World-Famous Tribute Icons TRAGEDY Reveal Metallic Cover of Disco Anthem "I Will Survive"

World-Famous Tribute Icons

TRAGEDY

Reveal Metallic Cover of Disco Anthem,

"I Will Survive"

Watch the New Video Below

New Album, 'I Am Woman',

Out this Friday, March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

USA Tour with Steel Panther & Crobot Happening NOW!

+ Co-Headlining with Nanowar of Steel

in the UK & Europe Next!

New York City tribute masters TRAGEDY will release their upcoming full-length album, 'I Am Woman', this Friday, March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records! Flipping the script on sleaze rock tropes, 'I Am Woman' pays tribute to the most powerful force in the band's lives - celebrating womanhood in all forms on 14 newly-reinvented disco and soft rock anthems.

What better way for the inventors of “disco metal” to ring in their new album and tour than by revealing a metallic cover of one of the greatest disco anthems of all time? That's right - as they continue on their current USA tour with Steel Panther and Crobot and prepare to drop 'I Am Woman', TRAGEDY brings fans a campy, charging cover of Gloria Gaynor's hit track "I Will Survive"! Evoking the spirit of Queen with soaring choral harmonies before landing with an 80s metal twist, the track boasts fun electric riffage and blazing solos!

TRAGEDY says about "I Will Survive":

"Here, we deconstruct this iconic disco anthem, and dig deep into the fear and rage lingering under the surface of the original. In the video, the Greek chorus, Mo'Royce and his dancer alter-ego tell the story of emerging from a toxic relationship and learning how to thrive as a strong, independent spirit. It embodies the album's theme - inhabiting each other's stories while turning sweet disco into hot, molten metal."

TRAGEDY had a glitter-encrusted grip on the entertainment world when they emerged in the early 2010’s. Now, following the 2015 breakout viral music video for their cover of Grease’s “You’re The One That I Want” and 2017’s second viral hit, a cover of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, TRAGEDY are back with a brand new twist on I Am Woman!

Having introduced their raucous trademark stage show to audiences in the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and beyond, and releasing several albums of metallized disco, soft rock and pop covers before even tasting their first viral hit, TRAGEDY proved early on that they were never just your everyday satirical cover band. These six warriors of wacky fully embody the soul of the original and reimagine it from the top down, infusing the tracks with an undeniably infectious energy that can be felt both on stage or on wax. And while their 80s hair metal image would imply that plenty of misbehavior is to be seen on the surface, one only need witness TRAGEDY live a single time to understand that the band’s true overarching message is one of carefree joy, humanity, acceptance and the simple pursuit of a damn good time.

"...Shiny costumes, dramatic eye makeup and headbanging hilarity…”

- The Village Voice (US)

“Hard riffs, tight white flares, and even tighter octave-scraping harmonies… essential listening"

- The Sun (UK)

Pre-Order 'I Am Woman' HERE

On 'I Am Woman', TRAGEDY turn the energy up to 11 with recharged dancehall favorites like “Le Freak”, “Respect” (featuring soul powerhouse Marcy Harriell) and “I’m So Excited”, and double down on the drama with heavy, recomposed covers of belt-worthy classics “Memory” (featuring legendary drag performer, singer and guitarist Mrs. Smith), “Goldfinger” and “Roar”.

Tracks like “I Will Survive” evoke the spirit of Queen with choral harmonies and blazing solos, while unabashed anthems like “She Bop” and “Venus” fully convince with authentic 80s hair metal flavor. Power metal reigns on the band’s opus-like version of “Flashdance… What a Feeling” and the theatrical Maiden-meets-Meatloaf-esque “Lay All Your Love on Me”.

'I Am Woman' is bolstered by a retro production aura that allows the intricacy of each rearrangement decision to shine, as blistering guitar work, classic drumlines and dynamic vocal performances cascade throughout each track. With 'I Am Woman', TRAGEDY truly embody the spirit of metal classics while providing a fresh take on some of the world’s most timeless classics of empowerment, independence and self-love - important messages that resonate now more than ever!

As mentioned above, TRAGEDY recently kicked off their tour with Steel Panther and Crobot in the USA! After gracing American audiences with their raucous stage show, TRAGEDY will continue on to their co-headline European tour alongside fellow comedy metal icons and labelmates NANOWAR OF STEEL, beginning April 18 in Southampton, UK. See below for all tour dates!

TRAGEDY: US Tour with Steel Panther and Crobot (as special guest)

03.01.23 – US: Houston, TX – House Of Blues

03.03.23 – US: Dallas, TX – House Of Blues

03.04.23 – US: Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom

03.06.23 – US: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

03.08.23 – US: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

03.10.23 – US: Orlando FL – The Plaza Live

03.11.23 – US: St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

03.12.23 – US: Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

03.14.23 – US: Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live

03.16.23 – US: New York, NY – Irving Plaza

03.17.23 – US: Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre

03.18.23 – US: Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

03.19.23 – US: Worcester, MA – The Palladium

03.21.23 – US: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

03.22.23 – US: Columbus, OH – The Bluestone

03.24.23 – US: Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room

03.25.23 – US: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues

03.26.23 – US: Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre

03.28.23 – US: Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage

03.29.23 – US: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore

03.31.23 – US: Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre

04.01.23 – US: Denver, CO – The Fillmore

04.02.23 – US: Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

04.04.23 – US: Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

04.06.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

04.07.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

04.08.23 – US: San Diego, CA – House Of Blues

TRAGEDY are:

Disco Mountain Man - vocals, keys

Mo'Royce Peterson - vocals, guitar

Andy Gibbous Waning - bass, vocals

Gibbon Ass Freehly - guitar, vocals, horns

The Infernal Demigibb - drums

Erv Woolsey Honored With BMI "Million-Air" Award for George Strait Classic "I Can Still Make Cheyenne"

ERV WOOLSEY HONORED WITH BMI "MILLION-AIR" AWARD CELEBRATING OVER A MILLION BROADCAST PERFORMANCES OF "I CAN STILL MAKE CHEYENNE"

Platinum-Certified Song Written by Woolsey & Aaron Barker Appeared on George Strait's 1996 Album, Blue Clear Sky

DEATHSTARS - Unleash New Video For second Single "Midnight Party"

Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS recently announced their return with the new album Everything Destroys You, which is set to be released on May 5th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Fans have eagerly waited for their first release in over eight years, which brings us back to the good old Scandinavian Deathglam and destructive urban party nights.
Today, the band reveals the second album single, "Midnight Party".

The track is accompanied by a complimentary video - filmed in Stockholm, it depicts the band attending a packed club show, watching a Deathstars female cover band. Hint: this alternative Deathstars might feature some familiar faces…

Frontman Whiplasher Bernadotte comments on the song:

"I wanted to write a kind of worst slash filthy slash dark yet catchy party song and lyrics; something that was bad in a good way – bringing moral downfall up- to - speed al dente.. It’s about those times when you end up binge partying and don´t go to sleep for days, it’s just constantly midnight with the additional clear and present downward spiral and debauchery that eventually makes you go insane. The party that never stops until you collapse. Very different from David Lee Roth-poolpartyrock, to say the least.”

Check out the video below.
Listen / pre-order here: https://deathstars.bfan.link/party-2802.ema  

The album will be released in the following formats:

CD jewel case with 16-page booklet
1LP Sleeve + A2 Poster white
1LP Sleeve + A2 Poster splatter dark green & yellow

LINE-UP

Whiplasher Bernadotte - Vocals

Nightmare Industries - Guitars and Keys

Cat Casino - Guitars

Skinny Disco - Bass

Listen / pre-order: https://bfan.link/deathstars-thisis-1152.ema  

BLOODYWOOD Announces RAKSHAK USA Tour Featuring VENDED and WARGASM!

BLOODYWOOD, the Indian metal band that has taken the world by storm with their unique blend of heavy music and traditional Indian folk music, is pleased to announce their upcoming RAKSHAK USA Tour. The tour, which will feature support from VENDED and WARGASM, will kick off on May 2nd in Seattle, WA and make its way across the US ending with an appearance at the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus Ohio May 25

“We are thrilled to be back playing for our fans in the United States,” says Jayant Bhadula vocalist of BLOODYWOOD. “This tour is going to be a celebration of heavy metal, Indian culture, and the power of music to bring people together.”

The RAKSHAK USA Tour will feature songs from their 2022 critically acclaimed debut RAKSHAK album. Direct support VENDED, the Des Moines-based hard rock band featuring vocalist Griffin Taylor and drummer Simon Crahan, has been making waves with a powerful debut release and is featured on the tour. WARGASM, the London-based duo featuring Milkie Way and Sam Matlockwho have been garnering acclaim from their mix of punk and metal genres rounds out the bill.

