'Life Is A Carnival: Last Waltz Tour '24' Announces All-Star Lineup

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24. This epic tour continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, hailed as the greatest live concert event of all time. This tour also celebrates the legacy of the Band’s co-founder Robbie Robertson, and immediately follows the one-night-only concert celebration of Robbie at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on October 17, 2024, entitled “Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson”.
 
The multi-city tour kicks off at the Warfield in San Francisco, CA, on October 19 and continues through November 2024, making stops at historic venues throughout the U.S. and Canada. Tickets go on sale August 16, 2024, at 10 AM ET at thelastwaltztour.live. Tour dates and venues are listed below. A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to local charities.
 
Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 features a star-studded lineup led by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Additionally, Lukas Nelson will be joining the tour for three special shows in Colorado. 
 
Over forty-five years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s-who of music royalty in attendance. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter, and a founding member said "Goodnight. Goodbye," walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event. 
 
“This band, made up of these artists, playing these songs, is what Don and I dreamed of when we began planning this tour. Now the dream is a reality. Do not miss these shows!” says Keith Wortman, Creator and Producer of The Last Waltz Tourfranchise.
 
The Last Waltz Tour is an annual touring franchise established by Blackbird Presents in 2016 at “The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz”, a two-night, sold-out concert event. "The last 30 minutes of The Last Waltz @SaengerNOLA was the best thing I've heard @jazzfest," said Keith Spera, music critic, The New Orleans Advocate.

The Last Waltz Tour 2024 Dates & Locations:
Tickets on sale August 16, 2024, at 10 AM ET at TheLastWaltzTour.live.
 
Saturday, October 19
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
 
Tuesday, October 22
Revolution Concert House and Event Center, Boise, ID
 
Thursday, October 24
Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO
 
Friday, October 25
Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO
 
Saturday, October 26
Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, CO
 
Tuesday, October 29
Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE 
 
Wednesday, October 30
Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL
 
Friday, November 1
The Louisville Palace , Louisville, KY
 
Saturday, November 2
Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
 
Monday, November 4
Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ
 
Wednesday, November 6
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 
 
Thursday, November 7
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
 
Friday, November 8
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
 
Saturday, November 9
The Met Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
 
Tuesday, November 12
Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
 
Thursday, November 14
Proctors, Schenectady, NY
 
Friday, November 15
Kodak Center, Rochester, NY
 
Saturday, November 16
Meridian Hall, Toronto, ON
 
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL TOUR WEBSITE:
http://TheLastWaltzTour.live

Octavian Winters US West Coast tour in support of 'The Line or The Curve' EP

"A dark and lush tapestry of near-classic post-punk, oscillating between shadow and shimmer. Reflecting the troubled times that we live in, sublime dark sonic delight" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Feels like it was recorded in a studio deep beneath the earth, drawing power from subterranean caves and bubbling magma... tectonic thunder... Such power, strong and true, a voice that scales the wall of sound beneath her with ease" ~ Joyzine

"A dark musical weave forged of post-punk and gothic strands. A sonic web of pulsing bass grooves and shaded ethereality, dark and delicious guitar slashes and haunting sound washes" ~ The Big Takeover

"Their music beautifully marries the somber and the sublime, creating a landscape where edgy riffs dance with ethereal synth waves, and vocals that sound like they were borrowed from an ancient, mystical chorus" ~ Post-Punk.com 

"Seriously compelling incitement, which Aursjoen’s tones and the electronically atmospheric mists around her only escalate" ~ Ringmaster Review

San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters has announced West Coast tour dates to happen this autumn, together with NYC-based synth rock icons Black Rose Burning. The San Franciscans will be heading on the road in support of their debut EP 'The Line or Curve' and their latest 'Nebula / Velveteen (Mark Pistel Remix)' single, both released via Stratis Capta Records).

Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters is guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull), drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), bassist Jay Denton and Ria Aursjoen on vocals and keyboards. Together, they weave their visceral and ethereal sound into a texture all its own – of stories once told but half-remembered, under a dusk of shadows and stars, in an abandoned city under the winter moon.

Led by George Grant, NYC-based outfit Black Rose Burning continues to tour in support of their third album 'Ad Astra', a compelling collection blending ominous goth atmospheres, dark dancefloor anthems, new wave magnetism, and post-punk drive that was met with critical acclaim.

Octavian Winters' members have a rich history of collaborating and touring with notable artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Lords of the New Church, Savage Republic, Christian Death, The Frozen Autumn, Everything Goes Cold and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.

Both 'The Line or The Curve' EP and new 'Nebula / Velveteen (Mark Pistel Remix)' single are available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Tickets for Octavian Winters' shows can be obtained at https://octavianwinters.com/shows.

CREDITS 
Ria Aursjoen - Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit - Guitars
Randy Gzebb - Drums
Jay Denton - Bass
'Velveteen' remix by Mark Pistel
'Nebula' written by Ria Aursjoen
'Velveteen' written by Octavian Winters
Recorded at OW studios San Francisco
Vocals recorded by Mark Pistel, Room 5 Recording, San Francisco
'Nebula' mixed & mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago
'Nebula' produced by Octavian Winters and William Faith
Cover art Ria Aursjoen
Design by Eric Olson 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video by David Kruschke

TOUR DATES (with Black Rose Burning)
Sept 27  LAS VEGAS - Sinwave
Sept 28 LAS ANGELES - Stardust Club
Sept 29  SACRAMENTO - Cafe Colonial
Oct. 01  OAKLAND - Thee Stork Club
Oct. 02  CHICO - Naked Lounge
Oct. 03  RENO - Alturas Bar Cellar Stage
Oct. 19  SAN FRANCISCO - The Gathering Of The Goths Halloween Festival (Octavian Winters only)


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Skillet Announce New Album "Revolution" + Share Video For New Single "Unpopular"

SKILLET TO BRING REVOLUTION NOVEMBER 1

DIGITAL + VINYL PRE-ORDER IS LIVE HERE

BILLBOARD AND SIRIUS XM'S OCTANE PREMIERE FIRST SINGLE / VIDEO "UNPOPULAR"

Song at DSPs Now, Impacts Active Rock Radio August 20

With more than 22 million albums sold and 24 billion global streams to-date, the GRAMMY-nominated band receives yet two more RIAA Gold Certifications for "Stars" and "Legendary"

SKILLET APP debuts today with early access to tickets, exclusive content, message boards, and more!

Tour with Seether kicks off next month

"'Unpopular' is lighthearted, but there’s a clear message,” says lead singer John Cooper. “So many people don't have a place to belong. You used to know your neighbors. Our communities are online now, which contributes to the loneliness. You have powerful people telling you what reality is, what you should eat, what you should drive, and how you should live. They deem us 'unpopular.' In reality, we agree more than we disagree as a society. The majority of people just want to be free and they don't really care whether or not you agree with them about everything."

REVOLUTION is expected to only extend Skillet's formidable legacy. As of 2024, the band have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide with over 24 billion global streams to date, SKILLET have notched multi-platinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Their latest RIAA Gold certifications just hit this summer with the tracks "Legendary" and "Stars." Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, boasting "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time" with the 5x-platinum "Monster."

After an incredible 20 years on Atlantic Records, SKILLET have built this new vision entirely by hand, intentionally opting to go independent at the end of their last contract and developing a solid indie team. Bolstered and galvanized by the support of a fervent global base, they took advantage of this newfound freedom, writing and recording the album at their own pace on the road and at home as well as in studios across Milwaukee, Canada, and Nashville. The group also tapped the talents of longtime collaborators and producers Brian Howes and Seth Mosely, as well as band member Korey Cooper with YOUTHYEAR/Carlo Colasacco bringing these 10 tracks to life naturally.

"We made records on the same label for 20 years, and it was a great experience," says Cooper. "Since this was the first independent record, it put some pep in my step, so to speak. We did exactly what we wanted to do. If I was on the road and felt inspired to write, I just did. In the past, we'd make a bunch of ideas and whittle everything down for the album. This time, we only wrote and recorded 10 tracks, but it was all we needed. Musically, there are a lot of flavors on the record. It's got the arena songs, but it also has some tunes that are more nostalgic and throwback Skillet."

