, Dreamhouse:
"Poltz's shows are the stuff of legend — no two are the same — and can take an unsuspecting audience from laughter to tears and back again in the space of the same song." - Citizen.com
"I proceeded to be blown away by the depth and excellence of his tunes; his sharp, witty lyrics; his voice - which alternately reminded me of Jeff Tweedy and David Lowery; and his hysterical storytelling and rants" - Seattle Weekly
"...a complete and satisfying listen." - Time Out New York
"This disc presents a fascinating artist; one that most of us would love to travel with and get to know better." - PopMatters
"With this new cd, Steve Poltz is gonna get more poontang than John Doe and Rhett Miller combined" - Mojo Nixon
Steve Poltz is on tour in Canada this month - CLICK HERE for "aye" show near you.
Adam Carroll Buzz
CLICK HERE to read the excellent Houston Press review of Adam Carroll's latest release, Live at Flipnotics. Live at Flipnotics is now available at CDBaby, as well as iTunes and Lone Star Music. If you already have your copy of Live at Flipnotics, be sure to check out Hard Times (Carroll's collaboration with Michael O'Connor).
Drive-By Truckers Documentary
"The Secrets to a Happy Ending," the new documentary about southern rock band, Drive-By Truckers, is making the rounds at festivals. Check out the screening schedule below:
6/2 Minneapolis, MN Sound Unseen
6/2-6 Little Rock, AR Little Rock Film Festival
6/3-4 Duluth, MN Duluth Film Festival
6/25-27 Denver, CO DocuWest Festival
8/13-15 Seattle, WA Northwest Film Forum
11/13 St. Augustine, FL Ancient City Film Festival
The film chronicles the band's formation and captures its intense live performances with footage from the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee, as well as concerts across the US, and includes interviews with frontman Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley, former guitar player Jason Isbell, bass player Shonna Tucker, drummer Brad Morgan, and guitarist John Neff. CLICK HERE to check out the recent feature in USA Today. The Drive-By Truckers's new release, The Big To-Do, is soaring up the Americana Music Chart, currently at #14. ATO Records is offering a FREE 5 song sampler (featuring DBT's "Working This Job"). CLICK HERE to get yours today. The Truckers are on the road and will soon open for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - CLICK HERE for shows.
Ray Wylie Hubbard Hits The Road
Don't miss Ray Wylie Hubbard when he's in YOUR neck of the woods:
5/5 Fort Worth, TX The Ranch Music Series at 8.0 Club
5/7 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads
5/8 Rochester, MN Rochester Civic Center
5/9 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
5/10 Urbana, IL The Rose Bowl Tavern
5/11 Louisville, KY The Vernon Club
5/12 Nashville, TN Loveless Cafe Barn
5/13 Atlanta, GA Smith's Olde Bar
5/14 Asheville, NC Grey Eagle Tavern
5/15 Maryville, TN The Shed
CLICK HERE to watch Ray Wylie Hubbard perform "Snake Farm" LIVE during SXSW (via MusicFog.com).
Listen Up To Lincoln Durham!
Good things come to those who wait. Every once in a while, you may even find a rough cut diamond glistening in that shovelful of coal, or a perfect pearl when you crack into that crusty oyster shell. Lincoln Durham is a true gem finished with a glaze of bluesy grit and grease. With his debut release, Lincoln Durham EP (produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard), Lincoln embodies a lifetime of heartbreak and sage wisdom beyond his years. With a resonator, a slide and an old Gibson j45, his acoustic blues will pull the darkness into the light. Once you hear the haunting voice and gripping grooves, you'll know that Lincoln Durham is exactly what we've been waiting for.
Joe Pug LIVE
Joe Pug is on tour NOW - CLICK HERE for tour dates. If you've yet to see Joe Pug live, check out these links to see what you're missing: CLICK HERE to watch Joe Pug perform "How Good You Are" and HERE to check out "Bury Me Far From My Uniform" live at Paste. Paste's review of Joe Pug's latest release, Messenger, is available HERE. Pug recently performed and visited with Baeble Music. CLICK HERE for The Guest Apartment concert video. Joe will be the featured artist on WDVX's Blue Plate Special on Friday, May 14th. CLICK HERE for more information, and be sure to tune in!
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Listen Up To The Mystiqueros!
The collection of roads traveled by Walt Wilkins, Bill Small, John Greenberg and Ray Rodriguez - the men that would ultimately become The Mystiqueros - represents a journey paved with soulful stories and poignant melodies. And now, at long last, they will release that collection in their new record, Agave (Blue Boot Records). Agave is The Mystiqueros evocative second release, following 2007's much celebrated Diamonds in the Sun. Agave uniquely captures what The Mystiqueros are all about - great songs, inventive arrangements, cool guitars, and The Mystiqueros famous spiritual harmonies. Available April 5, Agave is destined to become a gem in your collection.
Ray Wylie Hubbard Grit 'N Groove Festival
This Saturday, April 3rd, Ray will host the 2nd Annual Grit 'N Groove Festival in Luckenbach, TX. Featured artists include Hayes Carll, James McMurtry, Lincoln Durham, Slaid Cleaves, The Trishas, Elizabeth Cook, Kevin Welch, and Chris Robinson (Black Crows), and many more. CLICK HERE to listen to this week's Roots and Branches of Americana Music on KNBT, which featured Grit 'N Groove artists. CLICK HERE for tickets and more info!
Ray Wylie Hubbard’s Lowdown Greasy Enlightenment Hour
Tune into SIRIUS XM’s Outlaw Country (Sirius 63, XM 12):
Texas Hill Country hero Ray Wylie Hubbard hosts an hour of music and conversation recorded during the recent SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX, in the shed behind the home of Texas Music Office ambassador Casey Monahan. The “Lowdown Greasy Enlightenment Hour” will feature stories behind the songs on Hubbard’s latest album, A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is no C); an exclusive interview with Lone Star legend Roky Erickson and Will Sheff of Okkervil River; and down and dirty chats with fellow Texas musicians James McMurtry, Danny Barnes, and Gurf Morlix, along with author Joe Nick Patoski, the dean of Texas music journalists.
