Funk fans near and far are starting to figure that Analog Son might as well be in a perpetual studio session. With just a couple years on the scene, the group is gearing up to release their third full-length album this coming January. The band will also embark on a winter tour making stops through Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Ketchum, Bozeman, and Fort Collins. Analog Son will then return to The Bluebird Theater in their hometown of Denver, CO for a capstone performance to release their album on January 27, 2017.

Friends and collaborators of 18 years, Jordan Linit (guitar) and Josh Fairman (bass) have studied the recordings that they respect and admire.  Intensely focused on the composition and approaches of classic funk recordings, they have cultivated a new brand of funk that fuses together vintage tones with modern production. While they have a steadfast roster of Denver's nastiest musicians in their touring band, their studio albums call upon some of the most sought after musicians that might as well make up the roster for a musical version of the Dream Team.

'Black Diamond,' the group's forthcoming record, was primarily recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana while Linit and Fairman were at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival earlier this year. Not only does the new record showcase both compositional and improvisational skills soaring to new heights, but it features some of the scene's heaviest hitters including Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk), Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co, The Allman Brothers), Nigel Hall (Lettuce), The Shady Horns (Lettuce), Terence Houston (The Funky Meters), Alvin Ford Jr. (Dumpstaphunk, Pretty Lights Live), and Joe Tatton (The New Mastersounds) just to name a few.

The group recently released their second single off of 'Black Diamond' entitled "Sunshine" featuring Ivan Neville. You can stream the track below.

If Analog Son has already achieved 'Black Diamond' level, what comes next? Linit has revealed that the band is already halfway done with their next release, so it's evident that Analog Son does not intend to slow down or stop any time soon. Non-stop funk is clearly where Linit and Fairman find themselves in their element, so make sure to stay tuned and enjoy the ride.

For more information about the project and to what lies ahead, check out their official website at www.analogson.com.

TOUR DATES & TICKET LINKS

Thurs 1/19 - The State Room - Salt Lake City Utah
Friday 1/20 - Town Square Tavern - Jackson Hole, WY
Sat 1/21 - Whiskey Jacques - Ketchum, ID
Sun 1/22 - The Filling Station - Bozeman, MT
Thurs 1/26 - Hodi's Half Note - Fort Collins, CO
Friday 1/27 - The Bluebird Denver - Denver, CO

Oct 31st and Nov 1st - Special Guest w/ Eminence Ensemble, Las Vegas, Hard Rock.

Nov 9th Monday- Full Album Digital Release.

Nov 24th Shred Is Dead, Chicago, IL , Tonic Room

More Dates TBA including CD release shows in LA, Denver, Chicago, NYC

Knew Conscious will occupy the brand new space with a 500-capacity concert hall on the first floor, a gallery & lounge on the second floor, and a rooftop patio. “The biggest thing to expect is it will have the same intimate feel as the original location on Walnut Street, except it is bigger and newer,” says Redeker.

Kurt stresses the new location will operate in 100% compliance with the city. In order to any attend events, patrons MUST become members—even fellow artists, musicians, and industry workers. It is a private club—a home away from home—and needs to be treated as such. Once memberships are activated, members will be treated to an exclusive, all-inclusive, club inside.

An early-bird membership purchases will be available for a limited time. Membership dues will increase on our Grand Opening date, so those wishing to obtain memberships should take advantage of the early bird announcement pricing. Stay tuned for an additional announcement that details membership and grand opening information.

The Knew Conscious team will continue to release more information as it becomes available. To learn more about Knew Conscious or to purchase a membership, visit >www.knewconcious.com

The Werk Out Festival has announced its daily lineup schedule for August 1st-August 3rd, 2019. In its 10th year founded and curated by The Werks, this year presents the most robust lineup yet with Big Gigantic, STS9, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Steel Pulse, The Floozies, Twiddle, Matisyahu, and more rounding out the genre-spanning lineup handpicked by the festival’s namesake band. In addition, the festival has announced single-day tickets available for the first time in their history. A limited number of tickets will be available for $69 per day.

To celebrate the 4th of July and the hearty plate of announcements, The Werk Out Festival is offering a $25 discount code now through July 4th at midnight EST for full-weekend general admission passes. At the checkout, you can enter the promo code ‘Firewerks’ to have $25 taken off your total.

