Meiko Showcases New Material In Austin

Published in Live Reviews
Sunday, 01 April 2012 18:46
Having caught up on my sleep from the whirlwind that was SXSW 2012, I’ve had the chance to look back on the memorable performances of new bands from the festival. One that especially stands out was Meiko’s show at The Hotel Cafe Showcase at St. David’s Sanctuary. This was my first formal introduction to Meiko’s music. After hearing her first son...
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Jessie Baylin Announces Tour with The Fray

Published in Breaking News
Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:35
Nashville, TN-based singer-songwriter Jessie Baylin is excited to announce a spring tour with The Fray. The tour begins on April 11th at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI and wraps up with two shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO on May 11th and 12th. In the midst of the tour, Baylin will join Iron & Wine for a show at the Al...
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Greg Laswell Announces Tour Dates and Album Release

Published in Breaking News
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:11
Greg Laswell Announces North American Spring Tour Dates   In Support of New Album "Landline" to be Released on April 24   Producer, singer, songwriter Greg Laswell announces his 2012 Spring tour. Laswell's dates begin on May 15 on the East Coast before heading out across North America to the West Coast and circling back around to the East C...
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An Interview with RACES

Published in Interviews
Monday, 19 March 2012 18:21
The Los Angeles-based sextet, RACES, had a great 2011, which found the band signing with French Kiss Records, playing numerous shows in its hometown, and geared up for a record release. But last year was just a push for what the indie-folk outfit has in store in 2012. Not only is the six-piece’s debut full-length, Year of the Witch, slated for...
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