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(Press Release) Lindi Ortega "has always been the sonic embodiment of the red cowboy boots she's often seen wearing: a fiery and dramatic take on modern country that's impossible to ignore" (Rolling Stone Country), and her fifth studio record 'Liberty' is no exception. Due out March 30, 2018, Ortega wrote roughly half of the twelve tracks solo, and enlisted co-writers Aaron Raitiere, Bruce Wallace and John Paul White (The Civil Wars) for the rest. The result is a three-part concept album reflecting loss, seance, resurrection and freedom. The journey from darkness is told from a crowd of unsavory characters in "You Ain't Foolin' Me" and even a lost love from childhood in "Til My Dyin Day." Then grief turns to desperation in "Nothing's Impossible" and "The Comeback Kid." However, the tides begin to turn on "Darkness Be Done," and about halfway through, with "Forever Blue," the character makes a choice to follow the light.
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Following a two-year stint working with The Band's Levon Helm at his studio in Woodstock recording the famous Midnight Rambles, R. Finn returned to Los Angeles and started his own recording studio and creative space, The Heritage Recording Co. It was in that studio that Finn recorded his debut LP, Collecting Trip—a ten-track collection of timeless Americana that finds the singer-songwriter channeling influences from Woody Guthrie to Leon Russell. Co-produced by legendary drummer Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Lennon), Collecting Trip is an ode to the singer-songwriter's (nee Chris Rondinella) deep dive into folk and Americana and features contributions from Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), Sean & Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), and more.
A heartfelt album colored by subtle, lush, haunting, and hopeful arrangements, the album represents the years of accumulating songs, players, and styles that have resulted in his affecting, long-evolving sound and lyrics which explore relationships and his worldview. Today, Finn shares one of the album's tracks entitled, “I Am Soldier." The hard-edged, yet meaningful tune is led by Finn's airy vocals and assisted by softly muted percussion, somber keys, and guitar riffs that lend tension to the track. "I am a soldier in an unknown army/just a peaceful fighter in an endless war." For more information visit HERE.  Benefit for the Autism Think Tank to take place February 17th at the Alex Theatre
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Press Release) — Benefit-concert producers the Wild Honey Foundation will present a playlist of songs from the legendary Buffalo Springfield, performed by a star-studded house band featuring Richie Furay, Buffalo Springfield co-founder, with guest singers. The event, which will benefit the Autism Think Tank, will take place at the historic Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in downtown Glendale Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m. Led by acclaimed musical director Rob Laufer (whose credits include George Martin’s Hollywood Bowl tribute to Sgt. Pepper), the Wild Honey Orchestra and Friends will explore 30 plus songs of earth-shaking folk/country/psychedelic rock from the short-lived but legendary band that featured Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, and later Jim Messina. In addition to Richie Furay singing many of his seminal Buffalo Springfield songs, the show will include fully orchestrated versions of the Jack Nitszche-arranged classics “Expecting To Fly” and “Broken Arrow.”  1 New Chapters and Over 100 New Photos Featured in Tell-All
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 15, 2018) – The evocative account of how Chuck Negron went from the height of worldwide fame and success, to the depths of delusion, despair and almost death and rose again to stardom and stability is documented in 11 new tell-all chapters and over 100 new photographs in “Three Dog Nightmare: The Chuck Negron Story.” The book will be released on March 13 and is now available for preorder on www.ChuckNegron.com and Amazon. “As a shy adolescent growing up in The Bronx, NY, I never dreamed I would have lived the life I eventually did. From the exhilarating rollercoaster ride of fame and fortune, to the pathetic life of a heroin addict, to redemption, sobriety and a new opportunity to be a respected man,” said Negron. The journey is very sad in places, uplifting in others as Negron tells it like it was. Even if you have not followed the career of Three Dog Night, you will be captivated by the honest narratives about what was happening behind the scenes shared by the voice himself.  Photo Credit: Jeff Lipsky (Nashville, TN – Jan. 16, 2018) Country music superstar Brad Paisley will be the center of conversation during a Q&A session at Country Radio Seminar 2018. Titled Brad Paisley: The Art and The Artist, the interview will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from 3-4 p.m. RJ Curtis of All Access Nashville and Beverlee Brannigan of E.W. Scripps Co. will conduct the interview, which will highlight how Paisley anticipates the future while honoring country tradition, as well as how he remains focused and is always exploring new and creative ways to do things.
