 Credit: Marcus Junius Laws In May, Low Cut Connie released their critically-acclaimed fifth studio album Dirty Pictures (Part 2) that was recently named one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2018 so far. In his four-star review, David Fricke called the record "a stand-alone triumph of missionary zeal."
The band just announced a fall headline tour which includes stops in Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., New Orleans, Dallas and more. They've also released the music video for their single "Oh Suzanne", directed by Remy Holwick. Watch "Oh Suzanne" via YouTube: https://youtu.be/nrKaO18YqTw
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 AUSTIN, Texas — When the first single from Fastball’s second record was released a few months before the album dropped, it was apparent there would be no sophomore slump. “The Way” exploded at radio, eventually going Gold, and propelling All the Pain Money Can Buy to Gold status in only three months and Platinum another three months later. The release also received two Grammy® nominations, and the band won four Austin Chronicle awards for the album.
Produced by the band with Julian Raymond (Cheap Trick, Sugarland, LP), All the Pain Money Can Buy also delivered the second single, “Fire Escape,” as well as the Top 20 single “Out of My Head” (whose chorus was recently reinterpreted in “Bad Things” by Machine Gun Kelly & Camilla Cabello) while also including a track with Poe (whose Hello was certified Gold in 1996).  Watch "What'll I Do" HERE
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin singer-songwriters Rebecca Loebe, Grace Pettis and BettySoo have each performed for years at Texas’ beloved Kerrville Folk Festival; in fact, that’s where they met and quickly bonded in 2008, the year BettySoo become a New Folk Competition winner. By 2011, all three had earned that honor. But even though they’re all Star Trek-loving sci-fi fans, they never dreamed that if they fast-forwarded to 2018, they’d wind up beaming onto a Kerrville stage as a hot new tight-harmony trio called Nobody’s Girl. A trio that had signed a record deal, recorded an EP, Waterline, and launched a tour before its members had even picked a name. Still a bit dazed by this warp-speed chain of events, Pettis explains, “Most bands write a bunch of songs, jam in a garage for months or years, start playing local gigs, go on their first tour, and then maybe make an album.”  Courtesy of the Artist Nashville, TN – Memphis rock/alt country quintet Lucero has announced 2018 fall tour dates in support of their upcoming album Among the Ghosts, which releases on August 3rd via Liberty & Lament/Thirty Tigers. The anticipated new album has already received positive responses, including early coverage from Billboard, Garden & Gun, and Brooklyn Vegan, with more to come. American Songwriter posted an exclusive premiere of Lucero’s new track “Cover Me”. Click HERE to listen.
 On August 24, Ryan Culwell returns with The Last American, his third full-length album and first release in more than three years. The collection marks his debut on Missing Piece Records and captures Culwell at his finest as he crafts poignant portraits of ordinary Americans just trying to get by in these trying times.
Today, Culwell released the album's title track. Stream "The Last American" via YouTube: https://youtu.be/c_bAXTehhrI "Think of my record, The Last American, as a letter to a loved one who is hurting," explains Culwell. "I speak love, encouragement, direction, warnings and hope. This is how I speak to those I love most. Some of the songs were literally written to my daughters and we sing them before bed. The title track says the things a friend might say in a time of need… to carefully pull the festering splinter from a swollen palm. If you love America, this song is for you."  On Friday, Sept. 14, Asleep at the Wheel will release 'New Routes,' (Thirty Tigers) its first new material in over a decade, embarking on a new chapter in the group's 48 year history with a fresh group of musicians and nimble musical palette. The 11-track collection of both new and familiar country, jazz, jump blues, rockabilly, Western Swing and folk, offers a blend of originals, vibrant covers, superior musicianship, and a guest vocal appearance by Seth and Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers.
Comprised of founder/leader Ray Benson (lead guitar and vocals), Katie Shore (fiddle and vocals), Eddie Rivers (steel and sax), David Sanger (drums), Dennis Ludiker (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Josh Hoag (bass), Connor Forsyth (piano and vocals), and Jay Reynolds (sax and clarinet), Asleep at the Wheel's performance agility takes centerstage on the record. 'New Routes' travels down myriad musical byways from the sly "viper" jazz groove of the album's opener, "Jack, I'm Mellow" to the languid original ballad, "Call It A Day Tonight;" the Cajun romp of "Pass the Bottle Around" to the Americana-tinged acoustic cover of Guy Clark's "Dublin Blues;" and the pedal-to-the-metal covers of Paolo Nutini's "Pencil Full of Lead" and Moon Mullican's "Seven Nights To Rock."  Nashville, TN – June 29, 2018 - Georgia-based singer/songwriter Corey Smith shows off his sentimental side with the release of his new song “Halfway Home” from his unfolding project, the Great Wide Underground. On the heels of his middle-finger-waving single, "Empty Rooms," “Halfway Home” makes a 180 degree turn and dives into the struggle of being a full time touring artist, husband, and father of two. With touching lyrics and a production that sounds like a Sunday drive, "Halfway Home" is now available at smarturl.it/CSHalfwayHome.