Started in 2010, The Werk Out Festival holds a special place not only to fans of The Werks, but in the greater Columbus-community as a whole. Without backing from mega-investors or corporate sponsors, The Werk Out Festival has maintained a loyal fanbase who make the annual trek to the festival to immerse themselves in a one-of-kind community notorious for forming lifelong friendships. This community of music lovers has grown from a tiny regional following and evolved into people traveling from New York, Colorado, Texas, California, and far and wide to enjoy the offerings and world-class lineups. The festival takes place at Legend Valley, a historic concert venue and campground that has housed the likes of The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, and countless others who have left a permanent footprint in the jam community. Aside from the stacked lineups, Rob Chafin of The Werks and his partners try to foster a community where musicians and fans can interact like nowhere else and form bonds that last a lifetime.

Additionally, The Werk Out Festival is known for one-of-a-kind collaborations. This year’s festival will host ‘We Are The Champions’ - A Tribute to Queen ft. members of Turkuaz, Papadosio, Dopapod, The Werks & The Motet as well as Pink Floyd’s The Wall ft. members of Papadosio, Dopapod, and The Werks.

In the coming weeks, the festival looks forward to announcing additional details on programming and one-of-a-kind experiences to celebrate The Werk Out’s 10th Anniversary.

To purchase tickets, visit: ​http://thewerkout.eventbrite.com

Ike Willis​ (Frank Zappa) and ​Marcus Rezak​ (Shred is Dead, Gateway to the Galaxy) have assembled an all-star cast aka “The Brothers of Invention” featuring David Nolden, Scott Hannay, and Matt Kellen to perform the music of Frank Zappa and more across the Pacific Northwest February 26-29 with an additional Chicago play on March 5th.

Originally formed as “FrankenZaps Monster” led by Rezak and Zappa bassist, ​Arthur Barrow​, the project got off the ground in 2016 with members of Umphrey’s McGee (Joel Cummins & Kris Myers) at TRiP in Santa Monica, CA. Rezak, a world-class guitarist and session player, had called upon Barrow “The Clonemeister” (a name given to him by Zappa for leading rehearsals) to form a tribute project for the music of Frank Zappa. Since the inception, the group has included several Frank Zappa band alumni including Chad Wackerman on drums, Robert Martin on vocals & saxophone, Ed Mann on Vibes, with this upcoming run including the infamous Ike Willis who performed on guitar and vocals in Zappa’s band and in the studio (including the triple LP ​Joe’s Garage ​ ) from 1978-1988.

With Rezak hot off the heels of his debut solo album ​Gateway to the Galaxy ​ (also featuring Barrow, Cummins, and Myers), teaming up with Willis is sure to melt faces and display a fresh 2020 vision of Zappa’s iconic catalog, "Ike Willis here—Please join me along with Marcus Rezak and The Brothers of Invention on our first Northwest tour (Bend, Eugene and Portland Oregon) and Seattle, February 26-29th. We will also be playing the Umphrey's McGee after-parties as well. This is gonna be FUN!! I GUARANTEE it! BE there!!” he exclaims to drum up the excitement and extend the invitation to all.

The Pacific Northwest and Chicago dates are as follows:

 2/26 - Silver Moon Brewing - Bend, OR * 2/27 - Sessions Music Hall - Eugene, OR ^ 2/28 - World Famous Kenton Club - Portland, OR ^  2/29 - Funhouse Seattle - Seattle, WA ^ 3/5 - Martyrs’ - Chicago, IL

*denotes Umphrey’s McGee Pre-Party, ^ denotes Umphrey’s McGee After-Party

New York’s progressive fusion rockers, Shwizz, will release “The Shwizzard,”  the second single off of their forthcoming album ‘Big Things’ on May 15th. The 8-track album is jam-packed full of guest artists from Kung Fu, Consider the Source, Lespecial, Frank Zappa’s band, and more and will drop in-full on June 26th via Color Red.

The cinematic rock fusion tune features Chris DeAngelis and Tim Palmieri of Kung Fu on guitar and bass. Composed by multi-instrumentalist Ryan Liatsis around 2010-2011, the track had metamorphosized a couple of times but sat on the back burner until the ‘Big Things’ sessions. Liatsis reinvigorated the tune envisioning a Fantasia-like darkness with ominous tension and release that tips its hat equally to Frank Zappa and Hans Zimmer. This cinematic approach paved the way for adding robust orchestral-like sections that yield to epic and emotional sounding textures.

