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RIP Raul Malo (1965 – 2026)
Lately it feels like this blog is becoming a website for eulogies of fallen greats, but sure enough, that’s exactly what’s happening. This week’s eulogy is for Raul Malo, the magnetic and honey-throated front man for Americana outfit The Mavericks.… Continue reading
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Signature Sounds Signs Colorado Girl-Grass Outfit Big Richard
One of my favorite record labels over the last 20+ years is Northampton, MA’s Signature Sounds. They were the first label to sign Josh Ritter, Mark Erelli (a member of Josh Ritter’s band), Peter Mulvey, Erin McKeown, Richard Shindell, Chris… Continue reading
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G. Love + Special Sauce Sign to ONErpm
Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter and performer Garrett Dutton, better known by his stage name G. Love (and the frontman of G. Love + Special Sauce) has signed with ONErpm. Dutton and his band are known for their ubiquitous and effervescent blend of… Continue reading
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Will Hoge Announces New Album, Tours Through November
Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge has announced his new album Sweet Misery is due out Aug. 22. The album is available for pre-order at his website. Sweet Misery will be Hoge’s 13th studio album and the successor to last year’s Tenderhearted… Continue reading
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Brett Dennen Readies Fall Tour Dates
California singer-songwriter Brett Dennen has announced a November tour. Billed as Art is Life, the concert will feature Brett’s fine art, storytelling and of course, acoustic music. Dennen is quick to note that the tour will not feature an opening… Continue reading
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The American Analog Set Plots Fall Tour
Dreampop + bedroom pioneers The American Analog Set (TAAS) have announced fall tour dates, including the East Coast premiere of “Magic Hour” and a headlining set at Flying Island Festival in Marfa, TX. “Magic Hour” is an intimate live show… Continue reading
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Dawes Readies Fall Tour
Indie folk heavyweights Dawes have announced fall tour dates. A handful of the dates feature just the Dawes duo (Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith) while others feature a full band. The duo shows feature support from Sam Weber, while the full… Continue reading
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Perennial Faves Flagship Romance Ready European Summer Tour
There are not enough words in my brain to quantify how much I adore the Louisville, KY music duo Flagship Romance. My journey with the band began in 2012 when they opened for Goo Goo Dolls at Jacksonville’s gorgeous Florida… Continue reading
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Artist Of The Week: Lowen
Well the week is almost over, but I’d be remiss not to include this post, so here goes nothing. One of my favorite singer-songwriters over the past 10-15 years has been Asheville, NC singer-songwriter Lowen, the nom de plume of… Continue reading
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Artist of the Month: Brian Wiltsey
Brian Wiltsey is an Atlanta singer songwriter who might just be the hardest working musician you’ve never heard of. He’s a dynamic vocalist who has released six original studio albums and gigs consistently in the Atlanta metro area. And earlier… Continue reading
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