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Bruce Cockburn to Release New Album 'O Sun O Moon' in May
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023 O Sun O Moon finds Cockburn again working with his close friend Colin Linden as producer, who doubles on guitar, along with Janice Powers on keyboards and Gary Craig on drums, the album features bassist Viktor Krauss, drummer Chris Brown, accordionist Jeff Taylor, violinist Jenny Scheinman and multi...
The McCrary Sisters Return with New Single 'Amazing Grace' on April 30
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021 It was originally recorded by the Blind Boys of Alabama, who performed regularly with The Fairfield Four, the legendary quartet of whom that the sister’s father - the Reverend Samuel McCrary co-founded, so it has special meaning for them....
Gibson Custom Shop Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard Announced Today
by Tori Hartshorn - June 11, 2019 Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Custom Shop Lee Roy Parnell Signature 1959 Les Paul Standard in Abilene Sunset Burst. The Lee Roy Parnell '59 Les Paul Standardmarks the second collaboration between the legendary country/blues artist and the iconic guita...
Cumberland Music Collective Announces Acquisition of KCA Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ...
Cumberland Music Collective Out of the Gates with All-Star Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ...
New Radio Documentary Examines the Gospel Roots of Rock, Soul, R&B
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 A new radio documentary that explores the history of black gospel music and illustrates its significant influence on the formation of rock and soul music will be broadcast by US radio stations in February, during Black History Month....
Becky Buller Band Releases New Album CREPE PAPER HEART Out Now
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018 Becky has released her latest album on the Dark Shadow Recording label. Crêpe Paper Heart features new songs from the pen of Buller and her co-writers, performed by past and present members of her ridiculously talented road band, along with an award-winning line-up of guests, including Grammy and IB...
WXPN's Multi-Platform Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul Will Illuminate Gospel Music's Influences
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018 Gospel music's significant influence on American popular music will be explored in Philadelphia and beyond through Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul, a new multi-platform project from Philadelphia public radio station WXPN that launches today on air and online. The project is supported with a grant from...
Steve Earle & The Dukes Confirm Spring Tour To Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 1988 Hit COPPERHEAD ROAD
by Macon Prickett - February 06, 2018 Steve Earle and The Dukes announce spring tour dates in support of Copperhead Road's 30th anniversary. The Warner Bros. Records artist will celebrate his 1988 release starting on March 16th in El Dorado, Arkansas through April 15th in Peekskill, New York. ...
Lee Roy Parnell Signs Exclusively With New Frontier Touring For Worldwide Booking
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2017 Ace guitarist and hit singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell has signed exclusively with New Frontier Touring for worldwide booking representation. Parnell's latest project, Midnight Believer, was released earlier this year by Vector Recordings/BFD...
Lee Roy Parnell's New Album 'Midnight Believer' Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2017 Ace guitarist and hit singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell has released his first album in 11 years, Midnight Believer. The 10-track project has been released by Vector Recordings/BFD and is available for purchase...
Willie Watson's 'Gallows Pole' Music Video Premieres at NPR Music
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2017 Willie Watson's new music video for Gallows Pole is premiering today at NPR Music. Watch HERE. Of the music, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson praises, It's a beautiful record, and 'Gallows Pole' encapsulates its raw, clear-eyed charms perfectly both in the song and in its appropriately stark video....
Willie Watson's 'Folksinger Vol. 2' Out Today; Fall Tour Begins Tonight
by Emily Bruno - September 15, 2017 Willie Watson's highly anticipated new solo album, Folksinger Vol. 2, is out today on Acony Records (listen or purchase here)....
Willie Watson's 'Folksinger Vol. 2' Now Streaming Exclusively at Folk Alley
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2017 Willie Watson's anticipated new solo album, Folksinger Vol. 2, is now streaming in full exclusively at Folk Alley. Listen HERE....
Warner Bros. Records to Reissue Six Steve Earle Albums in September
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2017 Warner Bros. Records will release remastered versions of six classic Steve Earle albums next month, beginning with a trio of reissues on September 22...
Willie Watson's 'Folksinger Vol. 2' Out On Acony Records This September
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017 Willie Watson's anticipated new solo album, Folksinger Vol. 2, will be released September 15 on Acony Records and is now available for pre-order here.... |