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One of the 275 yearly festivals we feature here on this website is Hinterland out there in Iowa. We update these festival articles on a regular basis, and we enjoy sharing these festival lineups with all of you.
This festival is one of the ones I cover that started in 2015, and hasn’t been one of the more powerhouse festivals until now. This year however, I think that they are going to have one hell of a record year of attendees. They are pretty much keeping their lineup from last year, and ( like all of them ) are honoring last year’s tickets.
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My dear friends, I just cannot stress the Relevance of the Texas Music Scene and the importance of the wonderful independent music that is currently culminating from the small Texas honky tonks and hole in the walls all over the state.
The local music scene is so prevalent over there and it flourishes so heavily that the state draws music fans from all over the world! Years ago, in the 70’s Country Music Legend Mr. Larry Joe Taylor began an outdoor festival, to create a place where all of those artists can be featured in one place.
Ultimately, I think that is why all genres of music created the multiple day outdoor festival. Many of the Legends of the genres began devising plans for this to happen, where you get multitudes of acts for one set price.
I do revisit these festival articles from time to time and add more information, and to talk about the acts that are performing at all of the respected names. So, as they go through the summer, and into the fall by announcing more acts, and the playlist grows bigger…so will this article!
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| There will be a FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to and from the festival Wednesday through Sunday (donations accepted). Call Donnie Hill at (254) 300-7558 to schedule a ride. Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am Friday: Will start picking up at 12:00 pm and run around the clock thru 6:00 am Sunday morning. You can call the day you need the ride but it helps if you call 24 hours in advance. You can bring your coolers on the van but NO open containers allowed. ~NEW~ All drop-offs and pick-ups will now be in the parking lot. (a much closer walk to and from the stage) Provided by Jesus Crew Ministry, BSM and Anytime Fitness |
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Texas….yeah Texas…It is beloved in Country Music and is one of the many epicenters of the genre as a whole. There are so many variations of Texas music, in the forms of Red Dirt and Texas Swing and so many more. Every time I listen to one of those new Texas podcasts ( and there are TONS of them ), I find new and exciting artists and bands out there to feature on here.
Country Music got it’s start in Bristol Virginia on the aspect of the recording side of it, and from the live part it emanated from Chicago, Nashville, and even Memphis. Now this wonderful festival covers so much more than Country Music, which is why I like it so much. My website is a proud supporter of many other genres aside form Country.
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Through the years of doing this website, I have had the elite pleasure of meeting, and networking with many from all over the world, and within many communities and genres of the music industry. I have met and become acquainted with my heroes of Country Music as well as the up and comers on the independent levels of the music world.
One of those people that are up and coming is this young man from Colorado, that I met years ago at an appearance he had in Nashville. I wrote all about meeting him, and the music he played that night in this article HERE. One can quickly ascertain that he is quite an ardent janissary of the genre of Country Music.
He has been blessed enough to have had the help of some of Country Music’s greatest ‘behind the scenes” people, like the mighty Mr. Lloyd Maines, whom produced his third album, which was the echelon I met him on in his career.
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Last year, he released a really nice 8 song album that was well received by all of us. It included some powerhouse help once again both production wise, and musically, and when you combine that with his peacefully resonant lyrics molded after those long forgotten trail riding cowboys of old.
Here are some of the things he has been up to lately. This new song called “Right Side Of The Dirt”, grabbed me right off the bat with the first few words as a seasoned factory worker of nearly 20 years. I’m not very far from my planned retirement time to pursue music journalism, and to just be a fan.
I too haven’t scored all too well in the love department either, so many aspects of this song spoke to me as an individual on many levels. I can also say the same victorious statement about my tough life, at least I’m still alive.
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Hoxeyville is the Midwest premier Americana and Roots festival. We boast two stages featuring national touring artists, and the best and brightest Michigan talent with an intimate capacity of three thousand. We are proud of our incredibly supportive community, safe, family friendly camping (and playground!), excellent kids’ tent programming, unbelievable food, and an easily traversable site.
Hoxeyville is strategically located near various mountain biking trails and the Pine River—a national wild and scenic river, world class blue-ribbon trout stream and a renowned paddle sports playground. Kestelwoods restaurant, party store and campground is a convenient five minute walk from the festival grounds
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If you need a copy of your receipt, email us at info@hoxeyville.com
Hoxeyville is committed to your safety by providing an environment where we can ALL enjoy a wondrous weekend of music together. You can help! We are confident that by August, all adults desiring so can be vaccinated against Covid-19. While we cannot mandate attendees be vaccinated, we will protect our youngest campers for whom vaccines are not yet available by requiring ALL ADULTS to have properly worn masks and socially distance in shared public spaces—this includes Stage areas, Vending, Kids Tent and walking paths. Our artists, vendors, staff and volunteers depend on you to do your part to keep live music safe and sustainable. We missed you! We have waited so long to see amazing music, be with our friends and just relax here in the woods. Hang with your pods and families & give each other a little (socially distanced) elbow room. We can’t wait to see you!
As we look forward to this summer’s events we are committed to bringing you safe and clean events by adhering to the following new health and safety measures. Below you will find the details for how these shows will function. We can’t wait to see you all this summer!
Main Gate Entrance off W 48 ½ Rd, ¾ mile west of M-37
Guests will be pre-screened with a thermal thermometer. Anyone with temperature over 100 degrees will be refunded and not admitted.
If you have been sick, had a fever within the last 48hrs, or been around someone who has been sick, please do not plan to attend to help ensure the health and safety of our staff and other patrons.
We reserve the right to refuse entry.