On-Air Time: Saturday, April 3 5 pm ET
Rebroadcast: Sunday, April 4 9 pm ET; Tuesday, April 6 8 pm ET; Thursday, April 8 12 am ET
Don't want to wait? CLICK HERE to listen to the feature, free online!
CLICK HERE to read Joe Nick Patoski's account of the day
Steve Poltz US Tour
CLICK HERE to check out Steve Poltz's new video for "License Plate Eyes." Poltz's new release, Dreamhouse, hit the airwaves this week. Recorded in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dreamhouse is notably Steve's finest offering yet - Listen for it on your favorite radio station!
Check out the tour dates below, and don't miss a show near you:
3/29 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Cafe
3/30 Madison, WI Kiki's House of Righteous Music
3/31 Port Washington, WI Krainz House Concert
4/1 Fairmount, IL Sleepy Creek Vineyards
4/2 Chicago, IL Schuba's
4/3 Indianapolis, IN Locals Only
4/5 Ann Arbor, MI The Ark
4/6 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom Tavern
4/7 Columbus, OH Rumba Cafe
4/9 Franklin, NH The Middle New Hampshire Arts and Entertainment Center
4/10 Piermont, NY The Turning Point
4/11 Moorestown, NJ Dave and Anne Marie Inglis House Concert
4/12 New York, NY The Living Room
4/14 Ashland, VA Ashland Coffee and Tea
4/17 Suffolk, VA Danna & Bill's House Concert
4/18 Hampton, VA Hampton Taphouse
4/20 Charlotte, NC The Evening Muse
4/23 Oceanside, CA The Royal Dive
4/24 Ramona, CA Cheers
Gurf Morlix Pays Tribute To Blaze Foley
This past winter, Gurf Morlix escaped the cold, cold world and found refuge in the studio, where he recorded an extraordinary tribute to longtime friend, Blaze Foley. Foley was a larger-than-life notoriously excentric singer-songwriter, who wrote the most outlandish...as well as some of the most heartbreaking songs before his untimely death in 1989. On the forthcoming release, Morlix captures the haunted troubadour with an insight that no other could possibly have. Scheduled to hit the shelves this fall, Morlix plans to couple the record's release with the upcoming Blaze Foley documentary. Stay tuned for more!
Listen Up To The Drive-By Truckers!
It seems simplest to understand Patterson Hood as the director and/or producer of low-budget films...Each is released in record album form under the name Drive-By Truckers and features a closely held assortment of friends and combatants. Ten albums, so far, going back to 1998’s Gangstabilly, plus two more under Hood’s own name, have delighted the critics and enthralled fans. Each release filled with carefully told, fiercely rendered short subjects. Cinematic songs. The Truckers brand new release, The Big To-Do, ushers in a new relationship with ATO. And it offers up the curious, abiding peace which only great rock can still bring. Be sure to catch the Truckers LIVE. CLICK HERE to check out Drive-By Truckers' debut performance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Check out what folks are saying about The Big To-Do:
"KILLER SONGS" - Rolling Stone
"America's greatest rock band." - Billboard
"Drive-By Truckers are the best rock band in America" CNN.com
"One of the first great rock albums of 2010" - Under The Radar
"The Truckers do here what they do better than almost anyone else - blow the fucking roof off" - Uncut
"Like an episode of intervention with guitars" - Spin
Danny Barnes Shakes Things Up
Danny Barnes is touring the nation this month with Legendary Shack Shakers, Trampled By Turtles, and many more! CLICK HERE for tour dates. Last month, Danny Barnes made a splash in Austin during SXSW, performing countless showcases, and appearing live on KUT, FOX, KGSR, KVET, and Daytrotter. He even took his innovative "folktronics" system for a demo at Austin's Apple Store! Danny wowed audiences at every show - just as he did at the International Folk Alliance convention in February (CLICK HERE to listen to Barnes' Voice of America interview direct from FA 2010).
Check out what folks are saying about Danny Barnes:
"I have been seeing more and more clearly that what makes music work is a combination of balancing acts. By staying on the cusp between traditional and innovative, relaxed and aggressive, heartfelt and humorous, simple and sophisticated, essence can be conjured. Sometimes musicians seem to screw up and mix the vapid aspects of different genres, but in the case of a Danny Barnes, one senses the urgency that can come from acknowledgeing what is universal around that cuspy point." - Mike Gordon
"Music needs to change, grow, and evolve, and be constantly inspired through the work of the people that create it. Thank God we have a man like Danny Barnes leading the way...a true hero and resounding voice to those who are smart enough to listen." - Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)
"Danny is truly one of a kind. His take on the banjo baffles me. His ability to bring characters to life in his songwriting inspires me. The songs on Pizza Box get stuck in my head so much so, that I randomly blurt them out in strange places. This angers me. The only way to get them out of my head is to learn them, play them on stage and record them. So I do. Hey Danny, checks in the mail." - Keller Williams
Shelley King's Sis Deville
Shelley King will fire up her all-girl southern rock & blues band, Sis Deville, this spring in Austin (CLICK HERE for shows). Sis Deville features Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, Floramay Holliday, and members of Dave Alvin's Guilty Women - Sarah Brown and Lisa Pankratz. All shows are BYOB (Bring Your Own Boa). Don't miss out!
Matt The Electrician - Animal Boy
Matt the Electrician's new release, Animal Boy, jumped to #19 on the Americana Music Chart, and has garnered worldwide praise! Be sure to catch him in Austin this month, where he will host "Matt and Friends" every Wednesday night at Flipnotics (featuring great songwriters like Adam Carroll, Seela, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Danny Malone, Lee Barber, and more). Stay tuned next month when Matt heads overseas for a tour in Holland.
James McMurtry Hits the Road
CLICK HERE to see this incredible video of McMurtry's solo/acoustic performance of "Levelland" during SXSW (via MusicFog). The McMurtry Band will hit the road this month, touring the Southeast. Check out the tour dates below for a show near you:
4/2 Austin, TX Cactus Cafe (solo acoustic)
4/3 Luckenbach, TX Ray Wylie Hubbard's Grit and Groove Fest (solo acoustic)
4/23 Helotes, TX Floore's Country Store
4/24 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre
4/25 Norman, OK Norman Music Festival
4/27 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Cafe
4/28 Louisville, KY Kentucky Derby Festival
4/29 Lexington, KY Natasha's
5/1 Hot Springs, NC French Brad River Festival
5/2 Charleston, SC The Pour House
5/4 Atlanta, GA The 5 Spot
5/5 Atlanta, GA The 5 Spot
5/6 Huntsville, AL Crossroads Music Hall
5/7 Birmingham, AL Zydeco
5/8 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
Check out this excerpt from Stephen King's Under the Dome:
"And she sang, in a small but tuneful voice: 'It's a small town, you know what I mean?'
