James McMurtry, Hayes Carll & More Pay Tribute to Adam Carroll on 'Highway Prayer,' out October 28th8/23/2016  Tribute album due October 28 on Eight 30 Records features James McMurtry, Hayes Carll, Slaid Cleaves, Band of Heathens, Tim Easton and Aaron Lee Tasjan
AUSTIN, Texas (Press Release) — Highway Prayer: A Tribute to Adam Carroll, due October 28 on Austin-based Eight 30 Records, celebrates a true songwriter’s songwriter, a Texas tunesmith who has inspired both younger and older artists for nearly two decades. Carroll simply captures entire lifetimes in snapshots like few other songwriters (“Screen Door,” “Girl With the Dirty Hair”). “I try to find moments that are sublime,” he explains. “They just last a little bit and then you’re back to your regular life and strife, but there are just these perfect little moments.” Evidence: “Black Flag Blues,” “Red Bandana Blues,” “South of Town,” “Smoky Mountain Taxi” and dozens more.
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 (Press Release) Randy Rogers Band will host its 8th annual Golf Jam and concert on Mon., Oct. 10, 2016 at River Crossing Club (500 River Way) in Spring Branch, TX, just outside of San Antonio. This year's event is held in partnership with Y100 and benefits the Boot Campaign, whose mission is to promote patriotism for America and its military community; raise awareness of the unique challenges service members face during and post-service; and provide assistance to military personnel, past and present, and their families.
 Courtesy: Americana Music Programming Highlights Include Dwight Yoakam, T Bone Burnett and Jonathan Taplin, Margo Price & Friends, Del McCoury, John Paul White, Lori McKenna, Wanda Jackson - With Hosts Including Ann Powers, Bob Boilen, and Barry Mazor
(Press Release) The Americana Music Association is proud to announce this year’s slate of more than 50 panels and workshops with approximately 200 experts representing the best and the brightest in the music business. This year’s Conference will offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to hear from artists who have shaped musical history — including Bob Weir, Dwight Yoakam, Jody Stephens, Wanda Jackson and a special presentation by Del McCoury on the legendary Woody Guthrie — and from those currently making history, such as Margo Price, John Paul White, and Lori McKenna. Venues and times of panels, workshops and Q&As to be announced soon. Panel and Speaker Highlights for the 2016 Americana Music Conference include: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead presents Blue Mountain, his first solo album of original material in 30 years, with playback and acoustic performance of select songs of Blue Mountain and a Q&A moderated by Buddy Miller “Songs We Love: Americana Edition” featuring Margo Price and friends, moderated by NPR Music’s Ann Powers  Courtesy: Sideways Media Australian music icon Russell Morris will be making his U.S. festival debut at the Americana Music Festival. In addition to his official showcase on Saturday 9/24 Russell will performing three additional shows during the festival.
Morris will be at the Americana Music Fest playing songs off of his award winning album Sharkmouth, that will be released in the U.S. on September 30th. Stream the First Single “Black Dog Blues” via SOUNDCLOUD  The nation’s only Celebrity Barn Dance with an All-Star Band will take place
Saturday, October 29 at The Jaeckle Centre Tickets Benefit Music Health Alliance bit.ly/celebritybarndance Nashville, TN (Press Release)— Grammy Award winning artists Rodney Crowell and Vince Gill along with Ashley Monroe and more will pull on their cowboy boots for the 3rd Annual Celebrity Barn Dance! Taking place Saturday, October 29in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee at The Jaeckle Centre, the South’s Premiere Equine Facility and the largest barn in the South, tickets are available now at bit.ly/celebritybarndance with proceeds benefitting Music Health Alliance.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Following the exclusive premiere of the music video for his latest single "Pink Flamingos" rising hitmaker Erik Dylan is announcing the pre-sale for his highly anticipated upcoming album, Heart of a Flatland Boy, which is set for release in October.
The country singer-songwriter recently performed at Ryman Auditorium for a Guy Clark tribute show on Tuesday, August 16, alongside country music legends Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, and Steve Earle. Originally discovered by Kip Moore at a local Nashville show, Dylan has had his songs cut by many country music mainstays, including Kip Moore, Eli Young Band, and Justin Moore.. Most recently, Dylan has gained attention for co-writing Eric Paslay's newest single "Angels in this Town," which was released in July. The singer-songwriter has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Reckless Kelly. Fans can pre-order Heart of a Flatland Boy here.
