Saturday, May 26, 2018

Night 3 Of @twangfest Featuring @nikkilanemusic @lilliemae_music #JackGrelle Fri. 6/8 @offbroadwaystl



On Friday June 8th Nikki Lane, Lillie Mae and Jack Grelle will be performing at the third night of Twangfest happening at Off Broadway. The doors open at 7:00 pm and the music goes from 8:00 pm until 11:45 pm. It is an all-ages concert and is presented by Urban Chesnut Brewing. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Follow on for the latest on all of them, as well.


- Nikki Lane: (Greenville, SC Native In TN)

Genre: Country, Americana

https://www.nikkilane.com

https://www.facebook.com/nikkilanemusic

- Lilie Mae: (Nashville, TN)

Genre: Country, Americana

https://www.lilliemaemusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/lilliemaemusic

- Jack Grelle: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Country, Honky Tonk, Folk

https://www.jackgrelle.com

https://www.facebook.com/JackGrelle




About Nikki Lane:
Nikki Lane’s stunning third albumHighway Queen, out February 17th, 2017,sees the young Nashville singer emerge as one of country and rock’s most gifted songwriters. Co-produced by Lane and fellow singer-songwriter, Jonathan Tyler, this emotional tour-de-force was recorded at Matt Pence’s Echo Lab studio in Denton, Texas as well as at Club Roar with Collin Dupuis in Nashville, Tennessee. Blending potent lyrics, unbridled blues guitars and vintage Sixties country-pop swagger, Lane’s new music will resonate as easily with Lana Del Rey and Jenny Lewis fans as those of Neil Young and Tom Petty.

Highway Queen is a journey through heartbreak that takes exquisite turns. The record begins with a whiskey-soaked homage to Lane’s hometown (“700,000 Rednecks”) and ends on the profoundly raw “Forever Lasts Forever,” where Lane mourns a failed marriage – the “lighter shade of skin” left behind from her wedding ring. On “Forever” and the confessional “Muddy Waters,” Lane’s lyrics align her with perceptive songwriters like Nick Lowe and Cass McCombs. Elsewhere, “Companion” is pure Everly Brothers’ dreaminess (“I would spend a lifetime/ Playing catch you if I can”). She goes on a Vegas bender on the rollicking “Jackpot,” fights last-call blues (“Foolish Heart”) and tosses off brazen one-liners at a backroom piano (“Big Mouth”).

“Love is the most unavoidable thing in the world,” Lane says. “The person you pick could be half set-up to destroy your life with their own habits – I’ve certainly experienced that before and taken way too long to get out of that mistake.”

In 2014, Lane’s second album All or Nothin’ (New West) solidified her sandpaper voice beneath a ten-gallon hat as the new sound and look of outlaw country music. Produced by Dan Auerbach, the record’s bluesy Western guitars paired with Lane’s Dusty Springfield-esque voice earned glowing reviews from NPR, the Guardian and Rolling Stone. In three years since herWalk of Shame debut, Lane said she was living most of the year on the road.

Growing up, Lane used to watch her father pave asphalt during blistering South Carolina summers. She’d sit on the roller (“what helps smooth out the asphalt”) next to a guy named Rooster and divvy out Hardee’s lunch orders for the workers. “My father thought he was a country singer,” Lane laughs. “He partied hard at night, but by 6:30 AM he was out on the roads in 100-degree weather.” That’s the southern work ethic, she says. “We didn’t have a lot of money, but I was privileged with the knowledge of how to work hard, how to learn and to succeed when things aren’t set up for me.” Creativity was an unthinkable luxury, she adds. “When people told me I should try to get a record deal for songs I was writing, I was like, ‘that’s cute – I’ve got to be at work at 10 A.M.’”

“Becoming a songwriter is one of the most selfish things I’ve ever done,” Lane says plainly. She describes writing her first song at age 25 like it was a necessary act of self-preservation after a devastating breakup. Many of her early songs, she said on Shame and Nothin’,were about the fleetingness of relationships she believed were permanent, she says. Lane’s main line of work in those days was a fashion entrepreneur (she’s currently the owner of Nashville’s vintage clothing boutique High Class Hillbilly). It brought her to cities around the country, New York to Los Angeles to Nashville. And like a true wanderer, Lane’s sound crisscrosses musical genres with ease, while the lonesome romantic in her remains. Even a soft song like, “Send The Sun,” with its lilting downward strum, is flush with bittersweet emotion. “Darling, we’re staring at the same moon,” Lane sings lovingly. “I used to say that to my ex,” she says with cheerful stoicism, “to try to brighten the long nights, stay positive.”

