Beth Garner — ‘Snake Farm’ (Release date: 2/24/17) Don’t let the title scare you away; this album is a very good time. Nashville-based roots singer/guitarist Beth Garner’s new album, Snake Farm, features mostly original songs written or co-written by Garner, with the exception of the title track, authored by Texas country legend Ray Wylie Hubbard. It’s great … Continue reading
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Travis Tritt Catches ‘Falcons Fever’
Multi-award winning artist and country music hit-maker Travis Tritt celebrates the Atlanta Falcons and their recent advancement to Super Bowl LI with his energetic sports anthem “Falcons Fever,” dedicated to his home team. “Growing up in Marietta, GA, I have been a lifelong Falcons fan,” said Tritt. “Obviously, I am thrilled that my home team is going to the Super Bowl this year. I … Continue reading
THE BLUES—Why It Still Hurts So Good (by Marie B. Trout, PhD)
THE BLUES—Why It Still Hurts So Good by Marie B. Trout, PhD (Yakkabiz Publishers, 337 pages, available to order on Amazon.) Oh, the first line of the blues is always sung a second time, The first line of the blues is always sung a second time, So by the time you get to the third … Continue reading
Rounder Records To Reissue The SteelDrivers’ Grammy-Nominated 2008 Debut On Vinyl
Rounder Records, a division of Concord Bicycle Music, is proud to announce the release of critically acclaimed album The SteelDrivers on vinyl. The 2008 self-titled record marked the debut of Nashville five-piece the SteelDrivers, and firmly established the Bluegrass band as a force to be reckoned with. The vinyl LP will be released on February … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Blue Mafia — ‘Hanging Tree’
Blue Mafia — ‘Hanging Tree’ Label: Pinecastle Records There’s something wonderfully unpredictable about Blue Mafia’s new album, Hanging Tree. Sure, it has dynamic guitar-playing and picking, strong (yet sensitive) vocals, soothing harmonies. But it doesn’t sound like every other bluegrass album out there. The songs themselves create an atmosphere so inviting that you wish they … Continue reading
Grammy-Nominated Sierra Hull Announces New Dates For Winter
Sierra Hull’s Star Continues to Rise with Grammy Nomination For Best Folk Album 2016 marked a year of momentous achievement for mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull. Weighted Mind was released in January to tremendous critical acclaim. A year long headlining tour to support her album commenced, and she was tapped to co-host the International Bluegrass Music … Continue reading
FOREIGNER, Cheap Trick And Jason Bonham Tour Begins July 11th In Syracuse, NY
TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 13 AT LIVENATION.COM FOREIGNER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE MAY 5th “I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” FOREIGNER, the band behind these classic and iconic songs, is turning 40 this year and they’re bringing their friends along for the year-long celebration. First up is … Continue reading
Sawyer Nunes — ‘Songs I Wrote In My Room’
Sawyer Nunes — Songs I Wrote In My Room This is just the beginning. Expect great things from singer/songwriter Sawyer Nunes. I promise he will deliver. To listen to this EP on Spotify, click here. Continue reading
New Texas Country/Americana/Red Dirt Music: Mark McKinney – ‘World In Between’
Mark McKinney – World In Between Something wonderful continues to happen in Texas; one of the many talents in the Lone Star state—Mark McKinney—has released his fifth studio album, titled World In Between. It is his best effort to date and, at this rate, I’m guessing that the next one will be even better. He has … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Michael & Jennifer McLain — ‘Hit The Road And Go’
Michael & Jennifer McLain — ‘Hit The Road And Go’ Want to start off 2017 on a very good note? If you’re looking for entertaining, relaxing, toe-tapping bluegrass, played by four very skilled artists, you should ge to know Michael & Jennifer McLain. Their recent album, Hit The Road And Go, is a great introduction to … Continue reading
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