Tag: premiere

LISTEN: Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, “Ain’t Got Jesus”

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Artist: Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Hometown: Kane – Queens, New York | Gellert – Elkhart, Indiana
Song: “Ain’t Got Jesus”
Album: When The Sun Goes Down
Release Date: March 20, 2019
Label: Dead Reckoning Records

In Their Words “This song began with Kieran noodling around on the octave mandolin. I loved the riff he was playing, so I picked up the guitar and started playing along. The seeds of the lyrics came from the world of old-time music — Leake County Revelers, Fiddlin’ John Carson, and others — but, in true ‘folk process’ fashion, we sewed them together with modern references. And, as so often happens when writing songs, the initial direction of the song fractured into multiple layers of meaning. We recently had someone at a show holler, ‘What is that song about?’ While it’s tempting to launch into an explanation of intent, it’s more fun to let people hear what they hear.” — Rayna Gellert

Photo credit: Lucas Kane

WATCH: Head For The Hills, “Say Your Mind”

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Artist: Head For The Hills
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado
Song: “Say Your Mind”
Album: Say Your Mind EP
Release Date: March 22, 2019

In Their Words: “Inspired by my daughter, this is a song about holding near those who you can’t always be with. I feel this is something we all can relate to in some way. I wanted to write it from a very distant or beyond-the-grave perspective.” — Adam Kinghorn, Head for the Hills

“The video follows Boots, an estranged father figure, as he gets ready and goes to a big shindig. He’s unsure of how he’ll be received, somewhat nervous but determined. Beautiful cinematography highlights his journey across Fort Collins and arrival at the party, where he’s warmly welcomed with open arms. There’s old cars, cute kids — a little something for everyone.

Our story is one of unconditional love and reconciliation, features some of our close friends and family and was filmed in Fort Collins this winter. Lots of love went into this, we’re really excited to share it with you!” — Matt Loewen, Head for the Hills

LISTEN: Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, “The Wind”

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Artist: Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Song: “The Wind”
Album: Stranger in the Alps
Release Date: March 15, 2019

In Their Words: “‘The Wind’ came quickly as a natural co-writing situation, with Bill Baldock (bass) supplying lyrics and Matt Wabnitz (guitar) on music and arrangement. It’s an introspective departure from some of the high-octane numbers we do. The 12/8 time makes this a lilting waltz, something not akin to anything in our catalog. Scott Risner stretches his chops on the archtop guitar, departing from the bevy of instruments he’s already incorporated into the group, to deliver beautiful counter-melodies.” –Buffalo Wabs & Price Hill Hustle

Photo credit: Kenny Dunn

WATCH: Eddie Heinzelman, “Wherever You Go” (Feat. Radney Foster)

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Artist: Eddie Heinzelman
Hometown: Brookville, Indiana (currently lives in Nashville)
Song: “Wherever You Go” (Feat. Radney Foster)
Album: Wherever You Go
Label: One Louder

In Their Words: “This song idea was initially inspired by my daughters as they were graduating high school and preparing to go to college and pursue their future. I took the idea to Radney who loved the idea and as we began writing, it took on a broader meaning. It’s a message to anyone who chases a dream or is looking at what lies ahead. I end my shows each night with this song to let everyone know they are never alone and that like my daughters, they can take my love with them wherever they go.” –Eddie Heinzelman

Photo credit: Barbara Potter Photography

LISTEN: Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon, “Superlover” (Featuring Birds of Chicago)

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Artist: Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon
Hometown: All over the place!
Song: “Superlover,” featuring Birds of Chicago, written by JT Nero
Album: Solstice
Release Date: March 22, 2019
Label: New West Records

In Their Words: “The whole idea of this album was to introduce a bunch of friends and get them to collaborate with each other. I wanted to let the chemistry flow, to create an environment where everyone’s flavors naturally blended together and each artist could just be themselves. I think you can feel that freedom in the music.” — Luther Dickinson

“We have some poison running through our veins as a country right now… in the words of Stevie Wonder, ‘Love’s in need of love today.’ Superlover is a lovers’ roll call. Love is gentle and kind–but it’s also fierce, defiant and brave. Superlovers, stand up and make yourself known.” — JT Nero and the SOTSM

