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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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