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Spock’s Beard Reveal Music Video for ‘Submerged’

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
The latest album from legendary Prog-rockers Spock’s Beard, ‘Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep’, is out now and has been met with critical acclaim across the board including Classic Rock Magazine calling it ‘arguably the best album of their 20-year career to date’, and …
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The Band Perry Visits the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to Fight Hunger

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier received a visit from Superstar Country trio The Band Perry, which is composed of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.  This visit was in partnership with Outnumber Hunger – a national initiative with General Mills, Big Machine Label …
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Dierks Bentley Keeps Crowds & Critics On Their Feet

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
On a short break from the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour dates, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is headlining some of the summer’s biggest festivals with a hit-packed show that has the capacity crowds on their feet …
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Annual Country Weekly CMA Fest Kick Off Party Raises $13,000 For Musicians On Call

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
The annual Country Weekly CMA Music Fest “Kick Off Party” hosted by GAC’s Suzanne Alexander and sponsored by Boot Barn, Durango and Roper raised $13,361 for Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville.  The party, held at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville, featured …
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Yassou Benedict Releases Dreamy Pop Sngle and Video From Debut EP

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Yassou Benedict’s new single “The Cloisters,” and its accompanying video, have premiered exclusively via Black Book Magazine.  Formed when the members of this San Francisco-based band were attending high school in Hudson, New York, Yassou Benedict conveys a surreal longing …
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John McEuen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Charlie Poole Festival Organization

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
This past Friday, June 14, Americana legend John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Charlie Poole Festival organization. This special award is given to select musicians in recognition of their contribution to …
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Shy, Low Post New Song “Absence” Off Binary Opposition EP

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Richmond, VA’s Shy, Low, newly signed to Seattle based indie Spartan Records (Over The Ocean) is streaming a new song (“Absence”) off their Binary Opposition EP. To hear the track, visit HERE. Shy, Low was founded by four members of post-metal …
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Nashville Symphony Earns ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Nashville Symphony is one of 19 American orchestras to be honored with a 2012-2013 ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming today at the League of American Orchestras 68th National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Nashville Symphony was selected for third place …
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Bass Virtuoso Missy Raines Announces ‘New Frontier’

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Multi-award-winning bass player Missy Raines has long been one of bluegrass music’s most beloved musicians, but on New Frontier, set for release on August 27th, she explores the next step in her musical vision, redefining herself as a charismatic lead …
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Holley Maher’s New EP Euphorics Out Now

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Nashville-based musician Holley Maher’s new EP, Euphorics, is out today! The EP is available at all digital retailers, and tracks from the EP are available to be streamed from Holley’s Soundcloud page! To create this record Holley teamed up with …
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Miley Cyrus To Premiere Video For “We Can’t Stop” Across Vevo Today

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Global superstar Miley Cyrus to premiere the video for her new single “We Can’t Stop” across VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, Wednesday, June 19th. The video was directed by Diane Martel and shot in Los …
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In Case You Missed It: Kellie Pickler Co-Hosted ABC’s “The View” Yesterday

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Yesterday, Black River Entertainment recording artist Kellie Pickler co-hosted ABC Television’s “The View” alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, where she discussed her recent win on Dancing With The Stars and her upcoming new album, due to be …
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The World Is A Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid To Die’s Debut LP “Whenever, if Ever” Out Now

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Willimantic, CT indie rockers The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die officially released their critically acclaimed new LP “Whenever, If Ever” today on Topshelf Records. The band is also premiering their new music …
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Bobby Wills Scores Four CCMA Nominations

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Bobby Wills had a big morning, scoring 4 CCMA second ballot nominations.  The “Show Some Respect” singer garnered nominations for Single of the Year (Show Some Respect), Songwriters of the Year (with Walt Aldridge and Mike Pyle for “Show Some …
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Brett Kissel Releases Debut Single

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Brett Kissel’s cross-Canada promotional tour sees Brett at home in Edmonton today, the day his single “Started With A Song” is released to radio.  Following early morning appearances on CFCW and CISN, Brett hosted a celebration for friends and family …
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Swamp Dogg Performs Rare Live Los Angeles Show

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
Entertainment Weekly called maverick R&B auteur Swamp Dogg “a one of a kind musical genius.” England’s The Guardian dubbed him “the soul genius that time forgot.” Allmusicguide.com described him as “one of the great cult figures of 20th century American …
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4 Jacks – Deal With It

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
They all have their separate gigs going on, but when the members of blues band 4 Jacks come together to join musical forces, the sound they produce is tight. Made up of Texas blues guitarist Anson Funderburgh, D.C. drummer and singer Big Joe Maher, Nashville bassist Steve Mackey and keyboard player Kevin McKendree, this first-rate quartet has released “Deal With It” – an album on EllerSoul Records. Produced in Franklin, Tennessee by McKendree, who is Delbert McClinton’s band leader…
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Guitar Talk with Metallica’s Kirk Hammett

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Harr
When it comes to getting a great guitar tone, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett takes a no-frills approach: “It’s really very simple,” he tells Gibson.com. “I don’t have a bunch of parametric equalizers or anything like that. I’m just very simple.” It’s a method that’s golden. At this point in his career trajectory, Hammett is a true guitar icon. There isn’t a “Best of” list he hasn’t topped, and fans and critics alike recognize his talent and skillful approach to the art of guitar. With Metallica’s Orion Music + More festival set…
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Valerie June – Pushin’ Against A Stone

Posted on June 19, 2013 by ChuckDauphin
Every now and then, you hear an artist that makes the word special seem like such an understatement. West Tennessee native Valerie June is such an artist. There’s really nobody to compare her to, because I have never heard an artist who can do what she does and do it so effortless. Blues? Check. R&B? Check. Country? Yes, check. June even flirts with a mountain vibe on several of the cuts here, and can at one time bring…
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Jackson Announces 2013 Summer Releases

Posted on June 18, 2013 by JaimieWard
Jackson is pleased to present three new models for this summer season. With new and improved features to the JS Series on the revered Dinky™ body shape, each addition comes as an alluring addition to the prominent Jackson line-up. The …
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