|
Tristan Prettyman's "Madly" is the Free
Single of the Week on iTunes
TP's first release, "Madly" from Hello...x
is featured on iTunes for free. Pick up the CD now and
check out
her site for the latest tour dates.
Matt Nathanson on Kimmel this Friday, 2/15!
Just in time for Valentine's day, Matt and the band
will be playing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Friday 2/15!
Tune in to see Matt play "Come on Get Higher"
for the first time on television. They'll also be playing
a second song, so stay tuned until the end! Click
here for local listings and show times.
Matt Nathanson on XM
Matt’s live show is on The Loft, and premiered
Monday, Jan. 7. Additional dates for the re-air are
below and happen this week/weekend! Check out Channel
50!
(all times EST)
Thurs. 1/10: 3pm & 9pm
Fri. 1/11: 4am
Saturday 1/12: 7pm
Ari Hest Presents “52”
Ari will be releasing one song a week for the year
through a new subscription website called "52.”
Preorder now for as little as $20 to receive every track
plus a bonus 4 song live EP. Click
here for more details.
Ingrid on Conan: January 14th
We had her before she was big—and now she’s
huge! Check out Ingrid Michaelson on Conan O'Brien on
Monday, January 14th. She’s also gracing the latest
cover of Billboard magazine.
Graham Colton, Solo, Returns with New Album
Graham’s new song “Best Days” is getting
lots of attention. Vote for him on MTV’s TRL here.
He’s also been chosen as an Editors Choice pick
in the new iTunes' Best of 2007 list New Pop Artist
category. Congrats to Graham (Kristen still misses Turtle,
though!)
Duncan Sheik Gets Grammy Nod
Duncan is nominated for a Grammy Award for the Spring
Awakening Cast Album for "Best Musical Show Album."
The Grammy Awards will take place on February 10th in
Los Angeles and will air at 8PM EST on CBS (we hope!)
Get Matt Nathanson on VH1
"Car Crash" is up for voting the the VH1.com
Top 20. Now it's up to you to get it to #1. Click here
to vote.
Graham Colton to Release Here Right Now
Graham Colton’s newest release Here Right Now
is due out in October. Besides the recording of the
albu, a "huge moment," Graham says, that defined
the entire direction of the album – Here Right
Now also includes "Cellophane Girl," written
at the age of 17 and which became one of his early Internet
hits. Check out new promo pics here
and preview
the fresh tracks.
Some Mad Hope Gets High Marks
Matt Nathanson’s fifth studio album, Some
Mad Hope debuted at #60 in the Billboard Top 200 with
over 11,300 copies sold. The album, which was released
on August 14t ranked Top 40 sales in New York, Chicago,
Boston, Philadelphia and San Francisco as well as Top
10 on ITUNES! Matt will be hitting the road on headlining
tour that kicks off in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 27.
“Car Crash” was recently the #1 Most Added
song at Triple A Radio as well as featured “Single
of the Week” on Myspace. The song is already on-air
at over 30 stations, including format leaders such as,
KFOG/San Francisco, WBOS/Boston, WXPN/Philadelphia,
KPRI/San Diego, KINK/Portland, WRLT/Nashville and Sirius.
Clear Channel has selected Matt as “New Artist
to Watch.” Congrats to our buddy, Matt!
Duncan Sheik to Play Concert in NYC Featuring Musical
Tunes
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik will perform
in concert in New York City May 15. His song list will
include some of his musical theatre work. Metropolitan
Talent presents the one-night gig, which will play the
Concert Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture
(located at 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West)
at 8 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets ($35) are available
through ticketmaster. For more, visit www.duncansheik.com
Chantal Kreviazuk Touring with Five For Fighting
Chantal Kreviazuk will be opening for Five For Fighting
on their US tour. Check out chantalonline.com
for updated tour information and news updates.
Brandi Carlile LIVE
Brandi will be playing on Thursday, February 22 at 8pm
eastern time. The special acoustic performance from
New York City will be broadcast live at www.wfuv.org.
You can pre-order her upcoming album, "The Story"
on vinyl. It is being released on March 20, before the
April 3 release. Visit www.brandicarlile.com
for details.
Graham Colton on MTV, ABC
Graham was on MTV’s show "Twenty Four Seven"
and ABC’s "Wildfire." Otherwise, the
band is hanging low, with no tour dates announced.
Brandi Carlile to Release "The Story"
Brandi’s album will be arriving in April and the
first track, "The Story" is already getting airplay.
New tour dates are announced at http://www.brandicarlile.com.
Saba Releases New Album
Saba has released Elbo Club and a new site is on the
way!
Kristin Cifelli Releases New Song
Head over to http://www.myspace.com/kristincifelli
to hear Kristin’s latest song, "Take You Down."
Late Tuesday Calls it Quits
Say it isn’t so! But it is—the Pacific Northwestern
beauties are going their separate ways. Pay some homage
at http://www.latetuesday.com.
Justin Thompson to Release New Album
Justin recently moved to New York and is putting out
a new CD of jazzy fun. Check out http://www.myspace.com/justinthompson
for more.
Duncan Sheik Releases New Album, Broadway Show Open
Duncan Sheik is a busy guy. The broadway show he
worked on, Spring Awakening is out and is getting
rave reviews. And Brighter/Later (A Duncan Sheik
Anthology) is now available. The first-ever compilation
of Duncan's work spans 1996-2002 with 29 tracks on two
CDs. Disc one, "Brighter," features his lively
pop compositions, including the previously unreleased
cover of Joni Mitchell's "Court And Spark."
Disc two, "Later," highlights his more introspective
chamber pop, including the previously unreleased Jamie
Myerson mix of "For You."
Ari Hest Releases Green Room Sessions
Head over to www.arihest.com
to order his latest album and check out his January
tour dates.
Adrianne’s New Site Coming Soon
Meanwhile, you can catch Adrianne on tour all over the
place. Details are at www.myspace.com/adriannemusic.
Stay tuned for updates on her latest album, Sweet Mistake.
Nell Bryden’s New Track Available
Check out Nell Bryden’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/nellbryden
to hear her latest track, "If I Forget."
Pat McGee Band Releases New Album
It’s here! Vintage Stages Live, the
new CD/DVD is now available at www.patmcgeeband.com
for pre-order. The band will also be appearing on The
Rock Boat.
Alice Peacock to be Featured on XM
Recently Alice Peacock visited XM Café and did
a recording session with XM Café super host Bill
Evans! If you are a XM subscriber, you can catch her
"café session" on Channel 45 during
"Build Your Own Show" the week of October
30th. It will air at the following times:
- Mon.@ 9a (EST) and again at midnight
- Wed.@ 9p (EST)
- Thu.@ 3p (EST)
- Fri.@ 7a (EST)
Ludo Signs to Label
Rock band Ludo had been generating a ton of industry
attention the last few months, in particular after wowing
industry types and music lovers at the South By Southwest
Music Conference this past March. This week Ludo took
another step in its successful young career by inking
a deal with major label Island Def Jam. The band is
continuing to tour and write material for the new album,
which is tentatively due for release in 2007.
Landon Pigg Goes Live
Check out http://blueroom.att.com/mainstage/index.php
for a show Landon Pigg did a few weeks ago. You can
stream the concert!
