The first run of tour dates have been announced for independent troubadour Shawn James, who will be out in support of his upcoming album The Dark & The Light. The new album will be released March 22nd on Parts + Labor Records. James was featured in a recent Billboard interview around the premiere of the album’s captivating opening track “Orpheus” …
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit & Father John Misty Announce Co-Headlining Tour
For the first time, critically acclaimed, award-winning artists Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will co-headline a national tour that will run throughout June. The tour will begin on June 5th in San Diego, with stops that include Berkeley, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Dallas and Houston before wrapping up in Tulsa, OK on June …
Carsie Blanton Announces New Tour Dates & Provocative Video For “Jacket”
New Orleans based singer, songwriter and provocative chanteuse Carsie Blanton has announced national tour dates in support of her upcoming album Buck Up due out February 15th. Blanton has unveiled a new video for the song “Jacket” (from the upcoming album) via social media and you can view it HERE. In her words, “a silly, sensual, hyper-saturated celebration of a …
Six-CD Jerry Garcia Band Box Set “Electric on the Eel” – Set for March 15 Release
Electric On The Eel, the long-awaited six-CD box set featuring the Jerry Garcia Band, is set for release on March 15th via Round Records. Recorded at the semi-secluded French’s Camp on the Eel River in Piercy, CA, Electric On The Eel includes three full electric sets performed in 1987, 1989 and 1991. What became a biennial pilgrimage began in 1987 …
Eclectic Indie Quartet Darlingside Announce Tour and New EP “Look Up & Fly Away” – Out February 22nd
Genre-defying quartet Darlingside has announced a new EP Look Up & Fly Away, set for release on February 22nd. Comprised of five songs selected from a handful of outtakes from the band’s acclaimed 2018 album Extralife, the EP continues to spotlight Darlingside’s seamless harmonies, unique skill as multi-instrumentalists, and intricate songwriting. While the two releases differ in lyrical content, they …
“By Blood” – The New Album From Shovels & Rope Set For April 12th Release
Acclaimed duo Shovels & Rope has announced the April 12th release of their new album, By Blood on Dualtone Music. Known for their honest, literate, and narrative-driven songwriting, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent (aka Shovels & Rope) inject raw and fiercely passionate emotion into the 10 new tracks on By Blood. The husband and wife team just released the …
Acclaimed Duo Over The Rhine Announces First New Album In Four Years “Love & Revelation” – Out March 15
Critically acclaimed husband and wife duo Over the Rhine celebrates 30 years of making understated yet emotionally-charged music with the March 15th release of Love & Revelation. Self-produced and releasing on their own Great Speckled Dog label, Over the Rhine’s first new music in four years finds the beloved duo in a deeply reflective place, contemplating both personal loss and …
Son Volt Addresses Our Socio-Political State On “Union”, Out March 29
Influential group Son Volt has announced the March 29th release of their ninth studio album, Union (Transmit Sound/Thirty Tigers). The new album showcases the depth of band founder Jay Farrar’s intelligent songwriting as he stretches out on the thirteen songs by confronting our current political climate with keen observations and pointed commentary. Farrar reminds of the comfort and clarity that …
Watch The Steel Woods Honor Tom Petty With New “Southern Accents” Video – 2019 Tour Dates Announced
Acclaimed southern-inspired rock band The Steel Woods have announced national tour dates in support of their upcoming album Old News, due out January 18th via Thirty Tigers. Centered around the soulful and commanding vocals of Wes Bayliss backed by the band’s instrumental chops, The Steel Woods bring a unique edge and darkness to their powerful live shows. The Steel Woods …
Shawn James To Release The Powerful “The Dark & The Light” on March 22
The Dark & The Light, the new album from soulful independent troubadour Shawn James, is set for release on March 22 on Parts + Labor Records. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, James’ music is inspired by blues, gospel, rock, R&B and folk. His lyrics are informed by life experiences that include forcibly becoming part of the …