Barbie smiled a little and sang the next line back to her: 'Just a small town, baby, and we all support the team.' It was from an old James McMurtry song that had the previous summer gained a new and mysterious two-month vogue on a couple of western Maine c&w stations. Not WCIK, of course; James McMurtry was not the sort of artist Jesus Radio supported."
CLICK HERE to purchase the song mentioned in Under The Dome, "Talkin' at the Texaco"
The Pug Buzz
Folks everywhere are buzzing about Joe Pug! His latest release, Messenger, is currently #26 on the Americana Music Chart (and climbing)! eMusic has named Pug an "Artist to Watch in 2010"! CLICK HERE to read the amazing article in American Songwriter. CLICK HERE to check out the recent Bob Edwards feature on Sirius/XM. While he was in town for SXSW, Joe Pug was Ray Wylie Hubbard's guest on KNBT's Roots and Branches of Americana Music - check it out HERE.
Check out what folks are saying about Joe Pug:
“Throughout Messenger, Pug demonstrates his understanding that life is full of battlefields, and that injuries sustained on the fiercest one of all- our endlessly bombarded, shrapnel-pierced hearts—only have one cure: more pedal steel.” 9.1 – Paste
“In the new batch on Messenger—his first full-length—he turns unblurred thought and crisp imagery toward more introspective territory, to good result.” - American Songwriter
“Pug is a fine musician, but his strongest asset is his writing, and his words cast the starkest shadows against a spare backdrop.” - Washington City Paper
“His hypnotic wordplay lingers with the gut-punching imagery of self-realization.” - Blurt Magazine
“At a point in time when most acoustic guitar-strumming troubadours are tricking up their tunes with neo-psychedelic swirls, electronic frippery, or some other such device, Pug plays it straight-ahead, with a delivery that brings to mind John Prine, and lyrics full of poetic but never overripe imagery.” - All Music Guide
“Though he’s established himself as an acoustic troubadour with sharp lyrical insight and a penchant for solid tradition-based songcraft, Messenger comes on like a full-on pop tune. It's rootsy, to be sure, but primarily it's irresistibly melodic, with guest Darren Spitzer’s harmonies lifting the song to another level.” - eMusic
Jonny Burke In The Studio
Jonny Burke is in California this month, recording his upcoming, and highly anticipated new album. Working with producer Marc Ford at Long Beach's Compound Studio, Jonny has gathered the cream-of-the-crop musicians (including Ronnie Johnson, Kory Cook, and Elijah Ford) to lay down the stellar tracks for this project. Stay tuned for more!
Adam Carroll on iTunes
Adam Carroll's Live at Flipnotics is now available on iTunes. CLICK HERE to purchase! Adam Carroll is touring around Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas this month. CLICK HERE to check out his upcoming tour dates. And be sure to check out Hard Times - Adam Carroll's collaboration with Michael O'Connor, about life on the south coast of Texas and Louisiana. Check it out HERE.
Terri Hendrix - Cry Til You Laugh
Wilory Records is happy to announce the release of a brand new Terri Hendrix album, Cry Til You Laugh, in stores June 22. A handful of the new songs have already been premiered live, and Terri is hard at work finishing the other half of the project — a classy book of essays about life, music, and being a pioneer in the independent music movement which will be part of the package for the new CD. These essays are culled from more than a decade's worth of journal entries that Terri has shared with her fans via her mailing list and website. Some will be old favorites, others will be brand new and exclusive to this release, but all of the essays will tie into the songs and themes featured on the album.
Call for AMA Nominees
Listen Up, Americana Members! When you send in your nominations for 2010 Americana Music Awards, please consider the following artists:
Ray Wylie Hubbard - A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint, There Is No C)
Danny Barnes - Pizza Box
James McMurtry - Live in Europe
Sam Baker - c o t t o n
BettySoo - heat, sin, water, skin
Joe Pug - Messenger
Matt The Electrician - Animal Boy
Shelley King - Welcome Home
Seth James - That Kind of Man
john Arthur martinez - Purgatory Road
Jonny Burke - The Long Haul
Jason Eady - When The Money's All Gone
Adam Carroll - Live at Flipnotics
CLICK HERE to listen to all of the above artists.
Don't forget - you may nominate up to 10 nominees in each of the following six categories:
1. Album of the Year
2. Song of the Year (presented to the songwriter)
3. Artist of the Year
4. Instrumentalist of the Year
5. New/Emerging Artist of the Year
6. Duo/Group of the Year
Only active Americana Members are eligible to participate, so be sure your membership is up to date. The deadline is Monday, April 5th at 5:00pm central time. CLICK HERE for more information!
Listen Up To Steve Poltz!
Steve Poltz goes back to his roots and his birthplace of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada to record his latest release, Dreamhouse. Teaming up with Canadian award-winning songwriter, producer and performer Joel Plaskett, Dreamhouse is notably Steve's finest offering yet. Recorded analog on 16 track 2 inch tape, filled with beautiful melodies and lush quirky arrangements mixed with stark haunting acoustic numbers the Dreamhouse sound will be released on vinyl and CD. Poltz continues to tour like a man possessed doing over 220 dates a year from Australia to Canada throughout the United States. Poltz's fine fingerpicking and humourous storytelling have kept his fan base growing through word of mouth and press and web. His recent performance at NPR's Mountain Stage in West Virginia (which will broadcast THIS WEEK) garnered a standing ovation. The former Rugburns frontman continues to mesmerize radio and press and fans alike, performing shows from house concerts to clubs and theaters either touring solo or with his band.