“We can’t wait to share the stage with VENDED AND WARGASM,” adds Karan Katiyar, the guitarist. “Both bands are incredibly talented and we know that they are going to bring a ton of energy to every show.”

The RAKSHAK USA Tour is the latest in a series of exciting developments for BLOODYWOOD, who have been making headlines around the world for their unique sound and energetic live performances (as they did representing their country and genre on Lollapalooza, India). With their infectious melodies, heavy riffs, and powerful lyrics, BLOODYWOOD is poised to become one of the most exciting new bands in metal throughout the world. Their passionately advocated social causes complement their bold sound.

TOUR DATES
05/02 @ El Corazon - Seattle, WA
05/03 @ Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
05/05 @ Virginia Street Brewhouse - Reno, NV
05/06 @ Goldfield Trading - Sacramento, CA
05/07 @ Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA
05/08 @ The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA
05/10 @ Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
05/12 @ The Metro - Chicago, IL
05/13 @ Pop's - St. Louis, MO
05/15 @ Vibes Event Center - San Antonio, TX
05/16 @ The Studio At The Factory - Dallas, TX
05/18 @ Welcome to Rockville Festival - Daytona Beach, FL
05/19 @ The Georgia Theater - Athens, GA
05/20 @ Hangar 1819 - Greensboro, NC
05/22 @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY
05/23 @ HMAC - Harrisburg, PA
05/24 @ Roxian Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
05/25 @ Sonic Temple Festival - Columbus, OH

Presale Tickets and VIP Experiences for the RAKSHAK USA Tour begin on Wednesday March 1, with General on-sales Friday March 3!

Click for Presale Tickets and VIP Experience!

Stream 'Rakshak' on Spotify

About Bloodywood

BLOODYWOOD is known for pioneering a sound that seamlessly fuses Indian Folk instruments with Metal to devastating effect. Expect to hear the percussive power of the mighty Dhol, the melancholic Flute, the single stringed Tumbi and several other uncommon yet distinctively characteristic sounds from India. A combination of thunderous Hindi/Punjabi and meaningful yet unforgiving Rap verses along with the ethnic instrumentation, makes BLOODYWOOD a truly unique experience.

Angel Vivaldi Releases New Track & Video "Six"; Taken From Upcoming Album 'Away With Words Part 2' Out April 7th

Guitar virtuoso, Angel Vivaldi, has released new single "Six" today taken from his recently announced new EP 'Away With Words Pt 2 ' (out April 7th). Much like its predecessor, "Eight" which was released with news of the album, "Six" exhibits yet another completely different facet of Angel's playing to the heavier rock output he was previously known for and further cements him as one of the most talented and versatile guitarists in the world. Speaking on his latest release, Angel shares

" Playing with different instruments/musical textures such as fingerstyle, two-hand tapping, open tunings, thinlines and of course electric, resulted in what I feel is the most beautiful song in my discography to date. This song represents the core of my musical values these days."

"Six" can be found on all streaming platforms HERE and the official music video can be viewed below.

A Way With Words: Part 2” will be released on April 7th. Part 1 (2014) consisted of heavier yet melodic rock and metal while the newly announced Part 2 explores a wide range of genres including funk, latin, classical and acoustic. The concept is based on the yin/yang of what we are capable of - that we are more than just the one thing people see us as. Pre-orders for the upcoming release launched today and are available HERE.

Elaborating on his feelings about his upcoming EP, Angel continues,

“Few words can describe what it feels like to finally share the full scope of this concept record 9 years after I started it. While the seeds I initially planted took longer to bear fruit, I’m grateful it took this long as it helped to make the grapes that much sweeter. Part 2 is an unexpected musical journey that has something on it for any lover of music.”

ABOUT ANGEL VIVALDI 

Across his five solo releases, Angel Vivaldi’s blend of spell-binding guitar anthems and tasteful yet virtuosic playing have reached and inspired tens of millions. Vivaldi, starting his independent solo career in 2003, joined forces with the newly reformed 40 Below Summer in 2008. He continued to release multiple solo albums including The Speed of Dark (2009) and the critically acclaimed Universal Language in 2010, which has become a staple in today’s modern instrumental album catalogue. In 2012, Vivaldi joined supergroup Vext featuring Tommy Vext (ex-Bad Wolves) as well as members from Mutiny Within. After the loss of his best friend to ALS in 2014, not long after the crowd-funded release of Away With Words Part 1, Angel realized that the only thing worse than living with regret would be to die with it. So in 2015, putting his confidence and trust in his audience, Vivaldi quit his day job, committing himself fulltime to his career in music and touring.

Since beginning to headline national US and European tours in 2015, he has shared the stage with icons such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Andy James (Five Finger Death Punch), Nita Strauss, Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne) as well as modern titans such as Plini, Intervals and Devin Townsend. His last full-length album, Synapse (2017), is a conceptual opus that immerses listeners with an introspective sonic adventure coupled with stunning visuals massing millions of views. Vivaldi’s commitment to his art is total; during the recording process, he painted and repainted his studio to correspond with the mood of each song. Tracks like “Adrenaline,” “Oxytocin,” “Dopamine,” “Endorphin,” and “Serotonin” musically elicit the exact type of emotions implied by connotation. Later that same year, he launched his annual Guitar Collective tour which has featured artists such as Nita Strauss, Scale the Summit, Andy James, Yvette Young and more.

2019 saw the debut of Angel’s signature guitar, the Charvel Nova. The line continues to expand with multiple models, including both 6 and 7 strings versions. He’s since appeared on numerous records with the likes of Marty Freidman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy). He continues to operate as a self-managed, independent artist.

Angel Vivaldi takes the foundation laid down by the icons of heavy guitar and builds upon it with his unique speed, sophistication, futurism, and ambition. The result is a body of work that’s increasingly immersive and sublime, maximizing modern technology and raw instinct to expand the boundaries of instrumental rock. Angel has racked up over 40 million YouTube views and 70 million streams across his solo catalogue and has appeared on records with Marty Freidman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy). 

Punk Rock Factory Unveil New Single + Music Video "Defying Gravity"

Rambunctious pop-punk rascals PUNK ROCK FACTORY are ready to turn your world quite literally upside down with the release of their boisterous new single "Defying Gravity" and its official video. Made world famous by the hit musical 'Wicked', PRF's reimagined track joins 10 more high-octane bangers on their highly anticipated new album, It's Just A Stage We're Going Through, set for release on March 31 and available to pre-order now at the link here.

The band add:

"Defying Gravity is a song our fans have been begging us to reimagine for a long time. After we did a short clip of it on TikTok and the fans went crazy it was clear to us that we had to add it to the album. We had great fun breaking the song down and adding our PRF spin to it, and are super happy with how it came out in the end.

We worked with Sitcom Soldiers on this video again, after how awesome 'You’ll Be Back' came out. We found an awesome upside-down house in Thurrock to film the video in so the perspective looks amazing. When we arrived there it took everyone a good while to acclimatise to the house as it wasn't just upside down but slanted too, which made walking around extremely difficult, let alone playing!

It’s got us performing and doing all manner of silly things while hanging off the ceiling. Try not to get sea sick!"

Since their debut self-release in 2019, PUNK ROCK FACTORY have been steadily gaining a colossal online fan base. The cultural sensations have already racked up over 26 million streams on Spotify and 5.1 million likes on TikTok, with over 250,000 followers on Instagram, and over 11 million views on YouTube.

Feast your eyes and ears on the spectacular official video for "Defying Gravity" below. The single is available on all streaming platforms now!

PUNK ROCK FACTORY played their first ever live show at the UK's Bloodstock Festival in 2021 and followed up with a sold out UK tour and slots at Download and Slam Dunk in 2022. The band have steamrolled into 2023 and are currently on the road for their second ever UK tour, with dates selling out in advance again including their largest headline show to date at Nottingham's infamous Rock City.

The group will also pack in 12 recently announced UK shows in Oct/Nov 2023 on the It's Just A Stage We're Going Throughtour, in support of their new album. Special guests will be Adam & The Metal Hawks, plus a DJ set from Matt Stocks. Younger fans will be delighted that the majority of the Oct/Nov dates are aged 8+ (under 14s must be accompanied, under 16s in Brighton), with just Bristol and Norwich shows aged 14+. 

