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tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:/blogs/kg-music-press-news-and-updates KG Music Press News and Updates! 2015-03-05T12:12:20-08:00 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3577771 2015-03-05T12:12:20-08:00 2015-03-05T12:12:20-08:00 Laura Benitez and the Heartache added to the Ink and Iron Festival in Long Beach, CA
Laura Benitez and the Heartache just added to the Ink and Iron Festival! To see the full lineup and purchase tickets:
http://ink-n-iron.com/experience-full-page/1327/

Live music, living art, hot rods-kustoms, burlesque, art shows, fashion, and of course the World Renowned Tattoo Convention. 280 of the best tattoo artists in the world will be on hand from 25 States and 25 Countries representing all the tattoo styles; where a car show and music become an integral part of the event, mingling with the artistic expressions of the artists at work. Pinups clad in corsets, Classic Cats with Pompadours, Mohawks, fashion Mullets, full sleeves and back pieces. Not only is the breathtaking view of Long Beach and the Queen Mary quite a task to take in all at once, but all the fashion statements and lavishly adorned people are quite a spectacle as well. This convention will be both a sort of art gallery and community festival. Twelve years ago the Queen Mary was overtaken at the first Ink-N-Iron in Long Beach, CA by the underground subculture of all things Kustom and modified. From tattooing to pin striping and tantalizing show goers with tight corsets, the 13th Annual Ink-N-Iron Festival in Long Beach is laced up and bracing for The Ride of a Lifetime!!

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3577608 2015-03-05T10:54:14-08:00 2015-03-05T10:59:00-08:00 KG Music Press Artists at SXSW: Pi Jacobs, Hilary Scott and Nocona
Nocona

Wed March18 Day Party at the Dojo 1:15-2p
2200 E 7th St. Austin, TX 78701

Wed March 18 The Liberty 5-5:30p
1618 1/2 E 6th St Austin, TX 78701

Wed March 18 The Dog & Pony Show @ Opal Divines 8pm
 Pennfield 3601 South Congress Austin, TX 78704

Thurs. March 19 Grand Ole Austin @ Maria's Taco Xpress 3:05p
2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Fri. March 20 Roky Erickson Ice Cream Social @Threadgills show time tbd
South 301 West Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78701

Friday March 20 @ Grackle Fest 8:40-910
1700 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Saturday 3/21 Freebirds Stage @ St Vincent de Paul 3:45p
1327 South Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704

http://www.noconamusic.com

Hilary Scott

Wed. March 18th Dog and Pony Show at Opal Devine's, Penn Field at 3:00pm
3601 S Congress Ave K100, Austin, TX 78704

Thurs. March 19th Grand Ol' Austin @ Maria's Taco Xpress 11:35am
2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Fri. March 20th Hometone Records showcase at Maggie Mae's at 1:00pm
 323 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

http://hilaryscott.com/

Pi Jacobs and the Saving Graces

Wed. March 18th Red Gorilla Music Fest @ Darwin's Pub 10:00 pm
223 E. 6th Street Austin, TX 78701

Thurs. March 19th Grand Ole Austin @ Maria's Taco Xpress noon
2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Fri. March 20th The Treehouse @ Cheers Shot Bar 8:00pm
416 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701

http://pijacobs.com/
 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3577397 2015-03-05T09:44:30-08:00 2015-03-05T09:53:31-08:00 Welcome, Megan Wilde!

MEGAN WILDE RELEASES WILDFIRE, A BLAZING 4-SONG EP
The Artist's First Release is Filled with Soulful Vocal Delivery
(Street Date May 12, 2015)

Seattle, WA March 2015—The Seattle Music Insider declared Megan Wilde a "soul powerhouse" while the Stranger described her sound as "robust and bodacious". Listening to Wildfire, Wilde's first release, it would be hard to disagree with these critics.

Hailing originally from Chicago, Wilde studied classical music at the prestigious Interlochen Academy of Fine Arts. During this period, she was seduced by the powerful and brazen voices of R & B and blues singers. Citing Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Etta James as just a few of her idols, Wilde dipped her toes into the Chicago blues scene where she quickly earned the nickname, "Baby Blues".

Traveling around the country and soaking up music, Wilde eventually found herself settling in Seattle. When recording Wildfire at one of Seattle's top studios, London Bridge, the artist brought in Grammy nominated Howie Weinberg for the mastering of the record. Producing, composing and arranging the material on the record (with the exception of "Spoonful"), Wilde also takes the helm on Wurlitzer, piano, and of course, the powerhouse vocals. Wildfire combines elements of indie-rock, funk, soul and R & B.

Describing the title song, "Wildfire" as a scorching modern blues rock song Wilde declares it is "Guaranteed to get your feet moving and fingers snapping." "Runaway Romeo" is a tale of two young lovers on the run from the law. It boasts Black Keys-styled guitar and Raylettes inspired harmonies. "Spoonful" is a classic dirty blues song written by the infamous Willie Dixon about the temptations of wanting a little bit more. In Wilde's hands it is twisted and re-invented as a gritty, heart pumping, earth shaking dance song. "Make You Mine" is a cheerful up-tempo soul/blues/pop song that features organist, Roger Wood (The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder). It's a modern take on soul music filled with pop melodies, fresh lyrics and joyful soul.

"It's been a busy and creative year," states Wilde. "A lot of time was spent on the production of this EP and the upcoming album. " The dynamic and enthusiastic Wilde also conducted a choir in the studio, worked with a choreographer for her videos and wrote the screenplays. And if that weren't enough, Wilde and her band managed to sell out their first show in their hometown.

Wildfire is an album that will sonically hook you from the beginning. Real. Raw. Gritty. Soulful. "No auto-tune was used in the making of this album," Wilde stresses, "It's music with real instrumentation". "I like pop quality music" she continues, "but I think its time has come to an end for now. It seems as if people are turning towards original songwriting with actual instruments and I'm excited to be a part of it."

http://www.meganwildemusic.com/

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3577394 2015-03-05T09:37:54-08:00 2015-03-05T09:45:54-08:00 The Neighborhood Bullys join KG Music Press

THE NEIGHBORHOOD BULLYS RETURN WITH "CALLIN' ALL ROCKERS!"
The 2nd in a series of 4 EPs, The Neighborhood Bullys are Back With Another Straight-Up
Rock n' Roll Record

 The Neighborhood Bullys are:
Wunderkind Greg West on lead guitar; the possibly overly talented Zach Jones on rhythm guitar; the hardest working Viking in show business Reijo Kauppila on drums and singer-songwrecker, Davey Meshell on bass and lead vocals.

"The Neighborhood Bullys have taken up the flag of no-BS rock and roll for the good of everyone. In a world of manufactured synth-pop divas, wannabe metalheads and softhearted boys wearing eyeliner, the Bullys elemental ethos is a breath of fresh air that hits you with gale force." – Joe Armstrong, Independent's Day Radio

Los Angeles, CA 2015—For the better part of a decade, The Neighborhood Bullys have been forerunners of the Los Angeles music scene. Founded by Davey Meshell in 2006, the Bullys came crashing out of the gate with a full-length record produced by Mike Chapman (Blondie, The Knack), titled, "What?"  While reviewing the record, noted rock critic Chris Morris (Billboard, Variety) called the band, "The best fucking rock and roll band in Los Angeles"—17 times throughout the same article.

In 2013, The Bullys began an ambitious project of a set of 4 related EPs to be released over a period of time and culminating in a full-length record. The self-titled, EP, first in the series, paid off by setting the radio and charts alight all over the globe, peppering inside the Top 40 national commercial radio chart, FMQB.

"Callin' All Rockers!" is the 2nd in the series of the 4 EPs. One listen to the new 5-song EP confirms their roots in southern-fried R&B and gutbucket soul. It is equal parts Stax, Motown and Gamble-Huff. Take a listen to the show-stopping "Cigarette Lips", with its rumbling bass intro, vicious groove and ripping guitar solo or Davey Meshell's Mick Jagger meets Ronnie Spector high tenor testifying in "Keep The Truth". "The Bully Stomp" is a dance song in the style of the Twist or The Mashed Potato. "People don't write dance songs anymore," says Meshell, "so we did." Meshell is proud to share co-writing credit on the song "Trouble" with his daughter, Hanna. The song was written as a warning to steer clear of "red flag friends."

With trace elements of glam-rock, it's no surprise that Mike Chapman returned to co-produce the song, "Downtown" for "Callin' All Rockers!"  Their collaboration began when famed producer and rock Svengali, Kim Fowley encouraged Meshell to send his music to his favorite producer and ask them to produce the record. And, "No one topped Mike Chapman", according to Meshell, so he sent in his demo and Chapman responded to it. After co-producing "What?" with Meshell, Chapman brought the artist in to share co-producing credit on Suzi Quatro's "In The Spotlight", on which The Neighborhood Bullys were the backing band on 4 songs and adds Meshell, "The only 4 songs that charted."