Highway Queen is poised to be Lane’s mainstream breakthrough. “Am I excited to spend years of my life in a van, away from family and friends? No, but I’m excited to share my songs, so they’ll reach people and help them get through whatever they’re going through. To me, that’s worth it.”

“Lay You Down” is one of those unexpected moments for Lane. “That song was inspired by something Levon Helm’s wife posted on Facebook when he was sick with cancer,” Lane says. “I was just so moved by her telling the world how much love he felt from people writing to them, and moved that because of the Internet, I was able to see that love ­– even from a distance.” The song became surreal for Lane and her band when her longtime guitarist, Alex Munoz, was diagnosed with cancer while they were playing it. “It deepened my perspective and the importance of keeping everyone safe,” says Lane.

On the record cover, Lane looks out on wide, unowned Texan plains, leaning on the fearsome horns of a massive steer. Wearing a vintage Victorian dress, the stark photo invokes a time before highways existed. The symbolism isn’t lost on Lane. Highway Queen was a pioneering moment for her as an artist.

“I was always a smart girl, always had to yell to be heard,” she says, “But this was the first time in my career where I decided how things were going to go; I was willing to take the heat.” Lane included the bonus track “Champion” as a small testament to that empowerment. “It makes a point,” Lane says with a smile, “That I appreciate what you’re saying, but get the fuck out of my way.”


LILLIE MAE COMES TO ST. LOUIS' TWANGFEST


"Mae's warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling." - People Magazine

"An album that uses the richness of the American musical catalog 

to pave new ground." - Rolling Stone

"[Forever And Then Some is] filled with songs that showcase her songwriting talent, 

blending pop heartbreak with country joy -- kind of like if Robyn 

spent some quality time with Willie Nelson." - Elle


Lillie Mae is completing a run of headline tour dates from this May and June. The run included appearances at Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, GA, Boston Calling Festival in Boston, MA and Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati, OH. Before the headline dates began, Lillie Mae hit the road with Tyler Childers for the third annual Stagecoach Spotlight Tour, held in conjunction with the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA. .

Last year's Forever And Then Some received a great deal of advance praise leading up to its release. Rolling Stone praised "Over The Hill And Through The Woods" for "melding unique old-time vocal breaks, a rich sonic chug that evokes some Seventies rock psychedelia and evocative storytelling;" Stereogum lauded "Honky Tonks And Taverns" as "an expertly polished, delightfully upbeat track;" and Elle noted that the album is "filled with songs that showcase her songwriting talent, blending pop heartbreak with country joy -- kind of like if Robyn spent some quality time with Willie Nelson." Lillie Mae also recently performed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert -- watch the performance HERE.

Lillie Mae was also included in NPR's esteemed "Austin 100" in advance of SXSW 2017, and was named one of "10 Country Artists You Need To Know" by Rolling StoneEntertainment Weekly included Lillie Mae in their "Breaking Big" column, praising "Over The Hill and Through The Woods" as "a stomping lament for a restless heart." People Magazine did the same in their "People's Pick" column, noting that "Mae's warm, self-assured vocal twang is rivaled by her vivid storytelling."




About Jack Grelle:

“A progressive honky-tonk hero arriving at just the right time in Trump’s America”- Rolling Stone

“Got Dressed Up to be Let Down,” the new album out October 2016 from St. Louis-based country songwriter Jack Grelle (Grell-EE), paints the picture of true Americana with depth and variety. Largely sculpted by 70s honky-tonk, the album weaves through diverse influences such as cajun, tejano, rock & roll and folk to create a passionately comprehensive interpretation of a classic sound. The songs are carefully crafted with contributions from an assortment of musicians including the South City Three (Pokey LaFarge) and John Horton (The Bottle Rockets). The arrangements include pedal steel, piano, fiddle and harmonica.

Jack’s willingness to travel around genre-lines is a testament to the urgency and restlessness of his artistry. This rambling spirit has brought him to over 13 countries and 3 continents with a tour schedule that averages 150 shows a year. He has shared the stage with Joe Ely, Billy Joe Shaver, Chris Stapleton, and Pokey Lafarge. LaFarge, who has personally invited Grelle to open shows on numerous occasions, referred to Jack as a “Midwestern poet” and “a timeless Renaissance man.” Jack has also enjoyed the opportunity to sit in with Dale Watson and his Lonestars.

As Grelle’s new album switches from waltzes to two-steps and rockers, the insight and intelligence in his lyrics remain consistent. Jack’s songs range in topic from celebrating the life of his recently-deceased grandmother to romance in South America, and he shows an integrity and courage that mirror his punk rock upbringing by tackling such topics as freedom in femininity and the tragedy of police killings that plague the African-American community.

