The Giving Tree Band Recording New Album

Since the release of their latest album The Joke, The Threat & The Obvious, The Giving Tree Band have kept busy crisscrossing the nation, playing anywhere their path takes them. Be it a road house, large scale music festival, small bar, or The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center, they've humbly brought their music to those who would listen. This summer and fall they'll continue to do so, with new dates currently confirmed through mid-October. Dates Below.

 

Through it all the band have seen the crowds that greet them steadily increase as they've made a name for themselves by way of their live performances and excellent albums. On the PBS television program, Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, host Michael Johnathon introduced The Giving Tree Band as "the spirit of Pete Seeger with the musical abilities of The Band and the audaciousness of The Avett Brothers" The band were labeled a band "On The Verge" by Relix Magazine, and in anAcoustic Guitar magazine feature this Spring, were described as covering a "wide swath of the classic rock pantheon-such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, the Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Beatles-but with a fuller sound featuring quasi-orchestral instrumentation and barbershop harmonies."

 

Apart from their sound, The Giving Tree Band is also giving a new look to rock and roll - one that is healthy and hip. Perhaps the rarest aspect of the band is their diet. It is estimated that less than 1% of Americans identify as vegan, and yet all seven members of the GTB have embraced this lifestyle. They also remain drug and alcohol free in order to access deeper creative potential and, in all likelihood, longevity. The Fink brothers felt that if John Lennon and John Coltrane endorsed sobriety at the end of their lives, then they would begin their musical journey where their idols left off (at least philosophically) and see what's possible. The Giving Tree Band is also widely considered to be one of the "greenest" bands and known for extraordinary environmental stewardship which includes custom instruments made from naturally fallen trees and reclaimed woods, biodiesel tours, affinity for biking and camping, 100% recycled packaging of all CD's, carbon neutral album production, and donating as much as 50% of sales to eco-friendly charities.

 

When not touring The Giving Tree band have been busy at their home studio in Yorkville, IL, working on recording their fourth studio album. The past year on the road has greatly affected the bands sound as they've begun to introduce more of their rock 'n' roll influenced live sound to their songwriting and recording. The band hope to complete the album this fall and plan to release their new record in 2012. In the mean time, they will be featured on a benefit compilation entitled, Home On The Range, alongside other notable vegetarian and vegan artists Chrissie Hynde, Yoko Ono, Moby and Matisyahu. Set for a September release, proceeds will go to farm animal sanctuaries that rescue and care for abused and neglected farm animals.

  

http://planetcdnyc.com/homeontherange.html

 

http://www.thegivingtreeband.com 

 

Upcoming Tour Dates: 

 

AUGUST

06 - Hayward, WI - Lumber Jam Americana Music

13 - Naperville, IL - Veggie Fest

14 - Naperville, IL - Veggie Fest

15 - Davenport, IA - River Roots Fest

21 - Freeport, IL - Spirit Of Peace And Music Fest

 

SEPTEMBER

04 - Charleston, SC - The Pour House (w/Toubab Krewe)

06 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm & Blues (w/Toubab Krewe)

09 - Urbana, IL - Canopy Club (w/Toubab Krewe)

10 - Dekalb, IL - Middlewest Fest

12 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop (w/ Toubab Krewe)

13 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bells Brewery (w/Toubab Krewe)

15 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection (w/Cornmeal)

16 - Columbus, OH - The Basement (w/Cornmeal)

17 - Bloomington, IN - The Bluebird (w/Cornmeal)

24 - Cincinnati, OH - MidPoint Music Festival

 

OCTOBER

11 - Springfield, MO - Patton Alley (w/Cornmeal)

12 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues (w/Cornmeal)

13 - Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds (w/Cornmeal)

15 - Utopia, TX - Utopia Music Fest

moe.down line up finalized; moe., Ween, TV on the Radio; Bob Weir joins Levon Helm for rare performance

moe. and Eastern Artists are pleased to announce the final artists in this year's moe.down music and camping festival lineup. The event will be held Labor Day Weekend, Sept 2-4 at Gelston Castle Estate in Mohawk, NY. 

This year's lineup includes moe., The Levon Helm Band (plus Very Special Guest Bob Weir), Ween, TV On The Radio, Slightly Stoopid, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Ozomatli, Railroad Earth, The New Mastersounds, Rubblebucket, Danger Muffin, The Ragbirds, Empire Sound, Band, and Gary Clark, Jr. For details about each artist, visit: http://www.moedown.com/  

 

This 3 day event has become known for its laid back vibe and great music, as well as its intimate and scenic setting. With only 2 stages, bands never overlap and patrons never miss a beat!