Davey Meshell is a Brooklyn-born, L.A. raised singer-songwriter and bass player who has played with Etta James, Bobby Womack, Shelby Lynn, Peter Case, Jonathan Richman and Buddy Miles to name a few. The new EP was recorded and mixed by Dave Spreng and both took place over 3 days. "We only took each song twice, so the energy is great. There's plenty of magic mistakes all over it, and I love that," says Meshell. "Callin' All Rockers!"  is a continuation of the EP "The Neighborhood Bullys" in its sound. "We don't want to alienate our fans and we're dedicated to the sound and keeping it together," said Meshell. "Like Cheap Trick or AD/DC we are working within a self-imposed set of rock and pop rules and taste."

Meshell was born into a musical family and starting playing and singing at the age of 4. "I didn't know you had to practice," he says. "I just did it." On top of their explosive sound, the Bullys songs are blessed with lyrics that are cynical, brutally honest, pointed and peppered with wit. Music critic, Mike the Knife said of the music, "it creates an infectious desire to get your limbs shaking and your head bobbing." Another critic writes, "The Neighborhood Bullys Music is ID rock. It makes you want to go home and F#&k!"

"We're a mix of Ike and Tina Turner. Rock, heavy on the Roll. We want to take you gently by the hand, and then smash you over the head," says Meshell, "but I really just try to sing from the my soul and write from my heart."

The Neighborhood Bullys will hit the road for a 2015 Spring tour of Europe and a following tour of US dates. Schedule is to-be-announced.

http://www.theneighborhoodbullys.net/

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3502437 2015-02-03T10:29:24-08:00 2015-02-03T10:29:24-08:00 Mason Summit chosen by James Richling of the Wallflowers for his new site, Unkovr We are thrilled to announce that Mason Summit to have been chosen by Greg Richling of The Wallflowers for Greg's new website of up-and-coming artists, Unkovr.com. And he was recommended by Fitz & The Tantrums' multi-instrumentalist, the singular & brilliant talent, James King. Bravo, Mason!
Friends, Please click on the link to "rate" Mason (You must register, but it's free) . Thanks for listening!

http://unkovr.com/artist/mason-summit/
For more information on Mason: http://masonsummit.com/

Quick bit about unkovr:

"Everyday, we feature one top music industry professional "Tastemaker" (Producers, Engineers, Mixers, Mastering Engineers, Artist Managers, Session Musicians, Band Members, Songwriters.) and that Tastemaker selects a Musician (band or solo act), along with a few songs that they believe deserve recognition. Our viewers then vote, comment, and share that Music with the world, and we make certain it continues to be supported in all digital environments." KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3478960 2015-01-21T15:04:08-08:00 2015-01-21T15:04:08-08:00 Congratulations to Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah on their self-titled debut!

The record release party at Milk in San Francisco was a sold-out show! The album is now available worldwide on iTunes. Look for the vinyl copy available on Amazon this week.

PRESS:
Just voted one of the "Best Up-And-Coming Bay Area Bands of2014" by CBS Local Television

Featured in Shindig! Magazineon the U.S. stands February 17th and keep your eye on Innocent Words Magazine and Hittin' the Note Magazine!

"This San Francisco-based band's organ-spiced music isanachronistic in the best way: it incorporates more than a hint of psychedeliaand potent lead guitar and recalls the most anthemic tracks of Guns 'n' Roses;I'm also reminded of more obscure 70s groups like Nektar and Pavlov's Dog. LeeGallagher, who wrote all of the material, is an intense and arresting vocalist,and his band is top-notch."--The Morton Report

"There'sno arguing with the talent and skill on display on San Franciscan blues belterLee Gallagher's debut. With their mix of psychedelic organ, earthy blues rockand huge gospel flourishes, his band have clearly been striving for perfection,and this album suggests they want to be taken very seriously indeed."--ClassicRock Magazine

"A heady mix of retro tube-ampfuzz, heartland tales and instrumentation, and modern alt grit, this is one ofthe more ear-opening acts to come from Frisco…and for that matter the WestCoast… in a long time. "– MW, MusicMorsels

"Hallelujah!Truly great music is on the horizon! It has made its way "through the mountainpass" that is saturated with bedroom technology, auto tune and ProTool enhancedrecordings from artists who cannot perform their music live. Let's just hopethe music industry gets it right, and perhaps we can be part of Lee Gallagherand The Hallelujah's rise to forefront of today's music." --Coachella ValleyWeekly

"Criticsare raving about Lee Gallagher & The Hallelujah, particularly Gallagher'sNeil Young and Robert Plant-esque vocal intonations, framed by the band's"hazy, folk-rock, Americana style." --Red Dirt Reporter, OK

"CanI get a Hallelujah?"--Flagstaff Live top picks

"An exciting brew of Americana, psychedelia and gospelsensibilities, Lee Gallagher & The Hallelujah proffers an excitingresponse to the banality of "What do roots acts nowadays have to offer?" Theanswer: a hell of lot, buddy."—JakeTully, Moxipop/Turnstyled Junkpiled

"It's a piece of cake to trace the influences, thewinds blowing through the sails of Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah's"Gloryland." Simply list the best Rock-N-Roll groups of the last 50 years,throw in a few Country music bands, some Indies and Laurel Canyon Folkharmonies and there you have it. If the song were a haunted house, Neil Youngwould lead the apparitions' festivities. Gallagher's voice can't help but makeus recall a youthful Neil's ghostly, tremulous, high-pitched singing."—Song Mango

"The way rock n roll used to be played is back in vogue thanks to bandslike Lee Gallagher and The Hallelujah…Fantastic voice for the style, it's like2014 meets up with the greats from the Laurel Canyon era."--50thirdand3rdmusic blog

"LeeGallagher and the Hallelujah's self titled album not only has charisma, butlike Steve Marriott's time with both Humble Pie and The Small Faces, the sexuallyrical allure and driving passion of Bon Scott and Jim Morrison and theintrigue and real human life stories that binds together John Dexter Jones workare mixed with fruitful conviction throughout the 11 songs on offer by KirbyLee Hammell, Jacob Landrey, Kevin Grapski, Joe Miller and of course LeeGallagher."--Liverpool Sound and Vision

"Whenmusic fans think of great singer-songwriters, they might think of Neil Youngand when they think of powerful voices they might think of Robert Plant.Perhaps the generation of today and tomorrow, they might think of Lee Gallagheras both."--Bay Area Examiner

"Hazyfolk rock-Americana that gives a serious nod to the musical aesthetics ofCrosby, Stills, Nash and Young, but Gallagher's voice upholds a particularlyrecognizable nod to Neil Young." --The Deli

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.leegallaghermusic.com

FROM SHINDIG! MAGAZINE:

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3406532 2014-12-16T14:04:08-08:00 2014-12-16T14:04:08-08:00 Kandia Crazy Horse Voted #2 Country Album by Village Voice

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3406478 2014-12-16T13:52:20-08:00 2014-12-16T13:52:20-08:00 Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah voted Best Up And Coming Band of 2014 CBS San Francisco

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3355797 2014-12-03T11:33:27-08:00 2014-12-03T11:33:27-08:00 Mason Summit's "Two Friends" Music Video Premiere
 Just Out Today! Brand new video from Mason Summit
"Two Friends"

Teen Pop-Americana artist, Mason Summit releases the video, "Two Friends" from his just-released sophmore effort, Loud Music and Soft Drinks.

LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/masonsummit

http://masonsummit.com/

Praise for Loud Music and Soft Drinks:

"I'm mad about Mason Summit (& His New CD – 'Loud Music and Soft Drinks')...there are elements inherent in his music that remind me of the endless energy and possibility of young adulthood — the cool, the self-edited drama and the ability to rebound from any dark place the music goes. The words and notes he sings and plays fall upon the ear like moments of discovery, each of which string together to fully explore whatever idea or feeling he is trying to convey."--Parcbench

"Since I loved Mason Summit's debut CD, Absentee, it goes without saying that I was looking forward to the youthful singer/songwriter's next effort. He didn't disappoint me. Country, Americana, blues, event bits of punk are still the fuel for this now eighteen year old musical wiz who has further hones not only his songwriting talents but his musical and vocal prowess as well."--Music Morsels

 MASON SUMMIT FOLLOWS HIS 2013 DEBUT WITH THE UPCOMING RECORD,
LOUD MUSIC & SOFT DRINKS
New Songs Demonstrate That Summit Is Already Ahead Of The Curve

Mason Summit came upon the music scene in 2013 at the age of seventeen when he released his debut record, Absentee, to critical acclaim. Music News Nashville said of Summit, "There's a grace in his pen and vocal expression that shows a mature artist in the making." Summit proves the theory with his sophomore effort, Loud Music & Soft Drinks.