Jack is a strong, idealistic artist who does not accept limitations. These qualities recently led him to step outside of his normal role as he assembled a backing band to tour the Midwest with Lavender Country, the music of Patrick Haggerty, a life-long gay rights activist who made the world’s first gay country album. Grelle’s drive continually leads him to new challenges, and he consistently exceeds expectations. With a strong new album and another long stretch of tour dates lining up, Grelle is poised for new horizons and great success in 2016 and beyond.

Music In My Mind: @theshawnmaxwell Thurs. 6/7 @GreenLadyLounge Black Dolphin Room



On Thursday, June 7th the Shawn Maxwell Quintet will be performing in Kansas City, Missouri at the Green Lady Lounge's Black Dolphin Room. The concert is set to take place from 8:30pm to 11:30 pm. Continue on below to visit the artist online and to check out their music. Follow on for the latest from Shawn Maxwell.

Black Dolphin – Shawn Maxwell’s New Tomorrow

June 7 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Black Dolphin, 1813 Grand Blvd 
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States + Google Map

Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow celebrates the release of their new album at Black Dolphin in Kansas City

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- Shawn Maxwell: (Chicago, IL)

Genre: Jazz

https://www.shawnmaxwell.com

https://www.facebook.com/shawnmaxwell



Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow  
 

“Music In My Mind” New CD

Listen on Soundcloud


 

 

Accompanied by his New Tomorrow band plus special guests, saxophonist Shawn Maxwell presents captivating original tunes on his latest release,Music In My Mind

Chicago-based reed maven Shawn Maxwell
takes listeners on a jazz journey with his brand-new CD, Music In My Mind

 

On Music In My Mind, saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist Shawn Maxwell presents an exciting mix of 10 new compositions, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to the free and far out to funk and fusion, all rendered with skill, taste, warmth and originality. This is the eighth album of originals for Maxwell, and once again he displays the talent, creativity and imagination that have built an enthusiastic international audience for this Illinois native son. 
Joined by his band New Tomorrow on this latest CD, Music In My Mind,Maxwell presents an excellent sampler of his far-reaching capabilities as a bandleader, and highlights the stellar contributions of his musical cohorts. The saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist is joined by New Tomorrow stalwarts Victor Garcia on trumpet and flugelhorn, Matt Nelson on piano and keyboards, Junius Paul on acoustic and electric bass, and Phil Beale on drums.

The core New Tomorrow band is supplemented on this fresh offering by special guests, including vocalist Dee Alexander, trumpeters Chad McCullough and Corey Wilkes, electric bassists Patrick Mulcahy and Tim Seisser, vibraphonist Stephen Lynerd, and drummer/percussionist Kalyan Pathak. 

The Joliet, Illinois-born Shawn Maxwell was exposed to a wide variety of music from his youngest years; he recalls that hearing Pete Fountain made him want to play the clarinet. It was love at first note—as soon as Shawn picked up an instrument, he knew he wanted to pursue a life in music. As he discovered more about jazz in high school, he realized he’d found his musical home.

Maxwell has been a mainstay of the Chicago jazz scene since his high school days. Critic Neil Tesser has described his tone in glowing terms: "His alto timbre sits in a lineage exemplified by past giants like Jackie McLean and Eric Dolphy, and by such latter-day players as Arthur Blythe and Steve Slagle." 

But Maxwell can’t be pigeonholed as solely a Chicago musician. The saxophonist has steadily developed a broad following far beyond his Midwest roots, starting with the release of his first album in 2004. He maintains a busy national and international touring schedule, and has gigged and recorded with a quartet and a 10-tet, Shawn Maxwell’s Alliance, as well as with New Tomorrow.

Maxwell has been lauded for his composing skills from the get-go, and he acknowledges finding inspiration in a diverse lineup that includes Guns N’ Roses, Duke Ellington, Art Pepper and Cannonball Adderley. Writing music always seemed like a natural creative outlet to the saxophonist, who notes, “As jazz musicians, we’re composers every time we take a solo.”

Music In My Mind highlights include:

“He Gone”: Introspective and mellow, grounded by the spare, intense drumwork and ethereal flute.
“Our Princess is in Another Castle” is frisky and engaging, with a hypnotic beat. It’s a treat to hear how singer Dee Alexander shines in this setting.

The title track, “Music In My Mind,” bursts with fun and creativity, hinting at classically inspired themes. Check out the leader’s exciting saxophone work, as well as Victor Garcia’s shimmering flugelhorn solo.