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of Dreamhouse
or for immediate download, CLICK HERE
Danny Barnes in Rolling Stone
Be sure to get your copy the March 5th issue of Rolling Stone for the review of Danny Barnes' latest release, Pizza Box. CLICK HERE to check out this incredible New York Times feature which describes Barnes' music as having "down-home magical realism" and "an underlying benevolance." CLICK HERE to read the recent feature on Spinner.com. Danny Barnes recently wowed crowds at The International Folk Alliance Convention in Memphis with his creative and amazing musicianship. Folks were hanging onto every lick! Did you miss it? You can imagine yourself there: CLICK HERE to check out the front row video of "Caveman" from the Jenni Finlay Promotions Showcase room.
"Danny Barnes is no hologram. He's completely real. I don't know how else to put it. His kind of authenticity is thrilling to witness. Larger than life, earnest, and humble as you'll ever find. They don't make people like that much any more. In a certain sense I think of Bill Monroe and Louis Armstrong. Maybe not that influential but cut from that cloth. Completely compelling and fearless, leaning into a deep well, whether he's playing three finger style banjo, or clawhammer, or singing, or writing tunes...an American original." - Tony Trischka
Matt The Electrician Americana Debut
Congratulations to Matt The Electrician - his new cd, Animal Boy, debuted on Americana Music Chart at #37 - it's currently #23 and climbing!! Check out Matt's recent performance on KINK FM HERE. CLICK HERE to check out Matt The Electrician's recent performance of "For Angela" (via MusicFog.com).
"...there's a guileless charm to his ebullient acoustic folk-pop, the lyrical turn that surprises with it's insight, his witty humor and the gruff edge to his sincere vocals handily deflecting a saccharine overload." The Philadelphia Intelligencer
Joe Pug Cracks Billboard Chart & Creates Quite a Buzz
Joe Pug is taking the music world by storm!! Messenger came in at #35 on Billboard's Heatseaker Chart! CLICK HERE to check out the eMusic Spotlight on Pug. CLICK HERE for the Huffington Post LIVE review. CLICK HERE to read the recent interview in Time Out Chicago. CLICK HERE to check out the feature in Daytrotter. Check out what folks are saying about this amazing record:
“At a point in time when most acoustic guitar-strumming troubadours are tricking up their tunes with neo-psychedelic swirls, electronic frippery, or some other such device, Pug plays it straight-ahead, with a delivery that brings to mind John Prine, and lyrics full of poetic but never overripe imagery.” - All Music Guide
“Though he’s established himself as an acoustic troubadour with sharp lyrical insight and a penchant for solid tradition-based songcraft, “Messenger” comes on like a full-on pop tune. It's rootsy, to be sure, but primarily it's irresistibly melodic, with guest Darren Spitzer’s harmonies lifting the song to another level.” - eMusic
“Messenger assigns Pug a deserved spot among the finest songwriters of his generation.” -Altsounds.com
“With a million dollar voice and a songwriting pen torn from the fingers of the old-school folk tradition, Joe Pug has created one hell of a debut album.” 4 stars - Marquee Magazine
James McMurtry Rocks His Way Into Pop. Culture
James McMurtry returns from his stellar west coast/mountain tour this month where he and his band performed a string of sold-out shows pack with enthusiastic crowds (that included such notables as Bob Lefsetz and Steve Wozniak.) CLICK HERE to check out Lefsetz's review of McMurtry's LA show. CLICK HERE to read the review featured in Napster.
In Portland, McMurtry performed live at KINK FM - CLICK HERE to check it out.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: James McMurtry's "Talking at the Texaco" is featured in Stephen King's latest novel, Under The Dome. If you don't have your copy yet, CLICK HERE to purchase. The King novel is not the first to mention James and his music (others include James Patterson's Cross, and Emily Griffin's Baby Proof) but this is the first that uses McMurtry's lyrics to set the tone for the entire story.
Adam Carroll's Live at Flipnotics AVAILABLE NOW
Adam Carroll's new record, Live at Flipnotics, is available NOW - CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today!
Check out what folks are saying about this amazing record:
"Balancing ballads of touching depth with rancous odes to rounders, Carroll continually surprises with his delicate turns of phrase." Austin Chronicle
"Adam Carroll writes some really clever, almost John Prine-like songs, and then he writes some just beautiful (songs) of things that happen in Texas." Robert Earl Keen
"Carroll's writing imparts a vital sense of motivation and character...like say Faulkner, Steinbeck, or for that matter, Guy Clark." No Depression
CLICK HERE for Adam's upcoming tour dates, and don't miss a show near you!
Jenni Finlay Promotions in Austin During SXSW Week!
CLICK HERE to see the full schedule of Jenni Finlay Promotions artist in Austin March 17-21. Performing artists include James McMurtry, Danny Barnes, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Randy Weeks, Joe Pug, Matt The Electrician, BettySoo, and many more!!
Don't miss the show Saturday, March 20th at the Folk Alliance Outdoor Stage at Threadgills World Headquarters. Jenni Finlay Promotions will present James McMurtry, Danny Barnes and Gurf Morlix In The Round.
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Ray Wylie Hubbard - Americana's #1 Record!
Congratulations to Ray Wylie Hubbard! A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint There Is No C) jumped up to the #1 spot on the Americana Music Chart in 4 impressive weeks!
Ray recently performed at Mountain Stage with Danny Barnes and Robert Earl Keen. CLICK HERE to read this amazing review of the show. The show will broadcast the week of April 16th CLICK HERE for details and don't miss it!
During SXSW, Ray will host a special feature on Sirius OUTLAW aptly named "Ray Wylie Hubbard and Friends Enlightenment Hour." The special will feature an array of edgy, raw and gritty musical outlaws. Check back for broadcast information.
On April 3rd, Ray will host the 2nd Annual Grit 'N Groove Festival in Luckenbach, TX. Featured artists include Hayes Carll, James McMurtry, Lincoln Durham, Slaid Cleaves, and Chris Robinson (Black Crows). Tickets are on sale March 1. CLICK HERE for more info!