The record is self-produced and again has the artistry of John Groover McDuffie on engineering, mixing and mastering. Playing several instruments on the record (electric and acoustic guitars-including 12 string, bass and organ), Summit once again brings in a crack team of musicians to round out the sound. McDuffie, who has been Rita Coolidge's guitarist for many years, wears a second hat as a player, adding electric, pedal steel and lap steel guitars. Zander Schloss (Circle Jerks, The Weirdos) returns to play bass on a few songs, as does Jason Chesney (Old Californio). Summit enlisted both Shawn Nourse (I See Hawks in LA, Dwight Yoakam) and Lynn Coulter (Rita Coolidge, Carole King) on drums, and Carl Byron (Bo Diddley, Tony Gilkyson) on keys. James King of Fitz & the Tantrums makes a guest appearance on the song "Right Mind," arranging and playing on a 3-saxophone-horn section. He also jumps in to play flute on "Kaleidoscope."

"With Loud Music & Soft Drinks, I wanted the album to have a unified sound while still being varied in subject and structure," said Summit. "I also tried to experiment a little more by adding new instruments and trying out different recording techniques." One example of the experimentation is McDuffie's reversed guitar on the song "My Blank Canvas."

The song "Two Friends" kicks off the record. "I wanted to write about a platonic relationship and to have it be lyrically detailed and as personal as possible without drawing on my own life for inspiration," said Summit. The Spanish-influenced "Kaleidoscope" was actually written while in Spain and is played on classical guitar. "In a Lonely Place" shares a title with the Nicholas Ray film as a noir homage. It was written with a political bent, with intent to bring attention to the fact that Los Angeles is the homeless capital of the country and the government's inability and unwillingness to change that.

"Puddle" and "Later" are two instrumental tracks on the album and were lent to a video produced by the charity Free Arts for Abused Children. Summit ends the record with "My Blank Canvas," a personal mission statement about the necessity to create art. "My Blank Canvas" also featured in the Free Arts video.

Admitting to a retro sound and naming several of his influences (The Smiths, Big Star, Harry Nilsson), Summit claims to be influenced by whomever he is listening to when he writes. "While writing Loud Music & Soft Drinks, I was obsessed with Elvis Costello, particularly early albums like This Year's Model, Armed Forces, and Imperial Bedroom." (Summit's back cover photo slightly mimics the artist's record, My Aim Is True). However, Summit's songs are not derivative. He brings his own perspective and experiences to both the lyrics and the arrangements of the songs.

Summit has not only been recording Loud Music and Soft Drinks this year, he also recorded a self-titled EP with his side project, The Clowns Will Eat Me. Along with playing live to hone his performance skills, he also continues to host the teen entertainment series that he founded, Mason's Noise Parlour. Taking place at Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center in Venice, CA, Mason's Noise Parlour combines words and music and creates a much-needed artistic outlet for the young adult community.

Growing up with a mother who is a writer and a father who was a musician and actor encouraged Summit's gravitation towards the arts. His parents would take him to concerts and folk festivals as a baby and raised him to a soundtrack of Johnny Cash, The Doors, Janis Joplin and Buddy Holly. Summit's father, Christopher Allport, showed him his first chords and they would play Johnny Cash songs together at open-mic nights around town.

"I think I just listen to music that might not be what other mainstream artists listen to today, and write about some different topics," said Summit. "I've been raised with a big frame of reference, from Americana-loving parents to a jazz-based guitar teacher. When I write, it's a weird and unintentional blend of these and other styles. I also write about my experience as a California teenager in 2014. I'm not sure if that perspective is lacking in today's music world, or if it's shared by other artists, but it's certainly my own."

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 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3315676 2014-11-21T15:20:14-08:00 2014-11-21T15:20:14-08:00 American Songwriter Magazine includes The Grand Ole Echo in their LA Issue!
 On The Stands Now! November/December Issue
Or purchase digitally: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/10/download-l-music-issue-featuring-ryan-adams/

The LA issue of American Songwriter Magazine Jonathan Bernstein talks to me about The Grand Ole Echo, Grant Langston and David Serby about The California Roots Union, Suzanne O'Keeffe about her show, Honkytonk Hacienda, and Genghis Cohen and The Cinema Bar are mentioned.

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3305224 2014-11-19T11:23:30-08:00 2014-11-19T11:30:18-08:00 Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive-Record Release party in Long Beach, CA
Tonight (11/18) in Long Beach, CA Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive will be celebrating the release of "Beyond The Trestles" at Harvelles.
Unite the Vibe   Wednesday, November  19,  2014 09:00 PM   Harvelle's Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

21 & over

Two drink minimum

$5

   Save $1.00 on your order by sharing this event with your friends at checkout!  http://longbeach.harvelles.com/event.cfm?id=180649&cart  For more information: http://www.skylinedrivemusic.com/

Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive is the moniker for song-smith, Derek Thomas, an established independent artist based out of Topanga, CA. Thomas's past work has garnered worldwide press varying from local blogs to 4 star reviews in Rolling Stone. Over the years he has played in various projects ranging from psychedelic rock to singer songwriter. Formerly a member of the cultish CA psych band, 60 Watt Kid his new project displays a depth and understanding of Folk, Alt. Country and Americana music.

Beyond the Trestles, the just-released sophomore album finds Thomas' combining California country cowboy folk-numbers with lush groove heavy soul rock anthems and even pays homage to such songwriters as Jackson Browne and Cat Stevens. Beyond the Trestles was recorded and mixed by both Malcolm Burn ( Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan) and multi-talented Chris Wonzer and was released on Soul Water Records.

Thomas' thoughtful, evocative lyrics and smoky vocals are the underlying glue connecting the sparse sincere acoustic numbers, intricately produced soul ballads and supercharged rebel rockers. Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Leslie Stevens wonderfully sweet voice which graced Thomas's Topanga Ranch Motel release is again a presence on his latest release and is featured in the crooning duet "Don't Come Easy."

When performing both live and in the studio the band making up Skyline Drive consists of a handful of rotating talented players including Erik Kristiansen (Ryan Adams) pedal steel; John Schreffler (Shooter Jennings) pedal steel, harmony vocals; Carl Byron (Ann McCue, Amilia White) piano, accordion, harmony vocals; Ted Russell Kamp (Shooter Jennings) bass guitar, harmonies; Jamie Douglas (Shooter Jennings) drums; Greg Cahill guitar, harmonies; Kellii Scott (Failure), drums; Randy Mitchell, guitar; Paul Ill, bass guitar; Gregory Boaz-bass; Steve Mugalian-drums, Dave Alvin and Jamie Drake-harmonies. The end result is music that is brimming with soul supporting the story telling of Derek Thomas.

Listening to Skyline Drive one would likely be surprised to find out that surfing and the ocean are a huge part of Thomas's life. So what helped shape this Southern California surfer kid into such a retrospective and insightful songwriter., "Much of my musical influences came from my mom's boyfriends when I was very young. I never met my blood father and at the age of four my mother took me on a rambling cross-country trip with her boyfriend at the time, a cowboy with an old Cadillac. The soundtrack playing in the vehicle was com- posed mainly of songwriters like Gram Parsons, Townes Van Zandt, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. As I grew up I realized that trip had a really strong impact on me however how strong I didn't really realize for many years," Thomas said.

When his mother finally did re-marry and he listened to all his stepfather's vinyl album collection, soaking up such California sound artists as Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Leo Keottke; the southern rock of the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd; A new friend and Ventura recording studio owner JP Hesser turned him on to the grooves of J.J Cale , Jerry Jeff Walker, Bobby Charles. Modern styling's of such artist as Ryan Adams, Ray La Montagne and Michael Kiwanuka can be heard in his recordings as well.

Skyline Drive's latest unreleased album reflects Thomas' wide-ranging musical influence "I wanted to really flush a few of the songs out and take them to their potential," Thomas says of his sometimes minimalist approach. I have so many influences and songwriting is always the main thing that I am interested in. "I'm a big fan of sparse and open songs where there is little to no band or production. I think the true soul and intention of the song has a way of getting captured when it's just the song and its writer. At the same time I wrote a few with the intention of pushing lots of energy and groove from the band into them. To feel the power and sonic-ness that comes from that is something I was missing with my last release. Southern Rock has so much soul and beauty - I wanted to tap into that while keeping the more subtle moments distinguishable too."

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3305207 2014-11-19T11:15:17-08:00 2014-11-19T11:15:17-08:00 Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah--Pics from their tour of the Western states!

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3280989 2014-11-13T13:53:57-08:00 2014-11-13T13:53:57-08:00 Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive-LA Record Release Party @ House of Blues tonight!
Tonight! Thursday, November 13th 8:00pm Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive
play the House of Blues Hayride
Foundation Room
8:30 - Derek Thomas & Skyline Drive Album Release party for "Beyond the Trestles" www.skylinedrivemusic.com
9:30 - Tonya Watts
10:30 - The Robbie Davis Band

8430 W. Sunset
Doors 6:30 / show 8:30
$10 Door cover DOES apply and dress code is strictly enforced. Foundation Room Members receive VIP Priority Access and Services in Foundation Room at all times.
http://m.houseofblues.com/losangeles/#

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3256544 2014-10-29T12:21:00-07:00 2014-10-29T12:23:28-07:00 The Heartless Woman's Ball for Laura Benitez and the Heartache November 14 Hosted by East Bay Express and The California Roots Union

San Francisco, CA—Thursday, November 13th, Laura Benitez and the Heartach will perform at Leo's Music Club in celebration of the release of their upcoming long player, Heartless Woman, which will be available at the show. Presented by The California Roots Union and the East Bay Express, The Heartless Woman's Ball will be a "fancy dress party" (with fancy being open to interpretation).