Once in the hands of the Kung Fu collaborators, DeAngelis took the bass line to new levels nailing the dirty feel and tone needed to augment the tune. In true wizard form, Liatsis and Palmieri face off in a dueling guitar section during the middle of the tune and layered in multiple guitar tracks over the duration of the song.

“The Shwizzard” is the second single off of ‘Big Things’ that is dropping in a “waterfall” format on digital platforms with new singles every month leading up to its release on June 26th. On June 19th, the band will release “Changing Gears” featuring Luke Bemand of Lespecial on bass.

On Saturday July 25th, Color Red All-Stars ft. Eddie Roberts and DJ Logic took the stage at Knew Conscious in Denver, Colorado for a limited seating, socially distant show as part of the venue's weekly 'Alive from Knew Conscious' series. The 5+ hour set featured Eddie Roberts on guitar, Chris Spies on keyboards, Nate Edgar on bass, Jeff Franca on drums, and DJ Logic both spinning with the group and performing small sets intermittently. Eric "Benny" Bloom of Lettuce sat in throughout the set.

Starting as a streaming series in mid-May, Knew Conscious, the Denver-based art gallery and social club around the arts has been presenting weekly performance with professional audio, video, and lighting. Notable performances included Maddy O'Neal Live Band, Eminence Ensemble, Casual Commander (Kevin Donohue of SunSquabi), Marcus Rezak's Shred is Dead, and more. The venue is now allowing limited capacity, socially distanced ticketed shows on select dates in accordance with Colorado state guidelines.

Michelle Sarah will release her debut single “Truth” on Color Red on Friday, August 28th. The commanding, heart-felt track features DJ Williams (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Shots Fired), Eric Imbrociano, Eric Luba, Tim Philpott, and a tight-knit horn section. “Truth” will lead the charge for her upcoming album produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.

“Truth” reminds us that we have the power to rise and focus on what serves the heart and soul—it creates a better situation for everyone. Berlin’s acute sense of production in tandem with Michelle’s eloquent songwriting prowess helped craft the track into a carefully honed foundation of wah-wah guitar vamps, committed horn punches, and pocket grooves to allow her commanding vocals to soar. Lyrically, Michelle speaks to not giving your soul away to make ends meet and how we often find ourselves distracted from what is most important in life. “The message is that we all need love to survive. We need to recognize our oneness and stand up for what’s right. The verses talk about how we all get caught up behind our ‘masks.’ At the time, I meant the proverbial mask, but now, that can take a whole new meaning actually having to wear masks all over the world now,” she reflects on the song’s meaning. 

No stranger to the national music circuit, Michelle Sarah is a powerful singer and songwriter known for her explosive vocals, relentless creative energy, and dynamic blend of soul and funk. Born in Toronto and raised in Guyana and the United States, her musical foundation was forged in the church and is rooted in gospel influence that shines through during each of her performances. With her powerful voice and stunning stage presence at the forefront, Michelle Sarah has earned high praise from countless musicians and her ever-growing fan base.

Michelle moved to Denver in 2017 and quickly planted her roots. She found herself drawn to the city with a rich music scene and creative renaissance and hit the ground running to form her all-star band and take part in artist-at-large engagements at ARISE Music Festival and beyond. Both Denver and cultivating a catalog of her original music felt like exactly what she needed to be doing. After Michelle assembled the band and put took the project on the road, Berlin stepped in on the producer seat and help the group hone in on their sound and take time in the process. The album was a year in the making that Michelle did not want to rush and yearned to embrace the process every step of the way. “I wanted it to feel perfect like the best work I've done to date and I wanted to take my time making it. I feel like I accomplished that in a big way,” she reflects. 

Michelle Sarah teamed up with Color Red, the music platform and record label founded by Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds to release and distribute the album. Her soulful vocals and high-powered band were a perfect fit for the label’s catalog of funk and soul music with a mission to release high-quality original music on a regular basis.

