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The War and Treaty Featured on WXPN'S “World Café'
by Tori Hartshorn - October 01, 2018 The War and Treaty were recently featured on WXPN “World Café.” Listen/share HERE. Hosted by NPR's Ann Powers, the performance and interview were recorded live from Nashville's Sound Stage Studios and features songs from the duo's acclaimed debut album,Healing Tide. Of the husband and wife pair—Mich...
We Banjo 3 to Perform at Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018 We Banjo 3, an award-winning band from Galway, will perform at Smothers Theatre at The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, on Friday, October 19th at 8:00 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $15-$35. For more infor...
Cindy G Releases New Song 'Moonshiner's Daughter'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 20, 2018 The latest album from Pennsylvania's Cindy G is set for release Friday, 9/21/18.Moonshiner's Daughter,produced by Jim VanCleve,features the title cut with itsaccompanying music videoand 11 more highly original tunes, 9 of which were written or co-written by Cindy G....
The War and Treaty Confirms Fall Headline Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - August 23, 2018 Acclaimed powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty, will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall with stops at Los Angeles' Hotel Café, Louisville's Headliners Music Hall, Pittsburgh's Rex Theater, Boston's Great Scott, Chicago's Lincoln Hall and two nights at Ann Arbor's The Ark among several othe...
Ed Helms' The Bluegrass Situation Announces Podcasts and Releases Details for 3rd Annual Shout & Shine Showcase
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018 An exciting 2018 is underway for The Bluegrass Situation, the multifaceted and ever-evolving media company, co-founded by actor and banjo player Ed Helms, that has been redefining roots culture since 2012. Today, the movement better known as BGS is pleased to announce the addition of three new podca...
Hot Rize Announces 40th Anniversary Album Recorded Live at Boulder Theatre
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018 Hot Rize, one of the most respected and influential bands in bluegrass music, is pleased to announce the release of their aptly named new record Hot Rize 40th Anniversary Bash, recorded live at Boulder Theatre, over the course of three sold out shows in January of this year. Hot Rize (Nick Forster o...
The War and Treaty Featured on NPR's All Things Considered
by Macon Prickett - June 18, 2018 The War and Treaty were featured on Saturday's edition of NPR's “All Things Considered.” Listen to the full the interview HERE. Of the husband and wife duo,Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter, host Michel Martin declares, “If you are planning to see any live music this summer, we are told t...
The War and Treaty's Debut Full-Length Album HEALING TIDE to be Released August 10
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018 The War and Treaty's anticipated new full-length debut, Healing Tide, will be releasedAugust 10 on Strong World/Thirty Tigers and is now available for pre-order. In advance of the release, the powerhouse duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter, is debuting the album's title track today (li...
Innovative and Cinematic, Jon Stickley Trio Continues Onward, Tour Dates Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - May 22, 2018 Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio, which combines Stickley's innovative flatpicking guitar with the sultry-spacy melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin along with classically trained and heavily jazz influenced drummer Hunter Deacon to create textural soundscapes....
Pepsi And Dierks Bentley Celebrate Summer And Country Music With New Partnership And Music Experiences
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018 To celebrate the launch of the Pepsi Generations summer music campaign, Pepsi is excited to debut its all-new 'This Is the Pepsi' commercial featuring award-winning singer/songwriter, Dierks Bentley. As the latest celebrity to join the Pepsi family, Bentley is teaming up with the brand as part of th...
City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
Dead Winter Carpenters Release New Single ROLLER COASTER
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018 Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, California, Dead Winter Carpenters have built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each song, with their progressive nature shining through loud and clear as they blend acoustic and electric sounds. They are excited they they to release a new single May 4...
Music Icon Rodney Crowell & Jon Vezner To Lead 2nd Annual HEAL THE MUSIC DAY
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018 Music icons Rodney Crowell and Jon Vezner are joining forces with Music Health Alliance to help Heal The Music. The 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day” will take place on Friday, October 19, 2018 as a day of nationwide music industry fundraising and awareness to support the critical and life-saving free...
The Town Hall Presents DJANGO A GOGO on Saturday, May 5, 2018
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018 Guitarist Stephane Wrembel caps Django A GoGo 2018, his week-long celebration of gypsy jazz master guitarist Django Reinhardt, with a spectacular all-star concert at The Town Hall on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 8pm...
Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
Spotify Presents: Who We Be Live 2018 Including The O2 Academy Birmingham
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018 Spotify's hugely successful Who We Be Live is set to return this year, following its sold out inaugural show at Alexandra Palace in November 2017. Who We Be will return in 2018 with two exciting shows: The O2 Academy Birmingham on 14th June, and Alexandra Palace in November, presented by Live Nation...
Edgar Loudermilk Band Release New Album THE TEST OF TIME
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2018 Edgar Loudermilk's signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting are a family tradition for this Louvin Brothers' descendant. Loudermilk's distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while also winning over audiences with his friendly, down-home style. ...
Edgar Loudermilk Band, Featuring Jeff Autry Share IT'S A WAY OF LIFE THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
by Tori Hartshorn - April 20, 2018 Edgar Loudermilk's signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting are a family tradition for this Louvin Brothers' descendant. Loudermilk's distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while also winning over audiences with his friendly, down-home style. Having experienced a long tenu...
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...
Phil Madeira To Release PROVIDENCE on 4/6
by Tori Hartshorn - March 02, 2018 Most people who know Phil Madeira know him as one of the most seasoned players in Nashville. Since his arrival in 1983, Madeira has seen success in a plethora of different ways. He has quietly released five solo critically-acclaimed records and has shared the stage with Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Leon...
City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More
by Tori Hartshorn - February 13, 2018 City Winery Chicago Announces Third Heather McDonald, Ryan Bingham, Greg Laswell & More...
Master Banjo Player Scott Vestal Wins Steve Martin Prize For Excellence In Banjo And Bluegrass
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2017 Banjo player extraordinaire Scott Vestal is the 2017 recipient of the 8thAnnual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Grammy Nominee Peter Wernick, known as Dr. Banjo, presented Vestal with the award on stage at the 45th Annual Rocky Grass Festival in Lyons, CO this past Saturday...
Ani DiFranco, Elephant Revival, Sierra Hull and More Join 8th Festy Experience Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2017 The Festy Experience is excited to announce the second round of its music lineup for the 8th annual festival, happening October 5-8, 2017 in the Blue Ridge Bowl at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, Virginia.... |