New Music Weekly Awards Take Place Next Month
Space is filling up fast for the 4th Annual New Music
Weekly Awards (NMW Awards), scheduled November 18th,
2006 at the world famous Avalon Theater. This year NMW
Awards partners with the world famous Avalon Theater
located at the Hollywood and Vine. First floor will
be utilized for pre-awards receptions and meet and greet
encompassing media with the main theater to be filled
with performances, awards and celebrations of both new
and veteran talent. Sponsorships surrounding the NMW
Awards are available to both independent and major labels.
For more information please visit www.newmusicweekly.com
or contact John Stevens at staff@newmusicweekly.com
or call 310-325-9997.
Chris Bryan Sets September Tour Dates
In addition to being played on more than 150 college
radio stations as of late, Chris Bryan set up tour dates
for the fall in Illinois, West Virginia and Virginia.
Get the info at www.chrisbryanmusic.com.
Matt Nathanson to Tour with Carbon Leaf
Matty Nay’s latest tour starts at the end
of September! For dates and information, visit www.mattnathanson.com.
Alexi Murdoch Releases Time without Consequence
Check out www.aleximurdoch.com
to hear the folkster’s newest collection of songs.
To stream songs, visit www.myspace.com/aleximurdoch.
Chantal Kreviazuk to Release Ghost Stories
You can count on a review as soon as we get the
CD, which is due out this fall. For now, visit www.icebergradio.com/chantalkreviazuk
for a free show of her new tunes. For more visit www.chantalonline.com,
or to stream songs, visit chantalonline.com/media.html.
Tristan Prettyman Dates with Chris Isaak Canceled
For all the details, visit her Aug. 19 journal entry
at tristanprettyman.com/showJournal.php.
Breaking Laces to Release EPBreaking Laces showcased for a flurry of
major and indie labels, and is getting ready to release
a 5-song EP, Astronomy is My Life But I Love You. The
band will then set off on a fall tour up and down the
eastern U.S, including shows with Matt Pond PA and Oh
My God. They also just signed a sponsorship deal with
Stella D’Oro Bakeries.
Red Wanting Blue to Record Live Album
Columbus, Ohio-based rock band Red
Wanting Blue recorded a live, in-studio acoustic
album last month called The Warehouse Sessions. The
show was recorded in the band’s warehouse and
recording studio with 100 fans (the show sold out in
three minutes). The DVD/CD two-disc combo is scheduled
for release some time this fall.
Chantal Kreviazuk to Tour in Fall
Chantal just finished her new album, tentatively called
"Ghost Stories." Check out www.chantalonline.com/tour.cgi
to see her upcoming tour dates in Canada this fall.
Graham at the Gap
Calling all Cali fans of Graham Colton Band! Graham
will be performing acoustic sets including new songs
and old favorites as part of The Gap's Thursday Night
Live Series on July 20 in LA and on July 27 in San Francisco.
For more, visit www.grahamcoltonband.com.
Charlotte Martin to Release Album in September
After two years, Charlotte Martin is releasing her second
full-length album, "Stromata.' The new record, available
in stores on September 12 courtesy of Dinosaur Fight
Records, is Martin's "most experimental work to date."
In support of "Stromata,' a series of three digital
singles are being released. The first single hit retailers
on July 4 and includes the lead single (Stromata) and
two non-album tracks. Want more? Visit www.charlottemartin.com.
Duncan Sheik, Vienna Teng Tour Together
Check out Duncan Sheik and Vienna Teng as they tour
together. Check out the tour dates at www.duncansheik.com/live.html.
Pre-Order New Emm Gryner Album Now!
Head over to www.emmgryner.com
to check out Emm's new album, "The Summer of High
Hopes." She'll be touring overseas.
Blow Up Hollywood Releases New Album
Blow Up Hollywood released their third studio album,
"The Diaries of Private Henry Hill" on July
4. Based on the journals of Henry Hill, a soldier who
died tragically in the Iraq War, this concept album
narrates a first-hand account of the transformation
of a real man from citizen to soldier to killer to martyr.
For more, visit www.blowuphollywood.com.
New Album Coming from Red Wanting Blue
Columbus, Ohio-based rock band Red Wanting Blue will
be recording a new album with acclaimed producer Ted
Comerford in August. Comerford also produced the band's
latest effort, Pride: The Cold Lover. No release date
has been set yet. The band is in the midst of an aggressive
summer touring schedule.
Alice Peacock's New Album Released
"Who I Am," Alice's latest album, is now available
at www.alicepeacock.com.
And her web site is feeling a sweet revamp!
Kat Parsons Interview, Show Online
Kat is currently featured on AT&T's Blueroom Site
(recently featured Coldplay, Alanis, Keith Urban). It
includes an interview and performance from NYC's Joe's
Pub. Check the site for the feature. Visit www.blueroom.att.com.
Matt Nathanson on CNET
Check out Matt Nathanson's interview at CNET. Visit
music.download.com
to hear an exclusive!
Jeff Buckley: The Movie
A movie about legendary rock star Jeff Buckley is
being made, according to reports. Buckley's mother Mary
Guibert is understood to be working on the biopic, following
the tragic death of her son in 1997. Guibert is expected
to produce the movie, which is being written and directed
by Brian Jun. There is currently no information about
who will play Buckley. Speaking about the plans, Guibert
said she had been inspired by the success and integrity
of recent music biopics such as Ray and Walk The Line.
She commented: "Over the years, the number of offers
were unceasing. I had resisted for so many reasons,
one being that Hollywood, traditionally, did a lousy
job of realistically portraying the life of people like
Jeff. But the possibility that it could happen without
my participation set me back to re-examine why I wasn't
doing it." Jeff Buckley released just one official
LP, Grace, before drowning in 1997 at the age of 30.
Beck goes hip-hop
Beck has revealed his new album focuses principally
on his love of hip-hop. The iconic pop star has confirmed
the LP will be released this autumn, with production
from Nigel Godrich, who has previously worked with both
Beck and Radiohead. News of the album comes just over
a year since the release of Guero and six months since
the remix collection Guerolito. Beck told MTV this week:
"Before we started, Nigel said he wanted to do
a hip-hop record. And in a way it is, and in a way it
isn't. It has hip-hop songs, and my previous work with
him was Mutations and Sea Change, these sort of introspective
records, and so this new one is sort of bringing those
two worlds together." Beck will also reissue his
landmark LP Odelay later this year, to mark the 10th
anniversary of its release, featuring rarities, remixes,
and B-sides.
Tegan & Sara to Release DVD
Tegan & Sara are set to release their first
full length DVD, entitled It's Not Fun. Don't Do It!,
on Aug. 8 through Vapor/Sanctuary Records. The DVD includes:
A full live concert from Tegan & Sara's performance
at the Phoenix in Toronto, the making of "So Jealous",
a tour documentary shot by Tegan & Sara, all of
Tegan & Sara's music videos, commentary and more.
Chris Bryan Wins Songwriting Award
Chris Bryan recently won the Songwriter Universe national
songwriting competition with his song "Next Best
Thing." Check out the interview and review at http://SongwriterUniverse.com
Josh Ritter Show Online
The concert Josh and the band gave t the Paradiso in
Amsterdam was broadcast LIVE to the world via webcast.
FabChannel.com will be soon archiving the show on their
website for others to stream and watch. This will be
at: www.joshritter.fabchannel.com.
Keep checking!