Lone Star Music Nominations
Congratulations to all the artists nominated for 2010's Lone Star Music Awards, especially:
Slaid Cleaves - Best Album (Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away)
Walt Wilkins - Best Vocal Performance - Male (Vigil)
Seth James - Best Vocal Performance - Male (That Kind of Man)
Shelley King - Best Vocal Performance - Female (Welcome Home)
Slaid Cleaves - Best Songwriter
Lone Star Music subscribers can vote HERE. The Lone Star Music Awards will be held at Gruene Hall on Sunday, March 21st at 7:30pm. CLICK HERE to see all categories and nominees and for more information.
Terri Hendrix Upcoming Record
Wilory Records is happy to announce the summer release of a brand new Terri Hendrix album - her first collection of music since 2007's The Spiritual Kind. In addition, Terri is hard at work finishing a beautiful book of essays about life, music, and being a pioneer in the independent music movement, which will be part of the package for the new CD. These essays are culled from more than a decade's worth of the "GoatNotes" and journal entries that Terri has shared with her fans via her mailing list and website. Some will be old favorites, others will be brand new and exclusive to this release, but all of the essays will tie into the songs and themes featured on the album. The book will also be filled with song lyrics (both new and old), quotes and new photos and artwork. Stay tuned for more info!
Jason Eady In The Fog and On The Road
Check out Jason's recent MusicFog performance HERE.
Jason is gearing up for an extraordinary Texas tour this month! He'll be performing with Darrell Scott, The Gourds, Charlie Robison, Kevin Welch, and Cross Canadian Ragweed). Check out the tour dates below and don't miss a show near you!
3/4 The Woodlands, TX Dosey Doe (w/ Darrell Scott)
3/5 Austin, TX Threadgill's (w/ The Gourds)
3/12 Oklahoma City, OK The Wormy Dog (w/ Charlie Robison)
3/14 Fort Worth, TX Clubhouse Concert Series (Song swap w/ Kevin Welch and Dustin Welch)
3/25 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster Street Icehouse (w/ Cross Canadian Ragweed)
3/26 Helotes, TX Floore's Country Store (w/ Charlie Robison)
3/27 McKinney, TX Hank's (w/Charlie Robison)
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros will release their highly anticipated new record, Agave (Blue Boot) on March 30th. Agave is the second Mystiqueros record, following 2007's much celebrated Diamonds in the Sun. Incredible songs paired with The Mystiqueros famous spiritual harmonies will make this record a gem in your collection. Walt was recently featured on KNBT's Roots and Branches of Americana with Ray Wylie Hubbard. CLICK HERE to listen!
Schedule Your "Welcome Home" House Concert
Shelley King will kick off her "Welcome Home" Concert Series later this spring, touring throughout the nation. CLICK HERE to book your show today! CLICK HERE to read this glowing review of King's latest, Welcome Home, in FAME. Welcome Home is currently #27 on the Americana Music Chart, and has received worldwide radio play and accolades since the release of the first single, "Summer Wine" back in June 2009!
Check Out What Folks Are Saying About Jenni Finlay Promotions:
"Jenni Finlay works a record with passion, integrity and a deep coolness. She got me to #1 in 4 weeks. Proof enough." Ray Wylie Hubbard
"Every now and then you meet someone that does a killer job and is also a combination of funny/smart/nice. That's how I think of Jenni. It's been so great working with her. I can't say enough nice things about her. Thank you ma'am!" Danny Barnes
"Jenni supports the artists and radio stations that she works with, including this one, with commitment, passion, creativity, integrity, reliability and timeliness that is unsurpassed. And, when she gets behind an artist, well, I KNOW that they are worthy of my attention. It seems that the common thread among her artists is their individuality -- they all have personalities that are larger than life and simply must be heard. Quite frankly, if you're not spinning Ray Wylie Hubbard, James McMurtry and the other artists she supports, then you're not Americana." Warren Catlett, Radio Free Americana
"Long before I first met Jenni at the Non-COMMvention I was a fan. Her clients represent a virtual "who's who" of prominent and front-running musicians. The combination of this, her incredible personable manner and long list of contacts in both commercial and non-commercial radio make her representation most effective when it comes to serious radio airplay.” Cliff Anderson, WSGE
"Jenni should write a book about record promotion and it should be required reading for all that express interest in joining the industry." Justin Frazell - 95.9 The Ranch
CLICK HERE for more!
That's right...Valentine's Day is Sunday
And you know what that means. It's time, once again, to reinforce your reputation as a hopeless romantic! What can you do to make it the most spectacular day for that very special someone?
Click on the CARD BELOW - a Valentine e-card featuring an amazing LIVE solo/acoustic version of Danny Barne's "Overdue."
Don't Forget to Turn Up Your Volume!
Send this link - http://tinyurl.com/yhwvrl8 - to the love, muse, flame, inspiration, and valentine (or valentines) in your life.
Irsay Raves About McMurtry
Check out this interview with Colts' owner Jim Irsay (he talks about recent McMurtry show 3:45 minutes in) HERE
Ringo Starr Plugs Hubbard Record
CLICK HERE to check out Ringo Starr plugging Ray Wylie Hubbard's A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint, There Is No C.)
Danny Barnes Featured on KUT's Texas Music Matters
Check out this amazing LIVE version of "Overdue" by Danny Barnes (from his recent KUT appearance)HERE
Ray Wylie Hubbard #1!!!
Congratulations to Ray Wylie Hubbard!! In an AMAZING 4 weeks, A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint, There Is No C.) soared to #1 on the Americana Chart! CLICK HERE to check it out!
CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint, There Is No C.)
DANNY BARNES Sirius XM Interview/Performance
Tuesday, February 2 (9-10 pm ET)
OUTLAW COUNTRY SIRIUS 63/XM 12
A singer/songwriter with "Delusions of Banjer," Danny Barnes left his native Texas and his band the Bad Livers a decade ago and headed for the relative shade of Seattle. Since then, he's taken his banjo playing in unexpected directions, picking with jazzmen Bill Frisell and jam master Dave Matthews, who recorded Barnes’ new CD, Pizza Box, at his studio in Virginia, played on it and released it on his label, ATO Records. Barnes visits with Meredith for a live studio performance of some of his new songs and a chat about banjo, blogging and bands.
Rebroadcast: Thursday, February 4 11 pm ET.
Listen Up To Matt The Electrician!
