 Courtesy: Tamara Saviano (Press Release) Grammy-winner, Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award honoree, and fearless raconteur Guy Charles Clark died Tuesday after a long illness.
He was born in the dusty west Texas town of Monahans on November 6, 1941. The family lived at his grandmother’s 13-room shotgun hotel; home to bomber pilots, drifters, oilmen and a wildcatter named Jack Prigg, the subject of Clark’s famous song “Desperados Waiting For A Train.” When Guy’s father returned from WWII and graduated from law school, the Clarks moved to the Gulf coast town of Rockport, Texas. Guy came of age in the pretty little beach town. As captain and center, Guy led the football team. He played guard in basketball, ran the 100-yard dash and threw discus in track and field. He won science fairs, joined the Explorer’s club, presided over the junior class as president, acted in school plays, excelled on the debate team, illustrated the yearbook, and fell in love with Mexican folk songs and the Flamenco guitar.
0 Comments
 Courtesy Evolution PR Nashville, TN (Press Release) - Rising star and Word Country Songwriter Hannah Ellis is set to perform her moving and personal tribute “Officer Down” during the 35th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, at the West Front Capitol in Washington, DC. The service, being held on Sunday, May 15th, will honor fallen members of local enforcement from across the country and draws nearly 40,000 members of the law enforcement community annually.
“Officer Down,” written by Wordcountry writers Steven Dale Jones, Justin Ebach and Ellis, is a tribute dedicated to Officer Daniel Ellis, her cousin who lost his life in the line of duty. Ellis is honored to share this song, written from the perspective of his wife, at the Nation’s Capitol this weekend to salute all the fallen heroes.  Courtesy: Clarion Call Media (Press Release) Xtra Mile Recordings and UK folk-rock band Skinny Lister are pleased to announce the band’s upcoming North American headline tour. On the heels of the band’s highly attended U.S. tour this past March that saw six dates completely sold out, the band will be back for a run that will take in 25 evenings across the country and hit markets such as Chicago, IL on Thursday, November 3, Boston, MA on Monday, November 7, New York, NY on Wednesday, November 9, Washington, DC on Friday, November11, Nashville, TN on Tuesday, November 15, Denver, CO on Friday, November 18, Seattle, WA on Tuesday, November 22, San Francisco, CA on Friday, November 25, Austin, TX on Thursday, December 1, and culminate in a performance at the House of Blues in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, December 4. Tickets for the upcoming tour are now on sale and more information can be found on the band’s official website, http://www.skinnylister.com.
 Courtesy: HBPR Nashville, TN --- May 17, 2016 (Press Release)--- Over the weekend, the iconic ALABAMA broke records playing three back to back sold out shows with the Nashville Symphony. The three-night stand was the highest grossing run in the history of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with The Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Each night the group performed a ninety minute set full of chart topping hits and anthems including: “Dixieland Delight,” “Mountain Music,” “Song Of The South” and “The Closer You Get.” The band also performed their new single “Come Find Me” from their BMG studio album Southern Drawl. Special guests over the three nights included Alabama native Jamey Johnson and the incomparable guitar slinger, James Burton.
“The symphony brought an added layer of depth and emotion to “Come Find Me,” a song from the group’s new album “Southern Drawl,” noted Cindy Watts of The Tennessean. She added, “and when Alabama and the Nashville Symphony teamed for the Alabama hit “Angel’s Among Us,” the beauty of the arrangement moved members of the audience to tears.” Lead singer Randy Owen had high praise for Maestro Vinay Parameswaran and the orchestra stopping the show to exclaim, “never in our lives did we think we would be able to perform with such talented people. It’s truly an honor, Sir.” In honor of the late great Merle Haggard, James Burton took to the stage. Jeff Cook commented, “James Burton is the best guitar player I’ve ever seen, I'm honored to have him here tonight.” Having thoroughly enjoyed the experience of playing with an 80 plus piece orchestra, bass player and principle Teddy Gentry added when walking off stage, “can we take them out with us all year?” The respect was clearly mutual, as the orchestra remained on stage to extend the performance for a fifteen-minute encore. After the performance on Saturday night, the band took time to commemorate the trio of record-breaking shows taking photos backstage (see attached). The Nashville performances were the perfect way to kick off the 2016 Southern Drawl Tour, running through October. For more information log onto: www.thealabamaband.com  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Press Release) – This past Saturday (May 14), four-time GRAMMY and CMA Award winner Steve Wariner celebrated his 20thanniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager, presented Wariner with a special plaque during the singer/songwriter’s performance. Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, who inducted Wariner into the Grand Ole Opry 20 years ago, also was on hand to pay tribute to his longtime friend.