Band Equipment Stolen from Easily Amused, Luce
Canadian pop/rock acts Kyle Riabko and Easily Amused
and their "Come Together Tour" came to an
unfortunate halt when they woke up to find their van
and trailer stolen from a Philadelphia hotel parking
lot. The trailer was filled with everyone's equipment,
including a custom-made acoustic guitar, 1966 Fender
Jaguar, vintage Ludwig drum set and Elrick MJS5 bass
guitar. The same thing happened a week earlier in Philly
to San Francisco band LUCE, so anyone touring through
this area should be extra careful.
Kyler England Releases Four New Songs on MySpace
Head over to www.myspace.com/kylerengland
to check out four new songs by Kyler England. There
is also a video from her latest album, "The Green
Room Sessions."
The Clarks to Release DVD
The Clarks new live DVD, Still Live, along with a live
CD of the same name (with a slightly different track
listing), is due out June 20. For more, visit http://www.clarksonline.com.
Red Wanting Blue Featured on VH1 Show
Ohio rock band Red Wanting Blue had their song, Tearing
Down Stars, placed on the TV show, Love Monkey, among
the eight episodes which recently aired on VH-1.
Maren Ord Releases "Not Today" Video
Maren Ord has released the video for her song "Not
Today." You can check it out with other videos
at muchmusic.com.
Kat Parsons on Tour
Kat Parsons will hit the road and is featuring some
unreleased tracks and B-sides at her web site
that didn't make it on "No Will Power." Head
over to katparsons.com
for more!
Josh Ritter's New CD Released in U.S.
"The Animal Years" is out! The compact discs
available at stores feature amazing artwork and packaging,
and lyrics to all 11 tracks. The wonderful folks over
at V2 and Nettwerk are sponsoring a Ticket Giveaway
Contest. Enter online to win a pair of tickets to see
Josh Ritter (with Hem) during one of their East Coast
U.S. shows.
Enter the contest
here:
For more, visit www.joshritter.com.
JP Hoe Prepares for CD Release
"The Live Beta Project" is almost here. For
more visit www.jphoe.com.
Megan Slankard Coming in Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Megan Slankard will once again appear in Acoustic Guitar
Magazine this summer in the magazine's July 2006 issue
as a "Songcraft" profile. he was last featured
in the magazine back in early 2005, when her CD, Freaky
Little Story, was voted one of the top 5 albums of 2004.
Megan recently released her new EP, A Little Extra Sun,
to critical acclaim and is busy touring in support of
it. For more information, please visit meganslankard.com.
Octone Records Band to Release Debut Album, Tour
with Michael Tolcher
Recent Octone Records signing As Fast As are releasing
their debut on the label, Open Letter To the Damned,
in May but have been busy touring regionally as well
as nationally with O.A.R., The Wonderstuff, Virginia
Coalition, Michael Tolcher and Josh Kelley. This month
the band sets off on a tour of the Western U.S. supporting
Lava recording artists Unwritten Law.
Dropping Daylight to Tour with Taylor Hawkins of
Foo Fighters
Dropping Daylight is touring this month with Taylor
Hawkins of Foo Fighters and is releasing their Octone
Records debut later in the spring.
Sia Announces First U.S. Tour
Sia's track "Breathe Me" has been added
to VH1's video playlist, and the singer is heading out
on
her first U.S. tour. To view her tour dates, visit http://www.siamusic.net
Jason Mraz to Release EP Feb. 21
Jason Mraz's Live EP "Geekin' Across The Galaxy"
will now be available on iTunes starting Tuesday, Feb.
21. "Geekin'..." will include the Phil Tan
remix of "Geek In The Pink."
Matt Nathanson Announces Live Album Details
In an email to his fans, Matt Nathanson announced the
release date for hte live album he recorded in June
2005. The album will be released April 4. Nathanson
says the album will be in stores nationwide, on the
Internet and on iTunes. It's called "At the Point"
and features 13 songs from a solo acoustic show. For
more, visit www.mattnathanson.com.
Josh Ritter Song Available, Tour Dates Announced
"Girl in the War" off Josh Ritter's upcoming
album is available for download at http://www.Pitchforkmedia.com.
The first leg of U.S. and Canada shows were announced
for April and May. Head over to http://www.joshritter.com
for more.
Eric Hutchinson Releases Live EP
The new live EP "...Before I Sold Out"
will be available online and at shows starting March
7th. You can pre-order the EP at awarestore.com.
Be sure to visit eric-hutchinson.com
to preview all seven tracks.
Charlotte Martin Tours in Support of Something Like
A DVD
Charlotte Martin is gearing up for her next headline
tour in support of Something Live A DVD and her latest
studio offering from 2005, Veins. During her North American
tours in 2005, Martin made appearances on the NBC Philadelphia
Morning Show, World Cafe Live, and Good Morning Arizona.
She left RCA Records in January of 2005 and since released
Darkest Hour, Veins, and now, Something Like A DVD.
Veins and Something Like A DVD are distributed courtesy
of iTunes, Amazon, and Musictoday. The DVD is available
May 1, 2006. The DVD combines live performances, behind-the-scenes
tour footage, recording sessions, and fan interviews
to create a comprehensive and unique documentary about
Martin. While the DVD marks the end of her promotional
touring for On Your Shore, it catapults her onward and
foreshadows upcoming tours and recordings. Martin is
currently in the studio with longtime collaborator,
Ken Andrews, finishing her sophomore full-length, Stromata.
The release of the new LP is expected in 2006. For more,
visit www.charlottemartin.com/assets.
Enter John Lennon Songwriting Contest
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international
songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest
is open to amateur and professional songwriters who
submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC
is open year-round and features two sessions - with
72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award
Winners, and 1 Maxell Song of the Year. Session I deadline:
June 15. For more, visit http://www.jlsc.com/enter.php.
Emm Gryner in New Band
Emm's been busy with her new band Hot One in which she
plays bass and sings . Bandmates are ex-Shudder To Think
member Nathan Larson on guitar and lead vocals, ex-Guided
By Voices drummer Kevin March on drums and Escalate
guitarist/songwriter/producer Jordan Kern on guitar.
Their mini-page is up at hot-one.org.
Breaking Laces Releases "Lemonade"
If you thought the first album was amazing, you'll be
pleased to hear they've done it again. Head over to
http://www.breakinglaces.com/mainpage.html
to listen to some new tracks and order the new masterpiece.
Keri Noble Back on Tour
Though word of her next album isn't out yet, Keri Noble
will be hitting the road this spring. Check out http://www.kerinoble.com/shows.html
for details.
Jen Foster Releases "The Underdogs"
Everybody's girl, Jen Foster, has released her latest
album, The Underdogs. The title track of her the CD
was picked as a Finalist in the Pop Category of the
John Lennon Songwriting Contest. For more, visit http://www.jenfoster.com.
Josh Ritter to Release "The Animal years"
Josh Ritter's new record, titled "The Animal Years,"
will be released this spring on V2 & Independent
Records in Ireland, likely on April 11 in North America.
Tours for all these areas are currently in the works
for the spring, and will be announced shortly. Josh
is currently on tour in Europe. For more, visit http://www.joshritter.com.
James Blunt's Album Goes Gold
James Blunt continues to surge in popularity in
the U.S., as his debut album, "BACK TO BEDLAM,"
is certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of
500,000 copies. At the same time, the album has leapt
into the top 20 on this week's Billboard 200, landing
at No. 26. In the past two weeks alone, the album has
jumped 33 spots.