He continues, "Thematically, there's so much nihilism in our culture. Depression and teen suicide are at epidemic levels. We're revolting against a culture that creates nihilism, nothingness, and materialism. The album is poignant, but it's also very confident and inclusive as well. It's a record saying, 'We have to be willing to stand up for what we believe in — even if it might be unpopular in some circles, but hey, maybe we could have a revolution of love, you know, a revolution of understanding, of tolerance towards people that we don't agree with and come back to some human dignity and respecting peoples rights and where they're coming from. And so, it's kind of speaking to the division and the polarization that is happening, which I think is a really good message and what the whole ‘revolution’ thing is all about. We allude to it on the record cover where there's a Skillet flag, and in the corner it lists I Corinthians, 13:13, a verse that says, 'Hold onto these things: faith, hope, love. But the greatest is love.'"

Ready to play new music for their fans, SKILLET recently announced that they will hit the road this fall with another one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, SEETHER, followed by their first-ever tour of the Middle East in November, where the band will be playing in Turkey, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, and more. From there, SKILLET will support Black Stone Cherry on a handful of dates across the UK. Tickets for all shows are now available at Skillet.com. 

SKILLET ON TOUR:
WITH SEETHER:

9/17 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
9/19 — Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion
9/20 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
9/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
9/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoors
9/24 — Chicago, IL — Radius
9/27 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
10/2 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/3 — St. Louis, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
10/5 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Lawn
10/6 — Dallas, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
10/8 — Lubbock, TX — Lonestar Events Center
10/9 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel ABQ
10/11 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre
10/15 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom
10/18 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Amphitheater
10/19 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
 

ABOUT SKILLET: 
After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.” Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more. As a live force of nature, they have touched down on four continents and in 26 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics’ best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, REVOLUTION, led by the single "Unpopular."

One Outta Ten Release Emotional New Record "Better Days" & New Nostalgic Video

Los Angeles, CA – Emerging indie rock band, One Outta Ten, are thrilled to announce the release of their deeply personal record, "Better Days", available now on all major streaming platforms. A cathartic exploration of grief and the healing process, each track on the record offers a blend of indie rock/pop, pop punk, and bedroom pop, with sprinkles of folk and lo-fi elements, showcasing the band's versatility and growth. Fans can listen to the full album HERE.

Alongside the brand new album, One Outta Ten have unveiled a moving music video for the title track, which poignantly captures the essence of the record. The video for the title track, "Better Days," is an emotional tribute that depicts the road trip that frontman Josh and drummer David would have taken with their father before his untimely passing. The brand new video features stunning landscapes and intimate home video moments, reflecting the bond between father and sons and the journey through sorrow to acceptance.

Speaking on today's release, frontman Josh de Leon shares:

"It's hard to process how tough this past year has been for the band. All five members of the band have experienced loss this year, the type of loss that shapes who you are going forward. Making "Better Days" was cathartic, but necessary. Dave and I lost our father, and the world hasn't been the same since. Luckily, we are surrounded by people who love and understand what we are going through. I've experienced so much love from people in the past year. I just wish my dad was there to see it. Making these songs is my way of saying I'm still alive, and we're doing fine. We won't let the loss stop us, and Dave and I will keep making music in our father's memory. This album is dedicated from our band to Sylvia, Marilyn, Rascal, and Kahlua, but from me and Dave, this album is for our dad Ray. I miss you so much. Hope you've got a beer in your hand and you're relaxing on a beautiful beach."

With their junior release, One Outta Ten continue to meld their heartfelt lyrics and exuberant melodies to further their reputation as one of the most promising indie bands at the moment. Fueled by the passion and raw emotion that characterize their music, the band’s forthcoming album, "Better Days," promises to deliver a heartfelt mix of powerful anthems and introspective ballads.

While seamlessly blending indie rock/pop with pop punk, "Better Days" delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the journey to find one’s path in life. Sprinkling in the elements of folk and bedroom pop throughout the album as well, One Outta Ten explore the complexities of grief with their poignant lyrics, all while actively healing from the loss of a loved one. Serving as a testament to the band’s resilience, this upcoming record stands to showcase their growth - both musically and personally.

Stay tuned for more One Outta Ten news coming soon.

Southern California fans also have the chance to see One Outta Ten at the Smell on Saturday, August 31st for an epic album release show.

One Outta Ten will be sharing the stage with fellow California based bands, The Offtrax and Lazy Susan.

Fans can purchase tickets in advance HERE.

Don't miss your chance to celebrate their album release with the band later this month!

ABOUT ONE OUTTA TEN

Hailing from Los Angeles, One Outta Ten is an indie rock band that effortlessly captures the triumphs and turmoils of growing up. With a raw live energy and a keen ear for infectious melodies, this five-piece outfit weaves together anthemic hooks and relatable lyrics with frenetic instrumentation. From unruly smog-dripping surf rock riffs to earworm refrains, the music of One Outta Ten is an invitation to both revel in the chaos and find comfort in the shared human experience. One Outta Ten is ready to become the soundtrack to your coming-of-age movie, equal parts turbulent and beautiful. Buckle up for the ride.

DARK FUNERAL Shares Visualizer for "In The Sign Of The Horns (Re-Recording 2024)," '30th Anniversary Edition' Out NOW

Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL are now celebrating three decades of blasphemywith a re-worked version of their debut album! 'Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)' is now available everywhere , via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas "Plec" Johansson. To celebrate today's release, the band is now sharing the dark and occult visualizer for "In The Sign Of The Horns (Re-Recording 2024)," which can be found below.

DARK FUNERAL has previously commented about the special edition, “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too. To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories. It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“

In addition, DARK FUNERAL will be embarking on a U.S. tour later this year as direct support for GWAR! The trek will kick off on October 17 in Las Vegas, NV and will dominate the states until the final stop on November 20 in Nashville, TN. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets will go on sale tomorrow, June 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time.

Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Order this exclusive collector's edition HERE

Dark Funeral line-up (1994):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Blackmoon – Guitars

Draugen – Drums

Themgoroth – Bass & Vocals

Dark Funeral line-up (2024):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Heljarmadr – Vocals

Chaq Mol – Guitars

Jalomaah – Drums

Adra-Melek – Bass

Music & Lyrics by Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

1994 Recordings & Mixes by Dan Swanö, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

2024 Recordings & Mixes by David Castillo, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

Video Production by 12 Inch Media

Artwork: Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

Album Formats:

CD Jewelcase

Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl

Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)

Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)

Digital Album

Links:

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Dark Funeral Live U.S. Dates

The Stoned Age Tour w/ Gwar

10/17: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

10/18: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

10/19: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

10/20: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

10/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

10/23: Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House

10/24: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

10/27: Denver, CO @ Summit

10/29: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

10/30: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre

10/31: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

11/01: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre

11/02: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

11/03: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's

11/05: Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club

11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

11/13: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

11/15: Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Factory

11/16: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

11/17: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

11/20: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

Texas Hippie Coalition Release "Gunsmoke," Title Track From New Album

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are set to release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024.  This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. This comes through loud and clear on the first single and title track, "Gunsmoke." Rustic acoustic guitar crawls through a stomping beat punctuated by waves of groaning distortion. It climaxes on a chantable chorus, “I sell weed and liquor to the city slickers. I can get you there quicker, and like a gun…I smoke.”

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

Tour Dates:
August 17 - Post Falls, ID - Cruiser's
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

Connect with Texas Hippie Coalition:

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ALBORN, Releases Official Music Video for Single "A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)"

Alternative metal band, ALBORN, released a brand new single titled "A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)" to all digital outlets via One RPM. The band released the official music video for the single today, August 13, 2024.

WATCH "A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)" Below.

ALBORN is a hard hitting yet melodic alternative metal band based in Northern Illinois. Their resume includes sharing the stage with Shinedown, All That Remains, Sevendust, Nonpoint, Badflower, Powerman 5000, Buckcherry, Adelitas Way, Gemini Syndrome, Plush and others. ALBORN is known for bringing a tight, high energy performance. Every. Single. Show.

ALBORN released their debut EP, Impairative in 2020. Follow up singles “Full Circle”, “Cause to Create” and “Hindsight” took them through 2021 and had initial success including Spotify's “Rock Hard” playlist, SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice as well as terrestrial radio rotation.