Since moving from West Virginia in the early 1990’s, Brad Paisley has carved out his niche in Country Music. Aside from being a Country music superstar, he is just as well known for his extraordinary gift of storytelling through songs, quick-wit and his guitar prowess.  NPR World Cafe premiered the video for "Blame On Me": http://n.pr/2D8kJgH
BOSTON, Mass. — “Some might call me that,” muses Chris Smither, or one might simply say that the world is lucky because Smither’s songwriting and touring can stand the test of time. A songwriter, guitarist, bluesman, interpreter and performer for more than 50 years, Chris Smither has proven himself an American original. Recorded at the gorgeous Blue Rock Studio in Texas’ hill country, just outside Austin in Wimberley, Smither’s 18th album, titled Call Me Lucky, due out March 2, 2018 on Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert, distributed by Redeye, is the artist’s first studio recording of brand new originals in six years. Once again Smither turned to his long-time producer and multi-instrumentalist David Goodrich, drummer Billy Conway (Morphine), Matt Lorenz (a.k.a. The Suitcase Junket), and engineer Keith Gary. The four musicians went into the session to record ten songs. What they ended up with is a double record: Disc 1 features the eight originals and two covers they started with; Disc 2 catapults the very same songs — with what life-long fans may know as the Smither sound — into another dimension, featuring very different arrangements.  LONDON, UK - Friday Jan 12th 2018 (Press Release): London based, American-Israeli duo O&O’s debut single ‘Traveling’ was one of the highlights of the UK’s homegrown country/Americana scene in 2017, with support across the media, from inclusion on Chris Country’s new music list to the ‘Best of August’ playlist by Richer Unsigned. Having grown their fanbase further through a summer of live appearances and online videos, racking up thousands of followers and over 100,000 views on their Youtube channel in the process, the duo return on January 26th 2018 with their brand new single ‘Some Days’.
Inspired to write the song during a month-long stay in Nashville - where they performed at multiple venues including the legendary Bluebird Cafe - Orian and Obadiah returned to England to record the single in Liverpool, the city where they originally met. In their own words: “Being a couple, as well as musical partners, of course inspires many love songs, and in this case, a song about the more challenging moments in a relationship. ’Some Days’ was recorded over three, intense days and the lyrics were being tweaked right up until we recorded the vocals.” For more information, visit www.oandoduo.com.  NYC's own Emily Duff recently released a new track entitled "Shame." Penned by Duff and recorded in Brooklyn at Excello Recording and engineered by Excello owner Hugh Pool (who also plays harmonica and slide guitar), "Shame" - about that emotion we've all felt one time or another - is a slow burning rocker led by Duff's grainy vocals, harmonica, and plenty of bluesy guitar riffs.
"SHAME I KNOW THAT PAIN STANDING ON THE FRONT PORCH WATCHING YOU DRIVE AWAY WE DON'T HAVE TO SAY NOTHIN’ ABOUT WHAT WE DID YESTERDAY " Listen and Purchase "Shame" HERE The B Side to “SHAME” is a cover of one of Duff's favorite songs, “SYLVIA’S MOTHER,” written by Shel Silverstein. Check it out HERE. Catch Duff live at Cowgirl in NYC January 15th Duff is headed back to FAME in Muscle Shoals, AL to make her new full length record in the Spring. Check out her GoFundMe link here: https://www.gofundme.com/manhattan-to-muscle-shoals-take-2  Courtesy: hello wendy pr LOS ANGELES, CA (Press Release) -- Wisconsin-bred, Georgia-based musician John McCutcheon is folk music's Renaissance man — master multi-instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. His recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including six Grammy nominations. He has produced over twenty albums of other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works. McCutcheon’s commitment to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines of many issues with relevance to communities and workers.
 Dallas Moore. Photo courtesy of Sol Records.
January 9th, 2018 (Press Release) - Outlaw country singer-songwriter Dallas Moore is gearing up to release his latest LP Mr. Honky Tonk and has shared two singles from the album at Wide Open Country & Glide Magazine, with the former stating "this year, Moore will cement his place at the forefront of outlaw country music with his upcoming album." Moore's LP was also featured as one of Saving Country Music's most anticipated releases for 2018. Mr. Honky Tonk is out March 2nd via Sol Records.
Dallas Moore’s old-school country sound developed honestly, following over 20 years of sharing stages and studios with his honky-tonk heroes. Satellite radio support, paired with a willingness to perform over 300 shows a year, finds the seasoned veteran positioned to reach the Americana masses with his forthcoming album Mr. Honky Tonk. Tastemakers have taken note already, with the Dallas Moore Band crowned the Ameripolitan Music Awards’ 2017 Outlaw Group of the Year. The award came after three prior nominations for the band No Depression credits with bringing “hangovers and excitement to outlaw country fans everywhere.” |
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