Once you have been temp-screened, your wristbands will be verified. Please stay in your vehicle at all times. Staff will assist will you at your vehicle. Do not get out of your vehicle until you arrive at your campsite, this will ensure a safe and speedy entry for everyone.
MASKS
ALL ADULTS are required to have a mask to enter. If you lose your mask during the weekend (hey, it happens!) you can purchase a new one at the gate or merch tent.
ALL ADULTS will wear masks properly over NOSE AND MOUTH and maintain 6 foot social distance from non-pod groups in shared public spaces – this includes Stage areas, Vending, Kids Tent and walking paths.
Hand Sanitizer will be available at multiple locations throughout the venue for your use.
Hand washing stations will be available at restroom locations.
Please wash your hands frequently and for 20 seconds at a time.
Guests who cannot abide by the rules will be asked to leave with no refund.
All staff and volunteers will be required to wear personal protective gear including masks, gloves, and be temp-screened prior to working, for your safety.
Capacity for our 2021 shows has been limited by 30% in an effort to ensure the proper space needed to accommodate these new safety protocols.
In addition to reduced capacity, the venue area will double in size to give us all more elbow room.
Swift Silver to Release Eponymous Album June 4, 2021
Songwriters Anna Kline and John Looney Hail in a New Era of Southern Rock and Soul
“Southern roots music at its finest. John can play the hell outta anything with strings and Anna has a fiery voice that’s as sweet as it is fierce. Together they are a sight to behold, with these nine songs proving that, much like the finest Kentucky bourbons, the duo’s sound has only gotten better with age.” –Matt Wickstrom, Freelance music and culture journalist
I agree with everyone here concerning their vocal sound. What we have rghtbhere is a damn fine debut album from a duo whom will make some serious waves in the music community.
MT. STERLING, Ky. — Get swept away by Swift Silver’s big river of sound with their self-titled debut album due out June 4. Swift Silver marks a meaningful milestone for Southern songwriters Anna Kline and John Looney as a 180° (re)turn to their musical roots: the drawling tremolo of rhythm and blues, the redemptive strains of Southern gospel, and the twang of the rural soul.
From the moment the listener presses play; from the mid-tempo album opener, the vocally empowering “Belleville Blues,” to the last track, a reflective ballad, “Ain’t Wrecked Yet;” Swift Silver celebrates the tenets of Southern sound. This is a collection of songs cultivated in the dim lights of listening rooms and local jams, regional festivals and side street bars, as well as alone in the woodshed or crafted as an ensemble.
Kline’s vocal performances—on both lead and harmony—display an astonishing range of versatility and skill, her voice flows as smooth as a rippling river current. Looney gives a masterful performance on lead guitar, not only displaying his expertise as an integral sideman but also as a talented arranger, showcasing a finely-tuned ear for nuance and groove. Together, they drive the contagious electric surge of sound that is Swift Silver.
“This album speaks to the path we tread. These songs help us navigate lingering questions we daily seek to answer, they pulsate with discovery, and melodically confess the hunger to right a few wrongs.” — Anna Kline
Swift Silver is lyrically insightful, eloquent—and timely when examined through the lens of current events. This is exemplified in the lyrics of “Blackbird’s Refrain,” an energetic, Beatlesque track showcasing John’s slide guitar: “This world is coming alive to some strange times, we’ve got to bend and sway together.”
“There were several months of quarantine under our belt already, and I was constantly chasing sunshine. Anytime we could get outside, we’d let the dogs play and soak it up. We always start to feel worn thin during the winter and long for warmer days ahead. And, with everything that was going on politically and pandemic-wise, we were really feeling the weight of it all.” Anna says, “The lyrics are a literal bird’s eye view—if a bird, circling above the world and surveyed the chaos we’re all currently living in, what would he have to say about it?”
With the chorus, “The higher you get, the more that you see,’ Anna says, “I’ve always loved how little revelations shift your mind’s eye to perceive nuance in life and situations. And, as a person who has dealt with the life-long struggles of depression and anxiety, these little shifts in consciousness have added up to completely change my life. This past decade I’ve been on a healing journey… and I have come out on the other side. Something I never thought I’d be able to do.”
Anna and John’s collaboration spans ten years of exploring the great expanse of the American songbook—touring, conspiring, songwriting—fused together by the Mississippi heat, molded in the mountain air of Western North Carolina, and flung free in the hills of Kentucky bluegrass. Swift Silver has an unmistakable sound conjured from an intense musical intimacy and this new album embodies a new era of Southern rock and soul.
Swift Silver was recorded at Fat Baby Studios in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, enlisting the help of brothers Kenny Miles and Hayden Miles (of Wayne Graham). Kenny and Hayden not only comprised the album band—adding bass lines, keys and organ fills, as well as a few harmonies— Kenny was also at the helm as engineer and co-producer. The album includes 8 original songs and an alluring cover of Carter Stanley’s “The Fields Have Turned Brown,” a purposeful nod to their lives as bluegrass musicians with some mighty powerful harmonies.
Other songs on the album include a not-so-average cheatin’ song, the country soul “We’ve Given Up On Us;” the guitar driven and vocally riveting homage to Memphis soul, “Looking Back;” and the reflective cosmic country waltz tune, “Tonight, Forever Yours.”
The pondering song, “We All Get Our Turn,” has the lyrics, “We all get our turn… To be young and grow old… Asphalt or gravel… No, it don’t matter… How you got here, the road you traveled… Ask yourself who is your master? Is this the life you’ve been chasing after?”