To round out 2022, the band did more writing and flew to Las Vegas to work with Chris Collier and James “Fluff” Harley. This dynamic production duo was fresh off working with Korn on their Requiem album. There, ALBORN recorded 3 songs, "Push", "Learn to Live" and "Even Numbers". A 4th song, 'Ten Times" was then added to form the EP, Push, which the band put out through Pavement Entertainment (Sony / The Orchard)in early 2023.

In March 2023, ALBORN hit the road for 18 days providing direct support to Powerman 5000 while ALBORN’s new single, “Push” started at radio. The single was a big hit, even charting on Billboard's Top 40 for Mainstream Rock.

In 2024, to follow up their incredible success, ALBORN again went to Las Vegas to join Collier and Harley. This time the team recorded 4 songs the band feels is the best brand of ALBORN yet. The first of these, “A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)” releases 8/9/24. To support this, the band is continuing to rock the Midwest including Rockfest in Cadott, WI and providing direct support to All That Remains in East Moline, IL.

Upcoming Shows:

Aug 20 with Hed PE, Smile Empty Soul, Simon Says, ALBORN in Joliet, IL
Aug 28 with Disturbed, Plush, Alborn in Dubuque, IA
Aug 31 @ I-Rock 5 Year Anniversary Party with All That Remains, ALBORN & Shallow Side! in East Moline, IL
Sep 12 @ X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI
Sep 28 @ Rock The Equinox in Stigler Oklahoma 2024 in Stigler, OK

ALBORN is:
Justin Taylor: Lead Vocals & Guitar
Nate Guske: Guitar & Vocals
Alex Raser: Drums & Screams
Zame Lewis: Bass

For More Information Please Visit:

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This Friday Night: Don't Miss VERA Grace + Hyden NYC's Debut at H0L0!

 Friday, August 16th in welcoming the dark, industrial sound of @veragraceb and international groove giver @hydenmusic as we say goodbye to summer in proper form. Support your lovely locals @djauspex , @_devoye , @evelyn_isalive , and @_muertelenta_ as they all debut for AGAPĒ on this special night. Enjoy the moment, be present, and connect with your fellow dancers!

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"American Idol” Winner Iam Tongi is on the “Road to Hana”

“American Idol” Season 21 winner and Hawaii native, Iam Tongi releases new track, “Road to Hana”  via 19 Recordings. Co-written by Tongi, the song is a love letter to the islands where he grew up. Listen to “Road to Hana” Below .
 
Recorded in Nashville at Soultrain Sound Studios, Tongi says of the song, “I’ve always been proud of my heritage and where I was raised. Hawaii is such a big place with so many beautiful secret destinations. There’s a few however that are known around the world. The road to Hana is 64.4 miles of untouched beauty. This song is a celebration of that beauty and everything it has to offer.”

At just 18-years old when he auditioned, the Hawaiian born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist won hearts around the world and brought Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, to tears with his emotional performance of James Blunt's "Monsters," dedicated to his father Rodney who had recently passed away - watch it HERE. The audition went on to become the most watched on the show’s YouTube with 29 million views. 
 
Tongi became the first Pacific Islander to win the series, performing an emotional duet with James Blunt of his audition song "Monsters" – watch it HERE.  He went on to earn his first Billboard No. 1 on the Rock Digital Songs Sales Chart after releasing his debut single, "I'll Be Seeing You" 
 
Tongi will appear in “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai'i’s Future,” airing tonight, Friday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu. The one-hour primetime special marks a year since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history tore through the picturesque town of Lahaina, Maui, leaving a community reeling and inspiring a new generation of organizers ready to stand up for change. Narrated by actor and Hawai’i resident Jason Scott Lee, the program highlights the strength, determination and resilience of the people of Lahaina and follows Native Hawaiian community leaders who see the tragedy as an opportunity to re-envision a new town based on ecological restoration, cultural repair, and ultimately a chance to build a stronger, more equitable and more sustainable future for all of Hawai’i.  
 
“MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai'i’s Future” spotlights Lahaina leaders who see the catastrophic fire as a pivot point and opportunity to rectify long-standing issues around affordable housing, the tourism-based economy, water rights and resource exploitation. In addition to Tongi, interviews include legendary Hawaiian surfer Archie Kalepa; Hawaiian cultural practitioner Ke’eaumoku Kapu; key organizers of the grassroots community group Lahaina Strong, Pā’ele Kiakona, Courtney Lazo and Jordan Ruidas; and more.
 
Tongi is currently on the road with dates across the U.S. through the end of the year. For the latest news including tour dates and new music visit officialiamtongi.com and follow along @wtongi on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook. 

Upcoming Tour Dates
8/10            Tulsa, OK           Gathering Place
8/23            Salt Lake City, UT       Granary Live
9/11          Virginia Beach, VA      24th Street Stage 
9/12            Jacksonville, NC Hooligans Live
9/21            Sacramento, CA  Cal Expo State Fairgrounds
9/28            San Diego, CA    Mission Bayfest
10/10          York, PA             Appell Center for the Performing Arts
10/12          Orleans, MA                Outermost Roots and Blues Festival
10/17          Eau Claire, WI    Pablo Center at the Confluence
10/19          Madisonville, KY        Glema Mahr Center For The Arts
11/09          Tacoma, WA                 Tacoma Dome

Whiskey Myers Celebrate 5 New RIAA Certifications During "Fox & Friends" All-American Summer Concert Series

While appearing live on the “Fox & Friends” All-American Summer Concert Series today, Aug. 9, genre-bending band Whiskey Myers added to their Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) hardware with a surprise presentation of five new Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications (denoted with asterisks below), bringing their total to nine RIAA-certified hits, a rare feat for an independent band:

• “Stone” (2x Platinum)*

• “Bury My Bones” (Platinum)*

• “Ballad of a Southern Man” (Platinum)

• “Broken Window Serenade” (Platinum)

• Firewater (Gold)

• “Reckoning” (Gold)*

• “Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd” (Gold)*

• “Lonely East Texas Nights” (Gold)*

• “Virginia” (Gold)

The chart-topping band performed two of those Platinum-certified songs, “Bury My Bones” and “Broken Window Serenade,” as well as fan-favorite “Die Rockin'” plus “John Wayne” and “Feets” off their latest album, Tornillo, lauded by Forbes as “difficult to categorize or pigeonhole because it’s uniquely their own... constantly pushing the creative envelope,” with Saving Country Music declaring the album to be “unapologetic and attitudinal,” noting, “Tonrillo brings an energy, drive, pluck, and abandon most of modern music in this repressed era has vacated due to fear of reprisal. Rock music needs saving too, and Whiskey Myers is here to pick up the slack."

Whiskey Myers' appearance comes as the band brings their high-octane live show celebrated by Holler as a “six-piece concoction of southern rock, blue-collar country and rock 'n' roll... solidifying Whiskey Myers' place among the leading jam bands of the 21st century” to Atlantic City, N.J. tonight, Aug. 9; Virginia Beach, Va. (with Hank Williams, Jr.) tomorrow, Aug. 10; and Selbyville, Del. on Sunday, Aug. 11 as their headlining run continues throughout the U.S. until November. Tickets to all dates are on sale now via WhiskeyMyers.com.