Starring: LAURA BENITEZ & the HEARTACHE performing their Classic Country witha Swinging Rhythm and a Modern Attitude
Guest Stars: THE WEST COAST RAMBLERS-- Hot Western Swing
SECRET TOWN-- Whiskey-driven Roots Rock
Hosted by the East Bay's Poet Laureate of Song --- MAURICE TANI and Actress, Singer, and Firebrand -- MARGARET BELTON

Thursday, November 13th at Leo's Music Club
5447 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA
Doors at 8:00pm/Show at 9:00pm
$7 in advance and $10 a the door
Advanced Tickets:
http://www.clubleos.com/event/702381-laura-benitez-heartache-oakland/
http://www.LauraBenitezAndTheHeartache.com/
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/
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Some recent press for Laura Benitez & the Heartache's debut "Heartless Woman" (Nov. 4th, 2014 Release Date):

"A wonderful album in which to wallow and resurface from; Heartless Woman is an Americana/Country classic in the making."
Ian D. Hall -- LIVERPOOL SOUND & VISION

"This is an album full of genuine Country songs which should appeal to all lovers of this type of music and others beyond. It has real quality and improves with each new listen." Rory Stanbridge -- FATEA

"Benitez said that she enjoys when fans mistake her original songs for covers. 'The biggest compliment is when fans tell me they love one of my songs and ask, 'who's that by?' It tickles me when people can't tell the difference between the covers we do and the original songs I've written.'" --Guitar Girl Magazine

Title Track: Heartless Woman https://soundcloud.com/laura-benitez-3/heartless-woman
http://www.LauraBenitezandtheHeartache.com/

ABOUT The California Roots Union -- The CRU is a new organization helmed by musicians that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the California roots music scene, upholding its long legacy and fostering new talent. We host showcases up and down the state to create a flow of great music, increase audience awareness, and help artists move about the state more easily. https://www.facebook.com/calrootsunion
 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3256526 2014-10-29T12:13:46-07:00 2014-10-29T12:13:46-07:00 New American Farmers "The Farmacology Sessions" released October 14th

Check out the track, "Aiming For The Daylight" featuring Chuck Prophet on Elmore Magazine Online:
http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2014/08/music-news/exclusive-check-out-a-new-track-from-new-american-farmers-featuring-chuck-prophet

"I'm so impressed by New American Farmers that I want all of this on Vinyl so I can sit here without headphones on , blasting this out of my speakers."--50thirdand3rd

"Trippy country rock"--Americana Music Show

"Americana with a sense of humor, an assist from The Alarm and David Bowie's drummer? Chuck Prophet dropping by? Recidivists folk rockers that don't have to play by anybody's rules, this duo hadn't expected to turn a new set out so fast but the songs just kept escaping and one thing led to the next. Fun stuff that works well throughout, this is the nu sound of organic as played by some cats that remember a touch of how it used to be. Solid stuff with an offbeat edge."--Midwest Record

LIVE REVIEW FROM SHOWBAMS, SAN FRANCISCO:  "New American Farmers (formerly Mars, Arizona) took the energy up a bit as they brought their country flavored tunes to the stage. Joined by Dave Zirbel on pedal steel, Nigel Phillips on drums and Kevin T White on bass, Paul M Knowles and his partner in song, Nicole Storto doled out a healthy serving of rich harmonies as they featured many of the songs on their latest offering, The Farmacology Sessions. Solid songwriting, sharp as a tack vocals and an excellent band behind them made their set one of the most memorable of the night."

For more information: www.newamericanfarmers.org
Stream: http://deliradio.com/new-american-farmers

New American Farmers to Release The Farmacology Sessions
The duo explores new vocal and musical territory and adds a few surprise
guests on their sophomore record due out on October 14th, 2014

PLAYERS: Nicole Storto: Vocals, guitar///Paul Knowles: Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, 2nd lead guitar on "The Garden", B3 organ, REV and Sitar///Kevin T. White: Electric bass, standup bass///Dave Zirbel:  Pedal steel, lap steel, lead guitar on "The Garden" ///Tony Sales: Drums///GUESTS: Chuck Prophet: Lead and rhythm guitars on "Aiming For The Daylight", Fender VI lead guitar on "Breathe In, Breathe Out"///Nigel "Twist" Phillips from The Alarm: Drums on "Rain In The Summertime" (an Alarm cover)/// Dave Walker: Lead guitars on "Rain In The Summertime"///Howie Cockrill: Mandolin, fiddle and violins on "Down At The Pharmacy" and "Carrot and Stick"

San Francisco, CA August 2014—The nine tracks on The Farmacology Sessions showcase the intertwining harmonies and sharp songwriting that mark the work of New American Farmers. This Americana music duo of Paul Knowles and Nicole Storto have been crafting songs together for 10 years—many years as the project, "Mars Arizona" before changing their name to New American Farmers in 2012. Their first album as New American Farmers, Brand New Day was well-received and led a No Depression reviewer to rave, "At times, they sound like a current day reincarnation of Gram and Emmylou, what with their smooth harmonies and gilded sentiments." The Farmacology Sessions is their 2nd album as New American Farmers.

The Farmacology Sessions was a project that happened organically. "We hadn't really planned on doing another record in 2014, but the songs just started flowing." Said Knowles. "We had the opportunity for some time in a great studio (Opus Sound), so we started recording with Kevin T. White (bass player for Chuck Prophet's Mission Express), and Tony Sales. This led to a couple of sessions with Chuck Prophet joining in on guitar. He was in between projects and was hungry to get into the studio and play with a band. We recorded one of the tracks live and he hinted that he wouldn't mind coming back for another session. So, we are very fortunate to have his embellishment on the new record."

The result is a late 60's early 70's influenced folk rock album. "It stretches out more," said Knowles, "it takes more chances and we had a blast doing it." The Farmer's vocal style is very unique in that Knowles and Storto are able to sing each other's harmonies and switch parts throughout the songs. The songwriting is insightful and the arrangements are nice and open. Chuck Prophet lends his talents for the upbeat and jubilant song "Aiming for the Daylight" which captures the Farmer's signature Americana groove. "Chuck had the perfect riff for this song the moment he had his telecaster unpacked," said Knowles. Prophet also adds his trademark sound to the song, "Breathe In, Breathe Out", a pep talk for dealing with life's every day tribulations, as well as with musicians and recording artists dealing with the loss of income from their efforts. It's a direct nudge across the bow of the current streaming music model.

Another guest player on the record is Alarm drummer, Nigel Phillips. Knowles met him when he was in a band that opened for The Alarm in the 80's. He then re-connected with Nigel through his bass player Kevin, who met Nigel just by chance as he was walking down the street with his bass bag. That turned into Nigel doing some live shows with the Farmers and he went on to record a cover of The Alarm song, "Rain In The Summertime" for The Farmacology Sessions. "We thought that particular song was farmer friendly and would strike a chord with a lot of Californians," said Knowles.

A cover of The Monkees "Door Into Summer" gets a psychedelic country makeover from Knowles and Storto, while "Down At The Pharmacy" acknowledges the greed of big Pharma, with a tune that suggests Lennon and McCartney backed by a pedal steel drenched country band. "We've had fun with that one," said Knowles, "Meshing pedal steel with a Lonely Hearts Club Band overtone."

Knowles and Storto continue to showcase their growth as songwriters intent on celebrating the essence of the American experience. "We're about the songs," Knowles claims. "We plant them wherever we can. Maybe they'll grow, maybe they won't, but we're not going to throw in a bunch of trendy additives to convince you that what we do has value. If you want to drop in and soak up the vibe, you're more than welcome."

New American Farmers will be playing live in the Bay area and celebrating their record release at The Great American Music Hall on Friday, September 5th 8pm
For those not in the Bay Area, you can check out the track, "Aiming For The Daylight" exclusively through Elmore Magazine: http://bit.ly/1swLH3q

For more information: www.NewAmericanFarmers.org
Listen to select cuts from The Farmacology Sessions at: http://deliradio.com/new-american-farmers

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 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3256523 2014-10-29T12:08:04-07:00 2014-11-04T07:02:55-08:00 Released November 4th! Hilary Scott "Freight Train Love"
HILARY SCOTT FREIGHT TRAIN LOVE

Hilary Scott's career has included co-writes with some of the best songwriters known, tours in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Asia, various awards, and with the help of indie label Belltown Records, the release of ten albums. Hilary Scott's music is featured on the sound track of a video that recently went viral. Annie Hart, then of The Bill Foundation (a well-known dog rescue organization) used Hilary's version of John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith in Me" to accompany the video of Gideon the pit bull's rescue, which was featured on Huffington Post, the L.A. Times, and countless other domestic and international publications. The video has over 2,000,000 views and counting.