At the heart of the album, the high energy “Come On Home To Yourself,” steered by the fuzzed-out guitar lick that takes you back to Mississippi by way of Texas blues, is a love letter of sorts to “home.” Anna says, “I was inspired from the stories my parents told me about my kinfolk who settled in Mississippi in the 1800s. When I go home we visit the cemeteries where they are laid to rest. I also felt inspired to draw the parallel between myself and the Mississippi River to illustrate my progression and personal growth, and how constrained the river might feel as men have tried to forcefully control her path all these years, as she meandered and, ultimately, flows her own way.”
She sings, “Fashioned out of the mud… From the Coldwater bottoms… Who wants to walk the Straight and narrow? Seek not to be reborn… Behold I am the pearl… Bent, bowed, undertow, journey on… Find your way back home.”
More about Anna Kline and John Looney:
For the majority of their band life, Anna and John were known as the bluegrass duo, Grits & Soul With a history of major festivals and appearances under their belt—MerleFest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, Suwannee Springfest & Magnolia Fest, Countryfest in Belgium —and a performance on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern—the time came where they felt led to explore new (and old) musical space. Thus, Swift Silver was born.
Anna comes from a line of several generations worth of musicians, singers, and artists. She grew up in Hernando, a small town between Memphis and the Mississippi Delta, and is a writer of both songs and Southern culture content. From Memphis Soul to Muscle Shoals and working in licensing at Malaco Records, her roots ring clear in her songwriting as well as her capabilities as a vocalist.
John was born in the mountains of Southwest Virginia and raised in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He is a sought-after multi-instrumentalist (John R. Miller & The Engine Lights, Wayne Graham) whose accompaniment on mandolin or guitar gives each song personality and a distinct groove. Drawing from the varied influences of his mountain music heritage, blues, and the diversity of the American songbook, John’s contributions—in both live performances and on recordings—are ear candy.
The pair met in Jackson, MS, in 2011 and wrote their first couple of songs together. The following year they decided to move to Asheville to play music full time where they stayed for five years before returning to Mt. Sterling, Kentucky in 2016.
“As collaborators and a couple, it’s all we’ve ever known. 2021 marks 10 years playing music and songwriting together.” Anna says, “We wrote our first few songs together and the course of our lives changed forever.”
Swift Silver Track listing and duration:
1. Belleville Blues 3:56
2. We’ve Given Up On Us 5:20
3. Looking Back 7:06
4. Tonight, Forever Yours 5:32
5. Come On Home To Yourself 5:26
6. The Fields Have Turned Brown 7:28
7. Blackbird’s Refrain 5:34
8. We All Get Our Turn 5:48
9. Ain’t Wrecked Yet 4:10
Players and Instrumentation:
Anna Kline: lead vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar
John Looney: lead guitar, vocals
Kenny Miles: baritone guitar, bass, organ, harmony vocals
Hayden Miles: drums, keys
And special guest Chris Justice (Wayne Graham, John R. MIller): bass on “Looking Back”
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This album of his spoke to me as an individual on a few levels. The opening song called “My Girl Now”, is one I felt was written for many ladies I know, or have known. As a single man, who takes pride in paying bills on time, and properly running a household, I cook and clean…and I am still always picked over.
You know the type of gal that stays with that creep, who enjoys putting her down. You have to idly sit by and watch her cry, and she knows that if she had the courage to change, you could provide her with a better environment.
Yeah, you would be able to boast about her being your girl, no more sad lonely night or verbal put downs. But you know, it seems for the last few years I play “Solitaire” alone.
This album speaks heavily about different life journeys and adventures. “A Rose Or Two” really spoke to me as well, about working so much and not taking time out for myself. We spend so much time running a household and keeping vehicles alert, we need to stop and smell a rose or two.
I think that he was dealing with the closure of the pandemic last year, by recording these songs at home and producing them himself. He speaks of a nasty breakup and picking up your one or two bags, and leaving. We have almost all certainly experienced this all too often life changing tragedy.
Texas is a hallowed ground for music lovers, on many levels both locally and on a national level. Many of us travel there for shows, and to play as he does here. Nothing but one bag and a guitar. This album isn’t my favorite one he has…but it certainly in my TOP 3 of his albums.
2. Path of Least Resistance (2:52)
3. You Can Go To Hell, I’m Going To Texas (4:17)
4. Birds That Sing At Dawn (3:35)
5. As Far As The Eye Can See (3:37)
6. The Hardest Road to Find – (3:48)
7. Solitaire (3:14)
8. Western Wind – (3:51)
9. Be Your Man – (3:37)
10. A Rose Or Two (4:11)
11. The Spark – (4:19)
12. Only a Broken Heart (3:04)
13. Exception to the Rule (4:43)
14. Lightning Strikes Twice (3:32)
Solitaire marks Ted’s 13th record as the artist and front man, and it’s a 14-song record featuring Ted’s bass playing, singing and producing. Recorded almost entirely in Ted’s home studio, The Den, during the months of the COVID 19 quarantine, Ted performed and engineered almost the entire record himself. Featuring a moodier and more introspective approach to songwriting and playing, this record is as much of a classic folk and singer songwriter record as Ted has ever made and features mostly acoustic and intimate performances.
As is usual with a Ted album, some good friends and familiar names in the Americana genre add their talents as well. Solitaire features co-writes and guest performances by Ed Jurdi of the Band of Heathens, Matt Szlachetka, Brian Whelan, Tony Scalzo of Fastball, Mark Mackay, Don Gallardo, Shane Alexander and more. Aside from Ted’s playing, almost every musical guest recorded in their own home studio and sent the tracks in to be added and mixed – recording quarantine style.
