NASHVILLE, TN — Country music’s independent force Aaron Watson has announced new tour dates for 2017 in support of his acclaimed album Vaquero. The tour includes U.S. and international stops, with five marquee shows that were announced in five days across his social media last week. Watson will perform at the CMA Music Festival Chevrolet Riverfront Stage on June 10th and …
Lucinda Williams Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music
Celebrated multi-Grammy Award winning artist Lucinda Williams received a special honor on Saturday, May 13 when she was awarded an honorary degree from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in a ceremony that took place at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Williams received the honorary doctorate for her musical achievements and pioneering influence through her nearly four-decade career. Williams said of …
“A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone” – Debut Album From Experimental Artist Mappe Of Out July 28
A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone, the debut album from experimental Canadian artist Mappe Of, is set for release on July 28 through Paper Bag Records. The album’s opening two tracks, the delicate, atmospheric “Cavern’s Dark” and the progressive oeuvre “Nimbin” offer a glimpse into the scope of A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone. Both songs have just been released …
New Tour Dates Announced For Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – New Album June 16
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have announced the second leg of their U.S. tour in support of the highly-anticipated album The Nashville Sound, out June 16 on Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers. The new dates include a Midwest run featuring two nights in Chicago followed by West Coast dates with stops in Los Angeles, Oakland and Seattle along with shows planned …
The Mavericks’ Irresistible Sound Continues To Resonate With Highly-Acclaimed New Album “Brand New Day”
Hailed as one of America’s most original and best live bands, The Mavericks will take their eclectic sound and genre-defying style on the road with the announcement of fall 2017 tour dates. Fresh off of a roaring, sold-out album release show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium and a historic trip to Havana, Cuba to tape an upcoming PBS special, The …
Little Silver To Release Eclectic Debut Album “Somewhere You Found My Name” On 7/21
Little Silver will independently release their debut album Somewhere You Found My Name on July 21st. Based in Brooklyn, and built around the ethereal vocals of married duo Erika Simonian and Steve Curtis, Somewhere You Found My Name is a gorgeous collection of original songs which confront the shifting landscape of gaining and losing loved ones, changes in perspective, and …
John Moreland Announces West Coast Tour Dates
Critically acclaimed songwriter John Moreland has announced a string of West Coast tour dates in support of his upcoming album Big Bad Luv, due out May 5th via 4AD. Following a UK tour around the release, Moreland will return to the US in June for his previously announced East coast and Midwest dates. The new West Coast run will include …
Dead Man Winter To Make TV Debut On Conan With Acclaimed Album “Furnace”
Furnace, the emotionally charged sophomore album from Dead Man Winter (aka Dave Simonett), has received high praise since releasing in January. The 10 evocative new songs resonated with critics and fans alike, with positive coverage everywhere from Associated Press to Relix to Paste, who said “It’s this kind of musical range and lyrical brutality that makes an artist—someone who can …
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit To Release “The Nashville Sound” On June 16
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist Jason Isbell and his mighty band, the 400 Unit, have announced the June 16th release of the highly anticipated new album, The Nashville Sound (Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers). The Nashville Sound is the follow up to 2015’s critically acclaimed Something More Than Free, which won two Grammy Awards (Best Americana Album & Best American Roots Song, …
Aaron Watson Debuts In Top 10 On The Billboard 200 Albums Chart With Biggest Career Sales And #2 On The Top Country Albums Chart
Vaquero, the new album from independent country artist Aaron Watson debuts in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his biggest career sales week to date, and #2 on the Top Country Albums chart with 39,000 equivalent album units in total consumption. Vaquero landed at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart across all genres. The singer-songwriter, with …