Levi Lowrey Tour Through the Grapevine

Got this info and wanted to pass it along to everyone who is a fan of Levi. There is also an embed link to the song "No Dreaming Kind".

LEVI LOWREY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TOUR IN SUPPORT OF DEBUT ALBUM, I CONFESS I WAS A FOOL

"In addition to pouring a melting pot's-worth of musical influences into his songwriting, he's an unusually colorful lyricist as well; presenting affecting and genuine stories in each of his songs... a fine debut which should mark him as a rising artist to watch." ~ Yahoo! Our Country "This is pop-country as it should be and Levi Lowrey is no sell-out. Quality songwriting about regret and redemption, from a man unfettered by, but still steeped in tradition." ~ Pop Matters "Succeeds with a satisfying balance of rugged, honest material and stirring delivery that stays just this side of too smooth." ~ Stomp and Stammer "His style is a mix of the elements he is inspired by, lyrical genius and old southern eloquence. Playing fiddle since he was young, you can hear bits of bluegrass and country in his music tinged with stinging morsels of soul." ~ Country Music Pride

Still Hearing it Through the Grapevine.... (Amy Lavere)

I saw this release in my e-mail and wanted to pass it along to y'all. It's about Amy Lavere's new release, Stranger Me and her tour:

Amy LaVere has confirmed a run of West Coast tour dates in support of her latest album, Stranger Me. Currently on a tour with stops along the East Coast and the Midwest, her second leg of tour dates will hit major cities along the West Coast, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland. In their eight (out of ten) star review, SPIN declared, "Part winsome alt-country gal and part avenging angel, Amy LaVere has made the breakup album of the year." The full list of tour dates is below or you can visit AmyLaVere.com/shows.



Produced by Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire), Stranger Me is LaVere's third record and is the follow up to the Jim Dickinson-produced Anchors & Anvils. Always texturally rich and often employing dissonance and off-kilter instrumentation, Stranger Me is her most exploratory work to date. Alternately haunting and exuberantly defiant, it is a perfect backdrop for this collection of songs about frustration and feeling emotionally disconnected.



Craig Silvey discusses recording Stranger Me | Episodes 1-4



Stranger Me has already received glowing praise. NPR gave the album the First Listen treatment, calling the songs "textured, ethereal, and even haunting at times." The track "You Can't Keep Me" was chosen as a "perfectly crafted tune from the talented LaVere" for USA Today's weekly podcast. Mojo gives Stranger Me 4 stars remarking it is "accurately titled" and "both intriguing and entertaining throughout." Paste Magazine, impressed by LaVere's witty lyrics and eccentricity, asserted "she has crafted a well-rounded album that is already among the year's best." While the Associated Press commended her "weird, wonderful...fabulous anti-love songs," and The New York Times reveres "Spookiness suits her."




Amy LaVere Tour Dates

Tuesday, September 6 | Flagstaff, AZ @The Green Room

Thursday, September 8 | Tucson, AZ @ Plush

Friday, September 9 | San Diego, CA @ Bar Pink

Saturday, September 10 | Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe

Sunday, September 11 | Felton, CA @ Don Quixote's International Music

Monday, September 12 | San Francisco, CA @ Cafe du Nord

Wednesday, September 14 | Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern

Thursday, September 15 | Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios

Friday, September 16 | Bainbridge Island, WA @ Treehouse Cafe

Saturday, September 17 | Troutdale, OR @ Red Shed at Edgefield

Wednesday, September 21 | Salt Lake City, UT @The State Room

Saturday, September 24 | Kansas City, MO @ Retro Lounge at Knuckleheads

Del McCoury

Got this info through the grapevine and thought y'all would be interested in it. Also, scroll all the way to the bottom for a video of the band from youtube :)

Brandi and Miranda

You probably heard me mention Brandi Carlile putting out a new album and going on tour soon. Well, here is her official website with all the tour dates. You can also see videos, hear music and other cool stuff.

Also, I mentioned Miranda Lambert is giving fans a little sneak peak of her album, Revolution, in a video message. Well, if you wanna see if for yourself, here is her official MySpace. You can also keep up with her music through her YouTube page.

That's about it for now. Check back tomorrow, when I'll be talking about what Martina McBride and I have in common...

Brad the Match Maker?

According to AOL's The Boot, he's claiming he is. He says that he set up the meeting between Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks that led to them getting together. Wanna see the full report? Check it out here.

Before you head out, check out this video of the pair on Dancing with the Stars. I thought they did great and I was surprised to see them leave before some of the other pairs:

The End of an Era...

After 20 years together, Brooks and Dunn have decided that they are going to part ways. They have a greatest hits album in the works as well as a tour that will be going on in 2010.

I think this would be a good time to relect on the duo and their career, so keep an eye on the blog over the next few days. See ya next time!

Brad Paisley Getting a Mugshot??

Not according to GAC. He did, however, have quite the trick played on him. Check out the link and see for yourself. All I have to say is- look out if they ever go on tour with him again. You know he's gonna do something big to get them back.

By the way... congrats to Brad on the news he and Kimberly are expecting another kid. With those genes, he's bound to be a cutie.