 

As in the past, the price of admission includes camping. Tickets are on sale now through moe.ticketing for $130.  

 

moe.down has a history of bringing a diverse collection of artists to the festival over its 11 year history. Bands that have played in the past include The Flaming Lips, Perry Farrell's Satellite Party, The Black Keys, Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Cake, The Roots, Method Man and Redman, The Wailers, Ani DiFranco, Amos Lee, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Avett Brothers and more.

 

moe.'s most recent recording, Smash Hits, Volume 1 (on the band's Fatboy Records label) was release June 1, 2010. The album celebrates moe.'s 20th anniversary and includes newly recorded fan favorites that encompass the band's entire career.

 

moe. tour dates

July 21    - Party In The Park - Rochester, NY  

July 22 - Lowell Summer Music Series - Lowell, MA  

July 23 - Gathering of the Vibes - Bridgeport, CT  

Aug  27 - Dave Matthews Band Caravan - Governor's Island, NY  

Sept 2-4 - MOE.DOWN 12 Gelston Castle Estate - Mohawk, NY

Keb Mo's Anticipated New Album, The Reflection, Out Today

Keb Mo has returned with a widely praised new album, The Reflection, out today on Yolabelle/Ryko. The album is receiving overwhelming critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising Keb Mo's "soulful voice and bluesy licks," and Associated Press declaring, "with bluesy guitars, groovy Hammond Organs, and Keb Mo's rich, smoky voice, The Reflection is a warm, mellow ride from start to finish." Likewise, Philadelphia Daily News affirms, "You'd need a cold heart and tin ears to remain unmoved by Keb Mo's new album."  Keb Mo will perform his hit single "The Whole Enchilada" on "Conan" August 10.    Keb Mo's thirty-date tour kicks of August 4th at the Villar Center in Beaver Creek, CO, includes stops at The Hollywood Bowl on August 10th, BB Kings Club in New York on September 20th and the Ryman Auditorium on October 7th. A complete list of tour dates are here:  http://www.kebmo.com/site/tour.   The highly-anticipated collection is his first studio release since his 2006 album, Suitcase, and also marks the first on his newly formed record label Yolabelle International in association with Ryko and Warner Music Group. Self-produced, The Reflection features duets with India.Arie and Vince Gill, as well as performances by Dave Koz, Marcus Miller, Mindi Abair and world-renowned studio musician David T. Walker. His trademark honest, unadorned vocal, his deceptively simple, sublime guitar work and his catchy melodies are here, of course, but with this recording Keb is more expressive than ever.   "I worked on this record for the better part of 2 years," says Keb. "It took me some time as this was an educational process for me and my engineer John Schirmer. I didn't want to let it go until I had something that I was proud to share with the public. It's the culmination of all of my influences throughout my career."   Keb recently guest starred on TNT's hit show "Memphis Beat." Keb is the music composer for the show and performs the theme song. He discusses the show's music and episodes the day after each show, online here:  http://www.tnt.tv/series/memphisbeat.   Keb Mo has consistently garnered acclaim throughout his career, with three of his records winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. He co-wrote "I Hope" with the Dixie Chicks which received a Grammy nomination for Country Song of the Year. A gifted songwriter, Keb's songs have been covered by legendary artists including BB King, Natalie Cole and more and he has appeared on recordings by Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Jackson Browne, to name a few. Additionally, his music has made numerous appearances in film and television, most notably in Martin Scorsese: Feel Like Going Home, concert documentary "Lightning in a Bottle," and more.     Buy The Reflection on iTunes   Official Website * Media Kit * Facebook * Youtube * Myspace * Twitter * Spotify     The Reflection Tour 08/04/11 Villar Center        Beaver Creek, CO 08/06/11 Mishawaka Amphitheatre Bellvue, CO 08/07/11 Botanical Gardens    Denver, CO 08/10/11 Hollywood Bowl         Los Angeles, CA 08/11/11 Humphrey's            San Diego, CA 08/13/11 Harrah's Lake Tahoe    Stateline, NV 08/14/11 DunsmuirHellman Estate Oakland, CA 09/04/11 Four Corners Folk Fest Pagosa Springs, CO 09/13/11 Tarrytown Music Hall   Tarrytown, NY 09/14/11 Musikfest Cafe @ Steel Stacks    Bethlehem, PA 09/15/11 Music Center At The Strathmore North Bethesda, MA 09/16/11 Palace Theatre         Greensburg, PA 09/17/11 Longwood Gardens         Kennett Square, PA 09/20/11 B.B. King's Blues Club New York, NY 09/21/11 Lebanon Opera House    Lebanon, NH 09/22/11 Calvin Theatre         Northhampton, MA 09/23/11 Somerville Theatre     Somerville, MA 09/24/11 Westhampton Beach PAC  Westhampton Beach, NY 09/25/11 Bergen PAC            Englewood, NJ 09/27/11 Paramount Theatre         Rutland, VT 09/28/11 State Theatre             Portland, ME 09/29/11 Capitol Center For The Arts     Concord, NH 09/30/11 Count Basie Theatre    Red Bank, NJ 10/01/11 Hart Theatre At The Egg Albany, NY 10/02/11 Center For The Arts @ U of Buffalo     Buffalo, NY 10/05/11 The Pabst Theatre         Milwaukee, WI 10/06/11 House Of Blues            Chicago, IL 10/07/11 Ryman Auditorium         Nashville, TN 10/08/11 King Biscuit Blues Festival     Helena, AR