The remaining headline UK dates to catch PUNK ROCK FACTORY at present are listed below. To buy tickets, and for a full list of all performances, including festivals already confirmed for 2023, please visit www.punkrockfactory.com.

ABOUT PUNK ROCK FACTORY:

PUNK ROCK FACTORY are the kings of turning any song into a pop punk masterpiece. The boisterous four-piece take all your favourite tracks and make them sound like you never quite imagined they could! No one is immune - these four lads from South Wales have adapted everything from Disney classics and assorted rock & pop hits to TV themes from across the decades. 

The group rehearse, write, and record everything themselves in their own purpose-built studio in Wales, affectionately known as The Sausage Factory. They regularly include a wide range of special guests in their music, which have included the likes of actress/singer Jessica Darrow (Disney's Encanto), Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup), and Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) amongst others - next welcoming Simple Plan’s Jeff Stinco for a face-melting solo on "Waving Through A Window" (from ‘Dear Evan Hansen’).

With festivals practically queuing up to book them and all their headline shows continuing to sell out across the board too, don't miss an opportunity to catch them on stage if you can!

New album 'It's Just A Stage We're Going Through' is set for release on March 31.

The Avett Brothers Add 2nd NOLA Jazz Fest Show Due to Popular Demand

SECOND SHOW ADDED!

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, THE AVETT BROTHERS 
ADD SECOND SHOW AT BLACKBIRD PRESENTS' ANNUAL 
"SECOND WEEKEND AT THE SAENGER" 
CONCERT SERIES IN NEW ORLEANS 
    
With Special Opening Set From New Orleans Music Legends
Anders Osborne & Friends Featuring Dave Malone and More

Making These the Must See Nighttime Shows in NOLA During Jazz Fest

Saturday Night, May 6, 2023, at the Saenger Theatre, NOLA
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, March 3 at 10 AM CT Via Ticketmaster.com

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, The Avett Brothers will now headline a second show at its annual "Second Weekend at the Saenger" Concert Series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. The second show, taking place on Saturday, May 6, at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA, will open with a special set from New Orleans music legends Anders Osborne & Friends featuring Dave Malone and other special guests (and together with the sold-out May 5 show making these the must-see nighttime shows during Jazz Fest). Blackbird Presents' promoter partner for this year’s concert series is Doussan Music Group.
 
Tickets for the show on May 6 go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10AM CT via ticketmaster.com. 
 
This show continues Blackbird Presents’ annual “Second Weekend at The Saenger” concert series in New Orleans. Previous events include The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, Ryan Adams: Exile On Bourbon St., New Orleans Is Waiting For Columbus, The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of The Neville Brothers and Their Music, and The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music.
 
For complete show details, please visit the official concert event website: SaengerSecondWeekend.com

About Blackbird Presents:
Blackbird Presents is an award-winning creator and producer of premium music-driven content via a range of strategies including all-star concert events, tours, festivals, broadcast specials and films. Its projects feature the biggest music stars in the world (including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, George Strait, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, The Roots, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Lionel Richie, Reba McEntire, John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Juanes, Van Morrison, Sturgill Simpson, Lady A, Little Big Town, Ringo Starr, Idina Menzel, Becky G, Nathaniel Rateliff, and many others), produced for a portfolio of studio and network partners including CBS, Viacom, A&E, AMC, CMT, Live Nation, AEG, Nederlander, Facebook, PBS and more. Recent music, film, and television projects include Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, Biography: Kenny Rogers, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice, Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples, The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, which earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal's awe-inspiring performance of Statesboro Blues.
 
Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour in partnership with Robbie Robertson. Visit us at blackbirdpresents.com

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares New Song, "Glory to the King"

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing a brand new single, "Glory to the King!" The song is taken from the band's forthcoming full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' due on April 14, 2023! The song can be heard below.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE comment on the song: "We’re super proud of this song - it’s one of the biggest choruses on 'Tempus Veritas.' The middle section also has some of our favourite vocal harmonic moments, with a crazy riff hitting straight after. The lyrical narrative explores the relationship between an early Meso-American emperor Montezuma and the explorer and conquistador Hernán Cortés. The story, told from the point of view of Montezuma, imagines that the new arrival was initially seen as a god - assumed to be the deity Quetzalcoatl. When Cortes cuts himself and is seen bleeding, the mirage is shattered and the Aztec ruler goes to war with the people he now realises are merely men."

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.
 
A ferociously tight live band, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED p.e, INME and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling and Planet Rockstock. Black Orchid Empire have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
 
Having released their debut album ‘Archetype’ (2016) to universal acclaim, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up albums ‘Yugen’ (2018) and ‘Semaphore’ (2020). Both albums received stellar reviews and over 3,000,000+ combined streams.
 
“Tempus Veritas” is a collection of stories that seeks to find compelling imaginary narratives hidden away in what we all think of as history.  Behind every milestone or major event in humanity’s long, complex past lies a treasure trove of possibilities for invention - how did Pope Urban VIII feel when confronted by his friend Galileo about the true nature of the sun?  What really happened during an almost triumphant but ultimately doomed Everest attempt? What was it like to be a Norse settler amongst the Saxons; did the omens of the ancient gods begin to disappear?
 
In approaching “Tempus Veritas”, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE sought collectively to push themselves both musically and thematically. Their pursuit of heaviness, melody, emotional power and rhythmic complexity has pushed them to create something they‘re immensely proud of. “Semaphore” was an album of Sci-Fi, this is an album of Hi-Fi. Tempus Veritas.                 

Recording studio:
The Recording Studio London
 
Producer / sound engineer:
Produced by Black Orchid Empire
Paul Visser (engineer)
Dobromir Vasilev (assistant engineer)
 
Mixing studio and engineer:
The Recording Studio London
Paul Visser (mix engineer)
 
Mastering studio and engineer:
Systematic Productions
Ermin Hamidovic (mastering engineer)
 
Line-up:
Paul Visser: Vocals | Guitar
Dave Ferguson: Bass | Vocals
Billy Freedom: Drums

Cover artwork: Black Orchid Empire & Ines Hernandez
 

Band picture credit: Omar Ahmed

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

Fencer Release "Bad Bet" Video After Debut Self-Titled Album Release

The Los Angeles based rock trio, Fencer, have today released a music video for fan-favorite ballad, "Bad Bet," via Blood Blast Distribution. This single comes from their recently released self-titled debut album, composed of 10 completely self-produced tracks. Fans can stream the album here. You can also watch the music video for "Bad Bet" below.

Speaking on today's video release, vocalist Field Cate shares:

"Very excited to release the music video for our single “Bad Bet”. This song is one of my favorites off the album and I think the video is very representative of the tracks writing process. It was a very therapeutic song for me so I hope others can find something in it as well."

Not only was their debut album self-produced, but it was mixed by Henry Lunetta (5 Seconds Of Summer, State Champs, Grayscale) and mastered by Zach Fisher (Weezer, Rancid, Bad Religion). Prior to today's release, Fencer had previously dropped tracks "Junebug", "Couch", and "Joseph Courtney" which had racked up over 2 million listens across all streaming platforms. Keep an eye out for more Fencer news coming soon.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"This album is a fantastic example of how to step out and make a scene.

In a mentally visual sense, this album stuck true to the band’s motto of “Everything must be blue.” Each song is a shade of blue, different from the last, ranging from deep, vibrant, and hazy to bright, pale, and cheery. All in all, Fencer couldn’t have put together a better collection of songs as a way to debut themselves. This is an album that will open many doors for the band.

5/5"

CHARM Music

"Field’s soulful, melodic vocals pierce right through you from start to finish and are perfectly accompanied by a bluesy bassline and rhythmic drums. Field’s vocal range on this entire album is beyond impressive. 

This album was just a rollercoaster of emotion and you could feel every word rush over you.

Fencer has really set the bar high for their next album."

Hunnypot

"This album has something for everyone and very diverse."

Bleach Bangs

Los Angeles fans also have the chance to see Fencer LIVE at the legendary Whisky a Go Go on Monday, March 13th at 8PM.

After a completely sold out album release show, the trio has no plan to slow down on curating the best live rock show in Los Angeles.

Fencer will be hitting the Whisky stage to support the 80's classic cover band, Fast Times, along with further support from punk group Drama Dolls.

With an amazing lineup at an iconic venue, this is a show surely not to be missed.

All Ages - Tickets can be purchased here or at the image on the right.