This is record deals with the isolation many of us have felt this last year but also has numerous songs of hope and inspiration as we dream and look forward to our future.
Ted Russell Kamp – vocals, bass, acoustic & electric guitars, dobro, dulcimer, mandolin, banjo, Hammond, Wurlitzer, accordion, toy piano, drums, percussion, snaps & claps
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Shane Alexander – harmony vocal (Western Wind)
Jim Doyle – drums (The Spark, TX)
Don Gallardo – harmony vocal (Lightning Strikes Twice)
Ed Jurdi – slide guitar & harmony vocal (Exception)
Mark Mackay – electric guitar & harmony vocal (Hardest Road to Find)
Vanessa Olivarez – harmony vocal (TX)
John Schreffler – pedal steel (The Spark, TX) & harmony vocal (Western Wind)
Matt Szlachetka – harmony vocal (As Far As The Eye Can See)
Brian Whelan – harmony vocal (The Spark)
Produced by Ted Russell Kamp
Mixed by Ted and Mark Rains
Mastered by Mark Rains at the Station House (Echo Park)
Art Design: Paul R Moore
Paintings: Lea Williams
Album photos: Karman Kruschke
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CLASSIC COUNTRY TRAILBLAZER, JEANNIE SEELY, CELEBRATES 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT PERFORMANCE ON GRAND OLE OPRY
“Whenever I have had the opportunity to introduce an artist on their debut at the Opry, I always stress to them and the audience that this is a night they will remember for the rest of their lives,” shared Jeannie Seely. “It is a memory I have treasured for 55 years, although I never imagined at the time I would be here this long! I am grateful to the Opry and the Opry fans and I thank you all!”
“Can you even imagine a Grand Ole Opry without Jeannie Seely over the past 55 years? There would have been a lot less heart, soul, and laughter, that’s for sure. Congratulations, Seely!” Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry – Dan Rogers “Every time I put in a call to Seely, her first word is YES. She is always willing and ready to step up and promote her beloved Grand Ole Opry. She is a blessing to the Opry and a treasured friend to me,” adds Director of Opry Talent Scheduling and Logistics -Gina Keltner.
“Don’t Touch Me” is a song written by Hank Cochran. The song was released as a single on Monument Records in 1966 and became a major Billboard country hit and became Seely’s signature song. In 1967, her original version of “Don’t Touch Me” won the Best Female Country Vocal Performance accolade at the Grammy® Awards. The song’s success also led to an invitation for Seely to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry®.
Jeannie recently re-recorded “Don’t Touch Me” which can be heard on her highly-acclaimed album, An American Classic, on Curb Records. Digital downloads, streaming and physical copies of An American Classic are available on all digital music platforms here.
Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Jeannie’s recordings have spanned six decades and provided enjoyment to country music fans all around the world. Many of the songs were recorded by Hall of Fame members. Jeannie earned a Grammy for her recording of “Don’t Touch Me” in 1967. Seely is a weekly on-air host on SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, where she shares personal memories and fun stories about the songs she spins. 2018 Seely was honored to receive recognition and a star on the famed Music City Walk of Fame and recognized for ranking #2 in Billboard’s Top TV Songs Chart for January 2018 for her song “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand),” written in 1964 and recorded by Irma Thomas. The song is the trailer theme song for new Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, many acclaimed music artists recorded their own versions, including Seal and Boyz II Men, and it has been featured in numerous episodes of the science fiction anthology Netflix television series Black Mirror.
A country music legend and trailblazer, her perseverance over many years earned Seely the honor of being the first female to regularly host segments of the weekly Opry® and is credited for changing the image of Opry® by being the first to wear a mini-skirt on the Opry® stage. Jeannie works tirelessly behind the scenes in the music industry on behalf of fellow artists and musicians. Known for her quick wit and humor, she documented some of her “sayings” in her book, Pieces Of A Puzzled Mind, which is a unique collection of witticisms. Jeannie Seely has also starred in several major stage productions. In his 2003 book “Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music,” music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country’s most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com.
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Henhouse Prowlers
June 4th, 2021
Station Inn, Nashville Tn
Matt Woods
Austin Lucas
June 5th, 2021
The Southgate House Revival, Newport Ky
Mandolin Orange
June 5th and 6th, 2021
The Caverns, Pelham Tn 7PM
Matt Woods
Austin Lucas
June 6th, 2021
Barley’s Taproom, Knoxville Tn
Matt Woods
Austin Lucas
June 8th, 2021
Cherry Street Tavern, Chattanooga Tn
Charles Wesley Goodwin
June 10th, 2021
3rd And Lindsley, Nashville Tn
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Caleb Caudle
Bill And The Belles
June 10th, 2021
Birthplace Of Country Music Museum
Gene Watson
June 11th, 2021
The Nashville Palace, Nashville Tn
Doug Stone
June 12th, 2021
Homestead Hall, Columbia Tn 8PM
Erin Enderlin
June 12th, 2021
3rd And Lindsley, Nashville Tn
No Deceit
June 12th, 2021
Drifter’s Beaver Dam, Ky
Arlo McKinley
June 13th, 2021
3rd And Lindsley, Nashville Tn
Larry Cordle
June 13th, 20th, July 4th, July 11th, 18th, 25th
The Station Inn, Nashville Tn
49 Winchester
June 15th, 2021
3rd And Lindsley, Nashville Tn.