This might seem like my choice to you But leaving’s something that your dad has gotta do And it’s nothing we can’t make it through “In my experience, I’ve found that the most meaningful songs are usually the easiest ones to write,” says Smith. “They reveal themselves quickly, as if the words are there waiting to be given voice. Creating them feels more like remembering than inventing and their completion comes with a powerful sense of euphoria, as if a weight has been lifted. That’s how “Halfway Home” was. It was the easiest song I’ve written in a long time and, not coincidentally, it’s a song that will mean a great deal to me and my family for years to come. Now that it’s out in the world, I sincerely hope others find meaning in it as well.”  The Band of Heathens have announced an ambitious new project, a re-envisioning of Ray Charles' 1972 album A Message From The People, in its entirety. The band chose to re-record the often forgotten album because of its moving commentary on social justice, abuse-of-power, and its vision for a stronger, more-unified America.
Aptly titled A Message From The People Revisited, the record offers new takes on the original album's ten tracks including "Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong," “Heaven Help Us All,” “Hey Mister,” and "Take Me Home, Country Roads," presented in The Band of Heathens' own voice while staying true to the weight and tone of the originals - as well as Charles' own indelible interpretations. Also included is a gospel-infused version of "America The Beautiful," which the group has shared today.  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Last February, Omnivore Recordingsreleased singer-songwriter JD Souther’s three efforts for Asylum Records on CD, remastered with bonus tracks and new liner notes informed by interviews with Souther. No Depression called them: “A worthy upgrade and a good introduction for those who haven’t yet dug JD Souther.” Relix predicted the reissues would “bring belated appreciation” to the albums. Yahoo! Music wrote: “Kudos to Omnivore for re-introducing Souther and his work to a brand new audience.”
On September 21, 2018, Omnivore Recordings will release the trio of classic albums— John David Souther, Black Rose and Home by Dawn — on high-quality vinyl.All three have been cut from the original analog masters by Kevin Gray at Cohearent, overseen by Souther and Omnivore’s Cheryl Pawelski and pressed at RTI on180-gram vinyl. These new reissues also feature a little bit of updated art on the Black Rose album — no longer featuring the artist name and title, as was originally intended. In every other way, they are presented as they were originally released.  Credit: Michael Gruich
Iowa singer-songwriter, artist and author, Chad Elliott will release his new album, Rest Heavy: The Sun Studio Sessions on August 10, 2018. With Rest Heavy, Elliott shows his love of roots-rock, soul, and blues music with songs that weave love, loss, and forgiveness with timeless melodies. The self-produced album was recorded by Ples Hampton at the famed Sun Studio in Memphis with Hampton noting, “It was honestly one of the best sessions I've ever had up here. This is gold.”
Today, TDC is pleased to premiere the album's title track, a modern gospel love song written on Easter Sunday that grabs your heart and soul with its classic harmonica-infused melody, tempered backbeat, and Elliott's gravelly yet warm delivery that nods to the memory of the greats who made their mark at Sun. "I rest heavy every night Ever since you came to my life I was so lost before that day Now with you I know the way" Enjoy, and share, the track above. For more information visit the links below. Chad Elliott has released 22 albums including The Den Sessions in 2010 which is a ten-volume set. His most recent being RINGGOLD (2017) and Wreck and Ruin (2015). He has been featured on Iowa Public Radio’s Java Blend (“rootsy, gravely growl and impressive, tasteful guitar work”), showcased at Folk Alliance International, composed and performed music for several IPTV documentaries, and won prestigious awards, such as the Woody Guthrie Song Contest (2009). Elliott performs more than 200 shows each year and is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance Man” by Culture Buzz. He has cultivated over 1,000 songs in his career while also honing his skills as a painter, sculptor, and children's book author/illustrator (Wilderman’s Treetop Tales). He recently published a poetry book, Rumble & Flash. Rest Heavy Track Listing: 1. Rest Heavy (3:12) 2. Shy of Shameless (5:23) 3. Hills of Tennessee (3:29) 4. Shining Stars (4:22) 5. Cadillac Problems, Buick Times (4:56) 6. Alberta (4:20) 7. Slow Again (3:47) 8. Dirty River (Catfish Blues) (3:45) 9. Embarcadero Street (5:08) 10. Water Under the Bridge (7:06) 11. St. James Infirmary (6:21) Chad Elliott - vocals, electric guitar, harmonica Tommy Lewis - electric guitar, harmonica, vocals, track 10 chorus Travis McFarlane - piano, B3 organ, keys, track 10 chorus Kevin Boehnke - acoustic guitar, trumpet, track 10 chorus Joseph Cafaro - upright bass, track 10 chorus Jim Van Dorn - drums (all), track 10 chorus Roger D. Feldhans - track 10 chorus All songs written by Chad Elliott except “St. James Infirmary” (Anonymous) Website/Facebook/Twitter/Insta |
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