For more information: http://hilaryscott.com/
Streaming: https://soundcloud.com/hilary-scott

Video Premiere for "Flowers on Mars" on the website, For The Country Record:
http://bit.ly/1C0s6NG

"Flowers on Mars" makes song of the day on Culture Catch:
http://bit.ly/1rcPfrw

"(The songs) stir the emotions to the point in which the listener realizes that they are not just listening to the story as if from a remote point on the horizon, but they are there, sitting directly in front of Ms. Scott, eyes making contact and the unburdening of a soul is only a touch away."--Liverpool Sound and Vision

HILARY SCOTT TO RELEASE FREIGHT TRAIN LOVE
The singer-songwriter once again transcends categorization as
Grammy-winning musicians join her on her latest recording

Saint Louis, MO August 2014—Young music veteran, Hilary Scott began her career over a decade ago through a solo career that started in the Seattle music scene in 2000, to a seven-year stint with the Hilary Scott Band in the Midwest. Scott's music has been classified as roots, Americana, folk-rock, indie-rock, pop and even blues. Signed to Belltown Records since 2003, Scott has traversed America and Europe sharing the stage with artists such as Tanya Tucker, Beth Orton, Little Feat and Chuck Berry.

For her 14th recording, Freight Train Love Scott traveled to Los Angeles to record at Johnny Lee Schell's Ultratone Studios. Schell, who has worked with such greats as Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal, not only lent guitar to the album, but also did the engineering and mixing. Freight Train Love was produced by recognized Americana artist, Michael O'Neill, who drew in music heavies Bob Glaub on bass (Paul McCartney, Linda Rondstadt, Rod Stewart); Tony Braunagel on drums (Bonnie Raitt, Rickie Lee Jones); and Mike Finnigan on Keys and organs (Crosby Still Nash, Leonard Cohen). Additional percussion was provided by Scott, Schell, O'Neill and longtime Scott collaborator AJ Gennaro. Scott said that the recording experience, "took my music to a new and exciting level."

Scott wrote or co-wrote 7 of the 10 songs on Freight Train Love. Known for her powerful voice, Scott also writes intelligent lyrics and strong melodies and brings a raw depth to both. "Onstage I'm an autobiographer, telling stories about my life and
relating to people on any level possible," said Scott.

The title track kicks off the record with a very soulful R&B feel, while still retaining the honest sound of Americana. Julie Delgado who has worked with Sting sings back up vocals. "This song was the first time I heard Johnny, Tony and Bob playing together and my imagination just opened up with all the possibilities of how wonderful the album was going to sound, " said Scott, "When we brought in Julie, the vibe of the song and the sound of the tracks just blew me away. Sonic euphoria!"

The song "Help" came to Scott in a rush during a moment of self-doubt. "When you look at me like I am a stranger," she sings, "You should know I feel the same about myself." Kevin Fisher who has written songs for Rascall Flats, Sara Evans and others wrote "Losing You". He also wrote the big country sounding, "If You Don't Love Me" and duets with Hilary Scott. "Flowers on Mars" was released as an EP in 2013 and was written in the middle of the night upon waking from a dream. Scott just released the song as a video in July 2014.

"Lotta Love" is a Neil Young cover and Bob Glaub, who plays bass on Freight Train Love also played bass on the track recorded by Nicolette Larson decades ago. "When I was singing vocals for this," said Scott, " Johnny Lee Schell told me that I sounded like Nicolette Larson singing at Stax." This version has a smooth groove and warm, rich, blues-laced vocals that lend a new interpretation to the lyrics. The record ends with the bombastic, "Didn't Make It Alive" a straight-up rock 'n' roll country break up song. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics about a person heading down the wrong path in life are both comic and tragic. "You think you're gonna make it/You might make it to Exit 5/Where your cross is covered in roses/Telling everybody that you didn't make it alive."

Hilary Scott started playing music at age two when she crawled up on the piano bench and started picking out melodies on the keys of her mom's grand piano. A multi-instrumentalist, Scott has studied piano, violin, guitar and voice for the majority of her life and has been songwriting for 15 years.

When asked what inspired her to become an artist, Scott claims that creating is elemental. "I think it was almost an inborn drive in me," she said. "I started writing fiction and poetry at a very young age, even winning contests. I wanted to CREATE no matter what I was creating. I wrote, I painted, I composed. I think being an artist, or my role and identity in creating, was secondary to the creation itself."

Hilary Scott has toured Europe and Asia and while in Italy won the best international act in Sanremo's Festival Degli Autori that earned her a recording contract with Sanremo Productions. Highlights of Scott's career to-date include a publishing deal with Nashville producer Matthew Wilder, consecutive annual wins as "Best Local Artist" by readers of Inside Columbia Magazine, inclusion in the Heartland Arts Council touring roster, international representation by Premier Talent International and impressive CD and digital distribution sales. Hilary Scott's CD Indigo is licensed to Asian distributor, ChiLin Music.

This past year has been a great year for Scott, touring and performing more than ever before (including the UK). Her last record, Flowers on Mars won Americana/Folk Album of the Year from the Rural Roots Music Commission of the National Traditional Country Music Association. Her version of John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith In Me" was featured in a pit bull rescue video for The Bill Foundation went viral receiving over 2,000,000 views and was featured in many national and international media outlets including The Huffington Post and LA Times. But for Scott, the biggest highlight of the year has been recording Freight Train Love. "I always love the recording process," said Scott, "but the sheer quality of this album makes it my current favorite."

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3256522 2014-10-29T12:06:52-07:00 2014-10-29T12:06:52-07:00 Just Released! Hardin Burns "Down the Deep Well"
HARDIN BURNS DOWN THE DEEP WELL

Currently being played on The Americana Music Show, Americana Rock Mix, WMNF, Roots Revival Radio (NL), Radio Free Texas

"Lyrically, these songs can't come from anywhere except the heart, inviting the listener to experience the emotions running from inspirational happiness to soul-bearing introspection. Check out "Walking On A Wire" and I dare you not to be seriously touched by the words. Very down to earth music produced with some serious talent both in the writing and musical creative avenues."--Music Morsels

"There are plenty of good grooves on this album…the music is a wonderful combination of country and folk, with elements of the blues."--Michael's Music Log

For more information: http://www.hardinburns.com/
Stream:  https://soundcloud.com/hardin-burns

AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC ARTISTS, HARDIN BURNS
TO RELEASE DOWN THE DEEP WELL
Combining Blues And Country With Visionary Modern Lyrical Ideas

Wimberley, TX August 2014—Guitarist Andrew Hardin (Tom Russell, Jimmy Lafave) and vocalist Jeannie Burns (Burns Sisters, Arlo Guthrie) of the duo Hardin Burns will release their second album, Down The Deep Well in early November. Produced by Hardin and Gabe Rhodes (Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Waylon Jennings), Down The Deep Well was also recorded by Rhodes in his studio in Spicewood, Texas. The recording also features legendary drummer Dony Wynn (Robert Palmer, Steve Winwood) and upright bassist David Carroll.

More stripped down and primal-sounding than its predecessor, Lounge (2012), Down The Deep Well draws inspiration from Rhythm 'n' Blues and Country as well as singer-songwriter and pop music traditions. The album is comprised of 9 original songs and a cover of the Richard Thompson song "Walking on a Wire".

Down The Deep Well is a rootsy and rhythmic record, and the title song kicks it off with a Memphis style groove that starts with the drums only—no bass, and refers to Jacob's Well, a natural spring in Wimberley, TX where Hardin lives. Jeannie Burns achieves a down-in-the-well sound with some echoic vocal improv. "Back Porch" shadows a Mexican music style with an interesting rhythm, beautiful vocal and a great acoustic guitar solo in the Ry Cooder mode. "Blooming" is a song with a great groove that features phenomenal drumming and percussion from Wynn and lots of band interplay, while "Get Back Home" is a laconic, sparse country song and "Run" goes political and sounds off against consumer culture. The album ends on "Wave of Your Hand", a vocal duet about the power and potential of ritual.

Although the duo resides in different sections of the country, Hardin in Texas and Burns in Ithaca, NY— they have no problem connecting to make music. After meeting at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in 2009, the two began writing what would eventually become their self-released debut recording, Lounge in 2012. Acoustic Guitar Magazine included Lounge on its Essential Acoustic Albums list and called it "…an addictive set of earthy, hook-filled melodies, stunning harmonies, and graceful virtuosity on acoustic and electric guitars."