Additional singles will be released over the coming months with an album release date TBD. For more information and to learn more, visit michellesarahmusic.com and color-red.co 

Denver-based psychedelic dance band Autonomix has announced a new lineup that features founding members Josh Nermon on keyboards and Danny Littler on bass with the new additions of Carl Cox on saxophone, Alex Ginzberg on guitar, and AJ Gillman on drums. The group will release a remix album with the lead single “Emerald” remixed by Funkstatik out today, Wednesday, March 10th. The album is sponsored and supported by Denver Kush Club and The Mile High Sound Movement. Proceeds from the album will benefit GVS Foundation (Gun Violence Survivors Foundation).

The new lineup comes after the tragic and untimely death of the band’s guitarist, Zack Smith, who died of a gunshot wound on September 10, 2020. Prior to forming Autonomix, Smith performed with electro-funk group Vine Street Vibes where he cut his teeth as a composer and bandleader establishing himself as a staple in Denver’s burgeoning jam and electronic scene. He later connected with his longtime friend and collaborator, Littler, to perform in Telemetry and shortly after they both left the group, they called Smith’s friend of over a decade and recent Colorado transplant, Josh Nermon, to jam with a new group they had been forming. After an exhilarating, 15-minute improvisation that seemed to flow out of thin air with telepathic chemistry amongst the members, Autonomix was born in 2018.

In a mere two years of existence, Autonomix would find themselves performing at notable regional festivals such as Gem & Jam Music Festival, Sonic Bloom Music Festival, ARISE Music Festival, STS9’s WaveSpell Music Festival, and have provided direct support for heavy-hitting acts such as Papadosio, SunSquabi, The New Deal, BUKU, Pnuma LIve, Particle, and more.

Earning accolades such as “shows not to miss” on festival previews and garnering multiple media engagements, Autonomix was on a trajectory to become a rising band in the Denver scene and beyond with even more festival inquiries and high-caliber shows coming down the pipeline. The COVID-19 pandemic hit and the unthinkable happened with Smith’s death last fall, could have easily been a  recipe for the group to call it quits. Nermon and Littler knew it was their calling to keep the project alive in a way that would both honor Smith while breathing new life into the group. The impact that Smith had as a founding member cannot be understated and his legacy will live on through the band, not only by his musical genius but his ability to lead a group of talented and dedicated musicians. Nermon cites that Smith demonstrated how to lead a group and be a strong individual that people could rely on and put their faith in. The relationship the two had as co-writers is a rare, simpatico chemistry that is admired by music fans and performers alike.

The new lineup will expand upon previously written material penned by Smith and the original lineup as well as bring new collaborative ideas to the table. Nermon and Litter’s goal is to honor the music written by Smith as well as compose entirely new material in the canon of Smith and Nermon’s collective writing style. The new group has already begun to crank out new tunes and etch a new footprint in what fans love about the original Autonomix.

Carl Cox brings new layers and stylistic complexities in his work on saxophone and percussion. His relationship with Smith dates back to grade school and their years-long friendship would eventually evolve into Vine Street Vibes. Alex Ginzburg is a veteran in the Denver music scene with a virtuosic prowess on guitar who brings a breath of fresh air to Smith’s difficult and deliberate guitar lines. His unique perspective and dedication to music is coupled with an extensive background in jazz, electronic production, and professional recording bringing a skillset to Autonomix that was previously unseen. AJ Gillman has a diverse background performing in a multitude of Denver-based groups that span across several musical genres and open new doors to musical exploration. The new additions fit seamlessly into Nermon and Littler’s groundwork and set the table for expansive improvisations and opening up doors for a limitless sound.

The new group is picking up right where the old one left off – constantly writing new, captivating material that blurs the lines of genres and gives the audience something they have never heard before. Autonomix is continuing to push the envelope on what is possible with live improvisation dedicated to elements of electronic music, jam bands, and orchestrated rock without the use of laptops. The new members are truly dedicated to their crafts and bring something unique and fun to the public. They strive to create music that is reminiscent of sounds you know and love, but put together in a way that exudes joy, real emotion, and exploring the unknown. The future is bright!” says Nermon of the new group.

The new lineup will perform their first show at Globe Hall on Saturday, May 1st 2021 with two shows starting at 7 pm and 9 pm. The show will be an album release party to celebrate the band’s first EP with the new group that will also drop on May 1st.

