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July???
I
hope you are all enjoying the start to summer.
I know time flies when we’re having fun, or even when we’re not having
fun. But I don’t like how fast it really
is flying, and I don’t think I’d look at you funny if you told me you were starting
your Christmas shopping. Of course, it’s
always nice to finish things in advance so you don’t have to do them
later. But at some point, it’s also
important to be in the moment and enjoy what today has to offer….today.
And
while I do like to share some philosophical thoughts going on in my head, I’d
also like to share with you the great new music and/or tours of some incredible
artists we’re promoting right now. So thanks
for listening and have a great month!
New Clients
Kevin Presbrey For several years, Chicago based Kevin Presbrey was the front man of Painkiller Hotel, a modern rock group inspired by guitar-fueled bands like Pearl Jam and Live. Now, he’s dialing back the clock with his solo debut, Dust Unto Dust, an Americana album that takes its cues from Jim Croce’s folk music, the Eagles’ country-tinged rock and Fleetwood Mac’s 1970s pop. www.reverbnation.com/kevinpresbrey
Returning Clients
The Iveys The sibling pop/rock band from El Paso is busy at work on their new album, the group’s third. Meanwhile, they are planning some statewide tour dates later this month in Dallas, Houston and Austin, including an appearance on Good Day Austin. www.theiveysmusic.com
Chris Knight Always a touring
favorite, Knight continues to hit the road in support of his latest release, Little Victories. www.chrisknight.net
Other Upcoming Releases
The Whiskey Gentry Holly Grove (August 20)
Paste Magazine has called The
Whiskey Gentry a “toe-tapping, steamrolling kind of band, its fingers picking
deep into fields of bluegrass, feet stomping in line with a punk-inspired kick
drum, ” and now the Atlanta Americana powerhouse returns with Holly Grove, the follow up to their standout debut, Please Make Welcome. www.thewhiskeygentry.com
Dan Miraldi Devil at Our Heels (early September) Cleveland rocker Dan Miraldi has become extremely prolific as of late, and his raw, edgy rock sound keeps on getting better. This is the main release of Miraldi’s successful 2013, and is no doubt his best yet. www.danmiraldi.com
Other
News
Concord Music Group—We’re proud to be doing
tour press for several artists under
the Concord Music Group umbrella including Arturo Sandoval, Boney James, BWB,
Earl Klugh, Gerald Clayton, Kendrick Scott, Kurt Elling, Lee Ritenour, Michael
Feinstein, Molly Ringwald, Otis Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Tyrell, The
Slide Brothers, and Trampled Under Foot.
Many of them are touring or will be touring to support new releases, so
check them out at Concord Music’s website.
www.concordmusicgroup.com
David Mayfield Parade continues a stellar year in support of their latest, Good Man Down by appearing for two shows at the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California this coming weekend, July 6 and 7. www.davidmayfieldparade.com
Celebrating
44 years of making great music, country rock legends Pure Prairie League played the Grand
Ole Opry
last month, and were joined on stage by PPL alum Vince Gill as well as by
country legend Patty Loveless. www.pureprairieleague.com
Brooklyn based indie darlings Breaking Laces are about to continue
a stellar 2013 in support of their most recent album, the utterly infectious Come Get Some, as they set off on their
first coast to coast nationwide tour with Hopeless Records’ powerhouse band,
The Dangerous Summer. www.breakinglaces.com
Last month, Americana legend John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) was honored with a Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Charlie Poole Festival organization. This special award
is given to select musicians in recognition of their contribution to keeping
traditional music alive and in the public eyes and ears, as well as to the
performance of that music. www.johnmceuen.com
He’s
currently touring with one of his hot new side projects, Willie Sugarcapps, and
meanwhile Americana standout Will
Kimbrough is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming new album, Sideshow Love. www.willkimbrough.com
Recent
Releases
Second Wind Eudora www.facebook.com/secondwind30
Other
Artists Currently on Tour
JP
Harris & the Tough Choices www.ilovehonkytonk.com
Red
Wanting Blue www.redwantingblue.com
Tim
Mahoney www.timmahoney.com
Badfish, a Tribute to
Sublime www.badfish.com
The
Companies We Represent
Bullz-Eye.com: With reviews, original entertainment features, sports, commentary, men's fitness advice, humor and blogs covering a wide range of topics, Bullz-Eye.com remains one of the premier online entertainment magazines for men. Bullz-Eye.com/Black Mountain Publishing also publishes several blogs including Premium Hollywood, The Scores Report and Mikey's Kitchen. www.bullz-eye.com