Dawes Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour With Blitzen Trapper

Dawes has confirmed a fall tour, which they will be co-headlining with Blitzen Trapper.   The 29-date tour kicks off on October 7th in Petaluma, CA, and will hit major cities across the US and Canada. This tour follows the June release of their critically acclaimed sophomore album, Nothing Is Wrong. Rolling Stone raves that the members of Dawes are "the most promising purveyors of new-school country folk...so authentically vintage." The full list of tour dates is below.

 

Since the release of their debut album, 'North Hills' (which featured the breakout anthem, "When My Time Comes"), an extraordinary record that was released quietly and soon became regarded among critics and fans across the country as a classic and must-own favorite, Dawes has toured non-stop and earned a reputation for their road warrior work ethic along with their passionate and epic live performances.

 

So much so in fact, that Dawes was recently hand-picked by legends Robbie Robertson (The Band) and Jackson Browne to serve the backing band for their respective projects; performing with Robertson on some special TV performances (Late Night with David Letterman, The View, and The Jools Holland Show) and with Browne on a recent European tour.

 

According to Robertson: "They're really good and they're a band - it's different than just getting a bunch of individual musicians and trying to make them click and blend. They're all at the top of their game...they know what works. I appreciate a young band with a broad horizon. Dawes is that in spaces."

 

Browne states: "Dawes are an incredible young band. Their singer, Taylor Goldsmith, is a brilliant songwriter with very hip lyrics. He and his brother Griffin have one of those great familial harmony blends. You can't mention a record that these guys haven't listened to."

 

Prior to the Fall tour, Dawes will head out on a month-long sold-out tour with GRAMMY Award winning, Alison Krauss and Union Station.

 

The response to Nothing Is Wrong has been excellent. Paste Magazine declared, "they stand on the cusp of becoming a force to be reckoned with for years to come," while American Songwriter admired how "Dawes' second album succeeds on its own terms...capturing the quartet's vibrant musical rapport and chops." "In two short years," noted Relix, "Dawes has emerged as one of the finest bands in the burgeoning neo-folk scene." The Philadelphia Inquirer called the album "wise and touching...a bittersweet treat," while the Chicago Sun-Times was taken by its "finely crafted modern country-rock."

 

Dawes and Blitzen Trapper will release a free six-song EP available for download and blog posting (visit www.dawestheband.com for embeddable widget). The EP consists of three Dawes songs and three Blitzen Trapper songs.

 

Each band will launch a joint pre-sale on Friday, August 5th at 10 AM EST prior to the public on-sale on Friday, August 12th (check local outlets for respective times).

 

By purchasing tickets directly from either band's website, fans will be allowed to:

 

-Add an exclusive tour t-shirt, only available with purchase of tickets online, that won't be available at shows

 

-Add albums (digital, CD, or Vinyl) at discounted prices.

