"An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also never be afraid to do what he might choose."
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Listen Up to Lucero!
At long last, Lucero announces the release of their highly anticipated new record, Women & Work.
On March 13, Memphis’ own Lucero will release Women & Work, their debut for ATO Records, and an album which establishes them as the 21st century voice of that great musical city. Playing nearly 200 live shows a year, Lucero's relentless touring schedule has earned them a place at "the forefront of the Memphis rock scene" (NPR). And they're not slowing down yet! Lucero has announced their upcoming 40+ date Women & Work Tour in celebratation of the upcoming release. Lucero frontman Ben Nichols says, "This record is Lucero doing what we do best. It's one part barrelhouse Rock & Roll and one part lonesome nights. The thing is, we are having more fun than ever playing both on stage and off and I think that shows on this album." Support acts on the tour include William Elliot Whitmore, J. Roddy Walston & The Business and others. Lucero will play a special co-headline show with Built To Spill in Houston, TX on March 12. CLICK HERE for tickets.
CLICK HERE for more about Lucero  This One's For Him - A Tribute to Guy Clark Tops Americana Chart
After only five weeks, This One's For Him - A Tribute to Guy Clark has risen to that 'Old No. 1' spot on the National Americana Music Chart. Thank you, Americana Radio!! The album is also No. 1 in Classic Country, No. 3 in Today's Country, No. 1 in Pop tributes and No. 24 overall on Amazon.com Best Sellers Rank. An incredible tribute to Guy Clark, This One's for Him is a beautiful collection of one of the most poignant songwriters in Americana. A timeless tapestry, lovingly woven, by today's most notable artists, this is a brilliant record that shall stand the test of time for many years to come. CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today.
THIS JUST IN: This One's For Him is nominated for "Album of the Year," and "Best Singer-Songwriter Album of the Year" in this year's Lone Star Music Awards. CLICK HERE to vote! CLICK HERE for more about This One's For Him - A Tribute to Guy Clark
Jenni Finlay Promotions at Folk Alliance
Come to Memphis for the 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, February 22-26. We will be having a folk'n good time in the WC Handy Suite (Rm 1810), with intimate performances by some of your favorite Jenni Finlay Promotions artists. Check out the schedule below, and don't miss it:
Wednesday 2/22 5:00 pm - James McMurtry (Heritage Rm 4) Thursday 2/23 10:30 pm - Across the Borderline 11:00 pm - Owen Temple 11:30 pm - Wildflowers 12:00 am - Rod Picott Friday 2/24 2-4 pm - Friends and Family of Jenni Finlay Promotions Songswap ~Hosted by HalleyAnna~ with Special Guests: The Hems, Phil Hurley, and Kent Finlay 10:30pm - Bill Wence 11:00 pm - Lauren Shera 11:30pm - Lincoln Durham 12:00 am - Matt The Electrician Saturday 2/25 10:30pm - Lincoln Durham
11:00 pm - HalleyAnna 11:30pm - Sam Baker 12:00 am - Steve Poltz  Lincoln Durham IN STORES NOW
Lincoln Durham's The Shovel vs The Howling Bones is IN STORES NOW!!! CLICK HERE to purchase your copy today. Lincoln Durham is soaring up the charts, debuting on the National Americana Chart this week at #38, hitting #7 on the International FAR Report, and #1 on the Euro-Americana Chart. CLICK HERE to check out Durham's recent interview on the Taproot Podcast. The Shovel vs The Howling Bones has been receiving rave reviews around the world. CLICK HERE to check out the buzz!
CLICK HERE for more about Lincoln Durham Come Aboard...with James McMurtry
Seven days of music, adventure, relaxation, and amazing moments await you on board the 5th Annual Cayamo! This vibrant journey through song, where songwriters and their most passionate listeners are brought together on vacation, sets sail February 5-12, 2012 on the Norwegian Pearl from Miami to Cayo Levantado, St. Maarten and St. Barts. Featured artists include Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Shawn Mullins, John Prine, Loudon Wainwright III, and James McMurtry. CLICK HERE for details.
JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE'S: CLICK HERE to purchase your McMerch (including a limited number of handwritten and signed lyrics - matted and framed - that will make a perfect piece of art for your favorite McMurtry fan). CLICK HERE for more about James McMurtry Kinky Friedman's Southern Discomfort Tour
America’s Jewish Troubadour, Kinky Friedman, is going south this month. More specifically, he's touring the southern United States, and he's even bringing gifts for the natives. Foremost among these gifts is a solo performance described as Mark Twain meets Groucho Marx...at the corner of Johnny Cash and Lenny Bruce. He’ll also be carrying books, posters and music. And just for the Southern Discomfort Tour, Kinky will also come with a Mexican refreshment: his brand new Kinky Friedman’s Man in Black Tequila, “positively guaranteed to bring out one’s inner Kinky.”
