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Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 Featuring a stellar lineup of local North Carolina artists, many of whom are foundational to the label’s beginnings, the Cat’s Cradle main room will include performances by: Dawn Landes; The Old Ceremony; Jennyanykind; Mayflies USA; Chris Stamey; and Caitlin Cary, who will headline the show with her... 
Artist Rights Alliance Challenges Bezos On Twitch Royalties
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2020 The Artist Rights Alliance, an artist-run, nonprofit fighting for songwriters and musicians in the modern music economy, released a letter sent today to Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos following up on his controversial recent testimony regarding Amazon's Twitch streaming service.... 
Artist Rights Alliance Welcomes Ivan Barias To Board Of Directors
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020 This week, the Artist Rights Alliance welcomes a brand-new member to its Board of Directors. ... 
Artist Rights Alliance Announces Music Council of Advisors Including Bette Midler, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 19, 2020 The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), the artist-run, non-profit organization that championed the Music Modernization Act and CLASSICS Act, is leading the charge to reform the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and initiated the creation of a COVID-19 resource guide for musicians, today announced the for... 
MerleFest's Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 30, 2020 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. ... 
Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020 MerleFest, presented by Window World®, is pleased to announce Trent Wagler (of The Steel Wheels), Darrell Scott, and David Holt as judges for the 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC). ... 
MerleFest's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Will Begin Accepting Entries for 2020 Festival on October 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019 MerleFest, presented by Window World, will begin accepting entries for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC) on October 1. CASC is one of the most acclaimed songwriting contests in roots and Americana music and has a reputation for launching careers as well as drawing attention to important ne... 
Andrew Bird Confirms Role in FX's FARGO
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 18, 2019 Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird is confirming today his new role as "Thurman Smutney" in FX's critically-acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning limited series Fargo. The character, written specifically for Bird, will appear in the show's highly anticipated fourth i... 
Michaela Anne Drops CHILD OF THE WIND via Brooklyn Vegan, Announces New Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019 Michaela Anne is proud to debut “Child of the Wind”, which exclusively premiered today via Brooklyn Vegan, who dubbed the track “a catchy, breezy dose of modern country.” You can listen here. The single is the newest from her upcoming album Desert Dove, out September 27th on Yep Roc Records. In June... 
Michaela Anne Announces New Album DESERT DOVE For 9/27 Release
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019 Michaela Anne grew up bouncing around the States and abroad—from Washington to California to Italy, to name a few. A child of a military family, she learned to cope with her lack of roots and what she called “having more questions than answers” by learning to write songs. That skill set and those so... 
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... 
Andrew Bird's New Album MY FINEST WORK YET Out Today, Premieres MANIFEST Video and Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - March 22, 2019 Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird's new album My Finest Work Yet is out today on Loma Vista Recordings-listen/purchase here.... 
Danny Burns Signs to Bonfire Recording Co
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2018 Don't call Danny Burns a newcomer. Two decades before releasing his 2018 debut, North Country — a collaborative album filled with appearances by icons like Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Tift Merritt, and Dan Tyminski— he kicked off his career as a traveling folksinger, logging shows on both sides of the ... 
Andrew Bird's Winter/Spring Tour Begins This February
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2018 Andrew Bird begins his first run of 2018 tour dates in February and March, further supporting his latest album and film piece, Echolocations: River, with stops in Buffalo, NY, Roanoke, VA and at the iconic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY among others. Watch the video for Echolocations:... 
Andrew Bird Confirms New 2018 Tour Dates / 'Give A Home' Video Debuts / eTown Session Airs
by Emily Bruno - November 02, 2017 Andrew Bird adds new tour dates in February and March, further supporting his latest piece Echolocations: River (out now via Wegawam Music), with stops in Buffalo, NY, Roanoke, VA and at the iconic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY among others. Tickets go on sale this Friday. These shows follow B...
Andrew Bird's 'Gezelligheid' Coming to Nashville & Chicago This December
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2017 Andrew Bird's intimate Gezelligheid performances make their Nashville debut this December for a two-night residency at the Downtown Presbyterian Church....
Amazon Music Adds New Original Recordings to 'Amazon Acoustics' Playlist
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2017 Today, September 8, the Amazon Original playlist 'Amazon Acoustics' relaunches with twenty fresh tracks including newly recorded songs from artists like Tift Merritt, Philadelphia punks Beach Slang, and buzzworthy newcomers... |
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