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Eliza Gilkyson Premieres New Album 2020 Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020


The Wittliff Collections Announces Limited Free Public Seating For Inaugural Festival Panel Discussions
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020


The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announces the availability of limited complimentary public seating at four panel discussions that are part of The Wittliff Collections Festival, taking place April 18, 2020. The panel discussions will be held at the W Austin Hotel (200 Lavaca St., Austin, Texas 78701) from 8:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Public seating will be released ten minutes prior to the start of each panel, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dailey & Vincent Bring LANDFEST Music Festival Series to Texas
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 25, 2020


Dailey & Vincent are bringing their LANDFEST music festival series to Texas for the first annual LONESTAR LANDFEST, set for May 30 and 31 of this year at The Theatre at Grand Prairie. Tickets went on sale Friday, February 21 and are now available at AXS.com. Along with Dailey & Vincent, the inaugural lineup includes GRAMMY® Award-winners Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Steve Earle & The Dukes. Also featured on the lineup are Jerry Jeff Walker, Yonder Mountain String Band, Bradley Walker, and The Voice season 17 winner Jake Hoot. Dallas Wayne from SiriusXM's Outlaw Country and Willie's Roadhouse will be the MC for both nights of the festival.

ELIZA GILKYSON Shares a Track From Her New Album with Billboard
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 28, 2020


Eliza Gilkyson, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated (2006/2014) folk singer, songwriter and activist is one of the most respected musicians in Folk Roots/Americana music today. In keeping with the idea of folk music as an instrument for change, Gilkyson is announcing her new release, 2020, a collection of politically charged anthems designed to motivate, reflect and inspire action during what she believes will be “the most important USA election of our lifetime.” She is sharing the song 'Sooner or Later' today at Billboard, which writes 'the bluesy, biting 'Sooner or Later' is intended as a rallying cry and a statement of purpose.' Gilkyson examines the inequality in our world right now and warns that sooner or later we're 'gonna rise up, gonna take all back.'

The Wittliff Collections Announces Limited Tables-for-Two For Inaugural Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2020


The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announces a limited availability of a?oeDate-Nighta?? tables-for-two for their inaugural Festival, taking place April 18, 2020. Just in time for Valentine's Day, these intimate Date-Night Tables are priced at $1,000 and include gala seating for two at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, access to two full bars and a buffet dinner on the mezzanine level, a chance to bid on silent and live auction items, and a great view of the program, which will include an acoustic performance by Robert Earl Keen and Ray Benson. The Wittliff Collections will host this debut festival in Austin, Texas, with a one-day event celebrating the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest. For information on attending the Festival and sponsorship opportunities, email here.

The Wittliff Collections Present Inaugural Festival Celebrating Music, Photography, Film and Literature of the Southwest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, will host its festival debut on April 18, 2020, in Austin, Texas, with a one-day event celebrating the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest.

The Drama Factory Presents FATHER AND SON: ANDRE' SWIEGERS and EMILE SWIEGERS
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019


Father & Son - Andre' Swiegers & Emile Swiegers at THE DRAMA FACTORY. Folk rocker Andre Swiegers shares the stage with his son, guitar virtuous, Emile. They are set to captivate the audience with golden oldies of artists like Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Peter Sarstedt, Jerry Jeff Walker and Creedence Clearwater Revival - as well as their own original songs.

Craft Recordings Announces 1960s-Era Psychedelic Rock Compilation
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 14, 2019


Craft Recordings has revealed the full details on their upcoming title, Poppies: Assorted Finery from the First Psychedelic Age, a compilation of 1960s-era psychedelic rock featuring cult-classic artists such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Circus Maximus and Southwest F.O.B.

Reese Wynans Releases First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 1, 2019


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans releases his first-ever solo album Sweet Release today; a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The much anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available to stream and/or purchase via reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and all major music services and in stores.

Reese Wynans, of Double Trouble, Releases CROSSFIRE Music Video
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 20, 2019


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans recently announced his first-ever solo albumSweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Along with the announcement came the first single 'Crossfire', a tribute to the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Wynans' work with Double Trouble, featuring the iconic Sam Moore of Sam & Dave on vocals. Today, Wynans shares the video for 'Crossfire' with behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings. 'Crossfire' is available now as a free song download on Reese and Joe's websites (reesewynans.com and jbonamassa.comrespectively).

Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Featured On New 'Crossfire' Single From Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans feat. Joe Bonamassa
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2019


The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signature vocals on the classic song, once sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Stevie Ray Vaughan's Bandmate Reese Wynans to Release First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2019


 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available for pre-order on reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and available on all major music services and will be in stores on March 1st. 

Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Mark Wayne Glasmire's New CD Drops Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 12, 2018


 Mark Wayne Glasmire's new CD, CAN'T BE DENIED, drops today. The award-winning singer/songwriter's latest 12-track offering, co-produced by Glasmire and John Albani (Steve Azar, Monty Holmes, Randy Boudreaux), can be purchased from Amazon and CD Baby.

Michael Martin Murphey Previews Highly-Anticipated Austinology Album with Exclusive Livestream on CountryRoadTV.com
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 1, 2018


Michael Martin Murphey, legendary recording artist/songwriter and multiple-Grammy nominee known for hits such as 'Wildfire,' 'Geronimo's Cadillac,' 'What's Forever For,' 'Carolina in the Pines,' 'Cherokee Fiddle' and more, will preview his highly-anticipated upcoming album, Austinology: Alleys of Austin (release date: Oct. 19), with an upcoming LIVESTREAM concert on October 18 at 9 p.m. eastern/8 p.m. central from the sold-out, historic Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street, Franklin, Tenn.).

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Will Celebrate New Exhibit Outlaws and Armadillos with Special Concert May 25
by Macon Prickett - Apr 2, 2018


The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will present a very special concert, under the musical direction of Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings, to mark the opening of the museum's new major exhibition, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s. The concert, exhibit and additional programs will explore an era of intense cultural exchange between Nashville and Austin, Texas, in the 1970s, when country music's Outlaw movement was on the rise.

Jerry Jeff Walker Concert at the Grand 1894 Opera House Rescheduled for 3/2
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2018


On Friday, March 2, 2018, at 8pm, The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Jerry Jeff Walker. This concert was rescheduled from December, 2017.

Shakedown Street to Play Boulder Theater This January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018


Shakedown Street and Phour Point O are coming to the Boulder Theater today, January 26, 2018.

Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Announces OUTLAWS & ARMADILLOS: COUNTRY'S ROARING '70'S
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2018


Willie Nelson. Waylon Jennings. Kris Kristofferson. Jessi Colter. Bobby Bare. Jerry Jeff Walker. David Allan Coe. Cowboy Jack Clement. Tom T. Hall. Billy Joe Shaver. Guy Clark. Townes Van Zandt. Tompall Glaser. Today, all names synonymous with the word 'outlaw,' but 40 years ago they started a musical revolution by creating music and a culture that shook the status quo on Music Row and cemented their place in country music history and beyond.

The Grand 1894 Opera House To Celebrate 123rd Birthday Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2018


The Grand 1894 Opera House will celebrate its 123rd birthday in 'Grand' style today, January 3 with an open house from noon-5pm. In addition to complimentary tours of the theatre, visitors to The Grand may enjoy birthday cake and refreshments served throughout the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public.

The Grand 1894 Opera House to Celebrate 123rd Birthday This January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2018


The Grand 1894 Opera House will celebrate its 123rd birthday in 'Grand' style today, January 3 with an open house from noon-5pm. In addition to complimentary tours of the theatre, visitors to The Grand may enjoy birthday cake and refreshments served throughout the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public.

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