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Matt Sever. He lived in Austin, TX, and worked as a journeyman electrician. Every morning, when it was still dark outside, he would go to work and wire houses all day long in the blistering Texas heat. When he would head home again, it was dark outside. And then, sometimes, with no time to shower or change his clothes, he would go straight to the bars and nightclubs of Austin to play his songs for whomever would listen. He would apologize for his appearance, and explain to the audience that he was an electrician, and he found a certain nobility in this, even if no one wanted to sit too close to the stage. So they called him Matt The Electrician, and he did not mind this, for he was proud of himself, for there is no shame in a hard days work. But eventually, he quit his job as an electrician, to spend more time writing and playing songs, and the name stuck with him... because everyone needs an electrician sometimes.
At long last, Matt the Electrician celebrates the national release of his sixth album, Animal Boy. Unlike his prior releases, which were recorded live and in-the-moment in a couple of days, Animal Boy was patiently and purposefully written and recorded over the course of a year. Matt co-produced the record with Mark Addison (Guy Forsyth, Bob Schneider, Ian Moore) at The Aerie Studio, and while he brought in some amazing musicians (Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Freedy Johnston, Southpaw Jones), Matt and Mark played most of the instruments themselves. The album is a tapestry of interesting characters and stories that plays like a stream of consciousness and promises to linger long in the listener's mind.
Joe Pug's Messenger IN STORES 2/16
Joe Pug will release Messenger on February 16, 2010 on Lightning Rod Records. Messenger is the long awaited follow-up to his highly acclaimed self-released EP Nation of Heat.
After playing over 200 shows, including runs with Steve Earle, M.Ward and Josh Ritter, Pug took to the studio to record his sophomore release. While Nation of Heat may have earned him the title of talent to watch, Messenger solidifies his spot among the finest songwriters of his generation. Pug’s soulful voice and lyrical vignettes guide listeners through the album’s ten tracks, none of which retreat to the comfortable and familiar haven where typical singer-songwriters rest.
With Messenger, Pug explores new territory, sneaking pedal steel guitar into “The Sharpest Crown” and backing “The Door is Always Open” with a powerhouse rhythm section. The album’s subtle beauty is showcased through the supporting cast Pug uses to expand his sound. However, he does not let his solo charm escape the album. Songs like “Bury Me Far (From My Uniform)” and “Unsophisticated Heart” make it obvious that Pug is still master of the-guy-and-the-guitar song.
Ben Kweller - New Record in the Works
Ben Kweller is in the studio this month, recording his upcoming album (scheduled to be released Spring 2010). Featuring long-time collaborators, Mark Stepro and Chris Morrissey, this project is rumored to become one of Kweller's finest. Stay tuned for more details!
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Jason Eady Buzz
Jason Eady recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with The 9513 to share some interesting insight on his latest release, When The Money's All Gone. Eady explains "This time we made an effort to get back to that groove-based Southern gospel blues-influenced material. On my last couple of albums, I’ve played around with a lot of different styles. It was the producer, Kevin Welch, who wanted to take us back to our roots with what we used to do. This one was more based in that swampy feel. There were exceptions, though. There are a couple songs towards the end of the album that are more of the songwriter, folk, lyrical-based songs. I don’t think I’ll ever make one kind of record because I don’t listen to music that way. Even when I’m listening to my iPod, it might go from hip hop to bluegrass back to something fast. I get bored any other way. So the last thing I would do is make a record that was the same all the way through. But I think a blues-based Southern gospel influence is really the overall theme of this record." CLICK HERE for the full story.
James McMurtry Launches iPhone App & Performs for Super Bowl-Bound Team
If you want James McMurtry at your fingertips, there's an App for that! CLICK HERE to stay up to date with concert information, photos, videos, music and blog posts while you're on the go. The official iPhone application also allows users to post photos from their iPhone directly to the fan community and engage other fans across Facebook and iLike.
Jim Irsay, owner of the Super Bowl-bound Indianaopolis Colts, hosted about 100 guests last weekend for a rockin' performance by James McMurtry in downtown Indianapolis. Guitar greats Stephen Stills and Kenny Wayne Shepherd joined the band for an unforgettable rendition of "Too Long in the Wasteland." Among the guests that evening were actors Taylor Lautner (of the "Twilight" film series) and Rob Lowe. CLICK HERE to read more.
McMurtry hits the road this month - Check out the tour dates below, and don't miss a show near you!
2/6 Alpine, TX Railroad Blues
2/9 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
2/10 Phoenix, AZ The Rhythm Room
2/11 Los Angeles, CA The Mint
2/12 Santa Monica, CA McCabe's Guitar Shop
2/13 Santa Cruz, CA Don Quixote's International Music Hall
2/14 Santa Cruz, CA Don Quixote's International Music Hall
2/16 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
2/17 Winters, CA The Palms
2/19 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre
2/20 Eugene, OR WOW Hall
2/21 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
2/23 Boise, ID Neurolux
2/24 Salt Lake City, UT The State Room
2/25 Paonia, CO Paradise Theatre
2/26 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
2/27 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
3/2 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads
3/3 Columbia, MO Mojo's
Ray Wylie Hubbard Takes Americana By Storm
Congratulations to Ray Wylie Hubbard! In an amazing 3 weeks, his latest release, A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint, There Is No C.) has soared to the #4 spot on the Americana Music Chart (and it's still climbing!!) Check out what folks are saying about this incredible record:
“Think of it as mystical biker country. There’s a definite cosmic thrust to the plunked tin guitar notes, the jingle-jangle tambourine, tattooed rhythms and a red-dust harmonica wheezing a spectral recap of the mostly blues, kinda country melodies.” - American Songwriter
"In case the album cover - on which he's clutching a sword and his own severed head - didn't tip you off, Ray Wylie Hubbard's newest release is a little on the gritty side. Both cover and album are inspired by a quote from 13th century Persian poet Rumi, which states "Behead yourself. Dissolve your whole self into vision: become seeing, seeing, seeing." What Hubbard seems to be seeing here isn't too pretty, but it sure sounds good." - No Depression
"He peppers his songs liberally with concrete details that feed his arid settings, sweat-browed characters, lowdown blues riffs. But that doesn't keep him from playing up all the spiritual and sexual possibilities of his hard-livin', hard-drinkin', hard-lovin', hard-thinkin' country-blues-folk-rock." - Washington Post Express
Randy Weeks Hits the Road with Ray Bonneville
Randy Weeks hits the road, touring Tennessee and The Carolinas with Ray Bonneville this month. Don't miss a show near you:
2/24 Johnson City, TN Down Home
2/25 Raleigh, NC Six String Cafe
2/26 Black Mountain, NC Pisgah Brewing Co
2/27 Moganton, NC Catawba Valley Brewing Co
3/3 Columbia, SC White Mule
Listen Up To Adam Carroll!
