 Courtesy of the Artist's Twitter (Press Release) WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC. proudly announces that they've signed an agreement with the legendary and influential singer and songwriter John Prine. According to company president Randall Wixen, this agreement begins July 1 and encompasses all songs that the multiple Grammy Award winner controls including "Lake Marie," "Unwed Fathers" and "One Red Rose."
"John Prine is one of America's great national treasures, and a songwriter's songwriter," says Randall Wixen. "It is with the greatest honor and respect that we begin our relationship with Mr. Prine and his family. To say that we are excited about working with one of our industry icons would be an understatement. We are eager to begin the process of seeking new uses for his songs." In an April 2016 New York Times feature, writer Dan Barry hailed Prine's "gift for articulating moments almost beyond words. His songs have won the respect of Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Pink Floyd, the Library of Congress, you name it. One admirer, Bob Dylan, once described his canon as 'pure Proustian existentialism' and 'Midwestern mind trips to the nth degree.'" http://www.wixenmusic.com
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(CBS) The Mavericks is a veteran group with an electric sound that broke out from Miami in 1989, earning a reputation as one of the best live acts around. After dozens of hits, a Grammy in 1995, multiple tours and two breakups, they are still going strong. Their next album, the first release on their own label, Mono Mundo Recordings, titled "All Night Live" is due in October. The Mavericks perform "The House I Live In".
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(Press Release) On September 30th 2016, Navigator Records will re-issue Jon Boden’s debut solo album, Painted Lady (originally released on Soundpost Records in May 2006) – to mark its 10th anniversary. The album will be available as a CD, 180gm vinyl and download and features previously unavailable bonus tracks. Those pre-ordering from Propermusic.com will also receive a limited edition signed A5 artcard (whilst stocks last) and an mp3 of a previously unreleased track. Chicago born, Winchester raised and now residing in rural South Yorkshire, Boden is not only a leading performer of his generation of folk artists but also one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of a single genre. For over a decade, Jon was in a highly acclaimed traditional folk music duo with melodeon player John Spiers. Together they toured and recorded with Eliza Carthy, appearing on her Mercury Prize nominated album. In 2009 Boden formed The Remnant Kings with whom he recorded his second album, ‘Songs from the Floodplain’, painting a compelling, post-apocalyptic world.  Courtesy: Webster PR February 25th, 1927 – June 23rd, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 23, Press Release) – Ralph Stanley, a patriarch of Appalachian music who with his brother Carter helped expand and popularize the genre that became known as bluegrass, diedThursday from difficulties with skin cancer. He was 89. Stanley was born and raised in southwest Virginia, a land of coal mines and deep forests where he and his brother formed the Stanley Brothers and their Clinch Mountain Boys in 1946. Their father would sing them old traditional songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow," while their mother, a banjo player, taught them the old-time clawhammer style, in which the player's fingers strike downward at the strings in a rhythmic style.  Nashville, Tenn. (June 24, 2016 Press Release) - Rising country artist and singer-songwriter Jamie Lynn Spears releases catchy new single “Sleepover” that will have you turning the volume up and singing along instantly. The single is available nationwide today on iTunes and Spotify.
The mid-tempo song tells the story of wanting an old-fashioned relationship and taking it slow, saying that “this ain’t no sleepover.” Teaming up with co-writers Liz Rose, Tina Parol and Corey Crowder, “Sleepover” showcases Jamie Lynn’s vocal and writing abilities proving that she is a rising talent in the country genre.  Courtesy: Missing Piece Group Last week, Luke Bell released a long awaited self-titled album via Thirty Tigers. In support of the new collection, Bell will travel back to his home state of Wyoming for a hometown show before hitting the west coast with Hayes Carll. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit www.lukebellmusic.com.
Over the weekend, Bell sat down with NPR's Scott Simon for an interview on Weekend Edition about his new album. Tour Dates: 7/9: Meeteetse, WY - Pitch Fork Ranch 7/20: San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall # 7/21: Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom # 7/30: Missoula, MT - Top Hat Lounge # 8/2: Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room # 8/3: Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater # 8/11: Kansas City, MO - KC Live! * 8/21: Sandpoint, ID - Memorial Field 8/26: Davenport, IA - LeClaire Park 9/20-9/25: Nashville, TN - AmericanaFest # - with Hayes Carll * - with Dwight Yoakam Purchase Links: iTunes: http://smarturl.it/LukeBell Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Luke-Bell/dp/B01EMP3UYG Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/luke-bell/id1108188382?ls=1 Luke Bell Online: www.lukebellmusic.com www.twitter.com/lukebellmusic www.facebook.com/lukebellofficialmusic www.soundcloud.com/luke-bell-music  ANYWHERE, U.S.A. — For Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing of Hymn for Her, Drive Til U Die is more than an album title. It’s a manifesto. A mantra. But to call this Americana duo and their daughter road warriors would be a misnomer; to them, the road isn’t a battleground to conquer, it’s their beloved home.
