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AMERICAN AQUARIUM


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Hailing from Raleigh, NC, American Aquarium’s southern musical perspective is a blend of honest songwriting, an unwavering work ethic, and a genuine love of rock & roll. Whether you call it alt-country, Americana, or roots rock, one thing is for certain: Their music is a fresh voice that borrows from many forms of the American songbook. 25-year old songwriter and band leader, BJ Barham, brings songs to the five other band mates who breathe life into a performance that is equal parts Springsteen-esque rock bravado, old-school country lyrical heartbreak, and indie-rock introspection. From the college coeds to tattooed bikers and hipsters, the band has demonstrated their ability to cross boundaries. With 5 years, 5 albums, and over 700 shows under their belts, American Aquarium is the continuance of the road warrior meets studio craftsman ethic that has long been a part of the rock & roll and country music cultures. They are a band and crew that spend their lives between a van with no air-conditioning and stages all across the country. Their collaboration forms a wholly new and polished version of what Americana might start to look like in the years to come.

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Videos: Katie Pruitt Performs Songs from New Album on CBS SATURDAY MORNINGS Photo Videos: Katie Pruitt Performs Songs from New Album on CBS SATURDAY MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Katie Pruitt returned to “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend to perform three songs from her acclaimed new album, Mantras: “All My Friends,” “Worst Case Scenario” and “White Lies, White Jesus and You.” Watch the performances here!...

Katie Pruitt Debuts New Song 'Worst Case Scenario' Photo Katie Pruitt Debuts New Song 'Worst Case Scenario'
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

Discover Katie Pruitt's latest song, WORST CASE SCENARIO. This new track from the acclaimed artist debuts now, adding another stellar piece to her growing discography. Ahead of the release, Pruitt has shared three additional tracks: “Blood Related,” “White Lies, White Jesus and You” and “All My Frie...

Video: Turnpike Troubadours Make Late-Night Television Debut on KIMMEL Photo Video: Turnpike Troubadours Make Late-Night Television Debut on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024

Known for their electric live shows, the band will continue to perform through this summer including upcoming headline dates at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center (two nights), Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre (two nights), Jacksonville's Daily's Place, Baton Rouge's Raising Cane's River Center Arena, a...

Katie Pruitt Returns With Anticipated New Album 'Mantras' Photo Katie Pruitt Returns With Anticipated New Album 'Mantras'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024

Check out her new song 'White Lies, White Jesus And You' available now. Produced by Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (both known for their work with boygenius and Lucy Dacus) and recorded at Nashville's The Shed, Mantras is Pruitt's most personal work to date and first new album in five years, followin...

49 WINCHESTER Announces U.S. Spring 2024 Tour Dates Photo 49 WINCHESTER Announces U.S. Spring 2024 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023

Adding nearly two dozen new U.S. dates to an already jam-packed 2024 schedule, 49 Winchester is poised for its most triumphant year yet. Hot off the heels of a two week outing in the UK and Europe with Luke Combs, the group is currently wrapping up its final tour dates of the year before reconvening...

Mile 0 Fest Key West Shares 2024 Artist Lineup Photo Mile 0 Fest Key West Shares 2024 Artist Lineup
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Brought to you by The Monroe County Tourist Development Council, next year’s festival includes fan favorite headliners and artists-to-watch such as Randy Rogers Band, Morgan Wade, Shane Smith & the Saints, Wade Bowen, Josh Abbott Band, Tanner Usrey, Kaitlin Butts, Red Clay Strays and William Beckman...

Lucero Drops New Single 'Macon If We Make It' Photo Lucero Drops New Single 'Macon If We Make It'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023

Inspired by an impending hurricane, the song draws parallels between a literal storm and a troubled relationship back home, before the listener is carried out like a raft on guitarist Brian Venable’s ripping guitar solo. The band has also announced two album release shows on February 24 in Memphis a...

Born & Raised Music Festival Adds Tanya Tucker To Lineup Photo Born & Raised Music Festival Adds Tanya Tucker To Lineup
by Michael Major - July 11, 2022

Tucker will perform on Saturday along with Brothers Osborne, Margo Price, Flatland Cavalry, headliner Cody Jinks and many more. The second annual event, once again taking over the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, the long-standing home of Rocklahoma, also features headliners Ly...

Mile 0 Fest Shares 2023 Lineup Photo Mile 0 Fest Shares 2023 Lineup
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022

Brought to you by The Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the remarkable lineup for this year’s festival includes Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Morgan Wade, Shane Smith & The Saints, Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Cody Canada & The Departed and Jamie Lin Wilson with more lineup announcements to com...

