Luray Announces Tour DatesJuly 17, 2019Luray, the Richmond, VA by way of Wisconsin musician also known as Shannon Carey, is excited to announce upcoming tour dates in support of the new album Dig, out July 26th on 6131 Records. Dig was produced by her brother S. Carey and recorded with engineer Brian Joseph, whose own credits include Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell and Local Natives Sunlit Youth among others. Today Luray also sharing the new single “Green And Golden”. Early praise for the music found on Dig comes from The New York Times, who write that her songs take Carey “where introspection can carry her: from banjo picking to distant roaring electric guitars to glimmering thumb-piano plinks, from isolation to sweet intransigence.” All upcoming tour dates may be found below.
Deana Carter to Perform at Spencer TheaterJuly 17, 2019 In the big voice year of '96 a dreamy song called “Strawberry Wine” came on the radio and captured the hearts of millions of country music fans around the world. The tune, by 30-year-old newcomer Deana Carter – a natural beauty inside and out – featured her soft, sensual voice in a song about expectations. It defied all odds to become a multi-week No.#1 hit on her debut album Did I Shave My Legs For This?, a funny question in a title and one of the album's songs that perfectly encapsulates the countryfied wit and nostalgic sensibilities of Carter. The debut album met a wild success as a multi-platinum international best seller and “Strawberry Wine” won a CMA “Single of the Year” award and a Grammy nomination for “Best Country Song.”
ADG Film Society Presents THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIROJuly 17, 2019The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Film Society's 2019 Screening Series will conclude with the classic The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985). It will be a tribute to its Emmy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel, ADG, at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on Sunday, August 4 at 5:30 pm. Following the screening, Mr. Wurtzel will explore the making of The Purple Rose of Cairo, moderated by John Iacovelli, ADG, Production Designer and ADG Film Society Co-chair. The annual 2019 Screening series “Production Design: Designers On Design,” highlights the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations, and is in association with American Cinematheque.
Renowned Films Appoints Chris Broughall as Head of DevelopmentJuly 17, 2019London-LA based award-winning global content studio Renowned Films has appointed former Gobstopper Television Executive Chris Broughall as Head of Development effective immediately, announced today by Renowned founders Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers.
Izzy True Announces Summer Tour DatesJuly 17, 2019This August, Izzy True will hit the road for the first time in a year, traveling throughout the Midwest and New England. Just about one year ago exactly, True released their second full-length, SadBad -- as a digital download and also as an elegant and format-busting pack of stickers. Today, in addition to planning this jaunt, True is hard at work on a comic book and in the midst of writing a new album.
Tom Hollander to Star in US BBC OneJuly 17, 2019Filming has begun for Us, BBC One's four-part drama adapted by David Nicholls from his hugely popular novel of the same name. Tom Hollander (Baptiste, The Night Manager) will be joined by Saskia Reeves (Luther, Shetland), Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing, Fortitude), Tom Taylor (Doctor Foster, The Dark Tower), Iain De Caestecker (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Fades) and Thaddea Graham (Curfew, The Letter for the King), with casting by Sarah Crowe.
Watchet Festival Announces Full Lineup Featuring The Lightning Seeds, Embrace, Reverend & The MakersJuly 17, 2019WATCHET FESTIVAL, recipients of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service are proud to confirm their full 2019 line up. With three iconic British bands; The Lightning Seeds, Embrace and Reverend & The Makers set to headline, alongside around 100 other acts including the incomparable Sophie Ellis-Bextor, former Joy Division and New Order Bassist Peter Hook & The Light, Alabama 3 and those sexy things, Hot Chocolate, this year's bill is undoubtedly one of the strongest in the festival's 12-year history.
Hinder Adds New Dates to Leg Two Of 'Lucky 7' TourJuly 17, 2019Multi-platinum rockers Hinder start the second leg of their'Lucky 7' Tour tonight. Royal Bliss open the bill. More dates have been added through September seeing the band head down south. Hinder will announce plans for new music in the upcoming weeks.
Recording Academy Announces Executive Producers for 62nd & 63rd GRAMMYSJuly 17, 2019The Recording Academy has announced that longtime producer/executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards®telecasts since 1980, Ken Ehrlich, will executive produce the upcoming 62nd GRAMMY Awards. The telecast, taking place in 2020, will mark Ehrlich's milestone 40th anniversary. Over the last four decades, Ehrlich has organized some of music's most iconic and memorable TV moments and 'redefined the way we experience live music on television' (Los Angeles Times), turning Music's Biggest Night® into the must-see music awards show every year.
Ingrid Andress Announces Headlining European TourJuly 17, 2019She made her overseas debut at this year's C2C Festival in March, and today breakout singer / songwriter Ingrid Andress announces her return to Europe this fall for her own headlining run. The critically acclaimed Atlantic Records / Warner Music Nashville recording artist will make multiple stops in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom beginning September 16. Joining her on the road is Essex-born singer/songwriter Mabes, Tickets for the tour are available now for pre-sale and to the general public on Friday (link HERE).
Gibson Moves Headquarters To Downtown NashvilleJuly 16, 2019As Gibson continues to set the stage for future growth, the iconic guitar-maker has announced their intentions for their new global headquarters to be located at Cummins Station, a historic property in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN (209 10th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203).