On September 23, Reckless Kelly will celebrate their 20th anniversay with the release of Sunset Motel, their first album with Thirty Tigers and the follow up to their Grammy Award winning 2013 release Long Night Moon.
Recently the band premiered a second song from the album, "Who's Gonna Be Your Baby Now." Listen to the track via Spotify above. Sunset Motel is now available for pre-order and includes an instant downloads of "How Can You Love Him (You Don't Even Like Him)" and "Who's Gonna Be Your Baby Now." Brothers Willy & Cody Braun along with founding member and drummerJay Nazz, moved to Austin in 1996 where they quickly carved out a niche of their own. Inspired by the outlaw country scene -- musicians like Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Billy Joe Shaver, Robert Earl Keen, Guy Clark, and others who helped redefine the notion of contemporary country -- they took an approach that reflected that unapologetic attitude, underscoring it with a gritty, hard-edged delivery that was as compelling as it was convincing. "We came along in that second wave of the movement," Cody Braun notes. "Son Volt’s album Trace had a major effect on us. Our goal was to make music that had a country vibe but a solid rock edge. We were fortunate that artists like Joe Ely and Robert Earl Keen were big supporters early on."  Nashville's The New Schematics will return to NYC to play Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 on September 4th. Supporting their recent album Born Without Borders and the acoustic version of the same album Unplugged+, The New Schematics are steadily gaining a reputation as one of the best live up-and-coming bands. In their yearlong #BornWithoutBordersTour, they've gone coast-to-coast, playing 80+ shows in 30+ cities in both the US and Canada.
Known for their diverse sound and high-energy live shows, The New Schematics combine modern and classic influences (The Killers, The Cars, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams and Dawes). According to Andy Herrin (DJ at 102.9, The Buzz), "They're the type of band you root for because anyone who can write and perform songs of that strength deserve to be heard, and honestly we as listeners deserve to hear them." Let them know you're coming by joining the Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/118994221880198/ Purchase tickets here ($10): http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1285653  August 19, 2016 (Nashville, TN Press Release) -- Nashville alternative group Birdtalker has released its debut EP, Just This, making the project available to purchase and stream at all digital stores. The Wild Honey Pie says that even when the band, "...delve[s] into more uncertain and strained subject matter, they’ll still remind you to 'put what’s heavy behind' and that we 'don’t need no mournful sounds.' Simply put, you feel lighter by the end of this EP than before you began listening."
A few months after marrying, the band’s founders Zack and Dani Green began writing songs together. Neither had pursued music before, however, after finishing their first song together, each felt an electric surge and from that point on there was no turning back. Friends in Nashville began to take notice of the duo’s original tracks, and Birdtalker quickly grew into a five-piece ensemble. Just This EP reflects different themes of adulthood, touching on the evolution of the pair’s marriage, to prioritizing what is most important in one’s life.The EP is lead by its first two singles, “Heavy” and “Graveclothes,” which have combined for over 1.25 million plays at Spotify since “Heavy” was released on June 24. The six-song EP was recorded in Nashville at Glass Onion Recording Studio with co-producers JD Tiner (Erin Rae) and Dan Fernandez (Great Peacock). Birdtalker will hold a hometown release show at The High Watt in Nashville on 9/1. Opening the night is Great Peacock along with Austin Manuel.  Courtesy: Absolute Publicity Nashville, Tenn. (August 19, 2016 Press Release) - Country star Darryl Worley is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Heartland TV's Reflections. The show featuring Worley airs nationally the week ofAugust 22.
The 30-minute interview, hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ Keith Bilbrey, explores Worley's humble beginnings and delves into the key moments that launched him into stardom as an internationally known country music singer. "Darryl Worley is such a great guy," says Jeff Moseley, Executive Producer of CJM Productions. "He's entertained and inspired people all over the world with his music. We're very proud that Darryl visited with Keith and shared some of his stories on Reflections." Check local listings for channels and airtimes. For more information on Darryl Worley, visit www.darrylworley.com. |
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