2/8 The Woodlands, TX Dosey Doe
2/9 Austin, TX Cactus Cafe 2/10 Bryan, TX The Village Downtown 2/11 Winnsboro, TX Crossroads Music Company 2/12 Dallas, TX AllGood Cafe 2/13 Denton, TX Dan’s Silverleaf 2/15 Lafayette, LA Vemillionville 2/16 Baton Rouge, LA Red Dragon Listening Room 2/17 Jackson, MS Duling Hall 2/18 New Orleans, LA The Maple Leaf 2/19 Atlanta, GA Smith’s Olde Bar 2/20 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay500 2/21 Auburn, AL Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series 2/22 Nashville, TN Exit Inn 2/23 Oxford, MS Proud Larry’s CLICK HERE for more about Kinky Friedman
 KEXP Raves About Danny Barnes
CLICK HERE to check out the stellar review of Rocket by KEXP's Don Yates.
"The former Bad Livers frontman has called Port Hadlock, WA home for over a decade now, and while he’s put out a number of fine solo albums since leaving Austin, this one ranks with the best work he’s ever done." Be sure you catch Danny's live show. CLICK HERE for all upcoming tour dates.
CLICK HERE for more about Danny Barnes
Ben Kweller in Stores
Ben Kweller's brand new Go Fly A Kite will be available February 6th. Order your copy TODAY to win The Golden Laminate! One lucky winner will receive a Golden Laminate which gives you free admission to Ben Kweller Shows FOR LIFE. Four runners-up will receive a special Merch Pack. The first 1,000 physical orders (CD's and Vinyl) will be autographed.
CLICK HERE for rules and regulations. CLICK HERE for more about Ben Kweller Stay Tuned for Jon Dee Graham
Jon Dee Graham is currently recording his next release at TopHat studios (home of Jimmy Vaughan, Charlie Sexton, Redd Volkaert among others). Under the working title Garage Sale, Graham is busting out the big guns, utilizing members of the secret production team known as The Panda Project, along with Fighting Cocks Andrew Duplantis and Joey Shuffield, as well as a host of talented friends including (but not limited to) Daren Hess, Stephen Belans, Vicente Rodriguez and Kathy McCarty
 Mike McClure Hits The Road
The Mike McClure band hits the road this month! Check out the dates below and don't miss a show near you:
2/3 Yukon, OK Grady’s 66 Pub 2/15 Manhattan, KS Last Chance Saloon 2/16 Kansas City, MO Knucklesheads 2/17 Lincoln, NE Uncle Ron’s 2/18 Garnett, KS Scipio Supper Club 2/24 New Braunfels, TX Billy’s Ice House 2/25 Honey Grove, TX Honey Grove VFW McClure has been nominated for "Best Male Vocal" and "Best Album Artwork" in this year's Lone Star Music Awards. CLICK HERE to vote. CLICK HERE for more about Mike McClure 2011's "BEST IN INDUSTRY" by Freeform Americana Roots Radio Reporters
Jenni Finlay was voted 2011's "Best in the Industry" by Freeform Americana Roots Radio Reporters.
The FAR Report is compiled from reports sent in by DJs with freeform radio shows on public, college and community stations around the country (and world).
"THANK YOU so much for this incredible honor and for everything YOU do for our industry. I'm so fortunate to be working together with such top notch artists and radio stations! Here's to an amazing new year of outstanding music." - Jenni Coming Soon - Sons of Bill
Virginia-based rock band Sons of Bill are thrilled to announce the release of their new album SIRENS. Set for a March 27th release, this powerful collection of guitar-driven rock songs and reflective alt-country was produced by long-time fan, and fellow Virginian, David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven).
For now, Sons of Bill offers a brand new song - “Santa Ana Winds,” - for FREE download. Download YOUR copy of “Santa Ana Winds” HERE.
Listen Up to Ben Kweller! Go Fly A Kite will be Kweller's fifth studio album and will surely satiate the appetite of those "incredible fans." The album hits hard with the unforgettably melodic and heartwarming fuzzed-out Rock 'n' Roll that first put Kweller on the map with his debut, 2002's Sha Sha. With Go Fly A Kite, Kweller proves that he has progressed yet managed to keep the deft songwriting sensibility and diversity for which he is known and loved. While appearing effortless, it's clear how hard he has worked on making one of the finest albums of his career. Dawes - Best of 2011 CLICK HERE to watch this incredible backstage interview with Taylor Goldsmith at Mountain Stage. CLICK HERE for all upcoming tour dates and be sure to catch Dawes LIVE. CLICK HERE to purchase Nothing Is Wrong CLICK HERE to purchase This One's For Him - A Tribute to Guy Clark "If you dig Son House and Townes Van Zandt... Lincoln Durham is your man. Don't come no cooler." CLICK HERE to check out Barnes' performance of "Overdue" on eTown. CLICK HERE to purchase Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream CLICK HERE for more about Charlie Shafter CLICK HERE for 2011 Archives
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