With its brilliant writing, sax styling and energy, there’s something about “Glamasue” that evokes but never imitates Arthur Blythe on the cusp of the 1980s. There’s an engaging development of tension and tempo, driven by the depth of Tim Seisser’s electric bass.

With Music In My Mind Shawn Maxwell proves once again that he is in the front line among today’s most versatile and creative jazz talents. Expect to be surprised and delighted by his music for years to come.
  


Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow 

 “Music In My Mind” (Origin)  

Street Date: May 18, 2018  

Shawn Maxwell - alto saxophone/clarinet/flute,  Dee Alexander - voice (tracks 1, 2 & 4),  Victor Garcia - trumpet/flugelhorn (tracks 2 & 8),  Chad McCullough - trumpet/flugelhorn (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5 & 9),  Corey Wilkes - trumpet (tracks 6 & 10),  Matt Nelson - piano/Rhodes,  Patrick Mulcahy - electric bass (tracks 6 & 10),  Junius Paul - electric & acoustic bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8),  Tim Seisser - electric bass (tracks 3 & 9),  Phil Beale – drums,  Stephen Lynerd - vibraphone (track 5),  Kalyan Pathak - Duff drums, Paiste Cup Chimes, Djembe, Percussion (track 7) 

https://www.shawnmaxwell.com

https://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22155
 

Ascension: @oatmband CD Release w/ @ConquerAsTheyCo @SilentHollowMus @SkydwellerMusic @DivideTheEmpire Sat. 6/2 @popsrocks



On Saturday,  June 2nd Out Amongst The Masses will be celebrating their  "Ascension" CD release happening at Pop's Concert Venue with support by Conquer As They Come, Silent Hollow, Skydweller and Divide The Empire The doors open at 6:00 pm and the show goes from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. It is an all-ages concert. Tickets are available for $6.00 in advance and $8.00 day of show. Minors incur a $2.00 surcharge. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.


About Out Amongst The Masses (OATM):

Music pushes boundaries and pulls emotions; it captures imaginations and releases inhibitions. Veterans of the storied St. Louis musuc scene, Oatm strives to write powerful and emotional music that draws from a wide variety of influences. Thundering rhythms accompany the harmonized vocals and thick guitar melodies that pull from deep within.


- Out Amongst The Masses:

  (Mascoutah, IL)

Genre: Rock, Metal

https://www.outamongstthemasses.com

https://www.facebook.com/oatmband

- Conquer As They Come:

  (Washington, MO)

Genre: Alternative, Hard Rock

https://www.facebook.com/conquerastheycome

- Silent Hollow: (St. Charles, MO)

Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Alternative

https://www.silenthollowband.com

https://www.facebook.com/silenthollow

- Skydweller: (Benton/Desoto, IL)

Genre: Rock, Metal, Alternative

https://www.skydweller.myfreesites.net

https://www.facebook.com/Skydwellermusic

- Divide The Empire:

  (Winfield, MO & Belleville, IL)

Genre: Hard Rock

https://www.dividetheempire.com

https://www.facebook.com/DivideTheEmpire

Friday, May 25, 2018

Singer/Songwriter #PC_Coffey Performs Soul, Folk + Alt. Rock Sun. 5/27 @ #ScarlettsWineBar



On this Sunday, May 27th PC Coffey will be performing at Scarlett's Wine Bar in the Central West End from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. PC Coffey is a singer-songwriter based in St. Louis, Missouri. With a musical style combining soul, folk, and alternative rock, PC serves up original songs featuring colorful melodies, potent hooks, and expressive lyrics over skillful guitar work. Always present in PC’s sound is a warm rhythmic pulse emanating from heartfelt strumming and picking patterns. Influences include Bradley Nowell, Frank Ocean, Paul Janeway, Foy Vance, Jarle Bernhoft, Annie Clark, Thom Yorke, Stephen Bruner, Eric Clapton, Naomi Saalfield, John Frusciante, Ruban Nielson, and Jeff Parker.

- PC Coffey: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Singer/Songwriter, Soul, Folk, Alternative Rock

https://www.pccoffey.com

Thursday, May 24, 2018

4963: #AlHoliday + The East Side Rhythm Band Album Release w/ @jennyteator Sat. 6/2 @OldRockHouse



On Saturday, June 2nd Al Holiday & The East Side Rhythm Band will be celebrating their third full-length album release at the Old Rock House with support by Jenny Teator. The doors open at 7:00 pm and the music lasts from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm. This is an all-ages concert. Tickets are $15.00 in advance which also includes a CD. Otherwise, you can get in the day of the show for $12.00 and it does not include a CD. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

The new album was recorded live to analog tape. It features the forthcoming single "Wake Up, America" with St. Louis  guest Kenny Deshields. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Al Holiday: (STL Native In TN)

Genre: Soul, Funk, R&B

https://www.alholidaymusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/AlHollidayMusic

- Jenny Teator: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre:  Rock, Soul, Blues

https://www.jennyteator.com

https://www.facebook.com/jennyteator

New Vintage: @kylewalz Album Release Fri. 6/1 @thewolfstl



On Friday, June 1st Kyle Walz will be celebrating his third album release called "New Vintage" at The Wolf in Ballwin, Missouri. The show is from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Kyle is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and author who also likes to blog about original music on his website. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artist online and to check out his music.

