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NewsInterviews/Essential 8Album & Single ReviewsBraun Brothers Reunion 2019Plugged InCity Winery Cellar SessionsMusic VideosTri-State Area ShowsAbout & Contact RANDY ROGERS AND WADE BOWEN BREW UP COLLABORATIVE RETURN WITH HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 22/28/2020191 CommentsPHOTO CREDIT: JOSHUA BLACK WILKINS NASHVILLE, TENN.(February 28, 2020) —Individually, Country mainstaysRANDY ROGERSandWADE BOWENhave racked up countless career milestones. Together, the pair has two decades of friendship and collaboration under their belts. Ready to mark the next chapter in their musical partnership, Rogers and Bowen are set to pop the top on their latest studio albumHOLD MY BEER, VOL. 2on May 8.Available forpreordertoday (2/28), the 10-track project serves as the long-awaited follow-up to their critically acclaimed collaborative debut,HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 1(2015), and fan-favorite live album,WATCH THIS(2016). Produced by the legendary Lloyd Maines, this new offering features all unreleased tunes which not only highlight the pair’s undeniable camaraderie, but also showcase their songwriting and musical prowess. Read More191 CommentsGIG ALERT: Colin Hay in NYC April 7th & 8th2/28/202090 CommentsCourtesy of the Artist ​Tues. & Wed., April 7-8 •NEW YORK• City Winery25 11th Ave. Showtime: 8 p.m.; Tickets: $60-$80 (on sale now)LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Singer-songwriterColin Hay,beloved for his intimate, acoustic live shows, but most widely known for being the influential and celebrated Men at Work frontman, is hitting the road for an extended solo tour celebrating all of his albums, plus songs from a forthcoming mid 2020 release.On these upcoming dates, Hay is offering fans the option of a VIP upgrade to include a meet and greet to benefit theNew South Wales Rural Fire Servicein Australia. Hay shares vivid personal recollectionshereabout owning a special piece of land outside the village of Cobargo, NSW, where he wrote one of his biggest hits, “Who Can It Be Now?” ClickHEREto go to his website and for directions to purchase meet and greet tickets.“Cobargo, at this very minute, like so much ofSouthern NSW and parts of Victoria, is in trouble, big trouble,” Hay says.“I’m about to head out on a solo tour across the U.S., from February through May. This year is the first time I’m doing what they call ‘meet and greets’ before the performances. People pay extra money to say hi and hang a little before the show. All of the proceeds of these will go to theNSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE.”Since the release of 2017’sFierce Mercy,Hay has kept busy. A song he wrote forRingo Starr“What’s My Name,” not only made its way onto Ringo’slatest album but also became the LP’s title track. Hay toured internationally with Ringo Starr &His All-Star Bandin 2018 and 2019 as well as through Europe as Men at Work, performing the band’s many hits, including “Down Under,” “Overkill,” and “It’s a Mistake.” He also toured Australia and the U.S., fronting theColin Hay Band. In theatrical highlights, hemade his Melbourne Theatre Company debut playing Feste inShakespeare’sTwelfth Night.He’s also working on material for a new2020 album release onCompass Records.“If you’re coming along to a show and you’re thinking about splashing out for the meet and greet, go for it,” Hay says. “And know that your hard-earned is going to support a great and honorable organization, made up of brave people who risk their lives in the face of ever-more-furious fires.” Read More90 CommentsReckless Kelly Release Latest Single “North American Jackpot”2/28/202070 CommentsCourtesy of the Artist February 27, 2020: Today, the Austin, TX-based country rock band Reckless Kelly released “North American Jackpot,” the first single and title track from their upcoming album American Jackpot (out May 22 alongside their album American Girls).Listen to “North American Jackpot” via YouTube:https://youtu.be/v9_FMj8-EJ8​“Writing ‘North American Jackpot’ I kept hitting a wall with the verses and the theme,” says Willy Braun, who co-founded Reckless Kelly with his older brother Cody Braun and drummer Jay Nazz in 1996. “Trouble was, I kept going back to my first idea, a story about my grandparents, which wasn’t really going anywhere, but I couldn’t get away from it. I thought, I’d have to scrap this one till it made sense… the problem was, I’d already started writing the rest of the album and was close to being finished, but the