Kate Voegele Wins USA Songwriting Competition
Kate Voegele recently won the 2005 USA Songwriting
Competition in the pop category with her song "Only
Fooling Myself," and is the youngest ever to win
the honor in any category. Kate will also be performing
at the USA Songwriting Competitions South By Southwest
showcase on March 16 at Borders in Austin, Texas.
Blue Merle Repeats on XM
If you missed Blue Merle's performance on XM Satellite
Radio's channel "The Loft" you're in luck.
It performance will be rebroadcasted the week of January
16. Here are the specific times: Monday 12 noon &
9pm, Thursday 3pm & 9pm and Saturday 6pm, all times
Eastern.For more, visit http://theloft.xmradio.com.
Michael Celedon Releases New Song
Michael Celedon's newest song "You" is finished
and avalible exclusively to members of Michael's My
Space page.
Edwin McCain to host TV Show
Edwin McCain will be hosting a new television series
on Turner South called "Music Road". The show
will shoot in various locations around the South and
focus on nationally known talent as well as up and coming
artists. The pilots were filmed in Atlanta on November
1st at Smiths Olde Bar (entitled "Edwin and friends")
and November 2nd at Eddies Attic (the Christmas Special).
For more, visit http://www.edwin.com.
Oval Opus to Release New Album
Oval Opus will release their self-titled studio album
on Jan. 10 through ON-Entertainment, a New York based
independent record label. They will then set off on
a two-month CD release tour in support of the album,
including an in-store at the Apple Store in Cincinnati.
Oval Opus also just signed an endorsement deal with
Washburn Guitars.
More Touring for Red Wanting Blue
Columbus rock band Red Wanting Blue is hitting the road
again in January, with touring planned for Ohio, Michigan
and the East Coast.
Todd Martin to Tour with Full Band
Singer/songwriter Todd Martin recently released his
latest album, Time For Good, and continues to tour in
support of it. Tour dates are already in place for 2006,
with sixteen states of coverage as a solo artist, and
six states with a full band, being billed as Todd Martin
and The Ends.
Kate Voegele Wins Songwriting Awards
Kate Voegele is the youngest musician to win first prize
in the USA Songwriting Competition at just 18 years
old. She won the first prize in the pop category. Jamie
Rattner and Jen Foster also took home awards. For more
winners visit http://www.songwriting.net/winners.html
Tegan and Sara Set To Release Live Tour Documentary
DVD
Tegan and Sara are set to release their first full length
DVD, entitled It's Not Fun. Don't Do It!, on Feb. 21.
through Vapor/Sanctuary Records. The DVD includes: a
full live concert from Tegan & Sara's performance
at the Phoenix in Toronto, the making of So Jealous,
a tour documentary shot by Tegan and Sara, all of their
music videos and more.
Michael Tolcher to Play With Edwin McCain
Michael Tolcher has added tour dates next month with
Edwin McCain after completing recent tours with O.A.R.,
Howie Day, Josh Kelley and Gavin DeGraw. Tolcher will
also be performing with Jason Mraz for WRMF's "No Snow
Ball" in Boca Raton, Florida with Jason Mraz on December
3, and he will be the musical guest for Dave FM's (92.9
Atlanta) Escape to the Bahamas promotion December 12-15.
Jamie Cullum contest announcement
In honor of the release of Catching Tales Verve Forecast
is offering a sweeps to win a trip to Los Angeles to
see JAMIE CULLUM Live! GRAND PRIZE: One lucky
Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip for two (2) people
to Los Angeles, CA to see Jamie Cullum Live in Concert.
FIRST PRIZE: One First Prize Winner will receive
a One Year Subscription to Rhapsody. FIRST 1,000
PEOPLE TO SIGN UP will each receive a FREE CD Sampler
courtesy of Verve Music Group! To enter click
here!
Win a concert with The Fray
To celebrate the release of their new album, How To
Save A Life, the Fray are giving five lucky winners
the chance to win their own concert in their home town.
The winner gets to bring 20 friends for a VIP Meet and
Greet with the band and a performance from The Fray.
For more, click
here.
James Blunt to Play SNL, Tonight Show, Late Night
British singer/songwriter James Blunt is making several
special television appearances. He is set for "The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on November 25th, "Saturday
Night Live" on December 3rd and "Late Night
with Conan O'Brien" on December 6th. He is also
slated to be a presenter on the 33rd Annual "American
Music Awards," airing live on November 22nd. To
listen to a stream of Blunt's music, click the following
links: Real
| Windows
Media
Marc Broussard Releases EP
Marc Broussard is continuing his efforts to make a difference
in the lives of those affected by the hurricanes by
releasing a Live Bootleg Charity EP. The EP is now available
for presale at his online store and it will also be
available in stores around the country. All the proceeds
after production costs will go to Broussard's Momentary
Setback Fund.
Damien Rice Aims to Free Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Damien Rice has rested at the keys to lend is support
to a campaign to free
Aung San Suu Kyi, an imprisoned (house arrest) Nobel
Peace Prize recipient. More details can be found at
http://www.actionburma.com).
Rice and Lisa Hannigan release the all new track 'Unplayed
Piano' to support the cause.
DiscoveringArtists.com
Early Bird Special
Michael Tolcher Interview Replay TODAY
Due to popular demand, the DAVE FM Atlanta interview
and acoustic set will be replayed Nov. 2 at 7:35 a.m.
EST. Tune into 92.9 FM Dave FM to check it out. http://www.z93.com
Kristin Diable Releases "Shelter"
The new record "Shelter" now available at
speakeasyrecords.net.
It's Diable's first full-length release, and you can
sample the tunes at www.myspace.com/kristindiable.
Maren
Ord Unveils Videos
The video for "Not Today" can now be viewed
online at Much Music's site
CLICK HERE to check it out. You can check out earlier
videos as well.
Stroke
9 Set to Release New Album This Month
The "Little Black Backpack" guys are set to
release "Cafe Cuts" on Nov. 22. But it's only
available online on iTunes, Napster, MusicMatch and
many others. For more, visit www.stroke9.com.
Ari Hest Guilty Hearts EP on Sale Now
Ari Hest's new limited edition EP features 5 new songs,
produced by Ari, Scott, and Rob, as well as a behind-the-scenes
video. The CD is available in limited quanities at Awarestore
and at live shows only!. For more, visit www.arihest.com.
Kate Voegele Sings at Farm Aid
Cleveland based singer/songwriter Kate Voegele performed
for the second straight year at Farm Aid in Chicago
last month alongside Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Neil
Young and John Mellencamp.
Easily Amused to Release New Album
Canadian pop/rock band Easily Amused is gearing
up for the release of their new album, due out in 2006
and continues to tour the Northeast, including a showcase
at NEMO.
Oval Opus Amost Done with New Album
Cincinnati based Oval Opus is currently finishing up
their fourth studio release with producer Erwin Musper
and will be setting off on a 10-date high school tour
beginning on Oct. 24.
DecentX.com Hosts " King of the Ring"
More than 200 of Americas most exciting emerging artists
are expected to participate in an online ringtone battle
of the bands called King of the Ring. Hosted by DecentX.com,
King of the Ring is modeled after a traditional sports
schedule, with a regular season qualifying the top eight
bands for play-offs that will lead into the holidays
and reward the winner with a prize package provided
by sponsors who cater to the needs of professional musicians.