Spending half of their time songwriting and half the time touring, the duo have played all over the US and in Italy and Canada. They performed on the City of New Orleans train with Jon Dee Graham, and participated in a tribute to rock icon Chrissy Hynde at the Barns At Wolf Trap in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Hardin is best known for his long association with songwriter Tom Russell. He has performed and recorded with many renowned artists and has released four solo albums of instrumental guitar music and a new retrospective entitled Lost Pines featuring noted guitarists Albert Lee and Amos Garrett. Of his career start he said, "At the age of eight I heard the theme music from "Bridge Over the River Quai" (the whistling song with the martial drumming) and became interested in playing drums. At sixteen I took up guitar and at seventeen I was a guitarist playing nightclubs. At 23 I was in a band on a major label and at that point, there was no turning back."

Jeannie Burns grew up in Binghamton, New York and was the eighth of twelve children. She was a member of her family group The Burns Sisters, that involved several various sibling configurations throughout the years. Their music was influenced by their father's political activism and their mother's background as a classically trained opera singer. The group toured with Arlo Guthrie providing backup vocals and occasionally performing as his opening act. They were signed to Rounder Records in 1995 and went on to release four albums for the label over the next several years. In 2000 Jeannie released an excellent solo album, Coming Up Close. Jeannie said, "As a child, I was inspired by listening to and watching the great performers on TV, and my older brothers had a high-school band that practiced at our house— I just wanted to do what they were doing."

The duo of Hardin Burns write their own songs and also have strong performance chops, and what sets them apart is that they excel with Burns' voice and Hardin's renowned guitar work. "Jeannie's vocals have a quality that only she can achieve," said Hardin, "and we love to record songs with a good groove and lots of emotion."

 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3148052 2014-08-21T09:15:32-07:00 2014-08-21T12:04:05-07:00 Jesse Brewster talks about his struggle with PKD
"Friends, family and everyone interested, I'm so appreciative for all the well wishes in recent weeks, and I wanted to have a forum to share information about my disease and condition, as well as general information about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which is one of the world's most common genetic conditions affecting 600,000 Americans or 1 in 500 people. For a detailed explanation of this disease check out the PKD foundation's site...." READ MORE: http://jessebrewsterpkd.blogspot.com/ KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3148003 2014-08-21T08:52:09-07:00 2014-08-21T12:05:23-07:00 Nocona hits Outside Lands!
Photo: Scott Dudelson/Blurt Online

 Nocona had a great weekend at the Outside Lands Music Festival, kicking off Saturday's show at The Panhandle Stage, moving on to The Sierra Nevada Stage in the afternoon, and hitting the Spin/Stereogum/Brooklyn Vegan stage on Sunday afternoon!

OL2014 BUZZ

"Why Outside Lands booked Nocona in the dreaded "first show of the day" spot is beyond us. The honky tonkin' Americana rock band was solid, charismatic and well deserving of a better time slot. Husband-and-wife team Chris and Adrienne Isom held down the fort with the kind of twangy guitar and vocals you usually only find on the beer-soaked stage of Tootsie's in Nashville while Annie Rothchild beamed on upright bass. Hell, they even had their own Blues Brothers-inspired harmonica player. We're sold."-BOXX MAGAZINE

"If the early bird gets the worm, then what's the early band get? Noon may have seemed like a pretty ambitious tee time following long Friday night sets by Kanye and Arctic Monkeys, but Mexicali blues band Nocona was up to the task and then some. They literally couldn't wait to get started. Though it's hard believe, the Los Angeles-based five-piece actually jumped the gun on the noon kickoff, starting their set at 11:57 AM. Frontman and lead vocalist Chris Isom was fired up on "Whites of Your Eyes", as he rattled off lyrics atop a stand-up bass and Elan Glasser's peeling harmonica. Navigating some tricky time signature shifts, the band was sharp and precise. "Hated", a bizarre folk song that plays like a one-star album review, had Isom whining: "You can't play guitar/ And your lines insipid, bay-bay!" But don't fret, Nocona. After hearing your Saturday set performance at the Panhandle stage, we'll think twice before writing anything nasty." –Henry Hauser

"If the old saying, "All hat & no cattle," is supposed describe pretty boys and girls pretending to be country; Nocona would be all well-whiskey, cigarettes and f**k-you's…and no hat." – Pinpoint Music

"Blending high energy with songs that paint a picture for listeners, NOCONA recall memories of setting suns, crisp surf and ageless desert. Formed by husband and wife team of Chris and Adrienne Isom and their friends, the collection gave songs Chris wrote years earlier new life." – Travel Hymns

"Growing up in the 70′s , I was very much into the whole California Sound, from early Fleetwood Mac all the way back to The Byrds, it was a history filled with great bands and fantastic music built around harmonies and lyrics. I'm beginning to find it pointless to try and point out who a band reminds me of or what they sound like. Too many of these new bands take from various bands that are not all that alike, mix that up and come out with something that doesn't quite fit one "label". Nocona is just such a band. Beautiful harmonies, great music filled with memories of past legends with just enough of their own talent to say , "if you want to listen to a new Band that sounds great, has talented musicians, beautiful Harmonies, give a listen to Nocona." – 50thirdand3rd

"Nocona is one of the most promising frontrunners of the Americana revival scene as of late." – Moxipop

More:

 video courtesy of Roman Gokham
 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3121984 2014-08-04T14:22:46-07:00 2014-08-21T09:10:56-07:00 KG Music Press August Newsletter

 Old Californio and the song, "Warmth of the Sun" has been picked as one of Alternate Root Magazine's "25 Summer Roots Songs for 2014". The band has taken a touring/playing hiatus as they are making time to record a new record for 2015. http://bit.ly/1xXS0xC

Psych-folk artists, Cashew & Cleary have an Interview in the September issue of Shindig! Magazine talking about their new record, Husbands Vol. I -- stream the music here: http://www.cashewandcleary.com/soundcloud/

"Check out the EP's lead track, the Lee Hazelwood inspired, spaced-out, LA cowboy Americana of Sha La La (Fadeaway)"-- The Mad Mackerel

 "The lead single off their latest EP Husbands, "When Smiling CC Frowns", is an elegant baroque pop number that incorporates an artful composition of strings and a familiar, yet still evocative jangly melody."--The Deli NYC

NOCONA
"Beverly Hills Blues" video premiere for American Songwriter:
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/04/video-premiere-nocona-beverly-hills-blues/

Jesse Brewster is in the midst of an 18 date tour of the western states in support of his upcoming record, March of Tracks. This Wednesday August 6th he will open for Americana artist, Valerie June  at the Filling Station in Bozeman MT.
STREAMING: https://soundcloud.com/jessebrewster

"Jesse hits subjects that range from soul bearing to good old-fashioned story telling, and his vocal work is also innovative without losing any emotion in the process of doing things a bit differently. .."Make Or Break" is a very strong song with great hooks that can match up with anything on commercial radio these days. I am glad I delved deeper in because he is about so much more than that. "--Music Morsels

Indie folk artist, Noah Hall & Whiskey Priest officially releases Almost Satisfied. ---"And you thought only early Leonard Cohen records were the soundtrack about relationships and the wasted energy they create?...Indie popper turned shoe gaze folkie, ( Noah Hall & Whiskey Priest) hits the nail on the head..."--MIDWEST RECORD

Michael-Ann has just returned from a (west) Central Coast tour where she was promoting her upcoming record, (August 19th) Heavy Load. She will be returning to the Central Coast in late August and has just announced that she will be opening for Eddie Money @ The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA on November 7th, 2014

Robert Oermann, Music Row--"This L.A. singer-songwriter emotes beautifully on the title tune of her CD. Her moaning alto breaks in all the right places while dobro, fiddle and her own acoustic guitar drawl along in a bluesy river of sound. The rest of the album proves this track isn't a fluke: These are all first-rate songs. Extremely promising."

Hilary Scott unveils her new video for the song, "Flowers on Mars" and gears up for the release of her upcoming record with Belltown Records, Freight Train Love. (November 2014)
http://youtu.be/qHkP7peJlcg

 "Hilary Scott writes and sings in a way that creates a fascinating and intimate world, and it is enough for her to utilize only a whisper to raise deep emotions in the listener. Her voice is absolutely extraordinary in its emotional greatness…it would be difficult for her pop/country style not to enter deep into the heart, in every way."—Euro Ferrari (Producer: Bjork, Sting, Pavarotti)

Steven Casper & Cowboy Angst kick-off their campaign for the new EP, Endless Sky--a blend of blues, country, folk, and rock and roll with a whole lot of swamp thrown in.  Charity and Linda McCrary (The McCrary Sisters) are featured on backing vocals!

TV exec turned songstress, Danielle Woodrow looks forward to the release of her upcoming record, Turning on September 23rd. Danielle oversaw such acclaimed shows as Sons of Anarchy, Justified and Archer and took a year hiatus where she traveled the world and wrote the songs that became Turning.

COMING UP:

Hardin Burns are former Rounder Records artist Jeannie Burns (of the Burns Sisters) and Andrew Hardin (guitarist-Tom Russell, Jimmy LaFave) They look forward to their fall 2014 release of Down the Deep Well

Country and Rockabilly artists Laura Benitez & The Heartache will release Heartless Woman in the fall of 2014

And returning to the fold:
New American Farmers with The Farmacology Sessions --fall 2014

Mason Summitt  (new website coming soon!)