Texas troubadour Adam Carroll offers up a collection of fan favorites and new originals on Live in Flipnotics beautifully accompanied by enigmatic producer, Scrappy Jud Newcomb. Recorded and videotaped at Austin's intimate songwriter haven, Flipnotics Cafe, this must-have album gives the closest experience to "being there."
"...Beaver Nelson introduced me to Adam Carroll about ten years ago. His songs seem to move me more every time I hear them. The journey that takes place between "Home Again" and "Highway Prayer" is a fantastic, truthful and inspiring one. When I hear lines like "Summertime I've stood underneath the beer joint signs, even old Odysseus got bored from time to time" and "You're coming home, home again, you can tell 'em all where you've been," I feel the same excitement and call of adventure that makes me want to hit the road, anytime I'm lucky enough to be asked. It's an honor to play music with people like Adam. He writes with dignity about the people and places he's seen on his journey, which of course is a never ending quest. We're lucky when people like him light the path a little brighter." - Scrappy Jud Newcomb
Danny Barnes On The Mountain
Danny will appear on the legendary Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV on February 14th to perform with good friends Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Sweetback Sisters, and Darell Scott. Stay tuned for future broadcast dates! Tickets available online: www.mountainstage.org or by calling 800-594-TIXX. ADV Tickets:$12.50; DOS: $20.
“We’re thankful nobody told Danny Barnes you can’t play rock ’n’ roll on banjo — or maybe he just didn’t listen. With a boost from his pal Dave Matthews, Barnes’ album rocks and twangs, with the snap of pop and the doom of the blues. Most of the songs are short, character-based stories about life in the USA. That’s Matthews singing backup on the album opener “Caveman,” one of many songs about relationships.” - New York Post
Walt Wilkins in the Studio
Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros are currently in the studio, adding the finishing touches to their highly anticipated upcoming release (scheduled for an early April release). Incredible songs paired with The Mystiqueros famous spiritual harmonies will make this record a gem in your collection. Stay tuned for details!
Jenni Finlay Promotions at Folk Alliance
Come to Memphis for the 22nd Annual International Folk Alliance Convention, February 17-21. We will be "folkin' it up" in Room 1703, with intimate performances by some of your favorite Jenni Finlay Promotions artists. Check out the schedule below, and don't miss it:
Thursday, February 18th
10:30 - BettySoo
11 - Matt the Electrician
11:30 - Ray Wylie Hubbard
Friday, February 19th
10:30 - Shelley King
11:30 - Randy Weeks
12:00 - Danny Barnes
Saturday, February 20th
10:30 - Susan Gibson
11 - BettySoo
11:30 - Shelley King
Listen Up To Joe Pug!
Joe Pug will release Messenger on February 16, 2010 on Lightning Rod Records. Messenger is the long awaited follow-up to his highly acclaimed self-released EP Nation of Heat.After playing over 200 shows, including runs with Steve Earle, M.Ward and Josh Ritter, Pug took to the studio to record his sophomore release. While Nation of Heat may have earned him the title of talent to watch, Messenger solidifies his spot among the finest songwriters of his generation. Pug’s soulful voice and lyrical vignettes guide listeners through the album’s ten tracks, none of which retreat to the comfortable and familiar haven where typical singer-songwriters rest.With Messenger, Pug explores new territory, sneaking pedal steel guitar into “The Sharpest Crown” and backing “The Door is Always Open” with a powerhouse rhythm section. The album’s subtle beauty is showcased through the supporting cast Pug uses to expand his sound. However, he does not let his solo charm escape the album. Songs like “Bury Me Far (From My Uniform)” and “Unsophisticated Heart” make it obvious that Pug is still master of the-guy-and-the-guitar song.
Ray Wylie Hubbard - IN STORES January 12
Ray Wylie Hubbard's brand new release, A.) Enlightenment, B.) Endarkenment (Hint, There is No C.) will be in stores everywhere January 12th. CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy today. As a special exclusive, MusicFest will have copies available during Ray's sets January 6-7. Buy your copy at Steamboat, and not only will you get the record before the rest of the world, you'll receive a FREE Ray Wylie Hubbard commemorative t-shirt!
Don't miss a show near you:
1/2 Luckenbach, TX Luckenbach Dance Hall
1/6 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/7 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/12 Austin, TX Waterloo Records In-Store/Meet and Greet
1/14 Gruene, TX Lone Star Music In-Store/Meet and Greet
1/15 Austin, TX Antones
1/16 Dallas, TX Granada Theatre
1/17 Oklahoma City, OK The Blue Door
1/20 San Marcos, TX Hastings In-Store/Meet and Greet
1/21 College Station, TX Hastings In-Store/Meet and Greet
1/23 Houston, TX Cactus Records In-Store/Meet and Greet
1/23 Houston, TX Mucky Duck
1/29 Galveston, TX Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
1/30 Gruene, TX Gruene Hall
Slaid Cleaves - #3 Americana Record of 2009
Slaid Cleaves' Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away is the #3 record of 2009, according to radio airplay that was reported to the Americana Music Chart. Other artists in the Americana Music Association's Top 100 Records of 2009 include Gurf Morlix's Last Exit To Happyland (#37), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit's Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit (#54), and Ben Kweller's Changing Horses (#78). CLICK HERE for full list.
Shelley King Japan Tour
Shelley King and Carolyn Wonderland take off across the sea to Japan January 12th, and they won't have to check much luggage! Sponsored by Gibson Guitars, their first stop, naturally, will be the Gibson Headquarters in Tokyo, where they will have a variety of beautiful guitars waiting for them. CLICK HERE for updates, pics, and more from this exciting tour!