Ashley McBryde
June 18th, 2021
Mars Music Hall, Huntsville Alabama
Cody Johnson
June 18 and 19th, 2021
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
Justin Wells
June 19th, 2021
The Burl, Lexington Ky
American Aquarium
June 22nd, 2021
The Basement East
Wade Hayes
June 25th, 2021
Cahoots Dancehall And Honkeytonk, Lebanon Tn 8PM
Confederate Railroad
June 5th, 2021
The Shed, Maryville, Tn at 6PM
Patterson Hood
June 20th, 2021
City Winery, Nashville Tn
Trampled By Turtles
June 25th and 26th, 2021
The Caverns, Pelham Tnat 8PM
Eric Bolander
Jamie Resch
June 26th 2021
Tidball’s Bowling Green, Ky
June 26th, 2021
The Shed, Maryville, Tn at 7PM
The Lost Dog Street Band
July 9th, 2021
Marathon Music Works, Nashville Tn at 8PM
Ward Davis
July 17th, 2021
The Shed, Maryville Tn at 6PM
No Deceit
July 17th, 2021
Spillway Bar And Grill, Bowling Green Ky
Kentucky Headhunters
July 20th, 2021
Downtown Burkesville Ky
Leftover Salmon
July 21st, 2021
The Burl, Lexington Ky
Randall King
July 23rd, 2021
Cahoot’s Dance Hall, Lebanon Tn
The Steel Woods
July 23rd, 24th 2021
The Shed, Maryville Tn at 7PM
Sean McConnell
August 5th, 2021
Nashville City Winery, Nashville 7PM
The Cadillac Three
August 14th 2021
The Shed, Maryville Tn at 7PM
Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder
August 14th 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Quaker City Nighthawks
August 15th, 2021
3rd And Lindsley
Johnny Lee
August 18th, 2021
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Tn
Whiskey Myers
August 20th and 21st 2021
The Shed Maryville Tn at 7PM
The Bellamy Brothers
August 21st 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Blue Water Highway
August 26th, 2021
The High Watt, Nashville Tn
Ashley McBryde
August 26th and 27th, 2021
Ryman Auditorium
Gene Watson
August 28th 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Steve Earle And The Dukes
August 30th, 2021
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
The Cadillac Three
September 1st and 2nd
The Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn at 8PM
Terri Clark
September 3rd, 2021
Cahoots Dancehall, Lebanon Tn
Steve Earle
September 4th, 2021
Beaver Dam Ampitheatre, Beaver Dam Ky
Legendary Shack Shakers
September 9th, 2021
The Southgate House Revival, Newport, Ky
Whiskey Myers
September 10th and 11th
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
Clint Black
September 12th
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
Reckless Kelly
September 24th, 2021
Plaza Theater, Glasgow Ky
Daryl Worley
September 26th, 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Emi Sunshine
October 2nd
Farmhouse Living Fair, Lebanon Tn
Ronnie McDowell
October 9th, 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Gene Watson
October 11th, 2021
Renfro Valley, Mt. Vernon Ky
Neal Mccoy
October 16th, 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Pecos And The Rooftops
October 22nd, 2021
The Basement East, Nashville Tn
Jo Dee Messina
October 23rd, 2021
Red Barn Convention Center, Ohio
Chris Stapleton
October 23rd, 2021
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tn
The Supersuckers
October 29th, 2021
Growler’s, Memphis Tn
Shane Smith And The Saints
November 3rd, 2021
The Basement East, Nashville Tn
Southern Culture On The Skids
November 6th 2021
The Mercy Lounge, Nashville Tn at 7PM
The Mavericks
December 3rd and 4th 2021
The Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
Chris Stapleton
December 5th, 2021
Knoxville Tennessee
Billy Strings
December 17th and 18th, 2021
Bridgestone Arena
Vince Gill
December 19th, 2021
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Tn
2022 Dates:
Lost Dog Street Band
January 15th, 2022
Cannery Ballroom, Nashville Tn 8PM
04/23 Chase Rice
04/30 Lauren Daigle
06/23 Jo Koy
07/01 BLUEGRASS NIGHTS: Ricky Skaggs
07/08 BLUEGRASS NIGHTS: Rhonda Vincent
07/10 Bert Kreischer – 2 Shows
08/04 Happy Together Tour 2021
08/06 Randy Rogers Band
08/12 The Lone Bellow
09/01 The Cadillac Three
09/02 The Cadillac Three
09/03 Mandolin Orange
09/04 Mandolin Orange
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ORANGE BLOSSOM REVUE
ADDS BLACKBERRY SMOKE TO 2021 LINEUPLake Wales, FL – Orange Blossom Revue is pleased to announce the addition of Blackberry Smoke to its 2021 lineup. The Atlanta based rock titans will co-headline the 7th annual festival alongside critically acclaimed folk duo The Wood Brothers, joining The Steeldrivers, Hayes Carll, Devon Gilfillian, Nicki Bluhm, and more. A staple of the southern music canon, the seven piece ensemble will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year with a new album You Hear Georgia to be released May 28. The outfit will return to central Florida this winter, bringing their dynamic sound and larger-than-life stage presence to the scenic grounds of Lake Wales the weekend of December 3-4.
A music and heritage event like no other, Orange Blossom Revue continues to attract locals and globetrotters alike to the glimmering shores of Lake Wales, a stone’s throw from two of the sunshine state’s main hubs, Tampa and Orlando. General Admission weekend passes are on sale now, with a limited number of VIP and RV Camping passes available while supplies last.
Orange Blossom Revue springs into action this December 3-4, 2021 at Lake Wailes Park (33 N Lake Shore Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL 33853). For up-to-date information about Orange Blossom Revue including safety precautions, tickets, and VIP packages, visit www.orangeblossomrevue.com. A complete lineup can be found below.