For all the latest information, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

L to R (seated): Fox & Friends’ Lawrence Jones, Steve Doocy, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Brian Kilmeade with Whiskey Myers’ Cody Cannon and John Jeffers
L to R (standing): Cody Tate, Jamey Gleaves, Jeff Hogg and Tony Kent
Photo Credit: Khris Poage

Whiskey Myers 2024 Tour
* denotes direct support to Hank Williams, Jr.
^ denotes direct support to Zach Bryan (festival date)
(visit WhiskeyMyers.com for support details specific to each headlining date)
Aug. 9              Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10            Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
Aug. 11            Selbyville, Del.  ||  Freeman Arts Pavilion
Aug. 13            Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena
Aug. 15            Kingston, R.I.  ||  Ryan Center
Aug. 16            Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug. 17            Gilford, N.H.  ||  Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheater
Aug. 18            Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 21            Asbury Park, N.J.  ||  Stone Pony Summer Stage
Aug. 23            Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  ||  Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Aug. 24            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
Aug. 31            Palmer, Alaska  ||  Alaska State Fair
Sept. 21            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond ^
Oct. 17             Huntsville, Ala.  ||  Orion Amphitheater
Oct. 18             Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheater
Oct. 19             Simpsonville, S.C.  ||  Greenville Country Music Festival
Oct. 20             Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall
Oct. 22             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 25             Charlottesville, Va.  ||  Ting Pavilion
Oct. 26             Raleigh, N.C.  ||  Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Oct. 28             Dothan, Ala.  ||  Dothan City Civic Center
Oct. 30             Baton Rouge, La.  ||  Raising Cane’s River Center Arena
Oct. 31             Lake Charles, La.  ||  Lake Charles Civic Center
Nov. 1              Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center
Nov. 2              Dallas, Texas  ||  Dos Equis Pavilion
Nov. 6              Las Vegas, Nev.  ||  The Theater at Virgin Hotels
Nov. 7              Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  The Hondo Rodeo Fest *
Nov. 8              Laughlin, Nev.  ||  Harrah's Laughlin Casino & Hotel

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.1 million albums and amassed over 3.1 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold & Platinum/multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with multiple features (and the first on-screen musical guest appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Randy Houser and Riley Green Join Forces on "Rub A Little Dirt On It"

As he gears up for the kickoff to his co-headlining Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore next month, multi-Platinum artist Randy Houser is joined by Riley Green for “Rub A Little Dirt On It,” an anthem of resilience and finding solace in the simple pleasures of life and a fan-favorite track from his album Note To Self. Listen to “Rub A Little Dirt On It” featuring Riley Green Below.
 
“I thought Riley’s voice would be perfect for ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It,’” shares Houser. “He has a down-to-earth quality that really matches the spirit of this song.”
 
Written by Houser with Jeff Hyde and Ryann Tyndell, “Rub A Little Dirt On It” reflects on the wisdom and strength gained from overcoming challenges and the healing power of the outdoors while acting as a reminder that difficult times are only temporary, sometimes alleviated by turning to places of beauty and tranquility:

Today’s release follows Houser’s latest single “Country Back,” a full throttle proclamation of all things country, with over 100 stations playing the song as it climbs the charts at Country radio. Listen to “Country Back” HERE.
 
Houser and Moore will embark on their co-headlining Country Round Here Tonight Tour on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, NC, with 12 shows across the South, Northeast and Midwest through October, including stops in Asbury Park, N.J., Philadelphia, Pa., Houston, Texas and Indianapolis, Ind.
 
Houser is also set to join HARDY for two dates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the QUIT!! Tour Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.
 
For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.
 
Randy Houser Tour Dates:
Aug. 14 | Berrin County Youth Fair | Berrien Springs, MI
Aug. 17 | Chase County Fair & Expo | Imperial, NE
Aug. 23 | YQM Country Fest | Dieppe, NB
Aug. 31 | William A. Floyd Amphitheater | Anderson, SC
Oct. 20 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO*
Oct. 21 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO*
 
*HARDY QUIT!! Tour
 
Country Round Here Tonight Tour Dates:
Sept. 5 | Skyla Credit Union Amp | Charlotte, NC
Sept. 6 | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC
Sept. 7 | Macon Centreplex Coliseum | Macon, GA
Sept. 26 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT
Sept. 27 | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park, NJ
Sept. 28 | TD Pavilion | Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 3 | Walmart AMP | Rogers, AR
Oct. 5 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX
Oct. 6 | Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX
Oct. 10 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | Toledo, OH
Oct. 11 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 12 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | Maryland Heights, MO

About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native. Lead single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” His latest single “Country Back” is available now. For more information, visit RandyHouser.com.
 
About Riley Green
Riley Green has been compelling Country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from, since his self-titled EP in 2018 debuted with Big Machine Label Group. His songs like the No. 1 PLATINUM hit “There Was This Girl,” the 2X-PLATINUM-certified heart-tugger “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” and his chart-topping collab with Thomas Rhett, “Half of Me,” have made the Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year synonymous with what Country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing and classic feel.
 
A huge 2023 for the avid sports fan, former athlete (Jacksonville State University quarterback) and outdoorsman, Green secured his third No. 1 single “Different ‘Round Here (Ft. Luke Combs),” played to an average of 65,000 fans each night as direct support on massive tours for Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen and released his latest full-length studio album Ain’t My Last Rodeo. The Dann Huff-produced album features his current Top 25-and-climbing single “Damn Good Day To Leave,” and gave a deeper look into the life of good ol’ boy who still lives in his hometown of Jacksonville, AL.
 
Currently riding a wave of massive success that grows stronger each day, 2024 has been a rocket for Green. He released his Way Out Here EP, which included two solo writes that had critics and fans alike gushing (the poignant “Jesus Saves” and the sultry “Worst Way,” which sparked a frenzy on the internet), the humorous tune “Rather Be,” as well as the wildly viral “you look like you love me” with Ella Langley, which has also taken social media by storm. He played for the biggest Country crowd in UK history (on his first trip across the pond no less), headlined his own (largely sold out) amphitheater tour, hosted his own festival, became one of only three Country artists to grace the cover of Cigar & Spirits and has become one of the most buzzed-about artists in Nashville. With another project on its way this fall, it’s clear, “there’s no slowing down for Riley Green” (Pollstar).  See tour dates and learn more at RileyGreenMusic.com.

Ian Munsick’s “Caroline” Out Now + Surprise-Drops “Good Dogs & Sad Songs”

Ahead of the release of his sophomore album White Buffalo last year, Wyoming native Ian Munsick shared with Music Row the inspiration his wife and son have had on his songwriting, stating “Caroline and Crawford are in all of these songs. It’s just more blatant in some than others.” With “More Than Me” tipping its hat to Caroline’s faith, and songs “Dig” and “Ranch Hand” serving as a testament to their love story, Munsick now interweaves these influences for his most direct tribute yet.
 
“Talk about pressure… naming a song after your wife is as high stakes as it gets as a songwriter. Releasing that song is about as high stakes as it gets as a husband,” Munsick shares with a laugh. “Luckily, it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written and even more importantly, it’s one of my wife’s. Every line is the truth and is seven years in the making. I took my time on it because God took His time on Caroline.” 
 
“Caroline” is available everywhere now, listen HERE. Named after his wife, “Caroline” was written by Munsick alongside Jeremy Spillman and Phil O’Donnell.
 
In addition to the release of “Caroline,” Munsick surprise-dropped “Good Dogs & Sad Songs” as he continues to play more-and-more new live music on the road. 

“Earlier this year, I sat down to write with the brilliant minds that helped create ‘Leather,’ my first cut as a songwriter (thanks CoJo). I had been looking forward to cooking up another one with this combo for a while,” Munsick reflects on the writing process with co-writers Jeremy Spillman and Rivers Rutherford. “Problem was, I had no song ideas this time. We were about an hour into the session and we had some great lines/melodies but still no title to write towards. Finally, my favorite line was cast out into the room: ‘dry wood that splits good and burns all night long.’ From then on, the song wrote itself.
 
“That day was a funny reminder of how the simple things in life are often the most meaningful and inspiring,” he adds. “No matter how much we complicate our lives, the things that God made will always bring clarity and a sense of peace. Just like good dogs and sad songs.” 
 
This Fall, Munsick will return to the Rocky Mountain region with his Country & WESTern Tour presented by Boot Barn, with nine shows throughout the west. Munsick is currently headlining his Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour, and can be seen on select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour this summer.
 
For his full tour schedule and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

Kublai Khan TX Announce New Album 'Exhibition Of Prowess' Out September 20 via Rise Records + Drop New Track "Supreme Ruler"

Texan titans Kublai Khan TX are back with a vengeance in announcing their much-anticipated forthcoming album 'Exhibition Of Prowess', out September 20 (via Rise Records). With an established reputation for delivering intense, earth-shattering bangers full of punishing breakdowns, vicious vocals and skull-splitting riffs, 'Exhibition Of Prowess' is a testament to the band's relentless drive and promises to be their most compelling work yet. In celebration of the news, Kublai Khan TX has dropped their latest rager "Supreme Ruler" and the official music video. When asked about the track, the quartet commented:

"'Supreme Ruler' is a metalcore torpedo aimed straight at the world. This song captures the true simplicity and pissed-off essence of Kublai Khan TX in its rawest form. Straight to the point, no bullshit, and built to last.”