Last month, King shared the stage with buddies Ray Benson, Slaid Cleaves, Shawn Colvin, and more for Asleep at The Wheel's annual Christmas Sing-a-long in Austin. Singing a duet of "I'll Be Home for Christmas," Shelley and Benson wowed a crowed of approximately 7500 people and certainly got the city in the holiday spirit!
James McMurtry on Videoranch
James McMurtry will perform 2 LIVE shows at Michael Nesmith's virtual venue, Videoranch, on January 15th. Videoranch is a spot where live audiences can watch live performances in a virtural world. CLICK HERE to listen to James McMurtry describe the incredible Videoranch experience.
Be sure to catch both shows HERE:
First Show Time:
Pacific Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Central Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Eastern Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm
UK Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Euro Continent: 8:00 - 9:00pm
New Zealand: 8:00am 1/16
Sydney AU: 6:00am 1/16
Tokyo: 4:00am 1/16
Second Show Time:
Pacific Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Mountain Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Central Time: 8:00 - 9:00pm
Eastern Time: 9:00 - 10:00pm
UK Time: 2:00 - 3:00am
Euro Continent: 3:00 - 4:00am
New Zealand: 1:00pm 1/16
Sydney AU: 11:00pm 1/16
Tokyo: 10:00pm 1/16
Music aficionado, Bob Lefsetz, names James McMurtry's "We Can't Make it Here" his Song of the Decade:
"I try to have hope. Can't say that I achieve this state every day. But one thing that helps me get through is James McMurtry's "We Can't Make It Here". Not only my favorite song of the twenty first century, but my most played. With over 200 plays in my iTunes library on the computer I superseded in 2006, and over 100 more since. Sure, the lyrics are poignant, they're poetry. But there's a hypnotic groove that hooks me, that makes me want to play the song again and again....I truly believe James McMurtry's "We Can't Make It Here" is the best song of this nascent century. It doesn't only sound good, it's got something to say."
James McMurtry's "Bayou Tortous" is featured on Stephen King's Ultimate Playlist this year. A longtime McMurtry fan, King raves "Alt-country's poet laureate at his drily sarcastic best."
Adam Carroll Live in Flipnotics
Adam Carroll's upcoming LIVE record, Live at Flipnotics (produced by Scrappy Jud Newcomb) will be in stores this March, but CLICK HERE to download your copy today - Exclusively at CD Baby.
CLICK HERE if you'd like to present Adam Carroll at your next House Concert or private event. His intimate performance would be ideal for your next gathering.
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Among 2009's Best
Congrats to Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit for making many "Best of 2009" lists including these:
Blurt "#6 album of the year"
Magnet Magazine "Top Americana album"
Salt Lake Tribune "Top 10"
Boston Globe "Top 10"
New England Patriot Ledger "Top 10"
Slant Magazine "Best of 2009"
Twangville "Best of 2009"
Justin Townes Earle's "Top 10 of 2009"
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News "Top 5 of 2009"
No Depression community "Best of 2009"
The Bird List "Best of 2009"
Danny Barnes Hits the Road
Danny Barnes is back on tour this month in support of his brand new release "Pizza Box" on ATO Records. Check out the dates below:
1/19 Annapolis, MD Ram's Head Onstage (Solo)
1/20 New York, NY Joe's Pub (Solo)
1/21 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live (Solo)
1/30 Austin, TX Emo's (Barnes with Jeff Pinkus and Justin Collins. This gig will be filmed. Opening for Honky and Dixie Witch.)
Jonny Burke Video
CLICK HERE to check out this video (shot by Andrew Morse) of Jonny Burke's killer performance of new tune "Good Morning to You" LIVE in Austin. Jonny will hit the road next month, touring with James McMurtry. CLICK HERE for tour dates.
Catch john Arthur martinez LIVE
Listen Up Houston! Start 2010 off right with john Arthur martinez. He'll perform his first show of the year New Year's Day at Kelly McGuire's "Up Close and Personal Songwriter Series." CLICK HERE for more info. Catch john Arthur martinez LIVE this month during his national tour:
1/9/10 Austin, TX Showcase, TAF&E Convention,
1/16/10 Bandera, TX Longhorn Saloon (Opening for Wade Hayes)
1/19/10 Nashville, TN 12th and Porter (Billy Block's Show)
1/20/10 Nashville, TN Showcase, 3rd and Lindsley
1/21/10 Knoxville, TN WDVX Blue Plate Special
12/24/10 Washington, DC Showcase, Mansion on O
Jason Eady Mountain Tour
Jason Eady will hit the road this month, performing in Durango, Colorado Springs, Montrose, and more. Check out the tour dates below, and don't miss a show near you!
1/6 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/8 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/9 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/10 Steamboat Springs, CO MusicFest
1/12 Littleton, CO The Toad Tavern (w/ Jamie Wilson)
1/13 Lyons, CO Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (w/ Jamie Wilson)
1/14 Colorado Springs, CO Sunshine Studios (w/ Jamie Wilson)
1/15 Montrose, CO Turn of the Century Saloon (w/ Jamie Wilson)
1/16 Creede, CO Tommyknocker Tavern (w/ Jamie Wilson)
1/17 Durango, CO Abbey Theatre (with Jamie Wilson and the Band of Heathens)
1/22 Fort Worth, TX White Elephant Saloon
1/23 Spring, TX Puffabelly's
1/29 Houston, TX Anderson Fair
1/31 New Braunfels, TX Gruene Hall
Have You Seen This Guitar?
On Wednesday, December 23rd, Walt Wilkins one-of-a-kind guitar disappeared in Austin, Texas. It's a Gibson Americana model, yellow pine facewood, with 2 rivet holes and 2 other circles in the wood, all surrounding the soundhole - a truly distinctive instrument. Keep your eyes peeled, and if you see it, or have any information about its whereabouts, CLICK HERE and let us know!
Walt Wilkins' latest release, Vigil, is now available HERE. Started as a way to preserve some of Walt's recent songs that he felt were gifts from above, the record was completely funded by a benefactor who would not accept repayment. Therefore, in this spirit, Walt has generously decided not to profit at all from its sales. All proceeds will go to The Longevity Foundation, an organization dedicated to the research into treatment of cancer, parkinsons, alzheimers, ATF, and many more.
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