When the King of the Ring playoffs wrap up on January
1, 2006, the Grand Prize winner will cart off a Touring
Band Survival Kit highlighted by a recording session
with producer Ted Comerford, a photo shoot with ShaLeigh,
a Washburn acoustic guitar and acoustic bass, a pressing
of 1,000 CDs by CDigital, T-shirts, stickers or posters
from JakPrints and a copy of the Indie Bible. Liquid
needs of the winner will be slaked by a generous supply
of Izze beverages, not to mention a case of Jack Daniels.
Best of all, the winner will be featured on the forthcoming
CD compilation, Best of DecentXposure. For more, visit
www.DecentX.com.
Charlotte Martin to Record DVD
Charlotte Martin is inviting 200 fans to join her for
the intimate recording of her debut DVD entitled "Something
Like A DVD." The private recording is slated for
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 at The Silent Movie Theatre,
a welcomingly sophisticated performance venue in Los
Angeles. Fans attending the one-night taping will experience
a powerful solo performance, lasting just under two
hours, and a personalized autograph-signing at the venue's
terrace. Exclusive tickets are on sale through Musictoday.
The $40.00 USD ticket price includes entrance to the
DVD recording, access to the autograph signing, and
one autographed copy of "Something Like A DVD."
Ticket purchasers will receive their DVDs two months
prior to the general on-sale date set for March of 2006.
For more, visit www.charlottemartin.com/dvd
Angie Mattson's Music on ABC
Tune into ABC Family's new show Beautiful People. They
will be playing "My Next Life", and "Alright"
off Angie Mattson's EP "Monarch." Also, votes
will be announced Nov. 8 for the VO5 Red Hot Rising
Stars contest, in which Mattson was a contender.
Dar Williams Releases New Album
The new album from Dar Williams, "My Better Self,"
is out. The new album is both political and personal,
combining songs of love and hate with tales that illustrate
some of the many social and environmental issues that
Dar holds dear to her heart. Recorded in Woodstock,
NY, "My Better Self" features several guests,
including Soulive, Ani DiFranco, Marshall Crenshaw and
Patty Larkin. For dates, see www.darwilliams.com.
Jake Stigers to Perform at Katrina-Relief Concert
The "Music Heals" benefit concert on Sunday,
Sept. 25th will be held in Andover, NJ. One hundred
percent of the tickets sales will be donated to the
Red Cross. Jake is working with Second Harvest as well,
so check out the information at www.lizapalooza.com/MusicHeals.htm
for more. The show starts at 11 a.m. and tickets are
$25 each.
Marc Broussard to Play on Larry King Live
Tune in to Larry King Live on Sept. 14 to catch Marc's
performance of "Home" on the show. The show
airs from 9 - 10pm EST, check your local listings for
the CNN channel.Also the Louisiana native, his band
and his fan community are trying to help make a difference
in the local Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Marc has
started a charitable trust with monies flowing into
local and regional Louisiana charities. They believe
local groups other than the Red Cross, Second Harvest
and Salvation Army aren't getting funds and media attention--and
need help. They are selling bracelets to help raise
funds. Visit www.marcbroussard.com
for more.
Death Cab for Cutie to Play Benefit Concert for
Hurricane Katrina Victims
Death Cab for Cutie has announced initial details of
a special benefit concert to aid victims of Hurricane
Katrina. Slated for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Seattle's
the Showbox, the show will see the band joined by fellow
Seattleites Harvey Danger, along with other as-yet-unannounced
artists. Tickets for the benefit concert are scheduled
to go on sale Sept. 9. For more, visit www.deathcabforcutie.com.
Cary Brothers Releases New EP
The official in-store release date for Cary Brothers'
new EP "Waiting For Your Letter" is September
20th. It's online now at the iTUNES Music Store and
at www.pastemusic.com/carybrothers.
Check out www.carybrothers.com
for tour dates and new photos, etc.
Indie Artist, Others, Start New Label
Independent recording artist Judith Owen, actor/humorist
Harry Shearer, and Owen's manager Bambi Moe', have formed
Courgette Records. The label is being distributed by
Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance
(ADA). Courgette's first release is Owen's full-length
CD Lost And Found due in stores on September 13, 2005.
Shane Hines and the Trance to Release New Album
Shane Hines will release his new album Oct. 25 on Screaming
Goddess Records under the moniker Shane Hines &
the Trance. 'Zoe' is the follow up to 2004s Sweet Soul
Suicide. For more, visit www.shanehines.com.
Blow Up Hollywood Donates CD Profits to Katrina
Victims
Purchase any Blow Up Hollywood CD from cdbaby.com/all/blowuphollywood
and all the profits will go directly to the American
Red Cross to help the victims of the Hurricane disaster.
You can also contribute directly to www.redcross.org.
For more, visit www.blowuphollywood.com
Michael Tolcher Song Free on iTunes
Michael Tolcher's hit track, "Sooner or Later"
gets ready to hit the airwaves and iTunes will be featuring
it as their FREE "Download of the Week!" starting
September 7th. Stay tuned and visit www.michaeltolcher.com
to check out his tour dates with Josh Kelley.
Ari Hest to release new EP
Recently, Ari, his drummer Scott Seiver, and his bass
player Rob Calder all gathered in the studio to record
five brand-new songs for the new Limited Edition Guilty
Hearts EP. The EP will also include a bonus video -
a behind-the-scenes look into the studio and the making
of Guilty Hearts - and a downloadable lyric sheet. The
disc is currently available for pre-order
at Awarestore.com (to be released September 13,
2005) and will also be available for purchase during
the September tour dates listed below. This is a limited
edition and only a small number have been printed so
hurry and order your copy online today!
Charlotte Martin builds bears for charity auctions
In early September, Charlotte hopes to make a powerful
bond between her fans and favorite charities, as she
joins forces with Build-A-Bear Workshop® for two
exclusive charity auctions. Charlotte custom designed
two bears with the help of Build-A-Bear Workshop®.
Mini Char Mar Bear and Pumpkin Bear are dressed in trendy
back-to-school attire and include a voice greeting from
Charlotte. The autographed bears will be auctioned in
two separate listings on eBay, Inc. Bidding is set to
launch on September 1, 2005 and conclude on September
11, 2005. The starting bid price, for both bears, is
$75.00 USD.
Proceeds from the Mini Char Mar Bear auction will benefit
Charleston Transitional Facility (CTF)'s Individual
Assistance Fund. CTF is an Illinois-based nonprofit
organization dedicated to empowering adults with developmental
disabilities. Proceeds from the Pumpkin Bear auction
will benefit Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE).
SAVE is a national nonprofit organization whose mission
is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education,
reduce stigma surrounding depression and suicide, and
serve as a resource for those touched by suicide. For
more, visit www.charlottemartin.com/auctions/
New Music Weekly magazine sets date for New Music
Awards
New Music Weekly magazine will hold their second annual
radio & music awards
show on November 19th, 2005. Nominations for the event
will be announced next week and will include nods for
both artists, radio programmers and music industry executives.
The event will be held in Los Angeles at the world famous
Key Club Theater on the Hollywood Sunset Strip and will
feature performances, celebrities and radio personalities
from all over the music world. For further information,
visit www.newmusicweekly.com.
TLCs What NOT To Wear Tracks Megan Slankard's Progress
on Sept. 2 show
It was a makeover show that introduced singer-songwriter
Megan Slankard to people all over the U.S. and Canada
last year. On Sept. 2, The Learning Channel's What NOT
To Wear will delve into how the makeover show has helped
Slankard's self-image and career with a follow-up episode
that will trail her to shows, radio stations and the
recording studio. Slankard has surpassed 12,000 units
sold of her first two releases, Freaky Little Story
and Lady Is a Pirate, thanks in part to What NOT To
Wear. Being on the show helped her to tour and garner
a fan base nationwide, as evidenced by the 18,000 visits
to her website in the first week after the show re-aired
last September. This past May, Slankard toured the U.K.
with Dire Straits co-founder David Knopfler, who has
become both a co-writer and avid fan of her career.