- Kyle Walz: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Singer/Songwriter, Rock

https://www.kylewalz.com

https://www.facebook.com/kylewalzmusician

Google Kyle Walz:
https://g.co/kgs/hDUmJ1

(The Legendary) #TigerRider Album Release w/ @bruiserqueen @sisterwizzard #BounceHouseBand Fri. 6/1 @offbroadwaystl



On Friday, June 1st Tiger Rider is celebrating their album release show at Off Broadway with support by Bruiser Queen, Sister Wizzard and Bounce House. The show is from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. It is agws 18 and up and costs $4.00. It also features performances by Glenda Glitterstorm and more. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

- Tiger Rider: (St. Louis, MO)

Garage, Glam, Punk, Rock

http://thelegendarytigerr.wixsite.com/tigertown

https://www.facebook.com/tigerrider0

http://tigerrider.bandcamp.com

- Bruiser Queen: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Rock

https://www.bruiserqueen.com

https://www.facebook.com/bruiserqueen

http://bruiserqueen.bandcamp.com

- Sister Wizzard: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Dream Pop

https://www.facebook.com/sisterwizzard

https://www.sisterwizzard.tumblr.com

http://sisterwizzard.bandcamp.com

- Bounce House: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Synth Pop

https://www.facebook.com/bouncehouseband

Raevolution: @themaension w/ @RouletteBandNJ Thurs. 5/31 @ #TheSceneKC Rock Bar



On Thursday May 31st The Maension will be playing a concert with Roulette at The Scene KC Rock Bar located in Kansas City, Missouri. It also will be featuring local supporting acts to be announced soon. The show goes from 7:00 pm to midnight. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Follow on for the latest on The Maension.


- The Maension: (Hollywood, CA)

Genre: Alternative, Rock, Metal

https://www.themaension.com

https://www.facebook.com/themaension

- Roulette: (Asbury Park, NJ)

Genre: Metal, Hard Rock

https://www.roulettemusicnj.com

https://www.facebook.com/RouletteBandNJ



The MÆNSION 

"Say It" 

World Premiere on Pure Grain Audio.com 

The MÆNSION - "Say It" 



Click the photo above to watch "Say It" on 

Pure Grain Audio .com 


LA rockers The MÆNSION Premiere new music video "Say It" on Pure Grain Audio.com 


The video, from The Maension's upcoming RÆVOLUTION release, depicts the band as a group of hackers who successfully hack into a worldwide media system to spread The Maension's RÆVOLUTION message using the hashtags #THEMAENSION #RÆVOLUTION (searchable on all social media sites).

The video has a relevance that extends far beyond music in light of today's troubling new reports of data breaches. "The gap between the average Joe and the 0.1% keeps increasing, said Mark Maension. "Our privacy has been taken away, our rights slowly eroded by laws passed using fear generated by fake news and fake wars. Meanwhile politicians on both sides keep lining their pockets with campaign funds instead of representing 'We the People.'"

The Maension, the Hollywood-based heavy metal band has never shied away from confronting issues, but with this album, the band chose to hit them head-on.   


The MÆNSION "Say It" official music

"Lyrically I had a very clear direction for this album," Mark said. "In the past I was quite cryptic and psychedelic with my lyrics, but I wanted to go the opposite direction for this one and be as direct and simple as I could, which is counter-nature for me. I gotta say touring in so many countries and for that long, really affected us at many levels.  

People tend to think in a very localized way about life and the issues they face every day. It was very interesting to me noticing how people from each country had fundamentally the same issues as anyone elsewhere, yet it appeared to them those issue were their very own. Media is really moving public opinion where they are paid to move it, and it is very hard to realize it when all you experience is life in one place."

The video for "Say It!" was shot in Caserta, Italy during their 2017 European tour at the Ex Saint Gobain, an abandoned warehouse from the '60s just a couple miles away from the largest royal residence in the world, 

King's Palace Reggia Di Caserta.