“Wow! I can't believe I've been an Opry member for 20 years,” said Wariner. “It's still one of the greatest honors of my career. I remember my first time on the Opry in 1973 as a member of Dottie West's band back at the Ryman as if it was just yesterday. It seemed like an impossible dream back then that I would be asked to join…but it happened a few years later! Dreams can come true. Glad to call the Grand Ole Opry my home!" Above Photo: Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher (l) presents Steve Wariner (r) with a plaque commemorating Wariner's 20th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Wariner also received a gift in recognition of the Opry's 90th anniversary: a box containing a bronze piece engraved with his name on it, similar to the new bronze wall backstage at the Opry House that has the names of all active Opry members engraved upon it. Credit: Chris Hollo/Hollo  Courtesy: Conqueroo CHICAGO, Ill. (Press Release) — In their turbulent decade-long history, Australia’s Scientists blazed an indelible trail through an often-hostile musical wilderness, creating a uniquely iconoclastic body of work that remains unmatched for sheer ferocity and seething intensity. With a sound that was simultaneously swampy, primal and modern-urban, the Scientists spurned all but the most rudimentary and elemental of rock structures to create a sound all their own. Although the quartet spent much of its existence laboring in relative obscurity, the music that they created has endured as a massive influence on multiple generations of rock, punk and grunge acts.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Presented by Budweiser Returns to Circuit of The Americas5/17/2016  Courtesy: Shock Ink AUSTIN, TEXAS (Press Release) - Live Nation, C3 Presents and Circuit of The Americas (COTA) are proud to announce the return of Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic to Circuit of The Americas. The legendary Willie Nelson plays host to one of America's most celebrated festivals, and the 4th of July Picnic returns to COTA for the second year. Joining Willie at this year's party is a star-studded cavalcade of his friends.
The 43rd edition of the picnic takes place at the Circuit of The Americas' Austin360 Amphitheater on Monday, July 4th. The all-day event on America's birthday features performances from more than 20 artists on two stages, including Willie Nelson & Family, Brantley Gilbert, Jamey Johnson featuring special guest Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Shakey Graves, Leon Russell, Jamestown Revival, Cody Johnson, Margo Price, Billy Joe Shaver, Johnny Bush, Ray Wylie Hubbard, David Allan Coe, Asleep at the Wheel, Paula Nelson, Raelyn Nelson Band, Folk Uke, Dallas Wayne, and Amber Digby.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2016 PR) – Known best for her legendary pop icon status, Cyndi Lauper is reigning in a new legion of fans with her new country-tinged album DETOUR (available here), which just debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
"These songs had a profound impact on me when I was a little girl listening to my Aunt Gracie's kitchen radio in Queens. I grew up listening and admiring Patsy Cline, Patsy Montana, Hank Williams - all the greats from the Golden Age of country. It was an honor to record those beautiful songs for DETOUR and I am so thankful for the fans and the country music community for welcoming me with open arms," Lauper said. DETOUR marks the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning singer-songwriter’s foray into the country music arena, with a sweeping collection of country covers from the 40s, 50s and 60s, and media are already buzzing about the pop star’s unique approach: Her latest release and first splash onto the country music scene also reached No. 29 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and No. 12 on the Top Current Albums chart. DETOUR features duets with several special guests, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss. While the 19-city first leg of the DETOUR tour kicked off May 9 at the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 16-city second leg will return Sept. 10 at Austin’s ACL Live and traverse the west coast before wrapping up October 8 at the The Joint in Las Vegas. Click here to purchase tickets.  Booker T. SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sat./Sun., May 28-29 • SIMI VALLEY • Santa Susanna Community Park 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Showtime: 12 Noon til 6 p.m. Nightly Tickets: $20-$25 Ticket link SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The 27th annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival will rock once again at Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., in Simi Valley. The event features two full stages (and two dance floors) for each of its musical genres. Music will proceed non-stop each day from 12 noon until 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults (13 and over) and children 12 and younger are free. Discount single day tickets of $20 and two-day passes for $35, are available only online at <http://www.simicajun.org>. Parking is ample and free. Fast-moving California Hwy. 118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway) can be taken to the Stearns Street exit; the festival is four blocks south. This year, the blues stage features headliners Booker T, legendary keyboardist for Stax hitmakers Booker T & the MGs; Eric Burdon & the Animals; Leon Russell; and the Rebirth Brass Band;as well as L.A. blueswoman Barbara Morrison; Alvon Johnson; Guy Martin; Kelly’s Lot and returning from last year by popular demand, Reverend Tall Tree. Once again Dwayne Dopsie performs at both the blues stage and the Cajun and Zydeco stage, “King of Cajun” Jo-El Sonnier brings his Acadian spirit to Simi.  (Press Release) The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), parent organization of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, and Radio Bristol, took home top honors at the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association's (NETTA) 19th annual Pinnacle Awards, including "Best of Show" for BCM's interactive remote exhibit at the Bristol, Virginia Welcome Center. BCM received two Pinnacle Awards for its public relations and advertising campaigns surrounding the CD release of "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited", an award was given for the organization's website, and one for the economic impact of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, which is estimated to add more than $16 million in tax revenue for Bristol and the surrounding region.
|
BLOGROLL
B-Sides and Badlands Hitting All The Right Notes Key Music News Dreamspider's Blog Farce the Music TJ Music Archives
October 2024
|
RSS Feed