ABOUT FENCER

Fencer, the self-defined garage opera band, is leading a new era of rock music with their own undeniably, dynamic sound. The Los Angeles-based trio consists of vocalist and guitarist Field Cate, bassist Scott Sauve, and drummer Cameron Sauve. Only two years after their inception, they became fan-favorite openers for notable acts such as Badflower, The Wrecks, and Dead Poet Society. Tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and its struggles, Field’s emotive and frenetic vulnerability resonates with listeners to further solidify the band’s electric presence. The trio have racked up an impressive 2 million listens across all streaming platforms, despite having not even released their debut album. Field’s synesthesia (seeing music in color), Scott’s vigorous bass-lines, and Cameron’s expertise in self-producing flow together to create an eccentric style that is certain to become rock’s newest novelty.

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Jeromes Dream Announce New Album "The Gray In Between" + Share "Stretched Invisible From London" Video — Watch🔼

JEROMES DREAM ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE GRAY IN BETWEEN 

ALBUM OUT MAY 5 VIA IODINE RECORDINGS

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE "STRETCHED INVISIBLE FROM LONDON"

San Francisco hardcore band Jeromes Dream — Erik Ratensperger(drums), Jeff Smith (bass, vocals), and Sean Leary (guitar) — have announced their new album and third full-length The Gray In Between. The album arrives May 5 via Iodine Recordings. Pre-order it here.

Today, the revered band has shared the video for the first single "Stretched Invisible From London." Watch it below.

"The lyrics for this song were written shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine," Smith states. "I tried to imagine what it was like to try to make art in a warzone. The importance of art never seemed more important to me. I imagined people doing everything they could to make sure they could continue to create.  Not only for themselves, but for any one that could absorb the power of their art. It's art that holds humanity together and prevents us from descending into madness."

Jeromes Dream share history with bands like Orchid, Saetia, Reversal of Man, and pageninetynine. The band existed between 1997 and 2001, then reformed in 2018. The Gray In Between introduces Leary (Loma Prieta) on guitar and was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Quicksand, Joyce Manor).

"The entirety of The Gray In Between is a portrait of an absolutely unrelenting fear and anxiety that never seems to let up," Smith offers. "It is a journey inward. It is a reflection on ailment. It is therapeutic. It is a reminder to get out of bed every day even when it feels like there is no point. It is a reminder of the power that art and music hold. It is an inspiration. It is the embodiment of every emotion that runs through me every day."

Smith continues, "In the darkest of times, we find joy — often with those who mean the most to us. While making The Gray in Between, I knew I could count on being with Erik and Sean every week. In the chaos of everyday life, the writing of this record was the north star that we could look to no matter how bad things seemed to get. We carved out a space that felt safe and the darkness of the world seemed to melt away as we holed up and wrote. I hope you'll find peace and inspiration as you experience this record, in your own way, with us."

SVALBARD - RELEASE NEW SINGLE "ETERNAL SPIRITS"

ASH TO ASH, DUST TO DUST
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ALIVE IN US

Today, Svalbard are proud to release a brand-new single, "Eternal Spirits", accompanied by an electrifying, live-performance music video. "Eternal Spirits" is an uncompromising, poignant track, dedicated to the memory of the legendary musicians of our community who we have sadly lost. It showcases Svalbard's finesse and fiery spirit, where musical ferocity and ethereality interflow, forging an evocative, raging sea. Svalbard are currently working on their fourth studio album.

Svalbard's Serena Cherry stated,
"Eternal Spirits is one of the most tragic songs we have ever written, yet it is also a celebration of the legacy and musical heritage. It is a song about late metal musicians who sadly passed away too soon and the loss we feel within the metal community without their presence. This song is a heartfelt tribute to our metal heroes who are gone but will never be forgotten because their legacy lives on in the millions of hearts they have touched with their music. It's crushing when your heroes die, but with this song, we want to commemorate our late heroes' glorious music and the legions of bands they have inspired. That inspiration will never die.
 
On a more personal level, Joey Jordison was the person who inspired me to pick up an instrument. I started learning drums when I was 12 years old because of the energy and passion he exuded from his playing. When I listened to his drumming, every hit gave me a surge of motivation. His creative spark lit a fire within me that will never be extinguished. I'd like to dedicate 'Eternal Spirits' to his memory."

Stream"Eternal Spirits" here: https://Svalbard.bfan.link/eternal-spirits.ema
Watch the "Eternal Spirits" video below.

Svalbard will be touring Europe in March 2023 with Cult Of Luna and Russian Circles, followed by a full spring/summer of European festival performances including; Inferno (Norway), Hellfest (France), Gränichen Open Air (Switzerland), Alkatraz (Belgium), With Full Force (Germany), plus 2000Trees, ArcTanGent and Portals in the UK.

Formed in Bristol UK, Svalbard have released three studio albums, three EPs and several split releases. Their exceptional latest studio album, 2020's When I Die, Will I Get Better? was dubbed by Metal Hammer UK as "the most important British metal record of 2020", with both Metal Hammer and Kerrang! lauding the record as a top 10 album of the year. A career milestone, it cemented Svalbard as a powerful and vital component of our global music scene.

Whilst refining their distinctive blend of euphoric black metal, post-rock and d-beat, Svalbard have incorporated a few more surprising influences along the way. From soft, mournful singing to progressive guitar leads, it showcases a sensitive dynamic that lends impact to their most crushing moments - of which there are undoubtedly many. There’s no poetry, no ambiguity - just direct, raw honesty as the Bristolian quartet tackle some very uncomfortable subjects head on. This is heavy in the most evocative sense of the word. The blunt lyrics are equally as important as the music.

The band now look forward with renewed optimism and frankly have every right to. 2023 will see them head out across Europe with Cult of Luna and Russian Circles, having now signed a worldwide deal with the iconic heavy music label Nuclear Blast. In a world ever more open to breaking down doors that once seemed firmly closed, Svalbard seem as vital as any artist right now.

Svalbard 's back-catalogue is now available via Nuclear Blast, rediscover It’s Hard to Have Hope and the catalogue here: https://bfan.link/Svalbard-its-hard-to-have-hope.ema
Rediscover their video 'For The Sake Of The Breed' here: https://youtu.be/nJXDX6-AMBw

Svalbard is:
Vocals/Guitar - Serena Cherry
Vocals/Guitar - Liam Phelan
Drums - Mark Lilley
Bass - Matt Francis

Joe Bonamassa Announces Additional 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Blues-Rock Superstar Joe Bonamassa Announces Additional 2023 U.S. Tour Dates, As He Enters The Third Week Of His Spring Tour
 
Bonamassa is set to release ‘Tales of Time’ on Friday, April 14th, a groundbreaking live performance from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre featuring songs from his 25th #1 album, ‘Time Clocks.' Pre-order HERE
 
Tickets on sale this Friday, March 3rd at 10am local time. For more information visit https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/

Photo credit: Kit Wood

As he enters the third week of his nearly sold-out Spring U.S. Tour, three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassahas announced a handful of additional performances for 2023. Starting with the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA on Friday, May 26th, Bonamassa will wind his way across the west, culminating in a performance at the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on August 6th. Capping the summer with a previously announced two-night run with Styx and Don Felder in the northeast, Bonamassa will round out the year with performances at the Hertz Arena in Ft. Myers, FL on Friday, December 1st and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FLon Saturday, December 2nd.
 
Tickets for the additional performances will go on sale this Friday, March 3rd at 10am local time. For more information visit https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
 
The news of Bonamassa’s additional tour dates follows the announcement of ‘Tales Of Time,’ a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album featuring material from his latest #1 studio album, ‘Time Clocks.’ Filmed at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022, with a stunning visual backdrop that served to highlight the beauty of the music, ‘Tales Of Time’ captures a stratospheric performance by the blues-rock titan, as his virtuoso guitar style and unique technique and flair elevate the evening to an almost heavenly high.
 
This incredible undertaking produced by long-time collaborator and producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey). ‘Tales Of Time’ will be released April 14th worldwide via Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures in CD/DVD, CD/BR, vinyl, and digital formats. To pre-order, please visit https://joeb.me/talesoftime.
 
“This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date, focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date,” commented Bonamassa. “My band was a force of nature on this show, and it truly was a special night.”
 
Bonamassa is currently in the middle of his U.S. Spring Tour 2023, which will be stopping at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY for a sold-out show tomorrow night, February 28th. The spring performances will conclude with Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII, set for March 13-17, departing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The festival line-up includes legendary artists like Little Feat, Dion, Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jimmy Vivino, and more. KTBA at Sea is one of the largest fundraisers for Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, aiding in its mission to promote music education by providing grants and resources to schools and musicians in need.
 
