Americana artist John Calvin’s single “Austin Chalk” is out today, from his upcoming Texas-centric album Greener Fields & Fairer Seas that he wrote over four years while living in Dallas. The Bluegrass Situation wrote that it’s “thoughtful and intentional Americana.” The pedal steel-centric and geologic “Austin Chalk” ruminates on our oldest human mythology, the flood,… Continue reading JOHN CALVIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE "AUSTIN CHALK"
Vermont-based fiddle composer and songwriter Lissa Schneckenburger turned the challenges of the first year of the pandemic into a deeply creative time, resulting in her latest album, “Falling Forward.” Released in March 2023, this album is a testament to her resilience and creativity during a period when her touring schedule came to a halt. “When… Continue reading Lissa Schneckenburger’s “Falling Forward” – A Creative Burst Amidst the Pandemic
Today, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks release the lyric video for their country-soul-meets-R&B single “Look Around You” feat. Maggie Rose, a highlight from their new album Moon & Stars. Bandleader Raul Malo, who was called “the Roy Orbison of our time” on NPR’s Alt.Latino, recently spoke with NPR’s Weekend Edition about the new record and the… Continue reading The Mavericks Release Lyric Video For “Look Around You” Feat. Maggie Rose
Robert’s Western World has announced a spectacular lineup for its August 5th block party. The venue, known as Nashville’s Home of Traditional Country Music, is celebrating its 25th year under the proprietorship of JesseLee Jones, the leader of its renowned house band, Brazilbilly. The schedule boasts guests like roots icons The Del McCoury Band,… Continue reading ROBERT'S WESTERN WORLD UNVEILS EPIC LINEUP FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON AUG. 5
She’s been mentioned in a quiz question on BBC Radio 4’s Counterpoint, featured on the O2 Music Map, supported by the Arts Council, presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her guitar work, and earned critical raves for her albums (all seven of them) and live performances — but Sarah McQuaid remains largely unknown to… Continue reading Building a fanbase one gig at a time – another marathon tour for Sarah McQuaid
Today, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Cole Gallagher releases his new single “Traveling Man’s Blues” produced by GRAMMY-winner Vance Powell (Phish, Chris Stapleton, Jack White) and featuring current and previous 400 Unitmembers Chad Gamble, Sadler Vaden and Jimbo Hart. The song laments on the loneliness felt on the road, while the official video documents Gallagher’s experience moving from… Continue reading Cole Gallagher Sings the “Traveling Man’s Blues” on New Song and Cross-Country Spanning Video
For the first time, Cirque du Soleil is dedicating a show to country music and its rich storytelling. The unique production, which kicked off in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month features a curated catalog of songs released today as an album entitled, Songblazers via BMG in collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville. STREAM / SHARE… Continue reading CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SONGBLAZERS – A JOURNEY INTO COUNTRY MUSIC OUT NOW
Acclaimed multi-platinum alternative rock bands Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket are set to embark on a 15-date co-headlining summer tour. Kicking off on Thursday, August 1, in Wisconsin, the tour will bring the “Hey Jealousy” and “Walk on the Ocean” hitmakers to amphitheaters and theaters across the Midwest and East Coast. Joining them… Continue reading Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket Launch Summer Tour Next Week
Today, GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Christian Sands announced Embracing Dawn, his new album out September 27 via Mack Avenue Records. Embracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s Be Water, of which The New York Times said “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch, he seems always to be flowing in new directions, integrating elements of… Continue reading Christian Sands Announces New Album 'Embracing Dawn' + Releases First Single "MMC"
Jenny Scheinman, acclaimed violinist and composer, for many years a stalwart of the New York jazz and creative music scenes, has announced her new album, All Species Parade, will be released October 11 via Royal Potato Family. A ten-track double-album, comprising over 72 minutes of music, it’s brought to life by pianist Carmen Staaf, guitar… Continue reading Jenny Scheinman Announces 'All Species Parade'