The band has previously released crowd-favorite "Theory Of Mind" and most recently, "Low Tech" which both can be found on the upcoming full-length. Together, the tracks have amassed a staggering 11.2 million streams on Spotify alone and over 2 million viewson YouTube with no signs of stopping. Pre-order 'Exhibition Of Prowess' here, stream "Supreme Ruler" here, and watch the music video below.

North American fans will have their chance to see the band's incendiary live show on the road beginning in September with Lorna Shore, Whitechapel and Sanguisugabogg. Tickets will sell out, so grab yours at the link here before it's too late.

Kublai Khan TX Tour Dates with Lorna Shore, Whitechapel + Sanguisugabogg

Sep 19 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS

Sep 20 - Toronto, ON - HISTORY

Sep 21 - Moon Township, PA - UPMC Events Center

Sep 22 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Special Events Center

Sep 24 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live Orlando

Sep 25 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

Sep 27 - Louder Than Life Fest - Louisville, KY**

Sep 28 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

Sep 29 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

Sep 30 - The Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO*

Oct 2 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore New Orleans

Oct 3 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues

Oct 4 - San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center at Tech Port

Oct 5 - Dallas, TX - Southside Ballroom

Oct 7 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

Oct 8 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

Oct 10 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues

Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern

Oct 12 - Aftershock Fest - Sacramento, CA**

Oct 14 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

Oct 15 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom

Oct 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

Oct 18 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

Oct 19 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha

Oct 20 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

Oct 22 - Chicago, IL - Radius

Oct 23 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit

Oct 24 - Cleveland, OH - The Agora*

Oct 25 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

Oct 27 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom

Oct 28 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall

Oct 29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia

Oct 30 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre

*Not A Live Nation date

**No Kublai Khan & Sanguisugabogg

Apocalypse Fest

Nov 1 - Wilkes/Barre, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Whiskey Myers Perform Live on "Fox & Friends" All-American Summer Concert Series Tomorrow, Aug. 9

Having kicked off a year of heavy touring with a headlining Rodeo Houston stadium appearance in front of 60,000 fans and a run of electric arena shows, as profiled by Rolling Stone here, multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers now join the “Fox & Friends” All-American Summer Concert Series tomorrow, Aug. 9, for an hour of performances live from New York City as the in-demand Whiskey Myers 2024 Tour hits the Northeast.

The genre-bending band will perform fan-favorite hits including “Bury My Bones,” “Die Rockin'” and “Broken Window Serenade” as well as “John Wayne” and “Feets” off their latest album, Tornillo, lauded by Forbes as “difficult to categorize or pigeonhole because it’s uniquely their own... constantly pushing the creative envelope,” with Saving Country Music declaring the album to be “unapologetic and attitudinal,” noting, “Tornillo brings an energy, drive, pluck, and abandon most of modern music in this repressed era has vacated due to fear of reprisal. Rock music needs saving too, and Whiskey Myers is here to pick up the slack."

This summer marks the 16th annual All-American Summer Concert Series on FOX News Channel’s signature morning show “Fox & Friends" (weekdays, 6-9 a.m. ET), airing live from Fox Square, the plaza outside of FNC’s headquarters in New York City. In addition to tuning into the broadcast, fans can also stream full performances live on Fox Nation.

Whiskey Myers' appearance comes as the band brings their high-octane live show celebrated by Holler as a “six-piece concoction of southern rock, blue-collar country and rock 'n' roll... solidifying Whiskey Myers' place among the leading jam bands of the 21st century” to Atlantic City, N.J. tomorrow, Aug. 9; Virginia Beach, Va. (with Hank Williams, Jr.) on Saturday, Aug. 10; and Selbyville, Del. on Sunday, Aug. 11 as their headlining run continues throughout the U.S. until November. Tickets to all dates are on sale now via WhiskeyMyers.com.

For all the latest information, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Whiskey Myers 2024 Tour
* denotes direct support to Hank Williams, Jr.
^ denotes direct support to Zach Bryan (festival date)
(visit WhiskeyMyers.com for support details specific to each headlining date)

Aug. 9              Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10            Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
Aug. 11            Selbyville, Del.  ||  Freeman Arts Pavilion
Aug. 13            Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena
Aug. 15            Kingston, R.I.  ||  Ryan Center
Aug. 16            Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug. 17            Gilford, N.H.  ||  Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheater
Aug. 18            Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 21            Asbury Park, N.J.  ||  Stone Pony Summer Stage
Aug. 23            Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  ||  Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Aug. 24            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
Aug. 31            Palmer, Alaska  ||  Alaska State Fair
Sept. 21            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond ^
Oct. 17             Huntsville, Ala.  ||  Orion Amphitheater
Oct. 18             Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheater
Oct. 19             Simpsonville, S.C.  ||  Greenville Country Music Festival
Oct. 20             Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall
Oct. 22             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 25             Charlottesville, Va.  ||  Ting Pavilion
Oct. 26             Raleigh, N.C.  ||  Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Oct. 28             Dothan, Ala.  ||  Dothan City Civic Center
Oct. 30             Baton Rouge, La.  ||  Raising Cane’s River Center Arena
Oct. 31             Lake Charles, La.  ||  Lake Charles Civic Center
Nov. 1              Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center
Nov. 2              Dallas, Texas  ||  Dos Equis Pavilion
Nov. 6              Las Vegas, Nev.  ||  The Theater at Virgin Hotels
Nov. 7              Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  The Hondo Rodeo Fest *
Nov. 8              Laughlin, Nev.  ||  Harrah's Laughlin Casino & Hotel

Whiskey Myers (L to R: John Jeffers, Cody Tate, Cody Cannon, Jamey Gleaves; Background: Tony Kent, Jeff Hogg) Photo Credit: Khris Poage

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.1 million albums and amassed over 3.1 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with multiple features (and the first on-screen musical guest appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

CKY Touring This Fall

CKY TO EMBARK ON FALL 2024 TOUR

 LEG 2 OF 25 YEAR "NEW REASON TO DREAM" CELEBRATION KICKS OFF IN SEPTEMBER IN NASHVILLE

BAND TO APPEAR AT MAJOR FALL FESTIVALS LOUDER THAN LIFE + AFTERSHOCK

After a wildly successful return to the stage this spring, CKY have announced their Fall 2024 tour plans. They will embark on the second leg of their "New Reason To Dream" headline run, celebrating 25 years of CKY with Crobot in tow and serving as support. Chase The Comet will also be along for the ride. The tour kicks off on September 12 in Nashville and runs through October 11 in Anaheim, and is followed by a return to the Pacific Northwest in December.

Additionally, CKY will appear at two major fall festivals — Louder Than Life in Louisville in September and then at Aftershock in Sacramento in October.

CKY ON TOUR:
WITH CROBOT + CHASE THE COMET:
09/12 — Nashville, TN — The Mil @ Cannery Hall
09/13 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
09/14 — Richmond, VA — Richmond Music Hall
09/15 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho Theater
09/17 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's
09/18 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
09/19 — Hartford, CT — The Webster Underground
09/20 — Quebec City, QC — La Source de la Martinière
09/21 — Ottawa, ON — The Brass Monkey
09/22 — Toronto, ON — The Rockpile
09/24 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation @ The Intersection
09/25 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
09/26 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Iron Works
09/27 — Cleveland, OH — The Winchester
09/28 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
09/30 — Tulsa, OK — The Shrine
10/01 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater
10/02 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
10/03 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
10/05 — Denver, CO — HQ
10/06 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
10/08 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
10/09 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
10/10 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom
10/11 — Anaheim, CA — The Parish @ House Of Blues
10/12 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival*
12/12 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre**
12/13 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon**
12/14 — Portland, OR — Bossanova Ballroom** 
*Festival 
**CKY Only

ABOUT CKY:
Once upon a time, CKY burned it all down, with a raucous, anarchic, hard rock sound soaked in the skate-punk culture that birthed them and a hard-partying lifestyle onstage and off that decimated relationships and reputations in its wake.

Chad I Ginsburg, the band's guitarist and singer, steps into the frontman role with charisma, charm, and bravado, confidently delivering a diverse performance as he claims a position that was clearly rightfully his to own. 