The MÆNSION "Say It!" official music video 


After the premiere, "Say It!" will be available to view @ youtube.com/TheMaension and The Maension.com  

"The song message is straight forward- Make your voice be heard LOUD and CLEAR and let them know that 'we are not gonna follow you!'" Mark said. 


The MÆNSION embark on the Revolution World Tour this April, which will include an appearance at Rocklahoma 2018




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Listen to The MÆNSION on 

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The Wanting: @redwantingblue w/ @lizbrasher Thurs. 5/31 @BlueberryHillMO @DuckRoom



On Thursday, May 31st Red Wanting Blue will be performing at the Blueberry Hill Duck Room along with support by Liz Brasher. This show is presented by Pagan Productions. The doors open at 7:00 pm. The concert lasts from 8:00 pm to 11:45 pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $18.00 day of show. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Follow on for the latest on Red Wanting Blue.

- Red Wanting Blue: (Columbus, Ohio)

Genre: Rock

https://www.redwantingblue.com

https://www.facebook.com/redwantingblue

- Liz Brasher:  (Memphis, TN)

Genre: Alternative, Indie

https://www.lizbrasher.com

https://www.facebook.com/LizBrasherMusic

Red Wanting Blue

Meet amazing Midwestern rock band Red Wanting Blue. They released a new album called The Wanting on April 27th. The 2 main themes that make this band so unique is being “Connectors” and “Lifers.” 

They are connectors by how their music is so relatable and the storytelling they showcase in each song. Every song is unique in a special way for the band. Their fans are die hearts especially in Ohio where most of them are from. They will go far and wide to see the band live everywhere.  


They are “Lifers” since they overall are a DIY band who have been doing this for so long and every decision the lead singer Scott Terry makes somehow goes back to him playing music and being in RWB. He is lifer and that is all he know and you can hear that in the entire album.


Produced by acclaimed singer/songwriter Will Hoge, the new album The Wanting is the next level to finally put this band on the map and in everyone’s ears. The band’s hunger remains after 20 years and the hunger has been their fuel, their motivation, their essence. Hunger has steered every step of the group’s extraordinary journey, and now, it’s at the heart of their most powerful record yet.


I hope you will dive into it. The 3 singles we are focusing on is “Ulysses”, “High and Dry” and “Younger Years”


Regardless, premiered the first track “Ulysses" with Billboard herehttps://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8098779/red-wanting-blue-new-song-ulysses-album-release-date 

ABOUT RED WANTING BLUE

Red Wanting Blue has released ten full-length albums to date: Velveteen (1996), Image Trigger (1998), Model Citizen (2000), Sirens (2001), Souvenirs of City Life (2002), Pride: The Cold Lover (2004), The Warehouse Sessions (2006), These Magnificent Miles (2008 & re-release, 2010), From The Vanishing Point (2011) and Little America (2014).


Throughout their career, they landed in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and at #1 for the band’s home region. They earned raves from Rolling Stone to Esquire and made appearances on The Late Show with David LettermanVH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live, and NPR’s Mountain Stage.


You can learn more about them here: http://www.redwantingblue.com

Double Feature: #WithinTheGiantsReach (@WTGRSATX) w/ As @earthshatters @DrDick_Ramirez @Wrecklofficial @GraysDivide Sun. 5/27 @Fubar_Stl Presented By The Venue/@Heilsound + Then On Mon. 5/28 @ #PJsPub @FacemeltL Presents @HailSaganBand @DrDick_Ramirez @ATGallows #Nethersphere @WTGRSATX #QuincyIL



On Sunday, May 27th  Within The Giants Reach comes to St. Louis with support by As Earth Shatters, Dr. Dick Ramirez, Wrecklamation and Grays Divide at Fubar  Concert Venue. It is co-presented by the venue and also Heilsound. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the music starts at 7:00 pm. It is an all-ages concert. General admission is from $8.00 to $10.00. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.



Also, on Monday, May 28th Facemelt Logistics presents Hail Sagan with special guest Dr. Dick Ramirez, Awaiting The Gallows, Nethersphere and Within The Giants Reach at PJ's Pub in Quincy, Illinois. The doors open at 7:00 pm and the show kicks off at 7:30 pm. The cost is $5.00 for 21 up and $8.00 for 18 to 21. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Follow on for the latest on Hail Sagan & Within The Giants Reach. Hail Sagan has a new video on their website called "Doors Will Open".