 

    

Tour Dates:

 

August 2nd - New York, NY - The Beacon Theatre   

August 3rd - New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre

August 5th - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook Pavilion

August 6th - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand Theatre

August 7th - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap

August 9th - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest

August 10th - Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's

August 11th - Cary, NC - Koka Booth Amphitheatre

August 12th - Asheville, NC - The Biltmore

August 13th - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre

August 14th - East Hampton, NY - Music to Know Festival

August 19th - St. Augustine, FL - Augustine Amphitheatre

August 20th - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - AuRene Theatre

August 21st - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall

August 23rd - Houston, TX - Fitzgeralds

August 24th - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa

September 1st - Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Pier (Free Show)

September 2nd - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

September 3rd - Beaver Creek, CO - Vilar Performing Arts Center

September 4th - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Gardens

September 17th - Bristol, VA - Bristol Rhythm & Roots

September 18th - Bristol, VA - Bristol Rhythm & Roots

September 20th - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

September 21st - Nashville, TN - Next Big Nashville

September 22nd - Birmingham, AL - Workplay

September 23rd - Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre

September 24th - Chattanooga, TN - Track 29

October 1st - Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth Music Festival

October 7th - Petaluma, CA - Mystic Theatre

October 8th - Santa Barbara, CA - SoHo

October 9th - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up

October 10th - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom

October 11th - Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe Sol Live

October 13th - Dallas, TX - Club Dada

October 14th - Utopia, TX - Utopia Fest    

October 15th - Baton Rouge, LA - Manship Theatre

October 18th - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

October 19th - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge

October 20th - Louisville, KY - Headliner's

October 21st - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel

October 22nd - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle      

October 24th - Washington, DC - Black Cat

October 26th - New York, NY - Webster Hall    

October 27th - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

October 28th - Boston, MA - Royale

October 30th - Toronto, ON - Opera House

November 1st- Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom

November 2nd - Grand Rapids, MI - Calvin College

November 3rd - Chicago, IL - The Metro

November 4th - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave

November 5th - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall

November 7th - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre

November 10th - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
November 11th - Seattle, WA - The Neptune

November 13th - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre

November 15th - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

 

-7/27 - 8/21 and 9/2-4 supporting Alison Krauss and Union Station, except 8/14 which is festival AND 8/10 which is Dawes headline

-Caleb Caudle supports 8/10

-Robert Ellis supports 8/23 and 8/24

-9/1 Sonny & the Sunsets support

-9/20 - 9/24 supporting M. Ward, except 9/22 co-headline with David Mayfield Parade

-Jonny Corndawg plays 1st of 3 on 9/21

-10/7 - 11/17 co-headline with Blitzen Trapper, except 10/13 and 14 which are festivals

-10/7 - 10/26 Smoke Fairies open except 10/24

-10/27 - 11/15 The Belle Brigade opens except 11/4

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Announce North American Fall Tour

Recently wrapping up an amazing national headlining tour, Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. have announced a fall tour in support of their acclaimed debut LP, It's A Corporate World, which made one ofFilter's "Top 20 Records of 2011 (So Far..)" and the NPR Listeners Poll as "Best Of The Year". The band will make several festival appearances along the way including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Philadelphia's Popped! Festival.  

   

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. are on their second headlining tour of 2011. They were deemed one of  Stereogum's "Best New Bands of 2010", The Guardian featured them as their "Band of the Day," and they're one of Zink's"4 Artists to Watch in 2011. Watch the band's KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic performance via NPR and their live cover of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" at My Old Kentucky Blog to see what's in store for the upcoming tour. 

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. on Tour
 
8/05 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues 
8/7 - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza 
9/06 - Denver, Colorado - Hi-Dive
9/08 - Costa Mesa, California - Detroit Bar
9/09 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
9/10 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Music Thing
9/12 - Las Vegas, NV - Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan
9/13 - Las Vegas, NV - Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan
9/14 - Las Vegas, NV - Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan
9/18 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits
9/20 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn  
9/21 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
9/22 - Washington, D.C. - The Red Palace
9/23 - Philadelphia, PA - Popped! Festival
9/24 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom

  

  Listen to their single "Morning Thought" at SoundCloud &
Watch their cover of Pavement's "Summer Babe" at A.V. Club  