He's joined in enduring partnership and musical and personal chemistry by fellow CKY co-founder, Jess Margera, the drummer whose extracurricular work in projects like The Company Band (with guys from Clutch and Fireball Ministry) expanded CKY's horizons as much as Ginsburg's solo work has as well.

Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Deftones have all personally invited CKY on tour, cementing a legacy as a hard-charging live act. CKY built a worldwide fanbase of dedicated acolytes, friends, and supporters, lovingly dubbed the CKY Alliance, with a broader group of musicians, athletes, and other creative types in the CKY family, both literally and figuratively. 

Carver City (2009) debuted at #4 on the Hard Music charts. It was the second CKY album to debut in the Top 50 on the Billboard 200: An Answer Can Be Found(2005) hit #35 upon its release. 2017's The Phoenix was a spiritual successor to CKY's breakthrough, Infiltrate•Destroy•Rebuild (2002), with a hint of the appropriately titled debut, Volume 1 (1999).

"We're grown adults now with an eagle-eye perspective on who we are, what we do, and how to do it right," Ginsburg declares, with matter-of-fact certainty. "None of us are out there in the clouds. We're pretty well-grounded people that have an honest perspective on where we're at."

The totality of the CKY experience is perhaps best summarized by a quote from enigmatic comic book legend, author, and self-proclaimed magician, Alan Moore. "My experience of life is that it is is not divided up into genres; it's a horrifying, romantic, tragic, comical, science-fiction cowboy detective novel. You know, with a bit of pornography if you're lucky."

Margera observes that it was "a perfect storm of events" that led to CKY becoming a pretty popular name. "When it's happening, you're not paying attention. But once you get a couple of years under your belt, you realize, 'Holy shit, man. That was lucky as hell that happened to us!,' ya know?"

"We're feeling rather lucky," Ginsburg agrees. "We're not taking things for granted. We're saturated in gratitude. It's an incredibly humbled CKY, with a fire to last another 20 years. The point is to go play rock 'n' roll and appreciate everybody else who does it, too. It's a lucky job to have."

New Jersey band BARD signs to Magic Door Records, presents soulful 'Angels Got His Back' single

"With a rich melodic and soulful quality, laced with infectious rhythms and laid-back vibes, this music makes for a captivating listening experience - the kind of track that makes you want to close your eyes, turn up the volume, and let the music wash over you" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


New Jersey groovy rock-blues outfit BARD (a.k.a. The BARD Band) present their new single 'Angels Got His Back', bringing us a sublime dose of their soulful sound and groovy spirit. This is the first taste of their debut album 'Angels Got His Back', slated for release on October 4 with label backing thanks to their recently inked deal with Magic Door Records.

In the capable hands of producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Luna, Gramercy Arms), this album was recorded, mixed and mastered at the famed Magic Door Recording studio in Montclair. "We’re thrilled to announce the first single from The BARD Band, a new addition to our roster. This is the title track to their upcoming LP 'Angels Got His Back'! Try to resist this airy groove of a song we’re dubbing New Classic Rock," says Ray Ketchem.

BARD was formed in 2017 in Montclair by college friends Jamie Pagliaro (acoustic guitar, lead vocals) and Michael Schreiber (keyboard, organ, vocals), who reunited after losing touch for two decades. The band's lineup grew to include Dave Menez (bass guitar, vocals), Mike Potenza (electric guitar, vocals) and David Kolk (drums, percussion, vocals), each bringing his own unique musical sensibilities. This fusion resulted in a rich texture of sounds, enhanced by the band's cohesive approach to dynamics, tone, and articulate sound mix.

Jamie Pagliaro shares, "'Angels Got His Back' is a poignant adaptation of Vachel Lindsay's timeless poem 'In Memory of a Child'. The song paints a vivid picture of a child embraced by celestial guardians, wandering through idyllic landscapes of eternal spring. It captures the innocence and wonder of childhood, celebrating the belief that the departed are safe in the care of angels, their spirits forever bright and untarnished."

A tribute to enduring love and hope that lights up even the darkest moments, this funky dark-themed track tenderly imagines a departed child now in the care of angels, playing and exploring in a heavenly realm. Surrounded by beauty and joy, he roams through eternal spring, safe and enlightened.

With a soulful groove-rock sound, BARD craft uplifting music that inspires and unites through a contagious rhythm. Initially drawing inspiration from Shakespeare, BARD's vision of setting poems to music quickly expanded to include works from poets like Robert Browning, Langston Hughes, in addition to original poems by Jamie Pagliaro. A product of their collaborative process, each member makes their own unique contribution to the structure and composition of each song.

BARD's music is as much inspired by soulful singers like Marvin Gaye and Van Morrison, the funky sounds of the Doobie Brothers and Grover Washington's jazz as they are by classic rock influences like Neil Young and The Band, the Allman Brothers' southern rock and the jam band style of the Grateful Dead, not to mention a touch of country sensibility.

In contrast to their 2002 debut EP 'Come Back Often', which leans on their indie-folk roots with elements of country and rock, BARD's new album represents an evolutionary step forward, highlighting the incorporation of funk and soul elements, while also allowing space for more improvisation and textured percussive elements.

From their inception to their evolving sound and dedicated live performances, BARD continues to build a dedicated following and make their mark in the music scene. Thriving on live performances, delighting diverse audiences at festivals, community events, breweries and coffee shops, they are known for their engaging shows, energizing audiences with positive vibes.

The 'Angels Got His Back' single is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Their debut album, out October 4, can already be pre-ordered via Bandcamp. On August 23, BARD will be holding a soft-launch album release party at Tierney’s Montclair.

ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics from Vachel Lindsay’s “In Memory of a Child” (1912)
Adapted by Jamie Pagliaro
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ray Ketchem
at Magic Door Studios, Montclair, NJ
Jamie Pagliaro - acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Michael Schreiber - keyboard, organ, vocals
Dave Menez - bass guitar, vocals
Mike Potenza - electric guitar, vocals
David Kolk - drums, percussion, vocals
Album Artwork by Nourhan Sandouk
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

LIVE SHOWS
Aug 21  Highlands, NJ - Bard Down The Shore
Aug 23  Montclair, NJ - Tierney's
Aug 24  Denville, NJ - Diamond Spring Brewery
Sept 7   Asbury, NJ - Ironbound Farm
Dec 14  Denville, NJ - Diamond Spring Brewery
Dec 28  Montclair, NJ - Bard For The Holidays


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VITRIOL Kicks Off Extensive North American Tour in Support of Goatwhore

Death metal battalion VITRIOL will be embarking on an extensive North American tour in support of GOATWHORE. The trek will kick off tomorrow, August 9, in Baton Rouge, LA and will make its way through the continent until the final stop on September 30 in Pensacola, FL. The full itinerary can be found below!

VITRIOL's highly anticipated new album, 'Suffer & Become,' is now available worldwide via Century Media Records!

'Suffer & Become' is now available HERE. The album will be available digitally as well as in Standard CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Deep Blood Red LP (All ex-US Retail), Orange Crush LP (All US Retail), and Red / Yellow / Black Transp. Splatter LP (Band Exclusive).

GET TICKETS HERE

VITRIOL (w/ GOATWHORE)

+ Thantifaxath (8/9 - 9/2)

+ Necrofier (9/5 - 9/30)

+ HERAKLEION (8/9 - 8/14)

08/09: Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live

08/10: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock

08/11: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

08/12: Dallas, TX @ CheapSteaks

08/13: El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace

08/14: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

08/15: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge

08/16: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

08/17: San Diego, CA @ Casbah

08/18: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

08/20: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar

08/21: Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren

08/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

08/23: Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room Harlow’s

08/24: Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub

08/25: Portland, OR @ Dante's

08/27: Seattle, WA @ Substation

08/28: Vancouver, BC @ The Cobalt

08/30: Calgary, AB @ Commonwealth

08/31: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room

09/02: Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre

09/03: Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium

09/05: Cave In Rock, IL @ FTA Open Air

09/06: Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's

09/07: St Paul, MN @ Turf Club

09/08: Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade

09/09: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

09/10: Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups

09/11: Cleveland, OH @ No Class

09/12: Toledo, OH @ Frankies-Inner City

09/13: Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit

09/14: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

09/15: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

09/17: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

09/18: Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey

09/19: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar

09/20: Boston, MA @ Middle East

09/21: Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance

09/22: Brooklyn, NY @ Metal Injection Festival

09/23: Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft's

09/24: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

09/25: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

09/27: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

09/28: Miami, FL @ Gramps

09/29: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits

09/30: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar

For Portland, Oregon's VITRIOL, nothing comes easy. Nothing. The title of their second Century Media album, 'Suffer & Become,' says it all. "The title really sums it up," says guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen. "I pushed things to a point while making this album where it almost became untenable. Things that were supposed to be done in weeks took months. It wasn't easy, but I think it was suffering well spent."