title track, 'North American Jackpot’ wasn’t close to being completed, and far from the cornerstone it needed to be. I called Jeff Crosby, songwriter extraordinaire from the Gem State asking for help. The next day he sent a nearly perfect first verse that got me out of the rut and on the right track. I wrote a second verse almost immediately and we polished it up in Boise a couple weeks later. I had my cornerstone.” Read More70 CommentsRoots Rocker KEVIN DANIEL Added to SXSW and MOUNTAIN JAM2/28/2020160 CommentsCourtesy of the Artist May 31 Appearance at Mountain Jam, Warren Haynes Curated Festival in Bethel, NY, Site of Original Woodstockhttps://mountainjam.com/daily-lineupOfficial Showcase Artist at SXSW, Thursday March 19 at Saxon Pubhttps://www.billboard.com/articles/events/sxsw/8547948/sxsw-artists-showcase-lineup-2020“Emerging Americana artist exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption” - RelixBrooklyn, NY: Offering a nightly revival that echoes the everyman vibe of Tom Petty while conjuring the gut-busting grooves of Drive-by Truckers, roots rock act Kevin Daniel& The Bottom Line have been added to a series of spring festivals including SXSW, Listening Room Festival in St.Petersburg, FL, and Mountain Jam, a 3-day fest curated by guitarist Warren Haynes and Radio Woodstock. Taking place May 29-31 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, N.Y., the site of the original Woodstock in 1969, the 16th annual edition includes Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, The Head and The Heart, Greensky Bluegrass, Margo Price, Grace Potter, Yola, The Band’s Levon Helm, celebrating his 80th birthday, two sets by Haynes’ band Gov't Mule, and Phish kingpin Trey Anastasio. Read More160 CommentsDan Wilson Releases New Single "Eventually"1/29/202058 CommentsCredit: Devin Pedde January 24, 2020:Today, Grammy-winning songwriterDan Wilsoncontinues his string of monthly single releases with"Eventually,"his first new song release of 2020.Listen to "Eventually" via YouTube:https://youtu.be/vQto1vM3RzY"'My newest single is called 'Eventually.' It’s an epic myth about two modern road warrior lovers, racking up the sky miles; quelling volcanoes and floods far from home or waiting by the door. I’ve played both roles," explains Wilson. "Lately I’ve been trying to make recordings that situate a homely upright piano within a weather system of ambient synthesizer. I think that suits the message of 'Eventually' pretty well." Read More58 CommentsSadler Vaden Returns with 'Anybody Out There?' on March 61/29/2020151 CommentsPhoto credit: Bridgette Aikens Sadler Vaden is set to return withAnybody Out There?on March 6, 2020 via Dirty Mag Records / Thirty Tigers. The highly anticipated follow-up to his 2016 self-titled debut,Anybody Out There?was self-produced by Vaden, engineered by multi-platinum producer Paul Ebersold, and mastered by Grammy Award-winner Richard Dodd. It sees the acclaimed instrumentalist at his most adventurous with melody-driven tracks backed by supersized electric guitar and hook-savvy songwriting that deals with the challenges of creating a true human connection in a technology-obsessed world. Featured within the 10-song set are co-writes with Aaron Lee Tasjan (“Peace + Harmony”) and fellow guitarist Audley Freed (“Anybody Out There?”).Today, album standout “Golden Child” is premiering exclusively atThe Bootahead of its worldwide digital release tomorrow. Opening with an “instantly catchy guitar riff,” the track features fellow 400 Unit member Denny DeBorja on a Wurlitzer electronic piano and can be heard nowHERE. Of writing the song, Vaden offered, “I chose to write about this person who's been very privileged, who's had that kind of upbringing, but is trying to exist as a person, who wants you to know he or she doesn't have everything.” In addition to sharing the new single, Vaden has announced a string of tour dates to follow his hometown album release show at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge on March 7 with more to be added soon. Please see below for full tour details. Read More151 CommentsPARSONSFIELD FIND JOY IN SYNTHS, LOOPS AND WARPED PIANOS on 'HAPPY HOUR ON THE FLOOR' out April 3rd1/29/202060 Comments Courtesy Shore Fire Media ​(New York, NY):Parsonsfield- New England’s beloved creators of “the most jubilant and danceable indie roots music this side of the Carolinas” (NPR Music) - will embark on a new era of their career with the April 3 release ofHappy Hour on the Floor, their new LP out on Signature Sounds. Produced by Benjamin Lazar Davis (Okkervil River, Joan As Police Woman).Known for their rustic and stirring sounds and warm harmonies, the four-piece rockers now add dreamy synthesizers, hypnotizing loops, warped pianos (borrowed from a band member’s childhood home), melodic fuzz, and vintage drum machines to make upbeat American music that’s more groovy and danceable than any of their previous work.Happy Hour on the Flooropens with “Paper Floor,” a love story between two striving young professionals who come together in New York City. When money and social status become the foundation of their relationship, it’s like living in a high rise apartment with the titular ‘paper floor.’ Watch the band play intricate paper instruments in the music video onWNYC’s New Sounds:https://www.newsounds.org/story/weekly-music-roundup-grammys-debrief-katie-gately-and-mitskiRead More60 CommentsJanuary 29th, 20201/29/2020103 Comments A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and dedicated road warrior, Parker McCollum began building a following in his native Texas with 2015'sThe Limestone Kid. The album track "Meet You in The Middle" became a hit on Texas' regional radio chart — no small feat for an independent, 22-year-old musician — but it was the album's widely-acclaimed follow-up,Probably Wrong, that helped Parker find national success. Compared to John Mayer and Jason Isbell byRolling Stone, Parker supported the album with a string of sold-out shows, bringing record-breaking crowds to venues like San Angelo's RiverStage and two sold-out Billy Bob’s (May and December 2019) along the way.Born in Conroe, TX, and currently based in Austin, the 27-year-old entrepreneurially-spirited artist bridges the gap between Texas' homegrown music scene and Nashville's country-industry headquarters. His songwriting, which has been hailed byThe Austin Chroniclefor "carrying on the traditions of Texas music without pretension or referring to pickup trucks," earned him a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Nashville in May 2018 and a recording deal with Universal Music Group Nashville in June 2019.Parker’s newest track, “Pretty Heart,” is available everywhere now and precedes his major label debut LP, in 2020.Follow Parker McCollum:Website:www.ParkerMccollum.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/ParkerMcCollumInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/parkermccollum/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ParkerMcCollumMusic/103 CommentsReckless Kelly to Make Opry Debut Tonite4/6/201950 CommentsCredit: Carl Dunn Backstage Design Studio April 6, the Austin, Texas-based country rock bandReckless Kellywill make theirGrand Ole Oprydebut after more than 20 years of recording and touring. Fans around the world can tune in live via a mobile app, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Nashville’s 650 AM WSM, and theOpry websiteandWSM 650 AM website."To be debuting our band Reckless Kelly on this legendary stage is a dream come true for every one of us!" explainsCody Braun. "We are so honored to be a part of the show Saturday night!Willy and I got to sing a song with our brothers, father and Riders in the Sky here about 25 years ago so we are thrilled to get to see them again."Reckless Kelly are currently in the midst of a national tour, with more tour dates to be announced later this year. The band will host their annualBraun Brothers Reunionfestival in Challis, ID on August 8-10. Find a full list of tour dates below and on the band'swebsite.In the coming months, Reckless Kelly will announce a special new project to be released in 2019. The band is also hard at work in the studio on their anticipated follow up to their 9th studio albumSunset Motel, whichdebuted at #12 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums Chart, hit #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report Chart and #7 on the Americana Radio Chart."It’s an exciting time for us! We’ve completed a special project to be announced very soon and the recording of our next studio album is under way," said drummer Jay Nazz. "We’ve got a full year of touring and look forward to seeing all of our fans from coast to coast."Tour Dates:4/5: Nashville, TN - The Basement East4/6: Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry4/7: Memphis, TN - Lafayette's Music Room4/12: Coupland, TX - Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall4/13: Fort Worth, TX - Main St Fort Worth Arts Festival4/18: Missoula, MT - Wilma Theatre4/19: Bozeman, MT - Rialto Bozeman4/20: Stanley, ID - Mountain Village