TOM MORELLO UNVEILS DEBUT COMIC SERIES AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON

Tom Morello unveiled his debut comic seriesOrchid, at San Diego Comic Con last night.  From Dark Horse Comics, Orchid is an epic fantasy story set in a dystopian future infused with Morello's class conscious worldview and the politics of street terrorism.  "It's like Lord of the Rings meets Battle of Algiers," said Morello.  "I wanted to craft a story that has the same visceral impact and political clout as the music I've been involved in."  Part Suicide Girl, part Joan of Arc - Orchid is the tale of a 16-year-old street prostitute who learns that she is more than the role society has imposed upon her.  When the seas rose, genetic codes were smashed.  Human settlements are now ringed by a dense wilderness from which ferocious new animal species prey on the helpless.  The high ground belongs to the rich and powerful that overlook swampland shantytowns from their fortress-like cities.  Iron-fisted rule ensures order and allows the wealthy to harvest the poor as slaves. This is the world of Orchid .   The debut issue of Orchid features a variant cover by the well-known and influential street artist Shepard Fairey, with interior art by Scott Hepburn (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic). Orchid will be released over the course of twelve issues with the first issue on sale October 12th, 2011.  Morello has written a score for the series which will serve as a soundtrack to the story. Each song will be distributed as a free rack available with the purchase of each issue.   Morello is also set to release his solo album, World Wide Rebel Songs, on August 30th via New West Records.  The 12-track set is the follow up to the 2008 The Nightwatchman album The Fabled City and was produced by Morello.  While Morello's solo albums as The Nightwatchman have primarily been acoustic affairs, World Wide Rebel Songs features a full electric band, "The Freedom Fighter Orchestra."  Morello stated "The genesis for the idea came when I played 'The Ghost Of Tom Joad' on stage with Bruce Springsteen.  That was the first time I had ever sung with an electric guitar in my hand, and I saw that it could be done."  On the 2008 Nightwatchman tour in support of The Fabled City, he took along the musicians who now comprise "The Freedom Fighter Orchestra."  Over the course of those shows, he says "I became comfortable melding my worlds as an electric guitarist and folk troubadour."  When describing the album, Morello stated "Troubled times call out for troubled songs.  World Wide Rebel Songs is an album of rousing hopelessness and this time The Nightwatchman has brought along his electric guitar to tip the scales.  I wanted to capture a vibe midway between Johnny Cash and Che Guevara, murder ballads and Molotov anthems." The song "Save The Hammer For The Man" was co-written with Ben Harper and features Harper on vocals and guitar.   World Wide Rebel Songs is the 14th studio album of Tom Morello's influential career.

Tom Morello will also be supporting Incubus in the US in August and Rise Against in Europe in November.  In addition to playing the Musicians United For Safe Energy benefit concert with Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bonnie Raitt and more, he has also announced a performance at the Ottawa Folk Festival on August 27th and a solo, acoustic show at NYC's City Winery on September 1st.     Tom Morello With The Freedom Fighter Orchestra Tour Dates: 8/7 Musicians United for Safe Energy - Shoreline Amphitheater - Mountain View, CA *Solo, Acoustic   8/17 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater w/ Incubus 8/19 Kansas City, KS KRBZ Beach Ball at Sporting Stadium w/ Incubus 8/21 Chicago, IL  Charter One Pavilion w/ Incubus 8/23 Indianapolis, IN  Verizon Wireless Center w/ Incubus   8/24 Detroit, MI  DTE Energy Center w/ Incubus 8/26 Cleveland, OH  Nautica Amphitheater w/ Incubus 8/27 Ottawa Folk Festival, Cupe Stage 8pm - Hog's Back Back 8/28 Molson Amphitheater w/ Incubus - Toronto, ONT 9/1 New York, NY City Winery *Solo, Acoustic   11/2 Nottingham, UK Rock City w/ Rise Against 11/3 Leeds, UK  O2 Academy w/ Rise Against 11/4 Glasgow, UK O2 Academy w/ Rise Against 11/5 Manchester, UK O2 Apollo w/ Rise Against 11/7 Birmingham, UK O2 Academy w/ Rise Against 11/8 Newcastle, UK O2 Academy w/ Rise Against 11/9 London, UK  O2 Academy Brixton w/ Rise Against 11/12 Bristol, UK O2 Academy w/ Rise Against 11/13 Southampton, UK Guildhall w/ Rise Against   World Wide Rebel Songs Track Listing   1. Black Spartacus Heart Attack Machine 2. The Dogs of Tijuana 3. It Begins Tonight 4. Save The Hammer For The Man featuring Ben Harper 5. The Fifth Horseman Of The Apocalypse 6. Speak and Make Lightning 7. Facing Mount Kenya 8. The Whirlwind 9. Stray Bullets 10. Branding Iron 11. World Wide Rebel Songs 12. God Help Us All

