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Artist of the Week: The Fray (yep, they’re back, wahoo!)
It happened last week with little fanfare and not even a sizeable amount of Spotify streams. But it mattered to this writer and countless others. Denver, CO’s former chart-toppers The Fray emerged from a decade-long hiatus and armed with a… Continue reading
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Craig Finn Plots Fall Tours in Europe and America, Promises New Music
New York City-based singer-songwriter Craig Finn (of The Hold Steady) has announced two solo tours this fall, first in Europe in September and followed by a run of U.S dates in November. The dates are an extension of Finn’s This… Continue reading
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Jason Isbell Announces October Residency at the Ryman, Tickets On Sale Friday
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit has announced an October residency at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. The residency will include a total of eight shows with different support acts (all female singer-songwriters) each night. This… Continue reading
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Posthumous Justin Townes Earle Rarities Album Set For August Release
The untimely passing of Justin Townes Earle in August of 2020 was equal parts tragic, significant and utterly heartwrenching. Americana music lost one of its finest singer-songwriters and a wife and daughter lost their everything. Earle’s battles with depression and… Continue reading
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JJ Grey Hosts Two-Day Celebration of Music This Weekend in St. Augustine
Jacksonville, FL’s JJ Grey + Mofro host their first ever Blackwater Sol Revue this weekend at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. This two-day event features performances from JJ Grey + Mofro, Lucero, American Aquarium, The Allman Betts Band, G. Love and… Continue reading
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John Prine To Be Honored at Kentucky Tribute Concert
The late, great singer-songwriter John Prine will be honored at the Festival Square Benefit Concert in Central City, KY on June 14. The benefit concert will feature the likes of the John Prine Band, Billy Prine and Kelsey Waldon. Festival… Continue reading
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Mark Erelli’s 1999 Debut Album Hits Digital Platforms This Friday, Bandcamp Listening Party Today
Boston-based singer-songwriter Mark Erelli‘s 1999 self-titled debut album will hit digital streaming platforms for the first time this Friday. The album (which is a personal favorite of this writer) came on the heels of Erelli winning the much coveted New… Continue reading
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Nate Bergman Readies New Song, UK Tour
Washington, D.C native Nate Bergman (former frontman of alt-rock outfit Lionize) has announced a new UK tour supporting singer-songwriter Amigo the Devil. In addition to the European tour, he has also announced a new single “Wish I Was” which will… Continue reading
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American Aquarium Ready New Album, Massive Fall Tour
Raleigh, NC alt-country outfit American Aquarium have announced their tenth studio album, The Fear of Standing Still, will drop on July 26 via Losing Side Records. The band’s first single from the album “Crier” (seen above) is now available on… Continue reading
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Blind Pilot Returns, Plots Summer Tour and Teases New Album
Portland, OR’s chamber-folk outfit Blind Pilot have resurfaced after a multi-year hiatus. The band announced a series of summer tour dates and the releaes of their new album, due out later this year. The as yet untitled new album is… Continue reading