The two co-wrote and performed the title track to Knopfler's
new record, Ship of Dreams. For more information, visit
www.meganslankard.com.
Death Cab for Cutie on mtvU.com
Now on mtvU.com's "The Leak" you can hear
the ENTIRE new Death Cab for Cutie album Plans, which
hits stores on Aug. 30th. Also, you can watch a special
sneak preview of the band's "Unveil" session,
an in-studio live performance of six of their new songs
including "Soul Meets Body," "A Movie
Script Ending" and "Lightness," filmed
in LA exclusively for mtvU. On Aug. 29th tune into mtvU.com
for the feature premiere of "mtvU Unveil"
Death Cab For Cutie's live performance, starting at
noon (EST).
Oval Opus a Semi-Finalist in MTV/Coca-Cola Contest
Oval Opus announced Aug. 26 that they are one of three
semi-finalists in the MTV/Coca-Cola Make It Real`Contest,
a process that started with 550 bands from across the
nation.`Results of the contest will be announced after
Labor Day, and began with MTV`and Coca-Cola searching
for the hardest working musical artists out there.`Entry
guidelines included writing a 500-word essay about the
band's work`ethic and achievements. The grand prizewinner
will star in a commercial on MTV, appear in Teen People
Magazine and perform on Teen People's Listening Lounge
stage. Oval Opus is currently in the studio working
on their sixth studio release (due out in December)
with producer Erwin Musper, who has recorded with Van
Halen and piloted sessions for David Bowie, Bon Jovi,
Mick Jagger, Elton John, and Metallica. For more, see
www.ovalopus.com.
IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is Accepting
Entries
The 2nd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
is now accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in
Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists
in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure
through this competition. Participating sponsors include
New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Acoustic Cafe Radio
Show, XM Satellite Radio, Superdups.com, Mixdown Media
Network, Kari Estrin Management and Paste magazine.
All entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2005
or earlier. For more, check out www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html
Tristan Prettyman to Perform Live at Fabchannel.Com
On Aug. 20th, catch Tristan Prettyman present her
debut album Twentythree at Paradiso, Amsterdam.
Fabchannel.com will webcast the entire concert live
on the internet. In video and audio. The webcast starts
at 20:30 CET. Afterwards the concert will be included
in the online archive at www.fabchannel.com.
Both live and on demand the Tristan Prettyman concert
is free for everybody to watch. For more, visit http://www.tristanprettyman.fabchannel.com.
Todd Martin to Release New Album
Todd Martin returned to the studio this past May to
record his new album, "Time For Good", with
producer Dave Chalfant (Stephen Kellogg, Erin McKeown)
and is due for release next month. Time For Good is
the follow up to Martin's 2004 release, "How It
Is That I'm Alone." For more information, please
visit www.toddmartinmusic.com
Cary Brothers Tours with Liz Phair, Will Release
EP
Cary Brothers is touring with Liz Phair now, and will
play a show with Speechwriters LLC on Aug. 20. He will
also be doing a cover of the Spandau Ballet 80's hit
"True" for a Disney family action/adventure
flick with Kurt Russell called SKY HIGH. He will put
out a 5-song EP called Waiting For Your Letter
in September that as a teaser for the full length album,
due out in the winter. The official release date in
stores will be Sept. 20th, and it should be available
on iTunes and other download sites on Sept. 13th. Click
here to see a live interview. For more, visit http://www.carybrothers.com
Tristan Prettyman Releases "Love, Love, Love"
Video
Head over to the Trizzy P Connection, www.tristanprettyman.com,
to watch the video for her upcoming single, and learn
more about her Aug. 2 full-length release.
Octone Signs Flyleaf
Flyleaf is one of the bright new artists on the Octone
Records roster; a band from Temple, Texas that is about
to take the world by storm. Led by powerful lead singer
Lacey Mosley, Flyleaf’s music is heavy yet heartfelt,
and this band is getting set to release their debut
album in September. Their video for "Breathe Today"
has already been played on MTV and Fuse TV. Octone has
just announced that Flyleaf has been added to the 3
Doors Down tour that runs through the summer months.
Gooding, a young band from Wichita, Kansas is more
or less alternative rock, but with elements of funk,
blues and world music, and musicianship that rivals
any three-piece band out there today. Their recently
released sophomore effort is called Angel/Devil. Gooding
has played more than 400 shows in 60 cities, released
eight albums independently, and been heard on over 500
radio stations, as well as on the "Matrix: Revisited"
and "Matrix: Animatrix" DVD’s and
on MTV’s "Road Rules" and "Real
World."
Alternative Addiction presents Granian in Concert
Head over to http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/granian
to learn about the band's Aug. 5 show at Sin-e' in NYC.
Bottle of Justus and Will Bowen will also play. Tickets
are on sale now at http://www.ticketweb.com.
Ingram Hill to Play with Michael Tolcher
Ingram Hill joins Michael Tolcher for a 16+ show at
the BOWERY BALLROOM (6 Delancy St. between Bowery &
Chrystie) on Wednesday, July 27. Doors open at 6:30
pm. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 day of show. For
additional information call 212-533-2111 or visit www.boweryballroom.com.
Feeling Better Than Everfine Festival Coming
Everfine Records, in association with House of Blues
Concerts and Clear Channel Music Group, is proud to
announce the fourth annual "Feeling Better Than
Everfine Festival" Saturday, August 20 at Lakefront
Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, Illinois. O.A.R.,
who will headline the festival with a full set of music,
will be joined by emerging artists including Pepper,
Michael Tolcher, The Southland, State Radio, Stephen
Kellogg & The Sixers, As Fast As, Ludo and Small
Town Workers. Tickets are $29.50 and are available at
Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations beginning
June 11.
Kate Voegele to Play Summit
Kate also is performing at the Midwest Music Summit
in Indianapolis July 22, and was chosen to be on the
MMS compilation CD. Finally, Kate was selected to perform
at the annual NBA Rhythm & Rims event in Chicago
July 23.
Red Wanting Blue to Play with Ari Hest
Red Wanting Blue will be supporting Columbia recording
artist Ari Hest at the Bowery Ballroom on Monday, July
11. Their latest album, Pride: The Cold Lover is featured
in the current issue of Performing Songwriter.
Todd Martin Working on New Album
Singer/songwriter Todd Martin is on the new compilation
from Alternate Addiction along with Jump and Collective
Soul and is recording a new CD that should be ready
for release in September. It was recorded with Stephen
Kellogg and the Sixers as Todd’s backing band
and produced by Dave Chalfant. He’s also continuing
his summer tour straight into the Fall and Winter until
someone sends him home.
Decent Xposure Launches New Site
DecentXposure has launched www.decentX.com to get you
to their website faster! DX has also launched the DecentXposure
Lucky 13 contest in conjunction with Sonic Bids. Three
semi-finalists will be selected to go head to head on
the DecentX.com homepage in a ringtone/download battle.
The artist that moves the most tones/downloads will
be chosen for the 13th slot on the upcoming DecentXposure
Volume 7 compilation due out early September.
