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Mustered Courage are giving bluegrass a facelift, time to enjoy some newgrass

August 3, 2014

Mustered Courage is a four piece modern bluegrass band from Melbourne, Australia. They might have the fundamentals of bluegrass, but they have definitely given the genre a facelift with their unique style and sound. Dubbed newgrass, they have brought an alternative edge to the bluegrass scene and have been energizing crowds across the country with their big harmonies and sweet pickings. It would be too limiting to categorize this band as bluegrass because their modern sound blends in everything form country, alternative, and rock. There is something for everyone to enjoy and connect with. Band Members: Nick Keeling: Vocals/Banjo Julian Abrahams: Vocals/ Guitar Josh Bridges: Vocals/ Bass Paddy Montgomery: Mandolin/Vocals Mustered Courage have recently released their sophomore album, Powerlines and whether you are a bluegrass aficionado or searching for that new music to add to your playlist, this is the album for you. The songs will take you on a musical journey and it starts right off with the energetic upbeat track of Standing By Your Side. You will find yourself immediately toe tapping as a smile [Read More]

Wynonna and The Big Noise announce “A Simple Christmas” Tour Dates

August 1, 2014

Wynonna–along with her band, The Big Noise–will bring A Simpler Christmas to audiences for the second year in a row as she performs some of her holiday favorites as well as her greatest hits. Finely etched musical arrangements by her band will put WYNONNA’s voice front and center for what promises to be a truly memorable evening of music and holiday magic. “Every year I look forward to our Christmas tour,” says WYNONNA, “It’s so easy to get caught up in the perfectionism and the expectations that this time of the year often brings. I love singing the music that inspires me to remember the real reason for the season. My hope is that people can come to the show, forget about their ‘to do’ list and, for the time we are together, simply enjoy themselves.” The “A Simpler Christmas” tour kicks off December 3 in Springfield, OH, with dates running through December 21 in Newberry, SC. The tour itinerary is below and additional dates will be added. To purchase tickets and stay informed on [Read More]

An In-Depth Interview with producer/multi-instrumentalist John Kendall Royston

May 24, 2014

In today’s age of music, a producer has to wear many hats and be able to not only oversee and manage an artist’s recording, but they have to be musicians themselves and delve completely into the project. The most important aspect of the producer is to take the artist’s vision and do everything possible to make that vision a reality through their music and recording. We had the opportunity to talk an amazing producer, John Kendall Royston of Echodog Productions. Echodog Productions provide a full service creative and commercial audio production, mixing, songwriting, and voiceover services. John along with his partner Dan Mineart produced the new forthcoming album, Shadows by The Relapse Symphony. It is an amazing album that truly takes the young band to new levels within their music. Check out an interview with vocalist Bret Von Dehl here as we discussed his album. John in addition to producing, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter for his band Savage Bones along with his producing partner, Dan. Their music is filled with emotionally driven lyrics, heartfelt [Read More]

Billy Kay’s great new EP, Bellmore. Wynonna was right. by Patrick O’Heffernan

April 25, 2014

by Patrick O’Heffernan, Host, Music FridayLive! Billy Kay is one of the most interesting and talented artists ever to appear on MUSIC FRIDAY LIVE!. A Long Island -born country western singer/songwriter who arrived in Tennessee by way of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Veterans Administration. His Music is down-home solid country with a bit of rock, a taste of blues and a lot of soul. He tells stories that are real with music that really sticks to you. And , if that was not enough, he has published a new book on music marketing– his second – while he tours and records. Kay donates his earnings to homeless vets, even though he is a homeless vet himself. No wonder Wynonna Judd tweeted “Ooooh Billy” about his music. His new EP, Bellmore, definitely deserves and “Ooooh” Billy for quality. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=youtu.be/IMkpTTqm2xY&feature=youtu.be] This 9-song EP ranges from classic somebody-done somebody-wrong songs in solid country mode, to modern blues and even a brush with 50’s style rock and roll. But at its heart, Bellmore is Billy Kay [Read More]

Canadian country rocker Marshall Dane releases video for Alcohol Abuse

April 18, 2014

Just yesterday we told you about Canadian country rocker Marshall Dane hitting the No. 1 spot onthe Roots Music Report for Pop Country Album, you can read more here. Today we wanted to tell you about the music video which Marshall just released for Alcohol Abuse. The video was premiered last night at a World Premiere party held in Ontario, Canada at the same spot it was filmed at. Filmed at Dirty Dog Saloon, the “Alcohol Abuse” video was produced by The Field, based in Toronto. Since opening its doors in 2007, The Field has garnered much acclaim for its work, racking up over 75 Much Music Video Awards nominations, along with numerous Juno and Canadian Country Music Association nods. You can check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://youtu.be/cLNjjOCX9bo&feature=youtu.be] Marshall currently has his single Alcohol Abuse at #2 on the Pop Country Singles chart, behind Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again.” The song, written by Kim Williams and Billy Yates, comes in ahead of releases by Hayes, Paslay, Big and Rich and David Nail, among others. Marshall Dane is [Read More]

Canadian country rocker Marshall Dane hits No. 1 on Roots Music Report for Pop Country Album

April 17, 2014

We want to congratulate Canadian country rocker Marshall Dane on his album One of These Days topping at number one on the Roots Music Report for Pop Country Album! The album was directed by Dan Brodbeck and has been gaining a lot of attention. Other artists in the top 5 include Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry and Eric Paslay. The album is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2014 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards. Marshall currently has his single Alcohol Abuse at #2 on the Pop Country Singles chart, behind Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again.” The song, written by Kim Williams and Billy Yates, comes in ahead of releases by Hayes, Paslay, Big and Rich and David Nail, among others. Marshall Dane is based in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada. He is a four-time CMAO Nominee, having been nominated for Best Male and Best Album in both 2013 and 2014. He will be performing at the May CMAO Awards ceremony. Dane will release his “Alcohol Abuse” Official Music Video on April 17th, at [Read More]

James Otto is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 16, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is James Otto. Today I wanted to feature country artist, James Otto. I love James’ vocals. As many of you know I don’t listen to country that often. I guess it can best be explained by the following meme: James has such an amazing voice, he can take you from flirty, seductive, spiritual, comforting, and fun just by the range of his tones. He currently has his third album out, Shake What God Gave Ya and it is a collection of songs that highlight his powerful vocals and brings to the forefront, his heart of soul. The album is a journey of exploration of country-soul and one of my favorites on it is Soldiers & Jesus. The emotionally stirring lyrics are captivating and will feed your soul. In regards to his latest album James explains, “As much as there’s all these different fractures of country music these days—you have pop country, rock country, traditional country, alt-country, and all these things in between—I don’t know why country-soul couldn’t exist [Read More]