A vinyl subscription service? As we travel back to the 1980s and 1990s, this vinyl lover says...yes, please! 

Drew Holcomb announced the launch of the "Magnolia Record Club" - a monthly vinyl subscription service. He writes in an email to fans, "It's like a Rock n Roll Book Club, but instead of books, a different vinyl record every month. We've been working on this for several months, and hope you'll consider joining the club & partaking in music I love each month.  It makes a nice gift, for yourself or someone else... Tis the season." 

You can purchase 3, 6 or 12 month subscriptions. Each comes with one (1) vinyl record per month as well as a note from Magnolia's curator, Drew Holcomb. 

To get an idea of the types of vinyl that will be sent, check out their Spotify playlist.

Visit magnoliarecordclub.com for more info.

Also as the Medicine Tour 2015 has officially ended, shows for 2016 have already been announced. 
The Medicine 2016 Tour picks up on the West Coast in February, with Jamie N Commons as support on those dates. In April, Jill Andrews will join for the Midwest and Northeast dates. 

Visit www.drewholcomb.com for all the the details.

HUMANITY RISING Share The Spirit
Family Friendly, 3 stages in 3 buildings, Dinner and Silent Auction
1pm to Midnight

Tickets are $25 in advance through Eventbrite 
or the Sierra Nevada Adventure Company stores in Murphys, Sonora, and Arnold as well as Outer Aisle in Murphys and The Pickle Patch in San Andreas
$35 at the door. Kids under 12 free. Ages 13-16 $10
101 Frogtown Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222

RSVP on Facebook and find out more here→ 
www.facebook.com/HUMANITYRISINGSHARETHESPIRIT

HOMER, AK (Press Release)-- The Blue Mountain Community Renewal Council, a 501C3- non-profit, is partnering with HUMANITY RISING - Share the Spirit, A Butte Fire Benefit on December 19th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Set to perform, and graciously donating their time, are Hard Working Americans (a recently formed ‘Super group’ consisting of Todd Snider, Dave Schools, Neal Casal, Duane Trucks, Chad Staehly, and Jesse Aycock), Moonaliceout of San Fransisco, Dead Winter Carpenters from the Tahoe area, Edge of the West from Santa Cruz, Grateful Bluegrass Boys and Dusty Greenbones Band from Mendicino, and many more! Plus the best MC of our time,Wavy Gravy and a psychedelic light show by Liquid Lights.

It’s a family friendly event with three stages in three buildings, dinner, and silent auction and runs from 1pm throughMidnight. HUMANITY RISING is looking for donations and volunteers to help make this event as impactful as possible. Proceeds will be distributed promptly and equitably to the most needy families and individuals promptly in order to help provide some degree of holiday comfort. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 17, 2015 Press Release) — In early preparation for the “most wonderful time of the year,” country music’s newest and most explosive duo, Dave & Whitney (Chelsea Creek Entertainment), will introduce one of their favorite holiday tunes. The engaging pair is set to release its rendition of “Old Toy Trains”*(written and originally recorded by Roger Miller) in celebration of the season and as a special dedication to country music legend, Glen Campbell (who recorded the song early in his career; “Old Toy Trains” appears on his 1968 album entitled 
THE CHRISTMAS FEELING).

“We have a genuine admiration and respect for the character and artistic talents of Glen Campbell,” state Dave and Whitney Campbell. “This song is simply beautiful and we’d like to dedicate this release to the work and impression that Glen Campbell has made on our lives and careers, and the lives of others, as he battles saddening health issues.”

The track was recorded in the North Pole alongside producer Mike Miller. Dave & Whitney’s “Old Toy Trains” will be available via all major digital retail outlets beginning November 24, 2015. The dreamy, cradling holiday release, sprinkled with Dave & Whitney stardust, continues the momentum the duo has garnered since the release of its debut national EP entitled ALIBI.

For more information on Dave & Whitney, visit www.daveandwhitney.com or follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Jason Isbell and Thirty Tigers have acheived unprecedented success in holding on to the #1 spot with Something More Than Free for the last 20 weeks on the Americana Radio Airplay Chart. This milestone has surpassed Isbell's previous release,Southeastern, as well as Robert Plant's Band of Joy, which tied at #1 for 15 weeks. Congratulations!

For more information on Jason Isbell visit his official website.

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 16, 2015 Press Release) – In spirit of the holiday, The Cains have released a new seasonal song, titled “Merry Christmas To You.” The original, thoughtful ballad, which was written by Billy Lawson and Ed Hill, as well as produced by Billy Lawson, is about missing a loved one during the holiday season. 

Madison Cain commented, "When you think of Christmas songs, you think of joy, family and everything merry and bright. But for so many people, Christmas isn't perfect. Relationships have been severed and the most wonderful time of the year often brings its own sting. We hope this song encourages people to reach out, make the call they've been putting off, or write a letter—it’s never too late to say ‘I love you.’"

The song is already available at digital outlets such as iTunes and Amazon and will be distributed to Country radio.

