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Americana Artist James Hyland To Release New Album In September
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 16:08
Austin, TX — Americana artist James Hyland, who spent 10 years fronting the acclaimed South Austin Jug Band, resumes his solo career with the release of his album, CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, on September 14.
Hyland plays a CD Release Show at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 301 W. Riverside Drive. Cover is $10; information: 512.472.9304. Fiddler Warren Hood opens the show at 9 p.m.
Backing Hyland, his vocals and acoustic guitar on the new album are Jug Band players Dennis Ludiker on fiddles, Willie Pipkin on electric guitar, drummers/percussionists Rob Hooper and Robb Kidd, and honorary Jug Band member Kim Deschamps on steel guitar and Dobro (Blue Rodeo, Charlie Robison’s Enablers, Cowboy Junkies’ classic THE TRINITY SESSIONS) as well as such top Austin players as bassist Chris Maresh, fiddler Warren Hood, organ/piano player Chip Dolan and guitar player Stephen Doster, who also produced the album.
Folk-Rock Duo Long Woodson To Release 2nd CD
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 16:02
Austin, TX — Folk-rock duo Long Woodson, the prolific pair whose songwriting prowess extends to book-intricate concept albums, will release its second, ROBYVILLE (Robyville Records; Sept. 21, 2010), with a show in Austin to celebrate just two days later.
Long Woodson backed by its band plays at 10 p.m. Thursday, September 23, at Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd. Cover is $5; information: 512.448.2552. Matt King will play at 8 p.m. and David Beck at midnight.
ROBYVILLE details a fictional West Texas town full of misfits hiding out from mainstream America, each song written about or from the perspective of one of them. Dark lyrics, harmony hooks and gritty vocals paint a picture of survival and hope behind mandolin, Spanish and acoustic guitars, harmonica, and distorted electric guitar.
Cracker Barrel Presents Rodney Atkins
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 15:38
LEBANON, Tenn. - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is pleased to announce that country music star Rodney Atkins will release his next album with the popular family restaurant chain. Cracker Barrel Presents Rodney Atkins will be available on September 6th, and will feature four #1 hits, including “These Are My People,” "Watching You," and the current Billboard Top 20 and rising single “Farmer’s Daughter” which is approaching 300,000 digital downloads in just a few short months. The CD will also feature the previously unreleased song “More Like Your Memory (Always Takes Me Back),” and will be available only at Cracker Barrel.
George Jones To Be Inducted Into Texas Country Music Hall Of Fame
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 15:21
Nashville, TN – George Jones alongside Al Dexter and Ray Winkler will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on August 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater. This year’s special guest performer will be Mel Tillis and the Statesiders. Also performing will be the Justin Trevino Band featuring Tony Booth, Georgette Jones, Frankie Miller, Darryl McCall, Mona McCall, Amber Digby and Curtis Potter. The legendary Ralph Emery will host the event.
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