Americana

Out Today: Captains & Cowboys – Mike Aiken

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Singer-songwriter Mike Aiken releases his new CD, Captains & Cowboys today. The release via Northwind Records was timed to coincide with Earth Day in honor of Aiken’s ongoing commitment to the global environment, the CD’s content and the ‘Coal Train’ concept video. The disc is available today at retail outlets nationwide including Best Buy, Birdland Read More

Son Volt’s Honky Tonk Hits #6 on Americana Chart Following Critical Praise

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Alt-country band Son Volt is garnering critical acclaim for the new album, Honky Tonk. Following its release on Rounder Records two weeks ago, the disc has also climbed to #6 on the competitive Americana radio chart. Catch what the critics are saying, and future tour dates, from the press release: Writing in Rolling Stone, Will Read More

New Video: ‘Murder of Crows’ – Lindi Ortega

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Lindi Ortega accompanies her new song, ‘Murder of Crows,’ with a suitably sinister music video. Check it out below. You can find ‘Murder of Crows’ on Lindi’s excellent album, Cigarettes & Truckstops.     Read More

New Video: ‘Birmingham’ – Shovels & Rope

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Americana duo Shovels & Rope has a brand new video for their single, ‘Birmingham.’ Two young actors play the roles of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent as the song and the video tell the story. It’s very sweet and the dog is hilarious!     Read More

Dwight Yoakam Adds Second Ryman Show, Tickets on Sale February 15

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On Friday April 12 Dwight Yoakam returns to the Ryman Auditorium, and he has been missed. The show sold out in less than 30 minutes and due to overwhelming demand, Yoakam has added a second show. Tickets for the Saturday April 13 show go on sale on Friday, February 15. And if you want a Read More

Steve Carlson Announces Six Week Different Town Tour on StageIt

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Singer and songwriter extraordinaire, Steve Carlson, has announced a six-week European tour with a difference. In keeping with the title, and spirit, of his recent album, Different Town, he will travel to six cities and stream a live show via StageIt.com every two weeks. You can join Steve between February 24 and May 6 as Read More

Joan Osborne Celebrates ‘Bring it on Home’ Grammy Nomination with Several Appearances

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Joan Osborne‘s extremely excellent album, Bring it on Home, received a 2013 Grammy nomination and Joan will be celebrating in the run-up to the February 10 award ceremony with several appearances. You will be able to catch her on Hallmark’s Home & Family (check local listings), CBS Los Angeles (Feb. 8 at 2:15pm PT), HuffPost Read More

David Mayfield to Deliver Sophomore Album, Good Man Down, on April 1, 2013

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David Mayfield will release his sophomore album, Good Man Down, on April 1, 2013. After a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign – Mayfield raised more than twice the requested amount – he can present the follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut album, Parade. As a highly-respected performer who has shared the stage with many Americana and Read More

New Video: ‘Sheets Down’ – Connor Christian and Southern Gothic

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They were named Billboard’s 2012 ‘Artist on the Verge,’ and Connor Christian and Southern Gothic is proving that was well-deserved. As the band prepares the release of their new album, New Hometown, for February 12, they present the video for the current single, ‘Sheets Down.’ If you like what you hear, please visit www.connorchristian.com to Read More

Steve Carlson Wins Best Male Album in 2012 LA Music Critic Awards

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Indie singer-songwriter Steve Carlson‘s latest album, Different Town, has been named Best Male Album in the 2012 LA Music Critic Awards. Other finalists worth checking out were Omar Akram with Echoes of Love, Shane Alexander with Ladera, Dave Tucker with In Kind, Josh Damigo with Hope, and Sam Grow with Reveal. The musically diverse album Read More