Photo Credit: Joshua Black Wilkins

Tour Dates:
March 11: Chicago – City Winery
March 13: Nashville – City Winery
March 14: Atlanta – City Winery
March 17: Sellersville, Pennsylvania – Sellersville Theater
March 18: Boston – City Winery
March 19: New York – City Winery
March 20: Washington DC – City Winery

WATCH: Amelia White, “Free Advice”

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Artist: Amelia White
Hometown: East Nashville by way of Boston
Song: “Free Advice”
Album: Rhythm of the Rain

In Their Words: “This song has been building up in me from years of people telling me what to change in my appearance to become more successful. ‘If you’d try to smile more onstage / shed the glasses, four eyes only worked for Lisa Loeb / You’ve got good legs, how about a skirt and some heels?’ This is some of the ‘free advice’ I’ve gotten after shows, along with more than a few warnings that Nashville is a ‘five-year town’ and women especially have a window of time to ‘make it.’ Zoom out and the tune is simply about the sad (but kinda funny too) fact that women feel the need to double-triple-check how they look before stepping into the public view. I’m hoping to provide a little tragic-comedy here to say, ‘Just be real, you are more than enough, just as you are.'” –Amelia White

Photo credit: Stacie Huckeba

LISTEN: Leo Rondeau, “On And Off Again”

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Artist: Leo Rondeau
Hometown: Dunseith, North Dakota
Song: “On And Off Again”
Album: Right on Time
Release Date: March 8, 2019

In Their Words: “I came up with the idea several years ago after watching a friend break up and get back together with his partner multiple times. After going through something similar, I came back to it and was able to finish it fairly quickly. While we were recording it wasn’t clear to me what kind of background vocals we were going to do when Alexis (Saski) and Margo (Price) showed up, but apparently everyone else was on the same page because from the first take they were dialed in and I thought, ‘Damn.’ Combine that with Gary Newcomb’s steel solo, which gives me pause every time I hear it, then you’re hit with the death blow if you were still hanging on.” –Leo Rondeau

Photo credit: William Aubrey Reynolds

LISTEN: Clara Baker, “Moving On”

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Artist: Clara Baker
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Song: “Moving On”
Album: Things to Burn
Release Date: March 8, 2019

In Their Words: “This song is bittersweet reflection on how hard but important it is to notice that it’s time to move on. It could be about love, but this is a song I wrote on my second retreat at the Shotpouch Cabin in the Burnt Woods. I had been living in Corvallis for 4 years and loved living there so much, but I was at a crossroads in my career and I realized that I needed to be in a bigger city in order to seriously pursue my career goals. When we recorded this song, at the very end, I looked up from the microphone and over at Zach Hickman (on bass) who gave me a knowing nod, that kind of said ‘Hell yeah. Good work.’ I immediately burst into tears. Recording all together in the same room, no headphones, and no separation, we all felt in the moment and it just felt so special to be able to be playing music together, and capturing one specific moment in time, rather than cutting and pasting it all together digitally.” — Clara Baker

Photo credit: Amanda Long

WATCH: The East Pointers, “In Bloom”

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Artist: The East Pointers
Hometown: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Song: “In Bloom”
Release Date: March 6, 2019
Label: The East Pointers

In Their Words: “‘In Bloom’ has always been a favourite of ours — it’s such a great song with a very unique chord and melody vibe. A few days before playing Lee’s Palace in Toronto last year, we were chatting about how Nirvana played the same venue almost 30 years earlier. This was our acoustic tribute to them that night!” — The East Pointers

Photo credit: Jen Squires

LISTEN: Shawn Lane and Richard Bennett, “Charlestown”

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Artist: Shawn Lane and Richard Bennett
Song: “Charlestown”
Album: Land And Harbor
Release Date: March 8, 2019
Label: Bonfire Recording Company

In Their Words: “I had the musical hook portion of this song for a while before we found the subject to start writing about. I played it one day for my son, Grayson. He said, ‘We’ve been studying the history of Charleston, South Carolina, in class. It used to be called Charlestown years ago. I think that’s what this melody says.’ It was like a light came on. That was exactly what it was supposed to be.” — Shawn Lane

“‘Charlestown’ is one of my personal favorites from our recent project. The song is loaded with visual imagery. Shawn’s exceptional vocals really bring it all to life. I’m honored to be a part of the magic.” — Richard Bennett

Photo credit: Nate Smith, Bonfire Recording Co.