Author Archives: Dan Harr

Poco – All Fired Up

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dan Harr
Since the late 60s, country rock band Poco has been on the road performing their California ear-candy harmonies, but it’s been eleven years since their last studio album. The new twelve-track release by the group is “All Fired Up,” and Poconuts are sure to be just that over this record. Back in April, original member and frontman Rusty Young blogged on their website journal: “…the REALLY great news is that the CD has gone platinum…at ‘Pucky Huddle.’ If you sell 50 CDs down there, they certify it platinum…
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The Pros & Cons of Signing A Publishing Deal

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dan Harr
For most songwriters in the early stages of their careers, the idea of being hired as a staff songwriter for a publishing company is close to the Holy Grail. It represents that most coveted prize of industry recognition and validation of your talent along with a gateway to cuts, movie placements and any one of a number of other exciting possibilities. However, keep in mind that wanting or entering …
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Concert Review: Yngwie Malmsteen

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dan Harr
Whenever the topic of the greatest guitar shredders arises, Yngwie Malmsteen’s name inevitably comes up, usually first. The Super Swede’s “Spellbound” tour rolled into Homestead, PA’s historic Carnegie Library Music Hall where he put on pyrotechnic clinic showcasing his blazing speed, delicate textures and ear splitting decibel levels. Malmsteen’s shows are unburdened by traditional elements such as vocals and linear melodies. Like his albums, they are almost completely instrumental…
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Matt Maher – And All the People Said Amen

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dan Harr
From its rousing, reggae-inflected opening title track, contemporary Christian artist Matt Maher’s new album is a welcome arrival on the scene. A combination of live and studio tracks, And All the People Said Amen is less bland and formulaic than a lot of what pervades the CCM market these days, and Maher doesn’t sound like he really cares; he’s just doing what he’s doing, worshiping the Lord his way. Maher is an accomplished musician whose vocal delivery is more soulful than many…
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Head for the Hills Set to Release ‘Blue Ruin’ on July 9th

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Head for the Hills is pleased to announce their third studio album, Blue Ruin, slated for release on July 9th, 2013. Blue Ruin, sees the Colorado quartet fusing bluegrass, jazz, hip-hop and indie rock into songs inspired by love and …
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7 Seconds Sign with Rise Records With 7″ and New LP Coming Soon

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
RISE RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of legendary hardcore band 7 SECONDS to its family of artists.  Forming in Reno, NV in January 1980, 7 Seconds was the originator of the West Coast Hardcore sound that influenced just …
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Write the Bride a Song!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Terri Everett is a wedding planner from Tasman, New Zealand what began as dream to put the Nelson, Tasman & Golden Bay region on the map, has become a reality and testimony to the power of collaboration of small business working together …
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Don Felder Tour Dates Confirmed As Part Of Peter Frampton’s “Guitar Circus” Tour

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Don Felder, former guitarist of the Eagles, New York Times best-selling author and four-time Grammy® Award winner, will be joining Peter Frampton’s “Guitar Circus” tour, along with many other legendary guitar players, for a batch of stops starting June 13 …
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Australia’s First Lady Of The Blues, Anni Piper, Launches U.S. Tour

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Anni Piper, Australia’s First Lady of the Blues currently enjoying success with her chart-topping collaboration with Nicole Hart, Split Second (Blues Leaf Records), launches her 2013 U.S. Tour on June 10 with a show at the Rockstar Lounge in Lake …
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Destroid Debut Show in San Francisco, CA Friday, May 31 at The Warfield

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
DESTROID—the new mega collaboration led by Canadian bass master Excision featuring fellow Canadian bass artist Downlink and drummer KJ Sawka from platinum-selling electronic rock band Pendulum, will be making their debut live performance in San Francisco, CA Friday, May 31 at …
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Warner Music Nashville Congratulates Teen Choice 2013 Award Nominees

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Congratulations to our WMN artists Jana Kramer, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, and Jimmy Fallon who were nominated for “TEEN CHOICE 2013” Awards today. “TEEN CHOICE 2013” airs Sunday, August 11 on FOX. Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once …
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Little Big Town Raises $115K for Africa

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Grammy award-winning Little Big Town recently took the stage at Rolling Hills Farm in Franklin, TN in an effort to raise money for Blood:Water Mission, a local non-profit committed to empowering communities to work together against the HIV/AIDS and water …
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MIchael Buble Coming To The Gwinnett Arena In Atlanta

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé is coming to THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER for one night only on OCTOBER 27.  Tickets go on sale Friday, May 31 at 10 am at GWINNETTCENTER.COM Touring in support of his new #1 selling release, …
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Alabama Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Luxury Cruise

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
In conjunction with Atlanta-based company, Sixthman, country music legends ALABAMA are inviting fans to join them for their first ALABAMA & Friends Festival at Sea, a musical extravaganza aboard the Norwegian Pearl. The four night luxury cruise will take place October 24-28 …
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Celebrated Nashville Songwriters to Webcast Benefit Concert for SADS Foundation Tonight

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Acclaimed singer / songwriter Jeff Black announces spring benefit concert, presented as a collaboration between the SADS Foundation and CredibleMeds. Jeff Black welcomes fellow songwriters and performers Danny Flowers and Gretchen Peters with Barry Walsh for an evening of music to …
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Daytrotter Announces Direct Payments To Artists + Frictionless Sharing / Listening Of Session Links

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Since I started Daytrotter in 2006, it’s always been my goal to do as much to promote and expose great music/bands to as many people as we possibly could – helping them sell records, get people out to shows and …
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Soulful Acoustic Pop Artist Rebecca Moreland Releases New Single “Breaking Free”

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Up and coming pop artist Rebecca Moreland released her new single, “Breaking Free,” to Top 40/AC radio April 29. “Breaking Free” is the second independent release from Rebecca and will be available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and …
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Integrity Music’s All Sons & Daughters Release Songs For Oklahoma To Help Tornado Relief

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Responding to the devastating F5 tornado that raged through Moore, OK this week causing significant loss of life and property, Integrity Music’s Franklin, TN-based worship duo All Sons & Daughters are donating all proceeds from their Songs for Oklahoma EP …
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The Starting Line’s Based On A True Story (2005) To Be Released as Double LP on June 25

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
Based on a True Story, the second studio album by American pop punk band The Starting Line will be released on vinyl on June 25 via Shop Radio Cast. The double LP will be released in three different variants, including …
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Mortar & Pestle Releases Debut EP Streaming Now On Earmilk

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Dan Harr
“Where did the love go? Was it ever there? Did I imagine it?” Janaysa Lambert of Mortar & Pestle is discussing the themes behind the band’s song “Pristine Dream,” the latest tune taken from the Oakland-based trio’s just-released self-titled debut …
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