Cited by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is known for taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career. His most recent full-length ‘Time Clocks’ marked his most raw, rocking studio album yet, with American Songwriter sharing, “Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while staying within a blues-based framework,” and “there is more than enough proof in this sprawling set that Bonamassa doesn’t intend to rest on his laurels or take his star status in the blues-rock genre for granted.”
 
Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters while circumventing the resistance of typical “gatekeepers” who don’t support indie acts. “I wanted to take what I've had to learn the hard way to create a company that could make navigating this process a little easier,” Bonamassa explains.

For more information on ‘Tales Of Time’ and to purchase tickets to Bonamassa’s upcoming tour, please visit https://jbonamassa.com
 
Joe Bonamassa – 2023 U.S. Tour Dates
February 28 - Shea’s Buffalo Theatre - Buffalo, NY                           
March 1 - Benedum Center - Pittsburgh, PA
March 3 - Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte, NC
March 4 - Fox Theatre - Atlanta, GA
March 5 - Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Auditorium - Chattanooga, TN                   
March 7 - Montgomery Performing Arts Centre - Montgomery, AL
March 8 - Saenger Theatre - New Orleans, LA
March 10 - The King Center - Melbourne, FL
March 11 - The St. Augustine Amphitheatre - St. Augustine, FL
March 13 - 17 - Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII - Miami, FL
May 26 - Capitol Theatre - Yakima, WA
May 27 - Backroads Blues Festival - Hayden Homes Amphitheatre - Bend, OR*
May 28 - Backroads Blues Festival - Chateau Ste Michelle Winery - Woodinville, WA*
August 2 - Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, CA
August 4 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
August 5 - Eccles Theater - Salt Lake City, UT
August 6 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
August 12 - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY**
August 13 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY**
December 1 - Hertz Arena - Ft. Myers, FL
December 2 - Hard Rock Live - Hollywood, FL

*Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa
**Keeping the Blues Alive presents: Joe Bonamassa & Friends: Styx and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles

About Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time GRAMMY-nominee, Bonamassa earned his 25th No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, with his latest studio album ‘Time Clocks.’
  
Bonamassa earned his third GRAMMY nomination with 2020’s ‘Royal Tea,’ recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album brought Bonamassa full circle: reconnecting the guitar-slinging kid who stumbled across the best of British-blues in his dad’s vinyl collection to the player he is today. That same year, Bonamassa delivered a groundbreaking live performance from the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where he played ‘Royal Tea’ in its entirety to over tens of thousands of people across the globe via livestream, recording the full set for the live concert film and album ‘Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman,’ released in 2021.
 
Bonamassa also runs Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, a non-profit that promotes music education and blues music by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. To date, the foundation has provided schools and teachers with over $1 Million and has positively impacted 90,000 students in all 50 states.
 
Created by Bonamassa and Roy Weisman, Keeping The Blues Alive Records (KTBA Records) has released albums for many artists, including musical icon Dion’s ‘Blues With Friends,’ Chicago Queen of Guitar Joanna Connor’s ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’ and British Blues-Rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Blues From The Hear Live,’ all of which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, while Blues-legend Larry McCray’s ‘Blues Without You’ debuted at No. 2. Bonamassa plans to produce and release more artists on KTBA Records this year.
 
Journeyman LLC, the newest endeavor between Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman, is a vertically integrated music management, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for great live artists worldwide. After years of perfecting strategies, while building Joe Bonamassa’s career, the company will utilize the same savvy tactics which allowed them to overcome industry barriers that typically held back artists from achieving success. Bonamassa has been keen on using his experience to pay it forward to help other artists navigate the murky industry waters. Consequently, Journeyman sets itself apart in this way as being the true market maker for its artists.

Third & Delaware Release New Single "Mayflower" + Official Music Video; Sign to Lion of the North Media!

Metalcore band Third & Delaware released their latest single "Mayflower" along with the official music video on February 24, 2023. The band recently signed a management deal with Lion of the North Media.

"Mayflower’s melody came to me in a nightmare. I woke up with the tune in my head, and I immediately recorded it as a voice memo. The track’s lyrics, including the name of the song itself, contain multiple double entendres. The Mayflower is of course known for transporting the pilgrims to the United States, so the song has nautical elements within the lyrics. I attempted suicide in May of 2019. If I had succeeded, my friends and family would be leaving me flowers that May, hence the title “May-flower”. The lyrics of the song showcases the contents of that nightmare through metaphors and double entendres. It is my crown jewel of lyrical and melodic art," says Richy Xiong, the band's vocalist.

Native to Dallas, TX, Third & Delaware arrived on the scene with the release of hard hitting Generations which included singles "Roads in Antarctica" and "Heart of Fire" in 2018. The band toured sporadically in the southern US in support of the release. The band released their follow up to Generations with "Schemas" being released December 2, 2022 to rave reviews.

In January 2023 T&D announced their first demonstrations of the year which would take place in Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana in support of the second single off of the rumored upcoming record set to be released sometime this year.

On Feb 24, 2023, "Mayflower" was unveiled via the bands Youtube channel. Also announced in early 2023 the band became the first band to release content (Mayflower) under the Lion of the North music company banner and became the company's first signing.

Third & Delaware will be supporting Fire from the Gods and Norma Jean in Dallas, TX at Trees on March 1, 2023.

Third & Delaware is:
Richy Xiong- Vocals
Revin Wade- Guitar
Eric Rader- Bass
Sean Murray- Guitar
Gama Diaz- Drums

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Old Crow Medicine Show Returns to Ring in the New Year at The Ryman

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW RETURNS
TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT RYMAN AUDITORIUM 
DEC. 30 & 31

2023 Marks 16th Year for Grand Ole Opry Members to
Celebrate the Holiday at Mother Church 
Tickets On-Sale Now at Ryman.com

Also On Sale Now: Upcoming Shows at Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year Include
Leanne Morgan, Ali Wong, Sara Evans, Futurebirds and More

Two-time GRAMMY award winners Old Crow Medicine Show are once again set to ring in the New Year at Ryman Auditorium, performing Dec. 30 and 31. Tickets for shows start at $59.50 and are available to purchase now at Ryman.com.
 
Grand Ole Opry members since 2013 and known for their RIAA Double-Platinum hit “Wagon Wheel,” Old Crow Medicine Show have headlined Ryman Auditorium more than 20 times and released Live at the Ryman in 2019, a compilation of songs performed at the historic venue between 2013 and 2019.

Last year, Old Crow Medicine Show released their critically acclaimed seventh studio album Paint This Town, which hit No. 1 on the Americana Radio Albums Chart, earning the band’s 10th career No. 1. Paint This Town has garnered widespread praise from press including Associated Press, Consequence, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Bandcamp, Garden & Gun and NPR Music who raved, “If this is any indication of what Old Crow Medicine Show still has in store so many recordings in its career, we should count ourselves lucky.”

The band’s standing New Year’s Eve tradition marks their 16th year of celebrating the holiday at the Mother Church.

On the heels of a record-breaking 2022, which saw more than 274 shows and 9 residencies, the recently-named Pollstar Theatre of the Year isn’t slowing down. With a growing schedule heading into the remainder of 2023, additional ticket on-sales are available today for upcoming shows including comedians Leanne Morgan and Ali Wong, legendary country singer Sara Evans, rock favorites Futurebirds and America, and more. Tickets are on-sale now at Ryman.com.
 
ON SALE NOW AT RYMAN AUDITORIUM:
 
ALI WONG
April 23 at 7:00pm CT
 
Ali Wong is a comedian, writer, actress and director known for her comedy specials “Baby Cobra,” “Hard Knock Wife,” and Emmy-nominated “Don Wong.” Ali executive produces and voices Bertie in “Tuca & Bertie,” co-wrote and starred in Always Be My Maybe and directed Sheng Wang’s Sweet and Juicy. She is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller “Dear Girls.” “Beef,” her next project in collaboration with A24, will be released April 2023 on Netflix.
 