John Mayer Announces the John Mayer Trio
John Mayer has announced the formation of John Mayer
Trio. This new venture marks the next phase in the remarkable
evolution of a gifted, adventurous and prolific young
artist who, in just the last few months, has performed
and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy
Guy, John Scofield and Herbie Hancock, among others.
Joining Mayer in this new undertaking are drummer Steve
Jordan (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones) and bassist
Pino Palladino (the Who, Jeff Beck), a pair of in-demand
veterans who are readily acknowledged by their peers
as the very best at their respective instruments. Mayer
is thrilled that these two greats have chosen to join
him in his latest musical adventure. Fall tour dates
are available at www.johnmayer.com.
Switchfoot to Release New Album
San Diego rockers Switchfoot plan to release their brand
new album "Nothing Is Sound" on September
12. The first single from this highly anticipated new
album is entitled "Stars", and will be hitting
radio stations later this month. You can hear a clip
of the band's upcoming new single "Stars"
on the front page of the bands website at www.switchfoot.com
or you can watch for full audio of the song on www.AlternativeAddiction.com
shortly.
Indie911 Announces Podcasts
Wondering how to get the hottest independent music beamed
straight to your computer? Look no further then the
new indie911 Podcast Channel. The podcast channel features
the indie911 indiecent xposure radio programming, with
indie911's Heads & Tales, an unplugged acoustic
performance and interview show with todays' hottest
new independent talent. This and other shows are available
by subscribing to http://feeds.feedburner.com/indie911
in your RSS reader. Visit www.indie911.com
for more information.
Acoustic Live Accepting Musician Submissions
Acoustic Live is a songwriting contents/ACOUSTIC battle
of the bands open to all musicians, solo artists, and
bands. Entering into its 4th year, Acoustic Live continues
to build on its tradition of connecting emerging artists
with industry professionals. Each year 42 artists are
chosen by a submission panel of industry professionals
to perform in the Acoustic Live showcases. Putting the
emphasis on the song writing and performance, artists
strip it down in an acoustic environment, performing
for industry professional, judged on songwriting, performance,
musicianship and originality. Industry professionals
advance one artist per showcase to the finals, where
artists have an opportunity to win great prizes provided
by Acoustic Live sponsors. Submissions are NOW being
accepted through July 15th. Please review official rules.
SUBMISSIONS DO NOT NEED TO BE ACOUSTIC and are open
to ALL genres. Submissions are $25 dollars and will
be accepted via www.acousticlive.net
or
www.Sonicbids.com. For questions please email: acousticlive@hotmail.com.
For more visit: www.acousticlive.net.
Jason Mraz "Wordplay" Video Up
You can check out www.jasonmraz.com/multimedia/
to see the video for Jason's latest hit "Wordplay."
Luce to Start Touring
LUCE is packing up the van to support its second independent
album, Never Ending, early next month. The tour will
take the Bay area sensation to the Midwest through markets
where the single, "Buy a Dog," is garnering
significant radio airplay or where LUCE had success
with its debut album. Never Ending has already been
#1 at Awarestore.com, a tour sponsor, and recently charted
as high as #54 on iTunes Top 100 pop albums. For more,
visit www.luceband.com.
San Diego-based singer/songwriter Tristan Prettyman
will release her Virgin debut, Twentythree, on
August 2. The 10-track set features guest appearances
from tourmates G. Love and Jason Mraz, plus Norah Jones
Band guitarist Jesse Harris and bassist Lee Alexander
and veteran session guitarist Lyle Workman and drummer
Leon Mobley.
Buddahead Song Hits TV
Premiering on June 15th a new documentary style show
created and hosted by Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me)
on the FX Network entitled "30 Days" will
use Buddahead's song 'Holding me Back'. For more, visit
http://www.buddaheadmusic.com.
Josh Ritter Songs on WB, MTV
Listen to new episodes of Everwood on the WB to hear
"Man Burning." Also, "Come & Find
Me" is on recent episodes of MTV's the Real World.
For more, visit http://www.joshritter.com.
Nick Smith to Tour with Adam Richman, Graham Colton
Band
New Texas dates with Graham Colton and Adam Richman
were just added. Be sure to check out http://www.nsmithmusic.com
for more information!
Red Wanting Blue to Play HOB
Columbus, Ohio-based band Red Wanting Blue will be headlining
the House of Blues in Cleveland on June 10 as part of
the CMJ Festival. Their latest album, Pride: The Cold
Lover is featured in the current issue of Performing
Songwriter.
Slankard to Film TLC's What Not to Wear Follow-up
Megan Slankard is coming off of a very successful UK
tour with Dire Straits co-founder David Knopfler. While
gearing up for the recording of new music this summer
with LUCE keyboardist/co-producer Adam Rossi at the
helm, Slankard is also filming a follow-up segment for
TLC's What NOT To Wear, the show that featured her getting
a rock star makeover last year.
Todd Martin is #1 on Website Chart
Todd Martin recently reached #1 on the Top Ten Unsigned
Bands charts of AlternativeAddiction.com and the same
company will feature him on its compilation CD. Todd's
summer plans also include recording 12 new tracks for
a CD to be produced by Dave Chalfant (know for work
with Erin Mckeown, Stephen Kellogg).
Feeling Better Than Everfine Festival Set
This year's "Feeling Better Than Everfine Festival",
which the band has headlined for the past three years,
will be August 20, 2005 in Chicago. The festival will
continue its tradition of being a full day of non-stop
music showcasing emerging artists, just as they did
in the summer of 2003 when the lineup included up-and-comer
Maroon 5.
Paula Cole Writing New Songs
Head over to http://www.paulacole.com where you can
read some updates about Paula's upcoming album and listen
to a song that was meant for her 4th, and unreleased,
album.
Buddahead to Play at NYC Benefit
Sleeping Giant Entertainment & T3C Media will
present an evening with musical artists Buddahead, Emii
and Van Davis to support The Foundation Fighting Blindness
(FFB). The band will go on at 10 p.m. following the
other acts, and the event will be held on June 4. Doors
open at 7pm and the show kicks off promptly at 8pm at
CB's 313 Gallery Lounge (located at 313 Bowery at the
corner of Bleecker St) with a cover charge of $10 at
the door. Ages 18 and over will be admitted, 21 and
over to drink. Information about the work of the FFB
will be available at this event, and individual tax-deductible
donations may be made. Proceeds from "Rock For Sight"
will go directly to the FFB in support of their cause.
Pat McGee Gets Signed to Label
Pat McGee Band has signed with Los Angeles/Dallas-based
Kirtland Records for a multi-record deal. The first
venture of this deal will be the full-length enhanced
CD, "Save Me." The album is slated for nationwide
release on June 28, will feature all new artwork and
packaging, plus five previously unavailable bonus acoustic
tracks and a video for the single, "Must Have Been
Love." The video was shot by award winning director
Bill Fishman in Los Angeles earlier this month.
Cary Brothers to Tour with Aqualung
Cary Brothers will join Aqualung again on the next
leg of their national tour in June. Here are the confirmed
dates so far (including the East Coast run this week).
Visit www.carybrothers.com
for more.
DiscoveringArtists.com Editor Kristen Fischer Gets
Married and Changes Name
Kristen got married on April 2, 2005 and DiscoveringArtists.com's
very own Matt Santry played at her wedding. She has
officially changed her name from Kristen Fischer to
Kristen Fischer. Her personal website is now www.kristenfischer.com.
Please note the change on all submissions and correspondence.