At the core of 'Suffer & Become' lies a profound sense of extremity and unease. This very essence defines Vitriol as the vanguard in death metal's evolutionary path—a sonic landscape characterized by its profound darkness, density, and the infusion of nanotechnological precision interwoven with intense, seething emotions. Not easy listening in the slightest. Since forming in 2013, Rasmussen and longtime co-conspirator, bassist, and co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger have worked with a single-minded vision: to push the genre to its breaking point and invent a new uncompromising paradigm in the process. VITRIOL is a masterclass in pain – and that's just their jumping-off point.

Recounting VITRIOL's initial journey into the outer fringes of extremity, Rasmussen is characteristically thoughtful. "I was starving for something that didn't pull any punches," says Kyle of VITRIOL's caustic mission statement, which detonated into the realm of extreme metal with 2013's 'Antichrist' demo. "Death metal was important to me because it speaks to an aggression, a frustration that I had when I was younger. It wasn't just a sonic connection but an emotional connection, which made music almost a means to an end. What I saw happening in extreme metal at the time was almost a removal of emotion in favor of musicality, that fire, that piss and vinegar spirit. Basically, I wanted something that wanted me dead."

With 2017's 'Pain Will Define Their Death' EP, VITRIOL took its spot as one of the underground's most uncompromising exponents, leading them to join forces with Century Media. The resultant album, 2019's "To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice," was nothing short of a crucial next step for the band and the genre itself. Decibel Magazine said, "Vitriol leave no doubt they are one of the best the genre has to offer, with shades of Nile, Hate Eternal, and Anaal Nathrakh frequently peeking through." Hitting the road that year, at first in Europe with Nile and then in the US with Cattle Decapitation and Atheist, and then Vader before the onset of Covid, VITRIOL was quick to establish themselves as much of an uncompromising force onstage as they are on record.

"Doing 'Black Seeds of Vengeance' alongside Karl Sanders [of Nile] onstage in Europe on our very first tour was nothing short of a 'pinch me' moment," Kyle recounts from VITRIOL's early touring days. "More recently, we were touring with Morbid Angel, and Steve Tucker, who is my favorite Morbid Angel vocalist, came out of his dressing room in a VITRIOL t-shirt and exclaimed that we were one of his favorite new bands! That blew my mind as a fan, first and foremost – a total 'Holy Fuck!' moment." 

'Suffer & Become' is nothing short of a benchmark for VITRIOL (rounded out by guitarist Daniel Martinez and Matt Kilner). It's as dense and blackened as anything to erupt from Rasmussen's vision of sonic disorder. From the onset of the opening track, "Shame and Its Afterbirth," there's a new sense of openness, grandeur, and occasional beauty in VITRIOL's aural arsenal. "I wanted to have an album that had a stark duality to it," says Kyle. "Very high highs and very low lows. We're very familiar with the lows but not so much with the triumphant highs. I wanted the album to have more of a sense of optimism to it, both lyrically and musically. I wanted the album to convey a sense of optimism that probably gets lost in the black maelstrom that is the first album." 

Produced by Rasmussen and mixed by Dave Otero (Archspire, Cattle Decapitation), 'Suffer &

Become' isn't merely the sound of VITRIOL upping the ante in death metal's musical arms race; it is also the sound of salvation for its driving force. "Living in the world of that first album was very difficult for me," says Rasmussen. "It's not a nice place. It was very intentionally imbalanced in the same way a horror film is imbalanced. I wanted a healthier world for me to live in, and I believe I achieved that."

Not that the writing and recording of 'Suffer & Become' was anything short of soul-rending. Rasmussen labored over the creation of the album in the studio, on tour in hotel rooms, to the point of painstaking obsessiveness. Kyle is straightforward about the grueling record-making process and its personal impact. "The record feels a bit like a Jungian Dante's Inferno," he states. "Plumbing the circles of my personal, psychological, and spiritual hell and then purposely refocusing it so it's not the unhinged, dark catharsis of the first album. This record is a lot more vulnerable."

Songs like "Weaponized Loss" or "The Flowers of Sadism" are what Kyle describes as a "dark baptism" in comparison to the absolute darkness of "To Bathe…". The sound of VITRIOL remains as joyless and dark as ever, but with a glimmer of hope. VITRIOL has taken its trauma-put-to-sound approach to the next level and discovered a new sense of beauty in the blackness. 'Suffer & Become' is death metal with a bloody, beating heart.

Line-Up:

Kyle Rasmussen - Guitars and Vocals

Adam Roethlisberger - Bass and Vocals

Matt Kilner - Drums

Daniel Martinez - Guitars

Producer // Mixing // Mastering:

Dave Otero

Album artwork:

Dylan Humphries

Photo Credit:

Peter Beste

Bio:

Mike Gitter

Physical Formats:

Standard CD Jewelcase

Ltd. Deep Blood Red LP (All ex-US Retail)

Orange Crush LP (All US Retail)

Red / Yellow / Black Transp. Splatter LP (Band Exclusive) 

Ashley McBryde Performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" + "GMA3"

GRAMMY award winner Ashley McBryde performed on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning, August 7, bringing her No Depression-dubbed “soaring anthem of self-determination” and current single “The Devil I Know” to audiences nationwide. Watch her interview and performance HERE.
 
Chatting about the cover art for her album The Devil I Know, which features five representations of the different facets of McBryde’s personality, she shared with Michael Strahan, “The whole process of making this record was that we all have different aspects of ourselves, some that we love to embrace, some that we do not love to embrace. So this whole process has been about not just coming to terms with it, but learning how to fall in love with all those aspects.”
 
The Arkansas native also joined “GMA3: What You Need To Know” with album closer “6th of October,” a song written by McBryde with Blue Foley and CJ Field after the passing of one of her longtime collaborators, Randall Clay, with Field bringing in a song he’d started with Clay. The track has since become a celebration of self-compassion among her fans, with Billboard sharing “acceptance and self-assuredness flows particularly on album closer ‘6th of October,’” while Arkansas Democrat-Gazette calls it “bittersweet, John Prine-ish.” Watch her interview and performance HERE.
 
Named one of the best country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, Paste, Holler and more, the cover art for The Devil I Know represents different parts of McBryde’s personality: Joan of Arkansas, the Golden Gal, Girl in Red, Blackout Betty and Ashley Damn McBryde. To celebrate each one, McBryde compiled playlists of her songs from each persona, with the full collection titled Meet the Family.
 
McBryde recently wrapped The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat and will perform headlining dates across the U.S. through the summer before joining Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour this fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
 
Aug. 8             Erie County Fair // Hamburg, NY
Aug. 11           Illinois State Fair // Springfield, IL
Aug. 16           Cape Cod Melody Tent // Hyannis, MA
Aug. 18           South Shore Music Circus // Cohasset, MA
Aug. 23           North Texas Fair and Rodeo // Denton, TX
Aug. 24           Riverwind Casino // Norman, OK
Aug. 30           Du Quoin State Fair // Du Quoin, IL
Aug. 31           Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff // New Orleans, LA
Sept. 1             William A. Floyd Amphitheater // Anderson, SC
Sept. 7             Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 13           Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 // Bristol, TN
Sept. 14           Renfro Valley Entertainment Center // Mt. Vernon, KY
Sept. 17           Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 20           PNC Music Pavilion // Charlotte, NC*
Sept. 21           Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC*
Oct. 3              Pueblo Memorial Hall // Pueblo, CO
Oct. 4              Union Colony Civic Center // Greeley, CO
Oct. 12            Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Oct. 18            Visalia Fox Theatre // Visalia, CA
Oct. 20            GoldenSky Festival 2024 // Sacramento, CA
Oct. 25            The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion // The Woodlands, TX*
Nov. 8             Princess Theatre // Decatur, AL
Nov. 15           Wells Fargo Center // Philadelphia, PA*
Nov. 16           Bryce Jordan Center // University Park, PA*
Dec. 6              WCOL Winter Wonder Jam // Columbus, OH
Dec. 13            MGM Grand Garden Arena // Las Vegas, NV*
 
*Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour

Photo Credit: Katie Kauss

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more. The Arkansas native will headline shows across the U.S. this summer before joining Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour this fall. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.