Resort5/16: Bastrop, TX - Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard5/17: Oklamahoma City, OK - Tower Theatre5/18: Vinita, OK - American Legion Rodeo Complex5/23: Fort Collins, CO - Washington's5/24: Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar5/25: Craig, CO - Grand Old West Days5/26: Black Forest, CO - Meadowgrass Festival5/30: Springfield, MO - The Complex Springfield5/31: Lacygne, KS - Tumbleweed Country Music & Camping Festival6/1: Columbia, MO - The Blue Note6/2: St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall6/4: Des Moines, IA - Wooly's6/5: Minneapolis, MN - Dakota6/6: Chicago, IL - Avondale Music Hall6/7: Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon6/8: Neillsville, WI - Silver Dome Ballroom6/14: New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall6/15: New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall7/11: The Colony, TX - Lava Cantina7/12: Ft. Worth, TX - The Yard Fort Worth7/13: Austin, TX - Antone’s7/19: Port Huron, MI - McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center7/26: Cortex, CO - Montezuma County Fairgrounds7/27: Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose8/1: Red River, NM - The Motherlode Saloon8/2: Colorado Springs, CO - Stargazers8/3: Lamar CO - Sand & Sage Round-Up8/8-10: Challis, ID - Braun Brothers Reunion8/15: Victor, ID - Music On Main Street8/17: Helix, OR - Quantum 9 Arena8/18: Emigrant, MT - The Old Saloon8/26: Grand Island, NE - Nebraska State Fair8/31: San Antonio, TX - Sam’s Burger Joint11/1: Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern11/2: Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern11/3: Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater11/7: Bend, OR - Tower Theatre11/8: Garden City, ID - Revolution Center11/9: Idaho Falls, ID - Colonial Theater11/10: Salt Lake, UT - The Common Wealth Room11/13: Petaluma, CA - Mystic Theatre11/14: Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone11/15: Morro Bay, CA - The Siren11/17: Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern11/29: New Braunfels, TX - Brauntex TheatreWebsite-Facebook-Twitter-Instagram 50 CommentsShut Down....For Now3/7/201984 CommentsI have been meaning to write a note for many weeks, tossing around what to say in my head, but never actually sitting down to write it for a variety of reasons. But tonight, I sat down.I started TDC in 2013 - which seems like an eternity ago - after I won a CMT contest where I penned an essay about Eric Church. I pounded it out in two minutes, and got a call a week later....I won an all expenses paid trip to Nashville, attended the CMT AOTY Awards and was on the tv with Cody Alan discussing music and EC. Not going to lie, it was pretty damn amazing. After, I thought, if I can write good enough for CMT and I love music, why not parlay that into a site? It started out slow but I like to think my love of music was evident in what I did and the site grew and grew. I remember my first interviews and to see where these guys and gals are now (superstars who would never give my site the time of day) is pretty wild. Getting to listen to albums pre-release and write about them and then have actual conversations on the phone and in person and just talk with (and pick the brain of) artists and songwriters was beyond incredible. Those convos affected me so much, it's difficult to properly describe. And of course they allowed me to meet and be blessed to have people in my life I can now call friends.I thank every single artist who gave me their time and allowed me to talk with them to listen to their record. Thank you in particular to those artists - the rare gems - who would actually RT or share what we did together. Thank you to some truly amazing publicists who worked with me over the years (you guys know who you are) and to every single person who actually read what was on these web pages, there is so much appreciation for y'all. With all that goodness, why close shop for now? Well, besides dealing with some personal issues like we all have, the site got to the point where doing it on a daily basis (as a labor of love really) made me feel like TDC was a factory instead of a passion. I grew tired, was uninspired to write, and was just tossing stuff up to post.....which isn't doing anyone any favors. So I decided to take an extended breather which is allowing me to take care of myself and enjoy music as a fan and remember how much joy it brings me.Not sure if the site will be back in 2 months or 10, but in the meantime Enjoy music. Enjoy life. Tara84 Comments