Ben Folds to Release Full-Length Album
Ben Folds will release "Songs for Silverman"
on April 26. If you pre-order on www.attackedbyplastic.com,
you'll get a special limited edition Ben Folds CD, Songs
For Goldfish, which contains all previously unreleased
tracks — 10 tracks you can't get ANYWHERE else.
Joss Stone to Appear in GAP Ads
Teen soul singer Joss Stone is replacing Sex And The
City style icon Sarah Jessica Parker in upcoming adverts
of Gap . Seventeen-year-old Joss, who is more than 20
years Parker's junior, will be starring in upcoming
campaigns for the chain's white denim line. Sarah Jessica's
three-season contract, the first multi-year celebrity
deal that Gap has ever signed, is coming to an end this
spring, marking the retailer's apparent switch from
the TV star's eclectic New York look to Joss's cool
boho chic. For the complete story visit www.newkerala.com.
Collective Soul Set to Release Two New CDs
Hot on the heels of their second single, "Better
Now," from the critically acclaimed album Youth,
Collective Soul has announced two new 2005 releases.
The first is an intimate 8-track acoustic collection
titled From the Ground Up to be released via
the bands newly formed El Music Group label on May 24th.
The band also announced they will perform and record
two live shows with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 in Atlanta,
GA at the Woodruff Arts Center. Titled Collective
Soul: Home with the Atlanta Youth Symphony, a DVD
and CD of this event will be released this fall. Portions
of the proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Symphony Youth
Orchestra. For more, visit www.collectivesoul.com.
Ingram Hill to Play on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On Thursday, April 14, Ingram Hill will play on
Jimmy Kimmel Live in support of "Almost Perfect",
the 2nd single from their current CD June's Picture
Show.
Megan Slankard to Tour with David Knopfler in the
UK
Megan Slankard will set off on tour this month,
an itinerary that includes return dates to the east
coast beginning with a show at acoustic hot spot Jammin'
Java in Vienna, Virginia. In May, Megan will head to
the U.K. for a two-week tour with Dire Straits co-founder
David Knopfler, who has become both a co-writer and
avid fan of Megan's young career. The two co-wrote and
performed the title track to Knopfler's new record,
Ship of Dreams. For more information, please visit www.meganslankard.com.
Angie Mattson to be Featured on "Joan of Arcadia"
DVD
The upcoming DVD release of 'Joan ofArcadia' will
feature my 'Alright'. In addition, the 2004 LA Music
Awards awarded Mattson with the titles of Independent
Female Pop Artist of the Year and Independent Music
Video of the Year for 'Drive'. For more news visit www.angiemattson.com.
Zach Braff to direct Gavin DeGraw Video
Zach Braff, the director of the critically acclaimed
independent film "Garden State" and star of
NBC's "Scrubs" has signed on to direct the
music video for Gavin DeGraw's new single "Chariot."
DeGraw's "Chariot" was #1 most added at Top
40 and Hot AC radio its first week out at radio this
month.
Cary Brothers on Tour, New Record Coming
Cary Brothers will be hitting Texas, Connecticut,
Vermont, New York, Canada (Toronto & Montreal),
Chicago, and Colorado -- tour acts include Vanessa Carlton
and Blue Merle. His track "Waiting for Your Letter"
that was featured on SCRUBS is from his unreleased next
album, and it was put on the show only a day after it
was recorded in the studio. He just finished working
with Chad Fischer and guitarist Jason Kanakis as well
as other special guests on his upcoming album.
Michael Tolcher starts national headline tour
Current tour dates include shows with Ingram Hill, Blue
Merle, Graham Colton, Gavin DeGraw and Jem, and his
single, "Mission Responsible" is getting adds
at Hot AC stations nationwide.
Red Wanting Blue will be headlining "Q104 Presents"
The show is at the House of Blues in Cleveland on March
5 with an appearance on Fox-8 TV March 4. The band's
new single, "Leaving Behind," was remixed
by Jeff Juliano (Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Jason Mraz)
and will be serviced to radio in the coming weeks.
Kate Voegele new CD released
Kate Voegele has just released her new EP, Louder Than
Words, which includes some revamped and previously unreleased
material. The songs were recorded with producer Marshall
Altman (Marc Broussard, Zebrahead) and have drawn label
attention.
Todd Martin number one on Alternative Addiction
Todd Martin's single, "She Knows," recently
hit #1 on the Alternative Addiction Unsigned Band charts,
and Martin's music was licensed by MTV's Real World
and Road Rules shows.
Win Tori Amos' New CD and Book!
Win a prize pack consisting of Tori's new CD "The
Beekeeper" and Tori's biography "Piece By
Piece."
Visit http://www.click2music.ca/contests/tori-amos/
for more.The Contest is only open to legal residents
of Canada.
Ben Folds to Release New Full-Length Album
Ben's new album is called Songs for Silverman
and will be out April 26. He is remastering Whatever
And Ever Amen and adding 7 classic bonus tracks...out
March 22. For more visit http://www.benfolds.com.
Jamie Cullum's 'Frontin' Gets Neptunes To Produce
His Next LP
British jazz artist's remake of song attracts producers'
attention. If imitation is the highest form of flattery,
reinterpretation is a close second. Pharrell Williams
was certainly flattered by Jamie Cullum's rendering
of "Frontin'," a bonus track on the British
jazz singer and pianist's breakthrough album, Twentysomething.
Read
on for more...
Courtesy of MTV
News.
Graham Colton Band to Tour with Kelly Clarkson,
Band Members Break Off
Check it out at
http://www.grahamcolton.com — the rumors are
true! In addition, message
board chatter indicates that Turtle and Drew are
no longer with the original band. Aben of Matt Nathanson's
band is rumored to be filling in. This has not been
confirmed by Universal, or acknowledged yet on the main
site, but we wanted to keep you posted.
Duncan Sheik to Play at SXSW
Visit http://2005.sxsw.com/music/showcases/band/20697.html
to learn more about Duncan Sheik's March 16th performance
in Austin, TX.
Matt Nathanson to Open for Tori Amos!
Matt will be spending the month of April on the road
with none other than Tori Amos! Matt will be playing
solo acoustic. Check out the Tour
page to see if they are coming to a city near you.
Tegan and Sara to Tour With The Killers
Tegan and Sara have been chosen to open the second
leg of the Killers' highly anticipated North American
tour. The dates kicks off on April 11 in Phoenix and
end up in Chicago on May 11. In addition, Tegan and
Sara will be performing at SxSW in mid-March and playing
at Coachella on May 1st alongside Nine Inch Nails, New
Order, Bright Eyes and Arcade Fire in support of their
critically acclaimed third release So Jealous. For more
visit http://www.teganandsara.com.
Sondre Lerche to Tour with Elvis Costello
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche, returns to
the U.S. this March as the hand-picked opening artist
for Elvis Costello's U.S. tour. For more, visit http://www.sondrelerche.com.
Adrianne Hits Award Circuits
Adrianne's song, "10,000 Stones", is a
finalist among 11,000 entries worldwide. See http://www.songwritingcompetiton.com
for more. In addition, she was named one of the Top
100 Best Unsigned Artists in 2004 by Music Connection
Magazine.
J Records Hosts Grammy Contest with Sirius
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and BMG Label Groups want to
help you celebrate the Grammys in style! One lucky winner
will walk away with the hottest ticket in town, and
all expenses paid trip for you and THREE of your friends
| 