- Within Giants Reach: (San Antonio, TX)

Genre: Deathcore, Trash, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/withinthegiantsreach

Google Within the Giant's Reach: https://g.co/kgs/sVgXDT

- As Earth Shatters: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Metal Rock

https://www.artistecard.com/asearthshatters

https://www.facebook.com/asearthshatters

- Dr. Dick Ramirez: (Quincy, IL)

Genre: Metal

https://www.facebook.com/drdickramirez

https://www.reverbnation.com/drdickramirez

https://www.drdickramirez.bigcartel.com

- Wrecklamation: (Jeff. County, MO.)

Genre: Progressive Thrash Metal

https://www.facebook.com/wrecklamationstl

https://wrecklamation.bandcamp.com

- Grays Divide: (Decatur, IL)

Genre: Metal

https://www.facebook.com/graysdivide

http://www.graysdivide.bandcamp.com

- Hail Sagan: (Hollywood, CA)

Genre: Hard Rock, Electronic

https://www.hailsaganofficial.com

https://www.facebook.com/HailSaganOfficial

- Awaiting The Gallows: (Quincy, IL)

Genre: Dark Proggressive, Death Metal

https://www.facebook.com/awaitingthegallows

https://www.reverbnation.com/awaitingthegallowsofficial

- Nethersphere: (Central Illinois)

Genre: Southern Black Metal

https://www.facebook.com/Nethersphere




Hail Sagan is a dynamic rock band out of Los Angeles featuring powerhouse vocalist Sagan Amery and ESP guitarist Nick Quijano (formerly of Powerman 5000), along with an anonymous group of superstar musicians known as the Nothing. The band features a state-of-the-art electronic stage show, along with many interactive surprises for the audience.




**  WITHIN THE GIANT'S REACH  ** Announce Tour Dates; Launch EP

Rip Your Face Off With "Faceless" Lyric Video

Debut EP "In The Beginning" Out Now

San Antonio-based WITHIN THE GIANT'S REACH unleashed their debut EP "In The Beginning" on May 11th.  Already revealing their debut single "Faceless", the quintet is proud to announce their aggressive, motivational, hard-hitting lyrical metal will be hitting the US Midwest during May and June, which includes a hometown show.



Making music courageously drawn from the present, inspired by the reality of the world that surrounds them. Theirs is a firestorm of fury, a searing sonic symphony of songs from the heart dealing, in songs likes ‘Scars’ and ‘Faceless’ with such subjects as bullying and internet trolls. Overall with songs like ‘Rise and ‘The Summit’, WITHIN THE GIANT'S REACH make music of strength, self-belief and empowerment, which will all be featured on their debut EP "In The Beginning", which is now available via the band's Bandcamp here and Big Cartel here.

Guitarist William Taylor comments:

"We are stoked for fans to hear the new EP and feel the energy. We want it to wake them up inside. We want to inspire them to conquer their Giants and to do great things. No matter how hard it gets… Move forward! You only have one life, so live it! We want to project our drive, our reach for heavy brutal music, bringing back lyrical song-writing.”

"Faceless" - Lyric Video -https://youtu.be/yOR_zI95rP8 

EP Teaser -https://youtu.be/Fn5vnOhJBMI 

Track Listing:
1. The Summit (3:48)
2. Faceless (4:31)
3. Rise (4:23)
4. Collapse Rebuild (4:36)
5. Scars (3:28)
6. Same Blood (3:42)
EP Length: 24:31

WITHIN THE GIANT'S REACH is:
- William Taylor - Guitar
- Norman Lucas - Vocals
- Evan Parigi - Drums
- Edgardo Ortiz - Bass
- Lenny Martinez - Guitar

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/withinthegiantsreach 
EPK - https://wp.me/pciNW-bCS 
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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"I can’t even try and place Within the Giant’s Reach into any genre as they seem to cover most genres in one track. There are elements of Thrash, Death, Death-core, Hardcore and Tech Death. How it is possible to manage this in one track is beyond my imagination. If their forthcoming EP is anything like this track, then I am sure that Within the Giant’s Reach will find themselves a lot of new fans across the globe."  – The Metal Review


Monday, May 21, 2018

The 59th Season Finale Of @NewMusicCircle w/ #CooperMoore #HamidDrake #JoshuaAbrams Sat. 5/26 @offbroadwaystl



On Saturday May 26th is New Music Circle's 59th Season Finale with Cooper-MooreHamid DrakeJoshua Abrams at Off Broadway. The concert is from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. There is a video linked above for each artist to check out and you can learn more on this event and each artist below.