For more information and to learn more, visit: autonomix.org

Psychedelic funk sextet Lettuce and legendary roots reggae band Steel Pulse will unite on a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour for 13 unforgettable shows from June 15th through July 8th. With stops spanning from Miami, FL to Atlantic City, NJ on the east coast and two dates in Ohio, each band will present full sets at every show with support by professional big wave surfer-turned-musician Makua Rothman.

In the spirit of summer, many of the performances will take place at some of the region’s premier outdoor venues and amphitheaters. Beginning with four shows in Florida, both bands make return appearances at the Miami Beach Bandshell in Miami, FL before making their way North with stops in St. Petersburg, Apopka, and Ormond Beach. They will continue the tour through the east coast with performances in Outer Banks, NC, Richmond, VA, and Hyannis, MA before two indoor shows at Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ and The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD, The Refinery in Charleston, SC before wrapping up the regional run at Salvage Station in Asheville, NC. The tour concludes in Ohio with a pair of dates at PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati and Rose Music Center at the Heights in Huber Heights.

Both projects are coming off remarkable years and active spring schedules leading up to the summer tour. 2022 saw the release of Unify, Lettuce’s eighth studio album that got the endorsement from legendary funk icon Bootsy Collins who guests on vocals and bass on the anthemic lead single “Keep the Funk Alive.” The group has maintained an active schedule on the road supporting the release of Unify and will have racked up appearances at Jam Cruise; Backwoods Music Festival; a 3-night residency at the celebrated Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC; and a very special performance with the Louisiana Philharmonic and Tower of Power during Jazz Fest before uniting with Steel Pulse.

Formed in 1975, Steel Pulse has amassed 9 GRAMMY nominations and one win throughout their storied career. One of the nominations was for their latest studio offering, Mass Manipulation, which reflects on four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. The band will trek through club dates with Orange County-based, cross-cultural reggae band Common Kings; a pair of shows in Hawaii; an April 20th show at Red Rocks Amphitheater with The Marley Brothers; an appearance at São Paulo, Brazil’s Encontro das Tribos Festival alongside Wiz Khalifa, Ice Cube & more; and a one-off show in Martinique’s Mizik Nou - Live Festival prior to hitting the road with Lettuce.

What may seem like a sonically contrasting pairing on paper excites each project as they cite the co-billed tour as an opportunity to introduce each band to one another’s fan base every night instilling a sense of curiosity and enlightenment. David Hinds, lead singer and guitarist of Steel Pulse, draws comparisons to the group’s 1981 tour with Average White Band. “It’s an experience of going into the unknown that we ourselves first encountered touring with Average White Band 42 years ago,” he says, “I know it left us being far more knowledgeable musicians; tapping into different forms of arrangements.”

Hinds’ mention of Average White Band brings an even more full circle nature to the tour as Adam Deitch, drummer of Lettuce, performed with AWB on drums for three years after studying at Berklee School of Music. As Deitch continues to carry the torch and has solidified himself as one of today’s most revered drummers, he echoes Hinds’ sentiments of anticipation, “It's a complete honor to be sharing the stage with a legendary band like Steel Pulse. They are powerful musical shamans and we look forward to such a spiritual experience.”

The summer tour will feature VIP offerings in every city that include exclusive pre-show hangouts with both bands, group photo opportunities with both bands, exclusive Steel Pulse & Lettuce collaborative merchandise, and more.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://ffm.to/lettucesteelpulsetour

TOUR DATES

Thursday, June 15: Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach, FL

Friday, June 16: Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL

Saturday, June 17: Apopka Amphitheater, Apopka, FL

Sunday, June 18: The Pavilion at Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach, FL

Tuesday, June 20: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, NC

Wednesday, June 21: Music at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Friday, June 23: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA

Saturday, June 24: Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Saturday, July 1: The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

Monday, July 3: The Refinery, Charleston, SC

Thursday, June 6: Salvage Station, Asheville, NC

Friday, July 7: PNC Pavilion, Cincinnati, OH

Saturday, June 8: Rose Music Center at the Heights, Huber Heights, OH

String-Americana group The Sweet Lillies have officially revealed the details for their fourth studio album, Equality, set for release on Friday, June 2nd via Americana Vibes. Their new single “Words,” an upbeat composition with bebop influence is available now; HERE to listen, download or stream. The song is accompanied by a music video that showcases their experience in the studio with cuts from the recording sessions at Mighty Fine Productions in their hometown of Denver, CO. Watch the video HERE.