Orlando Calling Lineup Announced

Orlando, FL will host its own self-described "major new music festival" this October. Orlando Calling will take place at Citrus Bowl Park from November 12-13, featuring The Killers first show in two years. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band will also will perform on an outdoor festival bill for the first time in decades while The Raconteurs will make one of their first appearances in the past few years. Closer to home, Warren Haynes Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, The Roots, O.A.R., Buddy Guy. The Felice Brothers, Dr. Dog and The Avett Brothers will also perform. Additionally, a 'coffee house' venue will spotlight traditional folk, bluegrass, jazz and other legacy artists, and will promote the work of local and regional artisans, visual artists, and craft vendors.

"Orlando Calling will add another unique, cultural opportunity for our community that will also provide additional economic impact throughout Central Florida," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in a statement. "We are excited to host this event in the recently renovated Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and to continue to bring more concerts and other events like this to that venue."

"Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 23 at 10 AM":http://www.orlandocalling.com.

Here's a look at the festival's lineup by day

Saturday:

The Killers

Pixies

The Avett Brothers

The Roots

The Raconteurs

Gogol Bordello

O.A.R.

Iron and Wine

Pete Yorn

Gavin DeGraw

Jenny and Johnny

Drive By Truckers

Civil Twilight

Lucero

Dr. Dog

Justin Townes Earle

Felice Brothers

Ben Sollee

Renee & The Translators

Sunday:

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Kid Rock

Doobie Brothers

Dwight Yoakam

Buddy Guy

Warren Haynes Band

Chris Isaak

Brandi Carlile

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Michelle Branch

The Flatlanders

Los Lonely Boys

Blues Traveler

Justin Townes Earle

The David Mayfield Parade

The Supervillains

Carter Tanton (Tulsa/Lower Dens) Announces Fall Tour with The War on Drugs, New Album "Freeclouds"

Carter Tanton (formerly known as Tulsa and current member of Lower Dens) has announced a national tour with The War on Drugs and Purling Hiss behind his forthcoming full-length, Freeclouds with Western Vinyl. Slated for a November 15th release, the album features the enchanting vocals of Boston dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler.  

   

Tanton's last release with Tulsa, I Was Submerged won the approval of both the media and fans alike, praised by NPR, SPIN and Rolling Stone, who said Tanton's "indie-seraphim voice is not of this world." Discouraged by a Tulsa follow up EP that was never released the band split and Tanton focused his energy on his role as guitar player in Marissa Nadler's band, touring extensively and recording and arranging parts for her recently released self-titled record. His experience working on Nadler's album ultimately served as the catalyst that inspired him to record Freeclouds.     

 

Many of the tracks written for Freeclouds, as well as the album's title, reference David Bowie's "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud." Tanton's imagery, emotions, and melodies feel like a continuation of the forlorn and tragic atmosphere Bowie created. In addition to recording and co-writing one song on Marissa Nadler's well-received 2011 album, Tanton has recorded albums by George Lewis Jr (Twin Shadow) and Drug Rug among others. 

 

Carter Tanton Tour Dates 

 

10.11 - Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade 

10.12 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
10.13 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
10.17 - Dallas, TX - Bryan Street Tavern
10.18 - Austin, TX - Emo's
10.20 - Tucson, AZ - Plush
10.21 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
10.22 - Los Angeles, CA - The Satellite
10.23 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
10.25 - Portland, OR - Bunk Bar
10.26 - Seattle, WA - The Tractor Tavern
10.27 - Spokane, WA - A Club
10.28 - Nampa, ID - Flying M
10.29 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
10.30 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
11.1 - Lawrence, KS - Jackpot Saloon
11.2 - Columbia, MO - Mojo's
11.3 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
11.4 - Cincinnati, OH - Mayday Northside
11.5 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
11.6 - Baltimore, MD - The Talking Head @ Sonar

 

   

Freeclouds Tracklisting 

   

  1. Murderous Joy

  2. Fake Pretend (feat. Marissa Nadler) 

  3. Gauze of Song

  4. Nylon

  5. Saturday

  6. Horrorscope

  7. In Knots

  8. Pasture Sound

  9. Land Lines

 10. Pitch Bent Flute

SHWAYZE & CISCO ADLER RELEASE "YOU COULD BE MY GIRL" WITH BONUS TRACK TODAY

 Shwayze & Cisco Adler's first single "You Could Be My Girl" (ft. Uli Bella of Ozomatli on horns), with bonus track "Island In The Sun"  was released today on all digital platforms ( click here to purchase ).  These two summertime anthems will definitely keep the warm weather vibes flowing until the album drops later this summer.