Orange Blossom Revue 2021 Lineup
Blackberry Smoke
The Wood Brothers
The Steeldrivers
Hayes Carll
Devon Gilfillian
Nicki Bluhm
Ryan Montbleau*
Roosevelt Collier*
The Hummingbirds
Side Hustle
MEMPHO MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 1-3, 2021 ARTIST LINEUP
WIDESPREAD PANIC (TWO NIGHTS) AND THE AVETT BROTHERS TO HEADLINE, JOINED BY NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, BLACK PUMAS, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, AND MORE
I have the entire list of festivals for 2021 up now folks, and I have more information than you can read in one evening on here now. I work tirelessly adding information as I go along, to over 275 nationwide festivals on here at once. This year above all years you have TONS of bands and artists going back on the road all at once! That brings forth a deluge of concerts, and small venue shows all happening at once despite gas price taking a big leap!
Memphis is a city I have done a lot of music work in, it’s not my favorite city to venture out in, but it is fun to go soak up some live music in. I like to go to the Lucero block party they throw each year, and also the Ameripolitan Awards.
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Now then, as I add more information on this article before the event happens I will embed links to the bands involved on here. I’ll also add links to my favorite hotels I use to stay in, when I visit Memphis.
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http://www.benreddellband.com/
Los Angeles, CA April 27th, 2021—Bryan, Texas-born, Kerrville, Texas-raised Ben Reddell has made a name for himself on the LA roots music scene He has played bass in Leslie and the Badgers, Elijah Ocean’s band, on Rod Melacon’s Southern Gothic album, and most recently with GospelbeacH. Reddell has also fronted the Ben Reddell Band for many years, playing gigs about town and releasing an EP in 2012, The Big Dang Deal.
He is also a community man. If you’ve ever visited the LA roots music scene, he’s the tall mustachioed man with the long dark hair and a cowboy hat and he’s either walking around shaking hands, or manning the boards for the stage, where it’s needed. A regular friendly fixture and ‘Mayor’ of the scene, he prides himself on his role of promoter for the indie-roots music show, The Grand Ole Echo and as General Manager of Bedrock L.A. Studios.
The band initially went into the studio in December of 2019 to begin recording ¡LA Baby! Of course, we all know what happened after that, and the rest of the record had to be finished remotely. Not the most ideal, but Reddell wanted to get it done. The pandemic also led to the hiatus of Reddell’s roles as musical promoter and studio manager, but it did have an upside. “In the absence of my responsibilities, I wanted to focus on putting out my art that I feel is good,” he observes. “Before I didn’t have the time or ability to put my work out there.”
Reddell’s music reflects the small town Texan in him and merges it with his urban life in Los Angeles. “I think my approach to country music is unique,” he describes. “I’m really inspired by all the Texas songwriters that came before me, but I’ve always had a penchant for rock music. So I think my brand of country is different than others that have melded the two genres.” L.A. Record compared his voice to Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, calling it “…as weather-beaten and world-weary as any classic Texan troubadour.”
Reddell says that the tunes on ¡LA Baby! come from a celebratory perspective. “We went into the studio in December, and we were all really happy and in a good place. I went into it after watching ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, which was a celebration of LA, as much as you can celebrate our demon angel of a city. So the movie kind of filled me with a sense of instilling the tunes with a sense of being in LA, and I feel that comes through.”
Longtime friend and musical partner, Elijah Ocean helped Reddell arrange the music on the album, as well as lending his bass skills. The upbeat, toe tapping, “My Baby” opens the record. “I wrote this in the summer of 2019, I was traveling, playing bass for GospelBeacH, and I was the happiest I’ve ever been. It’s a love song to my lover, but also to L.A. It’s a tribute to easy living and being the highest and happiest one can be.”
“Cocaine” is an edgier song with a country-rock vibe. The story song, “Tumbleweed” slows it down and the sweet sound of the pedal steel juxtaposes with Reddell’s raspy baritone voice. “This is one of my oldest songs. I wrote this in my sad Hollywood apartment in 2007. At that time, I was a drunk and a waiter at the Arclight Cinema, but writing this song made me feel like I was more than those things. It’s inclusion on this record means a lot to me, it’s my banner of L.A.”
The lyrics and melody on “Bar Blues” are reminiscent of a Tom T. Hall or Robert Earl Keen song, while the accordion on “If You Love Her and You Need Her” and “Good Thing” will have you moving in your seat if you’re not already on the dance floor. “Good Things’ was written when I moved to the neighborhood of Boyle Heights. It’s a reflection of what I would hear in the hills as Norteño bands would be playing a party somewhere in the distance. But it’s also inspired by my youth growing up in south Texas. The kind of boozy Jim Morrison-chorus grounds it even more in the LA legacy.”
Reddell plays rhythm guitar on ¡LA Baby! and is backed by a stellar band of musicians from the L.A. roots music scene. Along with Ocean (who is one of Reddell’s favorite country songwriters), he has Travis Popichak on drums who he has been playing with since 2004. Reddell met guitar player Joe Bourdet (Whispering Pines, Jonathan Wilson) over a decade ago and keyboardist Jon Nieman plays in GospelBeacH with him. Added to the mix are Matt Pynn (Billy Ray Cyrus, Jaime Wyatt, Ringo Starr) on pedal steel and Jeremy Long (Sam Outlaw, Jason Hawk Harris) on accordion.
¡LA Baby! was a long time coming and is a step forward for Reddell. “My last EP was released 2012 and back then I was trying to find ways to meld country, R&B, and indie rock into something that would work with the east LA indie scene. This record is more about where I am now. It’s unapologetic in its country voice, but it’s me now living in LA after 18 years. This city will eat you whole and spit you out, but if you’re lucky, it doesn’t. I feel like these tunes are a celebration of not letting the demons of this city get you down.”