“The song ‘Words’ is about overcoming uncertainty and self-doubt.  In this song, I question the use of language and its implications.  Asking when it is best to speak up and when it is best to be an observer, what is the result of those choices? Self-exploration and self-discovery as it relates to our words is the nature of this piece,” says violist Becca Bisque.

Equality is an intrepid collection of songs that represents the current and evolved sound of the band. The Lillies’ are comprised of stellar musicians Julie Gussaroff (Upright Bass, Vocals, Guitar & Mandolin), Becca Bisque (Viola, Vocals & Percussion), Dustin Rohleder (Guitar & Vocals), and Jones Maynard (Drums & Percussion). Produced by GRAMMY-award winner Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters, the instrumentation is primarily what you will hear at a live show with the exception of Pandolfi on banjo for a few select tracks, Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident on keys and Jason Hann from  The String Cheese Incident on additional drums.

“Every band that makes meaningful music over a long career will go through concentrated moments of evolution where most aspects of their sound and vision take a huge leap forward, seemingly in a moment's time. Equality, the excellent new album from the Lillies, is a coming of age for this up-and-coming band. From hip-hop-inspired writing to an expansive new sound featuring guest Jason Hann from The String Cheese Incident on drums, this record makes a powerful statement that will surely catch the attention of new ears. Becca, Julie and Dustin all brought their A-game, laying down emotive, compelling live tracks in the studio, exceeding expectations at every turn. It was an honor to produce Equality and I can't wait to see where it takes The Sweet Lillies,” remarks Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters on producing the album.

Each song is a unique composition that blends into the concept of the album which is Equality. Social Justice, self-exploration, and evolution of the spirit are the guiding feelings of this new record. Pre-order the vinyl, CD & exclusive merchandise at Americana Vibes HERE.

For more information and to learn more, please visit: https://www.sweetlillies.com.

Salt Lake City-based purveyors of bluegrass, skiing, and silly outfits, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys, have announced the release of a brand new album The Chicken Coop, Vol. 1, the first on indie label Americana Vibes. Set for release on May 19th, the band continues their upward trajectory with guest appearances from Jeremy Garrett and Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters further solidifying being touted as “the hottest band in the Wasatch” by Intermountain Acoustic Music Association and earning coveted slots on festival lineups including Northwest String Summit, DelFest, Peach Fest, Jam Cruise, WinterWonderGrass. The lead single “Don’t Leave Me This Way” is out today accompanied by a disco-themed visualizer directly mirroring the vibes of the somber verses, victorious choruses, and impassioned gospel-choir-inspired outro.

Featuring soulful, often harmonic vocals and solid strings and rhythm, this tight-knit crew was born out of the belly of a warm cabin after a long day on the slopes drinking whiskey and singing into the night. Drawing influence from the bluegrass roots of Appalachia and transporting it straight to the Western edge of the Rockies, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys create a uniquely American sound. Inspired by landscapes from coast to coast, the group combines classical training with jazz, Broadway, pop-punk, and having a damn good time. The band is comprised of Katia "Pixie" Racine (Vocals, Ukulele), Amanda Grapes Dellinger (Fiddle, Vocals), Andrew Nelson (Guitar, Vocals), Ben Weiss (Mandolin, Vocals) & Zach Downes (Bass, Vocals). With a high-energy sound and a love for silly outfits, they travel the land spreading the gospel of whiskey, chickens, and fun for everyone.

The band will embark on a spring tour ahead of the album’s release with key performances at WinterWonderGrass Tahoe (Lake Tahoe, CA), Coca-Cola’s Last Chance Beach Bash (Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT), and Cave Fest (Pelham, TN). Full dates can be found below:

3/29 - Amado's - San Francisco, CA

3/30 - Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz, CA

3/31 - WinterWonderGrass - Tahoe, CA

4/27 - Velvet Elk Lounge - Boulder, CO

4/28 - The Lariat - Buena Vista, CO

4/29-30 - Devil's Craft - Winter Park, CO

5/13 - Brues Alehouse - Pueblo, CO

5/14 - Tico Time Bluegrass Festival - Aztec, NM

6/3 - Kerrville Folk Festival - Kerrville, TX

6/4 - Ogden Music Festival - Ogden, UT

6/8 - Fort Desolation - Torrey, UT

6/10 - Bluegrass & Brews Festival - Loveland, CO

6/22 - Blue Ox Music Festival - Eau Claire, WI

6/23 - Weekend At The Cave - Murphysboro, IL

7/7 - RiverWonderGrass - Vernal, UT

10/6 - Cave Fest - Pelham, TN

10/12 - Bushyhead Farm Fall Festival - Kansas, OK

For more information and to learn more, please visit: pixieandthepartygrassboys.com.

Denver-based String-Americana group The Sweet Lillies have released “18 Wheels,” the second single off of their fourth studio album, Equality, out for release on Friday, June 2nd via Americana Vibes. “18 Wheels” forges forward through a mid-tempo soul-searching journey with vocals courtesy of guitarist & vocalist, Dustin Rohleder and is available HERE to stream and download. The release is accompanied by a surrealist animated music video depicting an 18-wheeler truck and a man walking through different settings bending the imagery as symbolism for his quest for self-actualization and growth. Watch the video HERE.

“The song 18 wheels is a metaphor that uses the concept of a tractor-trailer driver to describe the experience of being a lone wolf in search of your life,” explains Rohleder, “ It is a diesel-soaked narrative of a man reaching further than he has ever reached before to find his inner self.”

Recorded at Mighty Fine Productions in the band’s hometown of Denver, Colorado, Equality is an intrepid collection of songs that represents the current and evolved sound of the band. Comprised of core members Julie Gussaroff (Upright Bass, Vocals, Guitar & Mandolin), Becca Bisque (Viola, Vocals & Percussion), Dustin Rohleder (Guitar & Vocals), and Jones Maynard (Drums & Percussion), the band enlisted GRAMMY-award winner Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters to produce the album and it features guest appearances by Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident on keys and Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident on additional drums.

On working with the band on their forthcoming album, Pandolfi says, “Every band that makes meaningful music over a long career will go through concentrated moments of evolution, where most aspects of their sound and vision take a huge leap forward, seemingly in a moment's time. 'Equality,' the excellent new album from the Lillies, is a coming of age for this up-and-coming band. From hip-hop-inspired writing to an expansive new sound featuring guest Jason Hann from String Cheese on drums, this record makes a powerful statement that will surely catch the attention of new ears. Becca, Julie, and Dustin all brought their A game, laying down emotive, compelling live tracks in the studio, exceeding expectations at every turn. It was an honor to produce 'Equality,' and I can't wait to see where it takes The Sweet Lillies.”

Equality features 12 brand new compositions by the quartet that explore themes of social justice, self-exploration, and evolution of the spirit, which make for an aptly titled new release. The band will be embarking on a national tour spanning the Midwest and east coast with key plays at The Peach Music Festival (Scranton, PA), Blissfest 2023 (Petoskey, MI), and more.

Full tour dates are as follows:

4/26 - Redstone Room - Davenport, IA

4/27 - Bourbon on Division - Chicago, IL

4/28 - Kenny’s Westside Pub - Peoria, IL

4/29 - The Mousetrap - Indianapolis, IN

4/20 - The Nook - Danville, KY

5/3 - Nectar’s - Burlington, VT

5/5 - One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME

5/6 - Ten Forward - Greenfield, MA

5/7 - Caffè Lena - Saratoga Springs, NY

5/10 - Pearl Street Warehouse - Washington, DC

5/11 - The Spot on Kirk - Roanoke, VA

5/12 - Albino Skunk Music Festival 2023 - Greer, SC

6/25 - Togethernessfest - Spencer, NY

7/1 - The Peach Music Festival - Scranton, PA

7/7 - 7/9 - Blissfest Music Festival 2023 - Petoskey, MI

9/1 - 9/3 - Four Corners Folk Festival 2023 - Pagosa Springs, CO

9/9 - Summer Music Evenings - Longmont, CO

10/6 - 10/8 - The Ramble Festival - Darlington, MD

Equality is available for pre-order on vinyl, CD & exclusive merchandise at Americana Vibes HERE.

For more information and to learn more, please visit: https://www.sweetlillies.com.