Derek Thomas and Skyline Drive  KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3089747 2014-07-21T13:53:19-07:00 2014-07-21T13:53:19-07:00 Welcome Danielle Woodrow!
DANIELLE WOODROW TO RELEASE HER
DEBUT ALBUM, TURNING

 Taking a sabbatical from the "good life" of Hollywood,
The pop-folk artist discovers an even better life on the road

Slated to be released September 23rd, 2014, Turning is a ten-song poem touching on the subjects of love, risk, regret and the process of self-discovery. Written everywhere from mountain cabins to jungle huts, the album gracefully flaunts Woodrow's authentic folk roots while incorporating ear-worming pop hooks and a wry, gutsy lyrical edge.

As a child growing up in White Plains, NY, Woodrow started playing violin at the tender age of 5. By 13, she had taught herself to play guitar on a pink electric Charvel. Music was a thread throughout her life and after graduating from Wesleyan University, the random act of a coin-toss determined whether she would stay on the East Coast to continue working with her band, or move across the country to LA to start a Film and TV career. Tails brought her West and the guitar was relegated to the back of the closet.

After several years Woodrow had worked her way to the enviable position of Senior VP of Original Programming at FX Networks. There, she oversaw such acclaimed shows as Sons of Anarchy, Justified and Archer. But life has a way of letting us know when we have unfinished business to attend to. Woodrow explains, "My executive career was flourishing, but my interior life was crumbling. I was burnt out and could no longer hear myself above the din of everyday life."

During this time, Woodrow happened to be dating a musician and one day while hanging out in his living room she picked up his guitar and started noodling. Surprised that she knew how to play, he encouraged her to write a song. That night she went home and wrote the opening lines to "Pour One More" which eventually became track number six on Turning. Songwriting quickly became her go-to journal and helped her make the unorthodox decision to step away from her Hollywood, "I called it a 'sabbatical' because it's a term that people are familiar with, but really I had no idea what I was going to do. At the time all I knew was that I needed time away from my established life. "

Woodrow's unplotted journey began in the rural Methow Valley of Washington State, and ranged from the UK to Israel to Peru and back. In between travels, she would return to California hideaways to process what she experienced and wait until the next opportunity called. Meanwhile, the songs that would become Turning started to materialize.

"I never actually set out to write an album," muses Woodrow, "I just found myself picking up my guitar and writing a lot. When I recorded it was mostly so I wouldn't forget the music." A good portion of the album was written in Washington and recorded live by a local musician in his barn studio. The rest of the tracks were written and subsequently recorded in a variety of locales – including a living room session with Grammy-winning producer Mike Simpson of the Dust Brothers (of "Beck" and "Beastie Boys" fame). "He was my childhood babysitter, " divulges Woodrow.

The result is a stripped-down, intimate record with raw guitar and rich vocals. Opening the record is the driving "Can't Keep Leaving You", a song about wrestling with love that won't be shaken. The deeply personal and compelling "Leap of Faith" was composed on a plastic guitar in the Amazon, while the title track, "Turning", a mediation on ill advised choices is a perfect example of pairing Woodrow's lush vocals against sparse, rhythmic guitar. The album's haunting and harmony-filled closer, "In Ruins" coincided with the end of the artist's sabbatical and her realization that there was still a lot of growing to do.

"Many people – myself included - expected me to return to L.A. in a superhuman 'finished' place after my time away, but really I was still turning corners." Woodrow continues, "The music reflects what I worked through leading up to and during my walkabout. Namely, the challenges of relationships; the gifts and traps of introspection; and the knotty seduction of old habits."

While the recording process was organic, finishing the album was a unique challenge since the demos were not initially intended for release. Woodrow worked with a Los Angeles based mixer on weekends while simultaneously re-entering the workforce. Now running the television arm for director Justin Lin's company, "Perfect Storm Entertainment", the artist remains dedicated to making music. "The process of finishing the album gave me confidence that I would be able to both dedicate myself to my job and have an artistic life outside of it."

Claiming that the career break did wonders for her soul, the artist notes, "I certainly hope people enjoy the songs, but I also hope my story might inspire some to take risks and excavate their own buried dreams." Reflecting on her journey, Woodrow asserts, "Rediscovering music has been one of the greatest gifts I could ever give myself."

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For more information:  http://daniellewoodrow.com/

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FIRST ANNUAL "AGASTOCK" BENEFIT CONCERT

Sunday, July 27th The Grand Ole Echo and The Echo in conjunction with Melissa Monroe present "Agastock" – A benefit dedicated to the memory of Alice M. Ferguson. Special thanks to Bedrock-LA studios for lending equipment.

All proceeds will be going to Southern California Counseling Center's Trauma Training Program. This program trains counselors in EMDR* and other trauma therapies at no cost, thus making these types of therapies more readily available to the community.

On August 6th, 2013 Melissa Monroe tragically lost her youngest daughter, Alice Ferguson (age 2) to SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Children). Monroe credits EMDR therapy to be instrumental in getting her back on track after the death of Alice and is honored to be able to give back to an organization that has been instrumental in helping her deal with her grief.
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Tickets are available at the door and the cost is $20 donation per person, with kids 16 and under free. CASH OR CHECK ONLY -- Donation is tax deductible with a check made out to SCCC. 3-8 pm at The Echo 1822 Sunset in Echo Park, CA

Silent Auction from 3-6 pm

Live Music! Former Angelenos, Ramsay Midwood and Randy Weeks are traveling from Austin, TX to reunite as Waynesboro with Don Heffington and Kip Boardman!
Also, on the mainstage, The Sarah Stanley Band and The Jolenes!
On the backporch: Jeremiah of Jeremiah and the Red Eyes and Tony Gilkyson (acoustic)

Set Times:
Jeremiah outside 3:30-4:10 / Sarah inside 4:10-4:50 / Tony G outside 4:50-5:10
The Jolenes 5:10-5:50 /Tony G outside second set 5:50-6:10 /
Waynesboro 6:30-8

* Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is recognized as an effective form of trauma treatment and is a comprehensive, integrative psychotherapy approach. It contains elements of many effective psychotherapies in structured protocols that are designed to maximize treatment effects. These include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies.

Southern California Counseling Center is an important resource for the Los Angeles community. Their sliding fee counseling and outreach services are directed to that segment of the community who otherwise would not have access to services.
If you cannot make the event and would still like to donate, please make a tax deductible check out to Southern California Counseling Center with "In honor of Alice Ferguson" in the memo and send to: Melissa Monroe 2023 Riverside Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039

For more information on SCCC: http://www.sccc-la.org/ (323) 937-1344
For more information on SUDC: http://www.sudc.org/

Melissa Monroe is the author of the blog "Mothering in Memoriam"
www.motheringinmemoriam.com

Benefit Press Contact: Kim Grant email@example.com 626-755-9022
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 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/3040816 2014-06-25T17:12:14-07:00 2014-06-25T17:13:26-07:00 Introducing Jesse Brewster and "March of Tracks"
JESSE BREWSTER TO RELEASE MARCH OF TRACKS
A UNIQUE COMPILATION OF ORIGINAL SONGS

Combining different influences while keeping his signature sound,
the artist keeps his focus one song at a time

San Rafael, CA May 28, 2014—With elements of folk, classic country, southern rock and soul, Jesse Brewster has been dubbed as one of the new breed of the musical working class heroes. His third album, March of Tracks (release date, August 26, 2014) was recorded as one song per month for 12 months, with each song being released monthly as a digital download to his fans.

As with most indie artists, Brewster was trying to figure out how to make his record stand out in a sea of music. As the process of the new record began, he initially planned to release one single as a teaser, followed by the rest of the album later in the year. "All that momentum you build up for months while you track, mix master and create artwork is released at one time with a full album release" said Brewster, " There's this huge push and is seems like it's over so fast and then you find yourself scrambling to keep attention on the album."

Brewster started searching outside of the box for a way to record the new record. "The more I looked at the construction of the songs I had and the number of people I wanted to work with, the more it made sense to release the tracks one at a time allowing me to tailor each song to my vision." Releasing the first track in March of 2013, the project, March of Tracks was born.

Using five different studios and twenty-one of his favorite musicians and engineers allowed the artist a certain freedom as he handpicked his favorite players for each song that played to their individual strengths. "One consistent response from listeners to the singles has been that they really understand the feeling and vibe that I'm trying to convey with each song, " said Brewster. And as a compilation, the music also stands up. For example, if you put the song "Chesapeake" side by side with Brewster's track "Can't Keep a Good Man Down" you'll hear that they are very different songs, but each paints a picture that is very clear and yet they still mesh together.