A nomadic tribe of three (formerly four; their late lab, Pokey, now serves as their guardian angel), they dwell in a ’61-vintage Bambi Airstream towed by a Ford van whose odometer shows nearly half a million miles — which, they proudly note, equals a trip to the moon. And back. Sleeping to the rhythm of spinning wheels, they thrive on spontaneity, friends and the moments that make it worthwhile: when they stand onstage and unleash their dynamic yin-yang of high-octane outlaw rockers and honey-sweet, harmony-laden ballads.  Courtesy: Shock Ink (Maui, HI, Press Release) Lily Meola is among the most acclaimed young singer/songwriters in recent memory, hailed by Rolling Stone in their recent "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know" as a "powerhouse...(like) Bobbie Gentry and Joni Mitchell went on a vacation to Hawaii together." The 21-year-old Maui-based songstress is now set to spend her summer in Los Angeles, writing and recording tracks for the eagerly awaited follow-up to her recently released debut album, THEY SAY, which is now also available at iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/they-say/id1124674408
In addition, Meola will be among the top artists performing at the upcoming OHANA Dana Fest, slated for Saturday, August 27 at Dana Point, CA's Doheny Point Beach. The all-star benefit event - which also features such icons as Lana Del Rey, Eddie Vedder, Elvis Costello, Band of Horses, X, and Mudhoney - will help generate funds to support efforts towards maintaining coastal access in California's south Orange County state beaches. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.theohanafest.com. Produced by Eric Helmkamp (Michael Bublé, Sarah McLachlan) with additional production from artist/musician Micah Nelson and the legendary Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Chely Wright, George Jones, Merle Haggard), THEY SAY marks an indelible full-length debut for Lily Meola, rich with creativity, confidence, and deeply felt emotion. Among the collection's many highlights are tracks like the smoky opener, "Bad Weather," as well as standout vocal duets with Lukas Nelson ("Sound of Your Memory") and Willie Nelson ("Will You Remember Mine"), the latter song memorably performed by Nelson and Meola at both Farm Aid 2013 and Farm Aid 2014. THEY SAY further features Willie Nelson's instantly recognizable nylon-string guitar stylings on "LA" and "Movie In My Mind," along with a remarkable rendition of the timeless "Me and Bobby McGee," performed as a duet with its celebrated songwriter, Kris Kristofferson. Even with such luminaries on board, the undeniable star of the album is Lily Meola. With her strikingly soulful vocals and timeless approach towards songcraft, THEY SAY stands tall as the surefooted arrival of an original new musical voice. For more, please see www.lilymeola.com, www.facebook.com/lily.meola,www.instagram.com/lilymeola.  Courtesy: Missing Piece Group (Press Release) Grammy nominated guitar-slinger, troublemaker, raconteur, producer, and Georgia boy Butch Walker will release his 8th studio album Stay Gold on August 26 via Dangerbird Records. The album is now available for pre-order with "East Coast Girl" as an instant grat download. In addition, Walker will set out on a North American tour with openers The Wind and The Wave and Suzanne Santo kicking off on August 17th at Orlando's The Social. All tickets are on-sale now.
 Courtesy of the Artist's Bandcamp Page Saturday June 25th
8:00pm FREE Hill Country Brooklyn - 345 Adams Street Brooklyn Event Link: http://hillcountry.com/bk/music-calendar/single-event/1202541/eric-ambel-brooklyn/ Eric "Roscoe" Ambel is a veteran singer/guitarist/songwriter/producer who has worked with such artists as Steve Earle, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Run-DMC. On April 1st, he released Lakeside his first new solo release in 12 years, which No Depression described as "a magnificent burst of the kind of rock and roll energy we have come to expect. It's honest, badass and loud, with a bluesy, garage bent." Produced by Jimbo Mathus, the album is named after the Lakeside Lounge, the beloved bar and music venue which Ambel co-owned and operated in the East Village from 1996 - 2012. The closing of the venue was featured in The New York Times, WNYC and more. Ambel is also the owner of Cowboy Technical Services, a 24-track analog/digital recording studio in Brooklyn that has played host to the likes of Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, Regina Spektor, Robert Randolph, Steve Wynn and more. The studio's laid-back atmosphere and combination of vintage and modern gear have made it one of New York's most popular recording facilities. Watch the video for "Mr. DJ," which premiered on the Huffington Post, HERE. Come out to the show on June 25th and for more information visit his official website. |
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