Island In The Sun (produced by Adler) is the first album on his newly formed label, Bananabeat Records, in a joint venture with The Orchard, an independent music and video distributor.

Bananabeat is a one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for Internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking.  

Shwayze & Cisco have accomplished quite a great deal since their momentous meeting just three short years ago. 

"We just want people to know that 2011 is the summer of Shwayze & Cisco," says Adler.  Adds Shwayze, "We are excited to share new music with fans and tour this summer." 

Shwayze & Cisco will hit the road this week on the Seedless Summer 2011 Tour with Slightly Stoopid and Rebelution. The tour kicks off this Thursday, July 21st in Missoula, MT and concludes September 17th in Irvine, CA

For complete list of dates and more information go to:

 

http://www.shwayzeandcisco.com 

Deborah Allen to Release New Album 'Hear Me Now' Aug. 16

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Deborah Allen is releasing her long-anticipated new album, titled Hear Me Now, on Aug. 16.

Hear Me Now includes Allen's current single, the danceable Country-shuffle "Anything Other Than Love," which continues its steady climb up the Music Row chart.  The 12 songs on the album reflect Allen's overall versatility as a singer and songwriter, as well as her trademark ability to incorporate elements of Country, Blues, Pop, Rock and Gospel into a cohesive piece of art.  Allen also produced nine of the album's 12 tracks.

"Each song on Hear Me Now is a musical journey, and together they make one of my favorite collections of music I have ever released," says Allen.  "I know it's been a while since my last record, so I thought it would be appropriate for my new album to be called Hear Me Now.  When you are listening to these songs, know that you are listening to a little piece of my heart!" 

Allen is accompanied on Hear Me Now by some of Nashville's finest songwriters and musicians, including Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Gary Burr ("Anything Other Than Love" co-writer), and nomineeGary Nicholson, 12-time ACM Guitarist of the Year and two-time CMA Musician of the Year Brent Mason, ACM Keyboard Player of the Year Michael Rojas, ACM Guitarist of the Year Brent Rowan and legendary songwriter/producer Bobby Braddock, who produced three songs on the album ("All That I Want," "Last Time For Everything," "What Makes A Woman").  Marty Stuart drummer Harry Stinson, former Shenandoah vocalist Curtis Wright and Pebe Sebert (mother of Pop star Ke$ha) also contribute material as songwriters on Hear Me Now.

"Deborah is singing better than ever, which is saying a lot!" says Braddock.  "'Anything Other Than Love' is one of the best Country singles in years.  It just keeps rockin' my brain!"

Hear Me Now opens with one of Allen's favorite new songs, the powerful and poignant ballad "Amazing Graceland," which the Delta singer wrote after her first visit inside Elvis' Graceland mansion two years ago. 

"I could feel Elvis' spirit in every room," says Allen, who was born and raised in Memphis.  "I was so moved.  On the way back to Nashville, the one word that kept going through my head was 'amazing.'  As soon as I walked in my back door, I went straight to the piano and began writing this song as a tribute for the international legend, my hometown hero and the beautiful place he called home."

The Aug. 16 release of Hear Me Now coincides with Elvis week, held in Memphis Aug. 10-16.  Allen will appear at numerous events during the week, including a performance at George Klein's Memphis Mafia Reunion on Aug. 14 and an appearance at the Elvis Candlelight Vigil on Aug. 16.

As an artist with career hits like "Baby I Lied," "I've Been Wrong Before," "Rock Me" and "I Hurt For You," Deborah Allen is a two-time Grammy nominee and a recipient of multiple BMI Millionaire Airplay awards.  As one of Nashville's most versatile songwriters, Allen has a catalog of more than 1,600 published songs, including cuts for LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, John Conlee, Janie Fricke, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and others. 

Hear Me Now will be available Aug. 16 at retail stores and through all major digital outlets, including iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more.  The album is released in a joint venture with Nashville-based digital label, GMV Nashville.

For more information, visit www.DeborahAllen.com.