March of Tracks is a record of big sounding Americana tracks countered with heartfelt ballads. The opening song, "Make or Break" is a gritty rocker about the open road, taking chances and putting everything on the line. "Circles" is a more melancholy rocker that pulls at the heartstrings and chronicles Brewster's struggle with insomnia, while "Left to Lose" is a ballad about letting a love go.

"Waiting for my Chance" was the first song to be released and is an uplifting song of desire and persistence with a catchy chorus and cool slide guitar riffs. "World Closing In" is a playful Gypsy-jazz Americana song replete with mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, 6-string banjo and acoustic. Long time band mate James DePrato co-produced this song. "Can't Keep a Good Man Down" is an infectious funky groove that is musically fun; the rich backbeat of soulful bass and drums push the twangy guitar hook to the forefront. This song was recorded remotely by each musician sharing their tracks on dropbox.

 "Chesapeake "was inspired by Brewster's deep Mayflower roots—his grandfather to the nth power was William Brewster, the "Pilgrim Father". "Innocent Sinners" is a bluegrass/folk coming of age tale set in the south with soaring 4-part harmonies and rich imagery. "One more Moment" –written on the road over the last couple of tours, this dark acoustic track is all vibe with only guitar and vocals.

Brewster's Father used to sit around the house strumming guitar, which inspired the young artist. Trying to learn guitar chords at seven years of age was a challenge, but by nine Brewster had rifled through a Bob Dylan songbook and taught himself the song, "Don't Think Twice." By the age of twelve he started his first band with his brother Jim and drums and childhood friend, Uriah Duffy (who went on to play for Whitesnake) on bass. Brewster went on as an accomplished guitarist who spent a number of years supporting other artists.

He was motivated to move on to his own career by a charity event that hit home. He created his debut album, Confessional, as a benefit record to raise funds and create awareness of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Brewster's family struggles with the disease-- not only does he have it himself, his father has had a kidney transplant as a result of the disorder and in 1998 his brother passed away from of the disease.

In 2006 the artist released his second record, The Jesse Brewster Band, which was followed by the EP All She deserves in 2008. One of his songs from the EP, "My Great Escape" had the distinction of being used by CNN in their coverage of the 2012 Presidential campaign. Earning a name for himself, the artist was tagged a Bay Area "Artist to Watch" and became a regular in rotation at radio stations KFOG and KALX. 2011 saw Brewster releasing the critically acclaimed, Wrecking Ball at the Concert Hall, which veteran journalist Bill Kopp described as "miles above what passes for country" and Popmatters declared, "a brilliant showcase for (Brewster's) strong songwriting ability and soulful vocal."

"I know that it's about the journey, not the destination and I try to live each day that way which is one of the meanings of March of Tracks," he says. Writing songs that have emotions, dynamics and feel, Brewster shoots for integrity with each and every song. "It could be a barn burning, twangy, hard hitting anthem, or a sweet acoustic ballad—as long as I feel I'm being honest and trying to connect with the listener, I'm happy."

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For more information: http://www.jessebrewster.com/ KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/2994173 2014-06-04T17:51:16-07:00 2014-06-04T17:51:16-07:00 Michael-Ann And "Heavy Load" "The trend in today's column is female singer-songwriters on self-made, indie discs. Cyndi Harvell, Nora Collins, Michael-Ann and Maddie Deneault are all promising in various ways. But it'sMichael-Ann who waltzes off with this week's DisCovery Award." -Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine (review below)

MICHAEL-ANN/Heavy Load
Writers: Michael-Ann; Producer: Randy Ray Mitchell; Publisher: November Phoenix, ASCAP; MA (track)
-This L.A. singer-songwriter emotes beautifully on the title tune of her CD. Her moaning alto breaks in all the right places while dobro, fiddle and her own acoustic guitar drawl along in a bluesy river of sound. The rest of the album proves this track isn't a fluke: These are all first-rate songs. Extremely promising.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

COUNTRY/AMERICANA ARTIST, MICHAEL-ANN TO RELEASE HER ANTICIPATED RECORD, HEAVY LOAD
The Award winning artist pays homage to her musical roots in the Ozarks

Los Angeles, CA May 2014— If you've not yet heard of Michael-Ann, you certainly will. The artist has opened for music heavies Kenny Rogers, Blake Shelton, Joan Osborne, Mark Chesnutt and Don McLean, and was involved in "Woody Guthrie's American Song" (a touring show about the life of Woody Guthrie) and has featured music in the play, "Sweet Bye and Bye".

Michael-Ann's new record, Heavy Load will definitely appeal to fans of traditional Country and Bluegrass music, and still keep devotees of Americana music happy. The 12-song record laces the three genres to build a creative mix of sophisticated, heartfelt lyrics that leaves you with a back porch downhome feel. Just pre-released digitally, the physical record will release on August 19th, 2014.

Growing up in Kansas City, Michael-Ann embraces the salt-of-the-earth aesthetics of the Ozarks that is not often found in her adopted home of Los Angeles. Heavy Load is a tribute to those roots and a long time in the making. Without going into detail she says, "It was a long journey and I'm grateful for that journey." Calling the process a "blessing in disguise", the artist tells Riveting Riffs that the delay was kismet. "I've never quite reached what I wanted in previous recordings for these songs," she says, "finally, with the players on this record, I feel I have reached that. It's such a great feeling."

Michael-Ann had no trouble assembling players to jump aboard. The album includes several masters of craft, including Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) lending fiddle to the song "Heaven". Helping to produce and also play guitar is Randy Ray Mitchell (Donna Summers, Billy Bob Thornton); Erik Eldenius (Lee Ann Rhimes, Billy Idol) on drums, Dennis Caplinger (Nickel Creek, Vince Gill) on dobro, mandolin, banjo and fiddle; Mark Christian (Cher, Robert Palmer) on guitar and banjo; Phil Palapiano (John Prine, Carlene Carter) on Accordion/keys; Taras Prodanuik (Richard Thompson, Merle Haggard) on bass; and Dave Pearlman (Michelle Shocked, The Long Ryders) on Pedal Steel; Vic Koler (Neil Diamond, John Desmore of the Doors) and backing vocals added by Susan Sheller, Amilia K. Spicer and the ladies from CALICO the band.

As a young adult, Michael-Ann was kindly "adopted" (not literally, but figuratively speaking) by a good friend's family from the Ozarks of Missouri.and spent a lot of time at their house where they would put on a show every weekend. Saturday nights had the family performing country, bluegrass and gospel songs. Inspired by this, the young artist decided to learn guitar. The guitar she acquired had strings ½" off the fret and heavy gauge strings. With bleeding fingers, she would question how anyone ever learned to play guitar, but she so desperately wanted it that she persevered. Now she laughs, "I eventually learned that there were other people with guitars and the strings were a bit closer to the fret board." The songs she learned to play in the Ozarks really struck a chord in her soul with their honesty and genuiness, which is a quality she carries on to her own records.

Michael-Ann has sung on projects for many others and has put out a live EP, but Heavy Load is her first full-length CD. The title song is what she calls her "Piéce de Résistance"and is the song that garners the most response. Honoring her Ozark musical roots the song is more classical country and bluegrass and the lyrics reflect the difficult time she was going through when she wrote it "Seems to me I'm in need of healing…Well you've got to help a troubled soul…"

The sound of the song, "Hard to Breathe" is more reminiscent of traditional country music and draws on lost love as its subject, "Weren't we supposed to be together…Why can't true love last forever?" "Mama's Sleepin" has a Tennessee Mountain feel and broaches the painful subject of an adult who suffered through child abuse, "Well, I married a man a lot like you…Well, he treated me mean, yeah he treated me cruel…" The song, "I Would" is a beautiful love letter to her children, while Bumble Bee" is an exhilarating bluegrass tune that uses a bee harvesting pollen as an analogy to a one-sided relationship.

Starting off in folk-rock, Michael-Ann returned to her Ozark roots when she noticed that there were a lot of folk rock singers and wanted to create music that was still true, but more unique. As far as pigeon-holing artists, she says, "I think the Americana music genre houses a lot of what I would term 'genuine' roots music. I wish music wasn't motivated by a formula to please the masses, but a formula to touch the soul. There will always be seekers and artists and that's a good thing."

Calling herself an "Americana/Country artist with some Linda Ronstadt and Patty Loveless tossed in for good measure, " Michael-Ann explains her philosophy, "I just hope to convey a truth in my music of my roots and background. I hope to touch people spiritually, not just perform." Thinking on it, she adds, " If people can have some sort of transcendence in heart or soul--a joy or catharsis through my music, then I think I've done my job."

 For more information: http://www.michaelannmusic.com

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 KG Music Press tag:www.kgmusicpress.com,2005:Post/2876251 2014-04-16T14:40:00-07:00 2014-04-16T14:44:05-07:00 Welcome Wagon: CALICO the band, Gann Brewer and Cashew & Cleary!
 We'd love to welcome these wonderful artists to the KG Music Press Roster!

GANN BREWER PEDDLERS & GHOSTS

CASHEW AND CLEARY HUSBANDS VOL. 1

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