“This record is about joy and love and feeling free,” he muses. “I think the past year has been beyond hard on all of us. And this record was started before all of that, when I was extremely happy and free. I think that breathes through these tunes, and I hope it brightens the day of whoever listens to it.”
Dear Festivarians,
Remember a while back when we asked you the opposite of the word fallow? Well, let’s kick it off, because we are officially ON for Summer 2021! We are thrilled to announce that we will produce all of our festivals this year. Yes, all of them! Wow, that feels good to say. What a momentous day! This includes Telluride Bluegrass, RockyGrass, Folks Festival, Mabon, as well as Song School and Academy.
We spent last year adjusting to a new normal. In the limited light, we began a slow walk through winter, gaining momentum as the days grew longer. We stoked the embers on the Equinox, and they grew brighter as we flowed into weeks bursting with Spring Grass. And soon, we approach the Solstice.
This year, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival will be split into two separate weekends; the traditional Solstice weekend, and the Friday- Sunday before. We will be operating at a reduced capacity of 2,500 people per day. We are doing this to accommodate for the extensive COVID-19 precautions we will have in place.
All Festivarians will be socially distanced in self selected corrals of 10, and we have coordinated limited camping in town. We will forego our traditional sponsor/vendor areas. We worked tirelessly with the town to coordinate a plan that everyone feels safe with, and we are excited to explore a new frontier of Telluride Bluegrass this year.
The Festivarian almanac guarantees seven days of music under the solstice sun. We will bask in the warmth of familiar singing voices, as we are returning to our roots with some of our oldest friends. We will announce the lineup in the next two weeks!
Existing ticket holders will receive preference to buy tickets to all 2021 festivals. We will reach out to all Telluride rollovers this week to outline the available options. There is the possibility that there will be no leftover corrals to go on sale to the general public, and we want to set this expectation on the front end.
Thank you all for your patience through this process. Our eyes are on the future, and we’re full steam ahead. This year will be different, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to present live music to you once again. You will be hearing more from us soon. It’s Pandemonium on the Planet in the very best way possible.
With love,
The Planet Bluegrass Family
2021 Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Dates: June 11-13, 17-20
Limited capacity: 2,500 people per day
We will reach out to existing ticket holders with more information on your options this week – Keep an eye on your email.
RockyGrass Academy
Dates: July 18-22
2021 RockyGrass Festival
Dates: July 23-25
Capacity: TBA based on state guidelines
More information to be released soon.
I’m always keeping my ear to the ground on so many fronts for the music I love. There are so many good music communities across the globe to give support to and The Americana Music Association is one of them. They teach me a lot about the business side of the music industry, and so much about bands I have yet to discover that I deem them a worthy asset to my website.
Each year, the festival week has town absolutely buzzing while they host all of their panels and artist showcases here in Nashville. I like to spend as much time as I can studying all of the people and subject matter they are featuring.
Last year was a huge disappointment to everybody, as the awards were all done on video because of the pandemic. The entire festival was all online and virtual, however there were still winners, and plenty to learn.
Last year’s winners are all included on this video here and also in this article here are the announcements for this year’s 2021 honors and awards nominees . This one is pretty much inclusive of many of the artists I cover on this website, however there are always quite a few artists I don’t know yet, or need to study further.
After all, that is pretty much why I built and started this website, I wanted to study the music and all of the derivatives of many genres, and become a better fan and a great writer. I truly look forward to covering this event even more in the future so keep tuning into the website.
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Happy Memorial Day weekend everybody!
There is so so so much good music happening all over the country this weekend, to celebrate the return of our beloved industry. ALL WEEKEND I have things happening on the website here from many groups of people. I invite you to enjoy all of this fine music with me here on Memorial Day Weekend.
One of the festivals that I ardently watch is DelFest, which is also one of those festivals that was canceled in 2021. MANY shows and small festivals ARE RETURNING SLOWLY, and I have included the information for house shows HERE. Additionally, I have a TON of information on festivals You can read here .
There are so many ways we can now support our favorite venues and festivals, by buying products, and attending small shows as safely as you deem fit. This show here is transpiring in leau of the traditional DelFest on Memorial Day Weekend.
This is one hell of a fantastic lineup folks, and I highly suggest you attend this event! Now, below the quotes from their website, I have included the virtual festival videos from 2020.
| Friends,The thought of not playing on another Memorial Day Weekend was too hard to bear, so while we can’t gather for DelFest, we are glad to be doing a few shows in the region, and look forward to seeing many of our friends.
First up, we are hosting a three day event at B Chord Brewing. We are calling it DelFest “Lite” – same great taste, but less filling. Marty and the crew at B Chord have shown over the past year they have what it takes to safely put on limited capacity shows in their huge outdoor space. We will be playing Friday and Sunday nights, and Seldom Scene will be holding down Saturday night along with a bunch of great bluegrass bands there all three days. On Saturday, we are going to hop on the bus and head up to Selinsgrove, PA for a show at the Susquehanna Events Center. Then we will head right back to B Chord. And at some point we are going to make a pit stop to see our friends in Cumberland. Stay tuned for more info on that next week. Read on below for all the details. Tickets go on sale this Friday, so make your plans now to spend Memorial Day Weekend with us at one of these events. Stay safe, |
DelFest has added some incredible musicians to this year’s DelFest, including Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Mark Schatz, and Bryan Sutton, Cabinet, the Seldom Scene, Hawktail and Jacob Jolliff Band. DelFest returns to the beautiful Allegany Fairgrounds where it celebrates over 13 years of music along the Potomac River.
