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  • Artist of the Week: David Berkeley

    New Mexico-based singer-songwriter David Berkeley has launched his new podcast, Madmen Cross the Water, a comedy-fiction podcast with Berkeley’s Sons of Town Hall collaborator Ben Parker. The episode also features the two latest singles from Sons of Town Hall and… Continue reading

    Artist of the Week: David Berkeley
  • Concert For Carolina Adds More Artists, Adds Livestream

    Due to overwhelming demand, the now-sold out Concert for Carolina has added a slew of new artists. Headliners Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor are now joined by Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers,… Continue reading

    Concert For Carolina Adds More Artists, Adds Livestream
  • Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch

    South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Marcus King has announced a winter acoustic duo tour featuring accompanist Drew Smithers. In announcing the tourdates King said the following: “After thinking more about the two wonderful shows at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, we decided… Continue reading

    Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch
  • Kelly Willis Readies What I Deserve’s 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release

    Texas-based singer-songwriter Kelly Willis announced earlier this week that her near masterpiece album What I Deserve will be re-released this October via Omnivore Recordings. The 25th anniversary expanded edition is due on the 25th of October and will be available… Continue reading

    Kelly Willis Readies What I Deserve’s 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release
  • Tim Baker Readies Christmas Album + Winter Tour

    Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Baker (former frontman for indie darlings Hey, Rosetta) has announced a new Christmas album and subsequent tour to follow. Baker hits the road in his native Canada throughout November and December with special guest Villages. The debut… Continue reading

    Tim Baker Readies Christmas Album + Winter Tour
  • David Nail Readies Campfire Christmas Tour

    Nashville-based singer-songwriter David Nail has announced a Campfire Christmas Tour beginning Nov. 30 in Knoxville, TN and concluding Dec. 21 in Shirley, MA. As Nail explains it: “My wife Catherine has begged me to do a Christmas tour for several… Continue reading

    David Nail Readies Campfire Christmas Tour
  • Dawes Charts 2024-2025 Tour, New Album Due Out in October

    One of the best bands on the planet, Los Angeles’ Dawes, has announced their ninth studio album, Oh Brother, is due out Oct. 11. The band is now stripped down to just a duo – Taylor Goldsmith (guitar/vocals) and Griffin… Continue reading

    Dawes Charts 2024-2025 Tour, New Album Due Out in October
  • David Nail Drops New Single, Plots Fall Tour

    Singer-songwriter David Nail has released new single “Why” to all digital streaming platforms effective today. About the song Nail writes the following: “I wrote this song 20 years ago when I first moved to Nashville. Every few years, I would… Continue reading

    David Nail Drops New Single, Plots Fall Tour
  • Bill Deasy At Work On New Album

    Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter Bill Deasy has announced he’s at work on a new album. In a recent newsletter, Deasy noted that the album which is tentatively titled Work in Progress (how clever!) and is already eight songs deep. Deasy is working… Continue reading

    Bill Deasy At Work On New Album
  • Band of the Week: The Damnwells

    Last Friday marked the arrival of a slew of fantastic new releases and sadly I was remiss to include one: Bad at Beautiful, the latest release from The Damnwells. The band’s sixth album and first since 2015’s self-titled effort, Bad… Continue reading

    Band of the Week: The Damnwells