FUTUREBIRDS
May 20 at 8:00pm CT
 
“The music is a patchwork amalgam of influences, including: twangy Southern rock (they've opened for the Drive-By Truckers), reverb-soaked psychedelia reminiscent of early My Morning Jacket or fellow Athens residents Phosphorescent, soaring guitar solos à la Neil Young and Crazy Horse, rhythmic jangle from that other Athens band, REM, multi-part vocal harmonies (which every band ought to have, dammit), and, weaving through it all, lyrical slide guitar.” - Vox.com

LEANNE MORGAN
June 15 at 7:00pm CT

After making her debut in the Grand Ole Opry in March 2022, Middle Tennessee native and southern sweetheart Leanne Morgan will return to The Ryman on June 15 following a sold-out Opry House headlining performance on April 19, 2023 as a part of the Nashville Comedy Festival. Leanne’s style of comedy combines her southern charm and hilarious story telling about her own life into an act that keeps them coming back for more. The tour’s name was inspired by Leanne’s career which started serendipitously 22 years ago when the mother of three realized her calling was in making people laugh. At midlife Leanne is truly just getting started and hopes that she can inspire others to feel the same.
 
AMERICA
July 28 at 8:00pm CT
 
When America, the perennial classic-rock favorite, hit the road in 2023, they’ll celebrate their 53th Anniversary with their powerful performances. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
 
SARA EVANS
Aug. 17 at 7:30pm CT
 
Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades — her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. Sara’s “stunning, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single, “Born to Fly” from her landmark double-platinum album of the same name. Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far.
 
CIGARETTES AFTER SEX
Sept. 12 at 7:30pm CT
 
The music of Cigarettes After Sex invokes not only the powerful feelings of euphoria inherent in the band’s name itself, but somehow manages to recreate emotions found only in the most romantic of movies; immersive, achingly nostalgic, thoroughly transporting and intensely visual. It’s these powerful and unique qualities which have enabled the love songs of Cigarettes After Sex to reverberate across countless countries, and excite the most devoted kind of following.
 
The band's catalog has sold over 2.5 million records to date, amassing 1.8 billion Spotify streams, over 8.5 million monthly listeners, and 585 million+ YouTube streams. The band’s list of on-the-record fans include everyone from Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner, David Lynch, Lana Del Rey, Françoise Hardy, Lily Allen, Busy Philipps, and more. They’ve been featured in Vice Noisey, V Magazine, Interview, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and their music has appeared in The Handmaid’s Tale, Killing Eve and Ralph Lauren ads.
 
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
Dec. 30 at 8:00pm CT & Dec. 31 at 9:00pm CT

Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history.  
 
It’s been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry, and have won two Grammy Awards: “Best Folk Album” for Remedy (2014) and “Best Long Form Music Video” for Big Easy Express (2013). The band’s most recent work is Live At The Ryman (2019) which was released on Columbia via The Orchard. Old Crow Medicine Show's latest endeavor is their live You Tube show, Hartland Hootenanny which airs live on Saturday nights at 7:00 PM. Curated and filmed by the band, the show combines music, comedy, and features a special guest each week.  
 
WHERE: Ryman Auditorium, 116 REP. JOHN LEWIS WAY N., NASHVILLE, TN 37219 
 
About Ryman Auditorium:
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892. Ryman Auditorium is a 14-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award. The historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville, and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted under-play for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons, and Tom Petty in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.

Metalcore Band Preacher Releases Official Music Video for New Single "Dystopia"

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Metalcore band Preacher released their new single "Dystopia" to all major platforms via Daeth Records/TLG/INgrooves on February 17, 2023. The single is from their forthcoming EP, Blur. Today, the band released the official music video for the single.

Preacher drops a second brand new single titled “Dystopia” that is both radio-worthy AND all screaming??! Yes, you heard that correctly. The boys are back at it again bringing you your very own soundtrack to the apocalypse. With blazing guitar leads, scream-driven vocals, and a beat that really brings the party, this one is sure to release the wild side within.

Preacher is a metalcore band from Reno, Nevada. In a short 5 years, 3 EPs and 5 singles later, they have managed to tour from coast to coast all on their own. The largest show of these tours included their festival debut at Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022, one of the largest rock festivals in the United States. Preacher has never been afraid to dive into new genres and explore every avenue of what they can achieve. Their entire discography thus far including their 2022 EP Dream State was entirely self-produced, which showcases exactly why they are a force to be reckoned with in the metalcore genre.

Preacher has shared the stage with:

• A Skylit Drive • Attack Attack! • As I Lay Dying • Attila • Bleeding Through • Chelsea Grin • Comeback Kid • Counterparts • Darkest Hour • He Is Legend • Kingdom Of Giants • Kublai Khan TX • Norma Jean • Slaughter to Prevail • Suicide Silence • Texas In July • The Acacia Strain • The Black Dahlia Murder • Stick To Your Guns • And More…

Preacher Tour Dates:

2/25 Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dicks

3/11 Nevada City, CA @ Ribald Brewing

3/31 Corona, CA @ Rockfellas

4/1 Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock Live

4/7 San Diego, CA @ The Pourhouse

4/8 Lodi, CA @ Wildwood Skatepark

4/9 Reno, NV @ Alturas Bar

Preacher are:

Nathaniel Garrison - Vocals

Stan Neill - Guitar/Vocals/Bass

Christopher Yancey - Guitar

Alan Terry - Drums

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ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM KINGDOM UNDONE + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR PUMMELING NEW SINGLE, "SCARS"

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN absorb the icy emotion of their surroundings in a hard-hitting hybrid of heavy metal proficiency, metalcore intensity, and skyscraping melodic sensibility. The group channel this energy on their second full-length offering, Kingdom Undone which will be unleashed on May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records.

“After many obstacles and times of uncertainty we are reenergized, refocused and ready to finally show the world what we have been working on! Kingdom Undone is Arrival Of Autumn firing on all cylinders. This is our masterpiece and we can’t wait to play these songs for you on the road!”

Today, the band set the stage with the incendiary fretwork and pummeling drums that erupts throughout “Scars.”. The contagious melody will lead listeners on an energetic journey that will leave them shouting along  “Why don’t you show your scars?” 

 Jamison Friesen adds, “We are very excited to release the first track off our upcoming album Kingdom Undone! Scars is about being real with the people around you and to stop pretending to be something you’re not. It doesn’t matter what’s on the outside, it’s about having the courage not to hide who you are! We look forward to playing it on our upcoming tours!”

Watch the video for "Scars" below.
Listen to "Scars" on all streaming platforms:https://bfan.link/AOA-Scars

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN began the recording of Kingdom Undone in August of 2021 at Mark Lewis Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee & at their own studio in Grande Prairie AB, and concluded in December 2021. The album was engineered by the band and Mark Lewis who also was in change of producing,  mixing, and mastering. The artwork for the album was created by Travis Smith.

Pre-order Kingdom Undone here: https://bfan.link/AOA-KingdomUndone 

Kingdom Undone will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel case

• T-shirt

• CD + T-shirt Bundle

• Orange/ Blue Swirl Vinyl

Next month, ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN will hit the road with labelmates and Bay Area thrash legends HEATHEN. The "Empire Of The Blind" tour will kick off on March 9th in Rhode Island and will travel up and down the east coast making stops in Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando before concluding in Philadelphia on March 26th.

Confirmed dates for the  "Empire Of The Blind"  Tour with headliners HEATHEN's are:
3/09/2023  PROVIDENCE, RI - ALCHEMY
3/10/2023  BROOKLYN, NY - THE KINGSLAND
3/11/2023  MONTREAL, QC - PETIT CAMPUS
3/12/2023  TORONTO, ON - SNEAKY DEE’S
3/13/2023  DETROIT, MI - THE SANCTUARY
3/14/2023  CUDAHY, WI - X-RAY
3/15/2023  CHICAGO, IL - REGGIES
3/16/2023  CINCINNATI, OH - LEGENDS  
3/17/2023  KNOXVILLE, TN - THE BRICKYARD
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3/19/2023  TAMPA, FL - BRASS MUG
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3/26/2023  PHILADELPHIA, PA - MILKBOY

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN is:

Jamison Friesen | Vocals
Brendan Anderson | Guitar
Ryan Sorensen | Bass
Ty Fox | Drums

Pre-order Kingdom Undone here: https://bfan.link/AOA-KingdomUndone 

Caitlyn Smith Releases Vulnerable Track, "The Great Pretender"

Self-Produced Third Album, HIGH & LOW, Due April 14, 2023
On Monument Records

After completing her new album High & Low and turning the self-produced body of work in to her label, Caitlyn Smith wrote a song so powerful and important that the only answer was to cut it overnight, alone in her home. The recording’s vulnerability and isolation serves “The Great Pretender,” an appropriate closing track for her third studio project arriving April 14 on Monument Records.
 
“‘The Great Pretender’ is about the mask I’m guilty of putting on, pretending everything is perfect, when in reality, it’s anything but,” says the Critics Choice winner. “I wrote this song after High & Low was finished and turned in, but I knew it was too important to not have on the album, so I recorded it in my house alone.”
 