Unfortunately, the Infamous Stringdusters will be unable to perform this year, and tickets to their late night will be refunded automatically. No further action is required by ticketholders. We will be announcing this year’s late nights soon, so keep an eye out or sign up for our email list HERE to get the latest DelFest updates.
Tickets for this year’s festival go on sale tomorrow April 22, 2021 at noon EST.
We look forward to sharing more bands with you soon!
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Del Fest is one of the northeastern festivals that I have always made informational articles for each year. This festival community offered many online streaming concerts before they announced the actual festival dates for 2021.
Many festivals have announced a return this year, and this one is one of the more important ones to many. I will be reporting more on this festival, as well as tons more, with all the information you need to enjoy the festival.
By Joshua Wallace
Blackberry Smoke have released their seventh studio album with You Hear Georgia following 2018’s excellent Find A Light record. But this is no seventh inning slump my friends. This is their best record since 2014’s Holding Down The Roses. I don’t know if the band was inspired by the thick humidity in Georgia, but this album is thick with riffs. If you have been waiting for the return of the riff in modern southern rock, Blackberry Smoke has got you. This album is full of good songwriting and it even has a couple of great features with Jamey Johnson and Warren Haynes. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes this record great.
The album kicks off with “Live It Down” and from the moment you press play you know you’re in for a riff heavy rock n’ roll ride through the south. A thick and punchy riff greets you and has you rocking through a song about making the most without having much. The guitar solo on this one is short, but just enough to get you into it. I love the pause after the solo before the chorus kicks back in. Up next, is the single “You Hear Georgia” and it’s kind of the anthem for the record. This song features another killer riff that has a slower groove. I can hear this one being a live favorite for years to come.
“Lonesome For A Livin’” is a great country ballad that breaks up some of the more riff heavy songs on the record. Jamey Johnson is a good feature for this tune and his voice mixes well with Charlie Starr. If Jamey Johnson being on this record is one of your inspirations for picking it up, you won’t be disappointed. “Morningside” is a track that brings back a guitar riff as thick as the darkness the song is about. I love the lyric “I’m not stumbling in the darkness, I’m just waiting for the morning-side.” Finally “All Over The Road” is a fun rock heavy track that is one of my favorites on the record. It goes hard and heavy from the start and doesn’t let up. Even the mellowed out bridge keeps the vibe going before the solo kicks in. I love this song and it’s probably going to be a new go to Blackberry Smoke tune for me.
This record does not disappoint. Lots of great heavy southern rock tunes, thick riffs and good song writing. If you’ve been a fan of Blackberry Smoke over the years, or a big fan of modern southern rock in general, I highly recommend picking this one up. Blackberry Smoke has released what I feel like is their best album in years, and it’s an album that brings the rock back to southern rock in a big way. You Hear Georgia is out everywhere as of May 28th, 2021. You can catch Blackberry Smoke on tour and this fall they are running their delayed “Spirit Of The South” tour and I’m hoping we can have coverage of one of those dates. In the meantime, check out the band’s website for tour dates and all of your Blackberry Smoke merch needs.
Favorite Tracks : Live It Down, You Hear Georgia, Ain’t The Same, Lonesome For A Livin’, Morningside, All Over The Road
Blackberry Smoke – You Hear Georgia (2021)
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Bill and the Belles – Happy Again – May 21, 2021 |
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Happy Again isn’t exactly happy. But the delightfully deadpan new album from roots mainstays Bill and the Belles is full of life, humor, and tongue-in-cheek explorations of love and loss. Out May 21, 2021 on Ditty Boom Records (distribution and promotion by Free Dirt Service Co.), Happy Again marks a new chapter for the group by featuring eleven all-original songs penned by founding member Kris Truelsen. There’s no dancing around it: this album is about his divorce. But the group has a knack for saying sad things with a bit of an ironic smirk, pairing painful topics with a sense of release and relief. Anyone who’s been to one of their shows can attest that you leave feeling lighter and refreshed. The band often jokes that their setlists appear mournful and angry, but if you don’t listen to the words, you wouldn’t know it. “One of the darkest times of my life turned out to be one of the most creative,” says Truelsen. “I realized, ‘My life is chaos. I need to write about this shit.’” This personal loss turned out to be a creative boon for the band. Many of the songs were cranked out in just a few months, two were even written the night before they were recorded. This raw songcraft, along with the deft production touch of Teddy Thompson, son of Linda and Richard Thompson, who encouraged using only first or second takes, gives Happy Again an emotional punch that deepens with each listen. The core of Happy Again is the foundational Bill and the Belles quartet sound featuring Truelsen on guitar, fiddler Kalia Yeagle, bassist Andrew Small, and banjo/banjo-uke player Helena Hunt, recently replaced by Aidan VanSuetendael. The album is also gently supported by Nick Falk on electric guitar and percussion and Don Eanes on piano and B3 Hammond. Early fans of the band were hooked by their singing, and Happy Again continues to deliver stellar vocal trio arrangements, honed by Yeagle, that nod toward groups like the Ronettes and The Shangri-Las. The band began as a project to explore the sounds between rural and urban music, between vaudeville and down home roots, but they’ve arrived somewhere wholly their own. They revel in the in-between: deeply engaged with the stringband tradition and eager to stretch those influences to contemporary settings. Happy Again is the latest chapter of that ongoing story: what happens when a stringband from East Tennessee lays down a session at Motown. It’s a welcome evolution that feels familiar. |