Singer-Songwriter Caroline Spence Unveils Fourth Studio Album Photo Singer-Songwriter Caroline Spence Unveils Fourth Studio Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

Today, singer-songwriter Caroline Spence releases her eagerly-anticipated fourth studio album True North. The follow-up to 2019’s critically acclaimed Mint Condition—hailed by Rolling Stone as a “gorgeous reflection on finding peace amid upheaval”— the twelve songs on True North plumb the depths of ...

Margo Cilker Announces Summer Headlining Tour Photo Margo Cilker Announces Summer Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

She is currently touring with Hayes Carll with shows in Seattle tonight and tomorrow. Cilker will continue with Carll for performances in Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, and more before heading to Ireland and the United Kingdom for the first half of May. This summer, she is also slotted for mul...

Hailey Whitters Releases New Album 'Raised' Photo Hailey Whitters Releases New Album 'Raised'
by Michael Major - March 18, 2022

Today, the Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising Country star Hailey Whitters released her highly anticipated third album RAISED via Pigasus Records/Songs & Daughters/Big Loud Records. Also released today is the Harper Smith- directed video for the album’s single “Boys Back Home” that was shot on locati...

Mile 0 Fest Key West Confirms First Round of Artists For 2022 Photo Mile 0 Fest Key West Confirms First Round of Artists For 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 23, 2021

Founded in 2017, Mile 0 Fest Key West brings the best of Americana and Red Dirt Music to the island paradise for five days of full-band performances, acoustic jam sessions and songwriter swaps from over eighty legendary, established, and emerging artists. We've got the full line-up for 2022. ...

Moon River Music Festival Announces 2021 Full Lineup Photo Moon River Music Festival Announces 2021 Full Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 13, 2021

Performers include Wilco, Lord Huron, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lake Street Dive, Dr. Dog, Indigo Girls, Hippo Campus, Dawes, COIN, Shovels & Rope, YOLA, Mipso, Amythyst Kiah, Molly Tuttle, Madison Cunningham, Rebirth Brass Band, Seratones, Overcoats, The National Parks, ...

Jack The Radio Releases 'We're Alright' Photo Jack The Radio Releases 'We're Alright'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2020

Raleigh, NC roots-rockers Jack the Radio recently released their first single “We're Alright” (featuring soul singer Tamisha Waden) off their upcoming album Creatures, out July 10, 2020 (pre-order HERE)....

Jack The Radio to Releases CREATURES This July Photo Jack The Radio to Releases CREATURES This July
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2020

Raleigh, NC roots-rockers Jack the Radio are set to release Creatures, July 10, 2020...

Singer-Songwriter Carl Anderson Embarks on Midwest Tour Photo Singer-Songwriter Carl Anderson Embarks on Midwest Tour
by Abigail Charpentier - July 10, 2019

This summer, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter Carl Anderson will embark on a midwest tour supporting American Aquarium. The news follows the release of his new EP You Can Call Me Carl and tour dates with Nikki Lane, Devon Gilfillian and Paul Cauthen....

MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists Photo MerleFest Announces Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019

From its first incarnation in 1993, MerleFest's annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition has seen the likes of Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, and Martha Scanlan rise to the top of an always competitive field of up-and-coming songwriters. Legendary songwriters have presided over the competition from...

MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup Photo MerleFest Announces Late Night Jam Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the 2019 lineup for their beloved Late Night Jam.  Sponsored by The Bluegrass Situation and hosted by Chatham County Line, this year's Late Night Jam will feature Molly Tuttle, Jim Lauderdale, The Brother Brothers, Donna the Buffalo, Presley...

MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More Photo MerleFest Adds Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Kids, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Del McCoury Band, The Casey Kristofferson Band, and David Holt. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wil...

The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell Added to MerleFest 2019 Photo The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell Added to MerleFest 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2019

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothill...

MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to Lineup Photo MerleFest Adds Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers to Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2018

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: Brandi Carlile, Dailey & Vincent, and The Brother Brothers. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the fo...

Chase Rice, Brett Young, Charley Crockett And The Randy Rogers Band Set To Take The S Photo Chase Rice, Brett Young, Charley Crockett And The Randy Rogers Band Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob's Texas In December
by Tori Hartshorn - November 30, 2018

Billy Bob's is the home of big-name concerts, bull riding and chicken fried steak with a reputation as gigantic as the state itself. With a new dance floor, Billy Bob's Texas fans will be two-stepping throughout the month of December with top name entertainers from the past, present and future graci...

MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam Photo MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2019, which will be held April 25-28. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...

Brent Cobb Confirms 'Sucker For a Good Time' Headline Tour Photo Brent Cobb Confirms 'Sucker For a Good Time' Headline Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2018

Grammy nominated musician Brent Cobb will kick off his extensive “Sucker For a Good Time Tour” headline tour in 2019 with stops in Asheville, NC, Charleston, SC, Austin, TX, Memphis, TN, Birmingham, AL, Louisville, KY and more, plus a performance supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band at the historic Ryman...












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