        Nobody knows I’m crying in a bathroom stall
        I’m living in a house of cards about to fall
        But I make them believe that I’ve never been better
        I am the great pretender
        I am the great pretender
 
“I’d realized that I’d grown into this version of myself that only wanted to show and talk about the highs and became quite dependent on keeping up this façade that I have it all together,” Smith shares. “Real life is gritty, and wild, and never perfect, and it’s given me so much freedom to be able to be more vulnerable not always put on a happy face, and be honest and unafraid of the more difficult feelings.”
 
Written by Smith with Bob DiPiero and Joe Clemmons, you can listen to “The Great Pretender” below.
 
The additional six new tracks balance 2022’s critically-acclaimed High, celebrated by NPR as “her most fully realized project yet,” with High & Low capturing the full picture of who Smith is as an artist and as a creator – where embracing the yin and yang simply makes you more human.
 
Pre-save High & Low HERE.

In addition to celebrating the release of High last year, the Minnesota native earned her first Academy of Country Music Awards nomination for New Female Artist of the Year. With an upcoming performance at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium's "Rock the Ryman" concert on March 1, Smith announces more shows soon.
 
For more information, visit caitlynsmith.com.
 
About Caitlyn Smith
Monument Records powerhouse vocalist Caitlyn Smith has won a Critics Choice Award, been nominated for an ACM Award, and written songs for Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Meghan Trainor, John Legend and Garth Brooks. Her 2018 album Starfire and 2020’s Supernova saw her in the pages of TIME Magazine and The New York Times and named to Rolling Stone’s 10 country artists to know and Paste’s 10 country artists to watch. Last year, she released her self-produced project High, and this spring, completed the second half of that album, adding six new songs to make her full record, High & Low. In 2022 she opened for icons Reba and George Strait, while headlining her High & Low Tour.

Brantley Gilbert Announces SO HELP ME GOD (DELUXE EDITION) Set for 4/21

Georgia Native Celebrates FOUR New RIAA Certifications, Including
6X Platinum “Bottoms Up” + 2X Platinum “One Hell Of An Amen,”
 “The Weekend” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”
 
“Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton ft. Vince Gill
Continues Climbing the Charts at Country Radio
 
Gilbert Joins Nickelback for the Get Rollin’ Tour This Summer;
Tickets Available at BrantleyGilbert.com

Multi-Platinum country star Brantley Gilbert began his career 15 years ago as a songwriter. Now, even with five No. 1 singles as an artist (and two additional as a writer) and three chart-topping albums, the Georgia native still considers himself a songwriter first and foremost, and it’s that approach that brought So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition) to life. Set for release April 21 via The Valory Music Co., the project showcases Gilbert’s vast medley of influences alongside a wide cast of collaborators. Pre-order and pre-save available HERE.
 
“We’ve always been a little outside of the box when it comes to writing and recording,” shares Gilbert. “It’s not necessarily something we’ve done on purpose, but it tends to happen because we always try to serve the song as it takes shape rather than shaping the song to serve us.
 
“If a song is asking for a harder edge, let’s do that. If it feels a little more introspective, let’s lean into that. This album intersects across a lot of different genres, and we’re proud to say that it’s something that happened naturally,” he explains.
 
So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition) acts as the next chapter in Gilbert’s life as he cowrote all 15 tracks on the project, including current chart-climbing single “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill, giving the song perspective “from three different generations of country music,” Billboard observes, while noting the track is “capturing the reluctance often applied to change.”
 
Building upon the 10 songs released last year, So Help Me God (Delxue Edition) features five new tracks, including “Behind The Times,” cowritten with Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana and Taylor Phillips, that expands on his current single, detailing some of the parts of rural life that can often feel as though they’re quickly disappearing in this fast-paced world, while “Wrote The Book Around Here” broadens the view of Gilbert’s hometown in previously released “Miles Of Memories,” recounting some of his own antics as a young man and how there are some things in this world, and a small town, that never change.
 
Earlier this week, Gilbert revealed four new RIAA certifications: “Bottoms Up” is now 6X Platinum while “One Hell Of An Amen,” “The Weekend” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” are now 2X Platinum, joining additional 2X Platinum songs “Kick It In The Sticks” and “Country Must Be Country Wide,” along with Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” featuring Lindsay Ell.
 
Kicking off this summer, Gilbert will join Nickelback for the Get Rollin’ Tour, performing across Canada and the U.S. with 35+ stops including dates in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Nashville before wrapping August 30. Tickets are on sale now and available at BrantleyGilbert.com.

Get Rollin’ Tour with Nickelback Tour Dates

June 3              Hometown Jams Music Festival 2023*                      Hobart, IN
June 12            Videotron Centre                                                        Quebec City, QC
June 14            Centre Bell                                                                  Montreal, QC
June 16            Van Andel Arena                                                         Grand Rapids, MI
June 20            Canada Life Centre                                                     Winnipeg, MB
June 22            SaskTel Centre                                                            Saskatoon, SK
June 24            Rogers Place                                                               Edmonton, AB
June 25            Scotiabank Saddledome                                             Calgary, AB
June 28            Rogers Arena                                                              Vancouver, BC
June 30            White River Amphitheatre                                         Auburn, WA
July 1              RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater                           Ridgefield, WA
July 6              USANA Amphitheater                                                Salt Lake City, UT
July 8              Toyota Amphitheater                                                  Wheatland, CA
July 9              Shoreline Amphitheater                                              Mountain View, CA
July 12            Footprint Center                                                         Phoenix, AZ
July 14            The Forum                                                                  Los Angeles, CA
July 15            T-Mobile Arena                                                          Las Vegas, NV
July 18            Ball Arena                                                                   Denver, CO
July 20            Walmart AMP                                                             Rogers, AR
July 22            Dos Equis Pavilion                                                     Dallas, TX
July 23            Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion                              The Woodlands, TX
July 29            MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater              Tampa, FL
July 30            Ameris Bank Amphitheater                                        Alpharetta, GA
Aug. 1             Bridgestone Arena                                                      Nashville, TN
Aug. 3             Hollywood Casino Amphitheater                               Maryland Heights, MO
Aug. 5             American Family Insurance Amphitheater                Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 7             Xcel Energy Center                                                    St. Paul, MN
Aug. 9             Blossom Music Center                                               Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Aug. 13           Pine Knob Music Theater                                           Clarkston, MI
Aug. 16           Darien Lake Performing Arts Center                         Darien Lake, NY
Aug. 18           Hollywood Casino Amphitheater                               Tinley Park, IL
Aug. 19           Ruoff Music Center                                                    Noblesville, IN
Aug. 22           Xfinity Center                                                             Mansfield, MA
Aug. 24           Maine Savings Amphitheater                                     Bangor, ME
Aug. 26           Jiffy Lube Live                                                           Bristow, VA
Aug. 27           Hersheypark Stadium                                                 Hershey, PA
Aug. 30           UBS Arena                                                                  Belmont Park, NY     
 
*Festival date not part of the Get Rollin’ Tour
 
About Brantley Gilbert
With back-to-back Platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world. The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping, and twang can go hand-in-hand-in-hand. They call themselves the BG Nation, and when the BG Nation watches Gilbert on a stage, they don’t just see a star. They see themselves. Seven No. 1 hits punctuate his career: RIAA 6x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide,” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen,” Platinum-certified collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens In A Small Town,” and two chart-toppers as a songwriter with CMA Song of the Year nominee “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party.” Gilbert’s landmark record Just As I Am clinched the 2014 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album. Earning praise from the New York Times, NPR, American Songwriter, and more, Gilbert has mined a rich vein of conflict between the party and the pew on all of his albums. Instead of toiling in limbo, unable to enjoy good times for fear of Judgment Day, Gilbert fully lives––rowdy friend, man of faith, devoted husband, smitten new father––just as he is. So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition) is set for release April 21 via The Valory Music Co. and features chart-climbing single “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill. Gilbert will join Nickelback this summer for the Get Rollin’ Tour, featuring 35+ dates across North America. For additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com  or follow him Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Ashley McBryde Unveils New Single "Light On In The Kitchen" Impacting Country Radio 3/27

Grand Ole Opry Member’s New Single Impacts Country Radio March 27

McBryde Joins “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday, March 1

GRAMMY Award winner Ashley McBryde has spent most of her life on the road and often writes about her experiences being away from her loved ones, evidenced by songs like “Sparrow” and live set favorite “Made For This.” With “Light On In The Kitchen,” written by McBryde with Connie Harrington and Jessi Alexander, the Arkansas native celebrates the warm glow shared across homes around the world, a symbol of affection signaling that someone may be missing tonight, but thoughts of them are present. 
 