NASHVILLE, TN (November 16, 2015 Press Release) – Kenny Rogers and country vocal sensation Home Free have partnered with Billboard.com for the exclusive worldwide video premiere of “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” today (11/16). This recording of the traditional gospel song featured on Rogers’ new Christmas album ONCE AGAIN IT'S CHRISTMAS produced by Kyle Lehning and Warren Hartman (Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville), highlights the music icon’s unmistakable baritone with Home Free’s trademark, seamless harmonies. 

The singers met for the first time at Lehning’s recording studio The Compound in Nashville, TN to record the track this past summer. Later they reconnected to shoot the music video, directed by FifGen Films, at Music City’s historic Houston Station. The collaboration was an unexpected dream come true for Home Free. 

“What an honor to share the microphone with Kenny Rogers! Apart from having one of the most iconic voices of all time, Kenny is an absolute class act,” enthused Home Free’s bass, Tim Foust. “Our producer, Darren Rust, crafted a brilliant arrangement of ‘Children, Go Where I Send Thee’ and the result is something special.” 

(Nashville, Tennessee, Press Release) - November 16, 2015 - The Ellas' wonderful Merry & Bright cd hit stores November 6, and the trio has committed to donate proceeds from the sale of the new album the week of Thanksgiving to The Salvation Army in Nashville. In addition, The Ellas - hit songwriters Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller and Emily James - will also participate in a Salvation Army telethon and Kettle Bell ringing next month.
 
"This time of year reminds us to be grateful. In the spirit of the season of giving, we thought it would be fitting to show our gratitude to The Salvation Army by donating all album sales to the organization for the duration of Thanksgiving week," said The Ellas founding member Jennifer Denmark. "Our song 'Christmas in New York' mentions how the 'sidewalk Kringles joyfully jingle a bell for The Salvation Army.' It's a cause we are proud to feature and proud to partner with. When you buy Merry & Bright you will be supporting all they do, from aiding in disasters and feeding the homeless, to providing toys for children every Christmas."

Photo Courtesy Campbell Ent. Group; The Ellas (l. to r.)- Emily James, Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller

Nashville, TN (Press Release)- On Monday, November 16, NPR Music announced and premiered the surprise album Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1, a special, collaborative project from the acclaimed duo, Shovels & Rope. Busted Jukebox (Dualtone Music) will be released November 20 and features Shovels & Rope joining forces with some dear friends/fellow artists to put a new spin on a collection of 10 diverse covers.  The NPR Music “Track By Track” premiere features every song as well as descriptions, explanations and anecdotes about each, from Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent (aka Shovels & Rope).

Much like their celebrated 2012 debut album O’ Be Joyful, Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1 was recorded all over. Some tracks featured all participants in the same country, studio, hotel room, van, etc, and some featured artists sending their recordings in for Trent to add while producing the album. The results are fresh, new takes on an eclectic mix of classics from the likes of, The Kinks, Lou Reed, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Nick Lowe, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and more. (See Full Track Listing Below)

Too early to think about supporting live music in 2016? Not at all.

Whether displaced southerners, college kids or music lovers of varied ages, Josh Abbott Band always draws an enthusiastic crowd when they play NYC....and their return in January will surely be no different. Touring in support of their November release Front Row Seat, JAB will be making a stop at the Gramercy Theatre on January 29th, 2016. Tickets are on sale now, so get yours before they are all gone.

Listen to "Wasn't That Drunk" featuring Carly Pearce here.

For more information visit their official website


Gramercy Theatre, NYC
When: Friday January 29, 2016 
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15

Los Angeles, CA 2015 (Press Release)--Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and recording artist Chris Laterzo has managed to keep the muse alive with the release of his fifth and latest album West Coast Sound. Blending varying degrees of folk, rock, and alt- country, Laterzo is an artist who continues to create a unique style of song best described as American cowboy-rock. The spirit of the open road, the imagery of boundless landscapes and weathered travelers, the loping rhythms- as with Laterzo’s previous work, it’s all there in West Coast Sound.

Laterzo spends a great deal of time supporting his indie albums on the DIY touring circuit both solo and with his band Buffalo Robe, covering various parts of the US, and across the Atlantic to Europe. The core of Buffalo Robe is Laterzo-- lead vox, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica; Jeff LeGore—bass, background vocals; Dan Wistrom- electric guitar, pedal steel, acoustic guitar, background vocals; and Ron Pak—drums. Along with this seasoned group on West Coast Sound, Laterzo included many guest musicians from the burgeoning Los Angeles Americana scene; Bret Jensen- electric guitar/ John Bird and Paul Inman- piano/ Rami Jaffee- B3 organ/ Jesse Greene- violin/ Rachel Dean, Jen Gibbons, Devon Rowland- background vocals and Justin Smith and Denny Weston, Jr adding drums. Co-produced by Jeff LeGore and Chris Laterzo, West Coast Sound is a culmination of a seasoned artist dedicated to the craft of songwriting.

The title track, “West Coast Sound” kicks it off and was written by Laterzo after he came to terms with being an Angeleno. “Although my hometown is Denver and I still consider Colorado ‘home’, I also grew up in Brussels, Belgium and Boston, MA.” he laughs, “I now live in Los Angeles- and have for, oh my- how long did I say I was going to be here?” “Tumbleweed” is just that, a song about being on the road, rootless and where the wind takes you. “There ain’t no use in fixin’ To domesticate/ Or put a handle on a nomadic trait.”