LEGENDARY PROG BAND NEKTAR SETS OFF ON A MISSION TO MARS, THE FIRST IN THEIR NEW TRILOGY DROPPING ON AUGUST 30

Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans along with their album “The Other Side” (2020) which was Number 1 on Amazon Progressive Music. For over half a century, Nektar has been the guiding star for countless fans, leading them on mesmerizing expeditions through the vast expanses of the cosmos and the depths of the ocean. With their unique fusion of progressive rock and stunning visuals, these trailblazing prog-rock legends have ignited the imaginations of generations.

As they began the next 50 years of their career, they kicked it off earlier this year with “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023”. Capturing the band with a 2CD/Blu-Ray set clocking in at over 2 and 1/2 hours and spanning the band’s entire career with classics like “Remember the Future Parts 1 & 2”, “A Tab in the Ocean”, and the last to have primary member Ron Howden who died suddenly at the age of 78 on September 29th, 2023.

Listen to “Mission To Mars” below:

Now Nektar is broadening their horizons with the first in the Mission to Mars trilogy. Their first to feature new drummer, Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars, vocals), Kendall Scott (keyboards, synths), Maryann Castello (vocals) and original founding member Derek “Mo” Moore (bass guitar, vocals). From the rocking title track “Mission to Mars” to the beautiful “I’ll Let You In,” Nektar covers all the prog rock bases while venturing into some new melodic territories. As both Mo and Ryche state, “Mission to Mars’ hails back to Nektar’s early roots before prog music was even a term, a blend of rock and progressive elements that define Nektar’s musical evolution. From day one we had a special feeling about our new album ‘Mission to Mars. ’ We hope you do too.”

The band kicks off the next leg of the Mission to Mars tour in August.

Tickets for dates: https://nektarsmusic.com/events/

AUG 24: Williams Center, Rutherford, NJ - Home of Progstock
AUG 25: My Fathers Place, Glen Cove, NY
AUG 27: The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ
SEPT 6: Nene Valley Rock Festival 2024, Grimsthorpe, UK

There are a limited number of autographed bundles available while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar

Bundle Includes:
• One (1) Nektar "Mission To Mars" CD or LP
• One (1) Nektar "Mission To Mars" 10x10 Signed Print

For more information, visit:
www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar
https://nektarsmusic.com/

Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

FEDERALE presents 'The Worst Thing I Ever Did Was Ever Loving You' feat. JENNY DON'T

“Equal parts Ennio Morricone, Lee Hazelwood, and Nick Cave with a touch of Chris Isaak’s less romantic side… few if any artists are brave and/or creative enough to channel this ghostly, often ominous vibe into moving, sensual and stirring music” ~ American Songwriter

"Their most immersive and varied album to date, Collin Hegna and his merry band of music-makers take us on a fantastic journey... and on ‘Heaven Forgive Me’, Hegna channels the post-punk vibes of such bands as The Church, Pink Turns Blue and The Mission to our delight" ~ The Spill Magazine

Portland's iconic outfit Federale presents their latest single 'The Worst Thing I Ever Did Was Ever Loving You' feat. Jenny Don't, a song cast in the mold of the storied duets of Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra. This superb duet is from Federale's sixth studio album 'Reverb & Seduction', newly released via Jealous Butcher Records. Led by Collin Hegna, a long-standing member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, this record marks the band's 20th anniversary. 

Set to a Beatles-inspired backbeat and adorned with period-correct strings and pedal steel, this song is an homage to the sounds of 1968. A time when psychedelia, country, rock, soul and crooners all started blending together to create a melange of genres that could only exist in that magical point in time. Except it exists now too thanks to Federale & Ameripolitan Music Awards-winning chanteuse Jenny Don’t of Jenny Don't and The Spurs.

Often in the Hazlewood-penned songs of the late 60s, Lee would write about a bedraggled yet loveable rogue that somewhat resembles himself but notably this character is always down on his luck. And the object of his affections simultaneously mocks him but can’t quite give him up. In Federale’s “The Worst Thing..” we find Jenny Don’t taking up the mantle of the femme fatale that’s just had enough of her loser worser half. Meanwhile, Federale’s Collin Hegna goes down a laundry list of all the bad things he’s done (and there’s plenty), but somehow the worst thing he ever did was falling in love. Not even his worst behaviour (involving booze, drugs, gambling, and winding up with a bloody nose from something or other) can rival his moral ineptitude in causing a good woman to fall for a bad man. But Jenny has had enough of his bragging and excuses. She knows the score and isn't afraid to let this loser know who’s won and who’s lost. And it ain’t her.

For over a dozen years, Jenny Don't and The Spurs has been known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence, having garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm. Collin Hegna also happened to record and mix the band's latest record 'Broken Hearted Blue' (out now on Fluff & Gravy Records) at Revolver Studios in Portland.

Filmed entirely on 16mm Kodak 200t film, the video for 'The Worst Thing' was inspired by the amazing one-shot music videos of the late 60s that were seen on shows such as the Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show. Often shot live with little to no editing, they often featured minimal sets and creative theatrical lighting. With the performers often lip-syncing to their pre-recorded material, it was up to the camera and the performer to bring the performance to life.

This video involved three takes straight through so that the singer's positions could be shifted for the various points of view being portrayed in the lyrics of the song. The only editing entailed cutting between takes to create this effect. Cinematographer Joe Bowden used the Eclair NPR 16mm camera, created in 1963 in France - revolutionary for its portability and noiseless design, and  a favorite of documentary and independent filmmakers of the 1960s and 70s. Shot in Portland, Oregon at Desert Island Studios, this is an authentic representation of how music videos were created in the era the song is set in.

'Reverb & Seduction' is a 10-track tour-de-force road trip from psych rock to country duets, never straying too far from the spaghetti western roots that inspired the band many blood-moons ago. What began as an homage to those cinematic soundscapes of the Italian 60s has evolved well past those not-so-humble beginnings, with Federale now also drawing from wide-ranging inspirations.

Federale has carved out a unique niche within the indie music landscape, blending their signature spaghetti-Western instrumental sound with moody vocal arrangements in the spirit of Lee Hazlewood and late-era Leonard Cohen. With a penchant for the darkly romantic, our narrator guides us through these stories in deep baritone.. Distorted guitars, mellotrons and 70s inspired string arrangements sit side by side with driving drum patterns and moaning pedal steel.

Recorded at Revolver Studios in Portland, this album was engineered by Collin Hegna, Matt Thomson and Andrew Joslyn, who boasts five 5 Grammy Award winning albums. Mixed by Hegna with Jeff Stuart Saltzman (The Black Keys, The High Violets) and Matt Thomson, it was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering. The album also involves numerous Portland rock-scene vets, including talents from The Dandy Warhols, The Shivas, Roselit Bone, Rogue Wave and Delines.  Members of The Black Angels, Mission Spotlight and Courtney Barnett's Band, plus Grammy-nominated producer Hunter Lea (Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood reissues) and Andrew Joslyn (Nancy Wilson, Kei$ha, Macklemore, Mark Lanegan),

 Maintaining a retro vibe, Federale's records have always sounded period-correct for an alternate-universe 1971, where rock and roll never caught on. Earlier, the band shared the singles 'Heaven Forgive Me', 'No Strangers' and 'Advice From A Stranger'.

'Reverb & Seduction' is out now everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and Band camp. Also released on CD and limited edition vinyl, the album available from fine record dealers and via Band camp.

TOUR DATES
AUG 23  Portland, OR - The Showdown
AUG 24  San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt Bar
OCT 05  Reno, NV - Offbeat Festival
OCT 31  Austin, TX - Levitation Festival


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