“When I tell someone there’s a ‘Light On In The Kitchen’ for them, to me it means you’re thinking of them, even if they’re not coming home that night,” shares McBryde. “While writing this, we were all able to look back and remember the women in our lives who comforted us, gave us advice and made sure we knew we had a place to go. Writing this song showed me how necessary that simple comfort had been.
 
“I sent it to the important women in my life, and they reminded me that they still leave the kitchen light on for me, just like when I was growing up. Knowing someone, somewhere is thinking of you in that way can get you through a lot. And it’s a bonus that now we get to say, ‘I love you’ or ‘I’m thinking of you’ by saying ‘The light’s on for ya.’” 
 
Released today via Warner Music Nashville, “Light On In The Kitchen” conjures up images of those late nights spent at the kitchen table with a trusted confidant, the one person in the world with which you can unapologetically be yourself, all while they give you a little motherly advice:

Today’s release follows the Grand Ole Opry member’s triumphant two-night sold-out run of Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Live at Ryman Auditorium, with American Songwriter praising, “Between the humorously crafted songs and brilliant creativity of some of Nashville’s brightest stars, with a little bit of heart mixed in, Live From Lindeville is easily one of the most unique shows Nashville has seen,” while POLLSTAR observes, “McBryde takes the caricatures and injects so much humanity into every stereotype… These songs serve as vignettes and scenarios, but also deliver pathos without getting saccharine.”
 
McBryde will appear on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on March 1 to discuss “Light On In The Kitchen” and recent GRAMMY Award win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her No. 1 duet “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Carly Pearce. Check your local listings for timing.
 
Set to perform two shows in her home state tonight, Feb. 24 and tomorrow, Feb. 25, McBryde will embark on a run of additional headlining shows, festivals, two dates at the Grand Ole Opry, three dates with Eric Church on The Outsiders Revival Tour and seven shows with Jelly Roll this spring and summer. Tickets are available at AshleyMcBryde.com.
 
Ashley McBryde Upcoming Tour Dates

Feb. 24           TempleLive Fort Smith                                                Fort Smith, Ark.
Feb. 25           First Financial Music Hall                                           El Dorado, Ark.
March 8          The Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort                      Tulsa, Okla.
March 9          NRG Park                                                                    Houston, Texas
March 11        Grand Ole Opry House                                                Nashville, Tenn.
April 1             Country Thunder Arizona 2023                                  Florence, Ariz.
Aril 15             Isleta Resort & Casino                                                Albuquerque, N.M.
April 16           Ector Theatre                                                              Odessa, Texas
April 21           River Center Theatre                                                  Baton Rouge, La.
April 22           The Crawfish Music Festival 2023                            Biloxi, Miss.
April 28           Double Decker Arts Festival 2023                             Oxford, Miss.
April 29           Paramount Center for the Arts                                   Bristol, Tenn.
April 30           EKU Center for the Arts                                            Richmond, Ky.
May 12            Choctaw Grand Theater                                             Durant, Okla.
May 13            Cook’s Garage                                                            Lubbock, Texas
May 16            Grand Ole Opry House                                               Nashville, Tenn.
May 18            American Music Theatre                                            Lancaster, Pa.
May 19            Newton Theatre                                                          Newton, N.J.
May 20            Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom                              Hampton Beach, N.H.
May 21            Bottle & Cork                                                             Dewey Beach, Del.
May 28            Fairplex                                                                       Pomona, Calif.
June 2-4          BackCountry Festival 2023                                         Gardnerville, Nev.
June 17           Morgan County Fairgrounds                                        Martinsville, Ind.
June 22           Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center for the                Paducah, Ky.

                        Performing Arts

June 23           Pine Knob Music Center                                              Clarkston, Mich.
June 24           Blossom Music Center                                                 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
June 29           Credit One Stadium                                                      Charleston, S.C.
July 8              Hodag Country Festival 2023                                      Rhinelander, Wis.
July 20-23       Country Thunder Wisconsin 2023                               Twin Lakes, Wis.
July 22            Ionia Free Fair Fairgrounds                                          Ionia, Mich.
July 27-29       Headwaters Country Jam 2023                                    Cardwell, Mont.
Aug. 4             Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2023                        Sweet Home, Ore.
Aug. 6             Big Valley Jamboree 2023                                           Camrose, Alberta
Aug. 11           Jiffy Lube Live                                                             Bristow, Va.
Aug. 12           Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater               Virginia Beach, Va.
Aug. 19           Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre                                Maryland Heights, Mo.
Aug. 25           CHI Health Center Omaha                                          Omaha, Neb.
Aug. 26           T-Mobile Center                                                          Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 19          Paycom Center                                                             Oklahoma City, Okla.
Sept. 21          Germania Insurance Amphitheater                              Austin, Texas
 
About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in rural 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.” Her 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 featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release on September 30, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville garnered applause from The New York Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Stereogum, among many more. McBryde recently wrapped The Judds: The Final Tour with Wynonna and two sold-out nights at the Ryman Auditorium with Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville Live. Her latest single “Light On In The Kitchen,” available everywhere now, will impact Country radio on March 27. McBryde is slated to play headlining shows, festivals and three dates with Eric Church on The Outsiders Revival Tour throughout the spring and summer, along with two stops at the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit AshleyMcBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

L.S. Dunes Share "Past Lives" Video + Announce Tour Dates

L.S. Dunes — guitarist Frank Iero, guitarist Travis Stever, vocalist Anthony Green, bassist Tim Payne, and drummer Tucker Rule — have announced two special Southern California club dates this spring: April 8 at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown, CA and April 9 at 1720 Club in downtown Los Angeles.  

The celebrated hardcore punk band has also shared a brand-new video for "Past Lives," the title track of their acclaimed debut album, Past Lives, released late last year via Fantasy. The blistering live video features footage captured during L.S. Dunes' triumphant sold-out North American tour in November + December of 2022. 

Watch "Past Lives" video below.  

Listen to/purchase Past Lives here.
 
"We couldn't be more excited to announce our upcoming California shows," Iero states. "We've wanted to play at Pappy + Harriet's since we started L.S. Dunes and we're thrilled to finally make it a reality. Can't wait to see all our lost souls out there."

"A staggering collection of progressive-rock and post-hardcore songs" — Alternative Press
 
"A tour-de-force of post-hardcore" — Heavy Consequence

"An urgent and flat-out fantastic record" — Brooklyn Vegan

L.S. Dunes recently completed their first-ever run of European shows last month, playing to fervent crowds in London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham in the UK, before finishing up in Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Berlin, and Prague. In addition to the new dates, the band's previously announced shows include the Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City, NJ on May 28, and five shows on the Sad Summer Festival tour: Jacksonville, and Clearwater FL, on July 6 and 7, Alpharetta, GA on July 8, Portsmouth, VA on July 11 and Baltimore, MD on July 12.

Find the complete tour itinerary here. More dates will be announced soon. 
 
Produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Quicksand), Past Lives navigates themes of fearlessness, dependency, nonconformity, and impermanence in a boundary pushing synthesis of post-hardcore and punk that has established L.S. Dunes as one of the rock's most compelling new arrivals. From the gripping, theatrical opener "2022" and the blazing "Bombsquad," to the pummeling, expansive "Permanent Rebellion," and the disarming album closer, "Sleep Cult," Past Lives is an electrifying and emotional ride. 
 
After the shock of the pandemic shutdown, the close friends and mutual admirers urgently realized that "tomorrow" is not promised. "We never knew if we would ever get to play these songs together; in fact, none of us lifelong musicians really knew if we'd ever be able to play music for a live audience ever again," Iero recounts. "'Permanent Rebellion' is about taking back what is rightfully yours," Rule added. "We wanted to do something where you can hear all our bands in it and yet, not have it sound like any one in particular. Our roots are punk rock and hardcore, and the vibe is hope for all the lost souls.” 
 
Praise has come from all corners of the globe including year-end accolades from Guitar World, Revolver (Best New Bands of 2022), Loudwire, Kerrang, Alternative Press: (55 Best Albums of 2022) Brooklyn Vegan: (Best Punk Albums of 2022), Rock Sound (cover), Stereogum, Loudwire: (Best Rock + Metal Debut LPs 2022) New Noise (cover), Line of Best Fit, Heavy Consequence, AllMusic, Forbes, and many more.