Cooper-Moore: (New York, NY)

Genre: Jazz Pianist, Avant-garde Jazz, Free Improv, Composer

Google Cooper-Moorehttps://g.co/kgs/iPR5px 

Hamid Drake:  (Monroe, LA)

Genre: Jazz Drummer & Percussionist, Avant-garde Jazz, Free Improv

Google Hamid Drake: https://g.co/kgs/S8m7in

Joshua Abrams: (Philadelphia, PA)

Genre: Composer, Bassist, Avant-garde Jazz, Free Improv

Google Joshua Abramshttps://g.co/kgs/rmsdyv


Please join New Music Circle for the last presentation of their 59th season, on Saturday,  May 26th at Off Broadway. They will debut a first time trio collaboration of several names who should be familiar to NMC audiences: Cooper-MooreJoshua Abrams, and Hamid Drake.

Please join them and celebrate they close-out of this memorable 59th Season, as well as an announcement of our forthcoming 60th Season lineup! Concert and artist information may be found below.
  

Cooper-Moore – self-built instruments, percussion, keyboards
Joshua Abrams – guimbri, upright bass
Hamid Drake – drums, percussion

Saturday, May 26th, 2018
7pm doors / 8pm concert
Off Broadway  (map)
offbroadwaystl.com

$20.00 regular admission / $10.00 students & struggling music supporters
Advanced tickets are available here
Please RSVP on Facebook HERE for promotions and updates
additional info at: newmusiccircle.org 


Cooper-Moore

As a composer, performer, instrument builder/designer, storyteller, teacher, mentor, and organizer, Cooper-Moore has been a major, if somewhat behind-the-scenes, catalyst in the world of creative music for over 40 years. 

As a child prodigy, Cooper-Moore played piano in churches near his birthplace in the Piedmont region of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. His initiation into the realm of avant-garde jazz dates back to the NYC loft era of the early to mid 1970s, and in 1973, Sonny Rollins asked Cooper-Moore to open for him at the Village Vanguard. It was not until the early 1990s, when William Parker asked him to join his group In Order To Survive, that Cooper-Moore’s pianistic gifts were again regularly featured in the jazz context. 

Cooper-Moore’s creative life continues strong and unabated to the present day. He was the Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the 22nd annual Vision Festival, NYC in 2017.


Joshua Abrams

Joshua Abrams is a composer, bassist, and improviser. His formative musical experiences included performing in a chamber group conducted by Earle Brown and busking on the streets of Philadelphia as an original member of The Roots. Since the mid-1990s, Abrams has been a key figure in many of Chicago's creative music communities and has toured internationally with artists from many genres. 

In 2010, Abrams formed the project Natural Information Society (NIS), a group that creates long-form psychedelic environments applying the hypnotic capabilities of the guimbri (a Gnawan lute) to a wide range of contemporary musics and methodologies including jazz, minimalism, and experimental rock.


 

Hamid Drake 

Hamid Drake is an American jazz drummer and percussionist, now living in Chicago, yet he spends a great deal of his time touring worldwide. 

Drake is widely regarded as one of the great percussionists in jazz and improvised music, with a uniquely poetic approach to drumming. His style is deeply affected by the presence of Afro-Cuban, Indian, and African percussion instruments and corresponding cultural influences. 

His musical involvements date back to 1974 when he began working with the AACM and felt compelled then to explore earlier styles of drumming. He soon, however, began working with several of the greatest innovators in jazz at the time: Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders, and Peter Brötzmann.

In live collaborations, Hamid Drake continually inspires his fellow musicians to attain higher musical levels, while at the same time carving out space for his own explorations. Hence, he has remained one of the most adventurous and compelling drummers to perform over the past 30 years.


 

Here Ya Go, Buffalo: @KvarBlack EP Release w/ @johnnyazari Outlaw Comedy, @CDCyr + @MicaelaMohr Sat. 5/26 @ Castle Black



On Saturday, May 26th Kvar Black is releasing his "Here Ya Go, Buffalo" EP.
It also features the talents of Sam Avery, Zachary "Mowgli" Lorentz, Partha Karmakar and Sean Kamery. Kvar's producer Johnny Azari will be doing some comedy, plus more sets by Chris Cyr of Impolite Company and also Micaela Mohr. The show goes from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. There is a $10.00 suggested donation. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

- Kvar Black: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Blues, Alt. Country, Lo-fi

https://www.facebook.com/kvarblackblues

http://www.kvarblack.bandcamp.com

My Life Is A Movie: Mixtape Release By @officialbyronb1 Sat. 5/26 @ #ClubLAEast



On Saturday, May 26th Byron Blake is having his "My Life Is A Movie" mixtape release at Club LA East located in East Saint Louis, Illinois. The show goes from 9:00 pm until 3:00 am. The concert listing describes they will also be featuring surprise guest performances. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artist online and to check out his music.

- Byron Blake: (Saint Louis, MO)

Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap

https://www.facebook.com/RealByronBlake

https://www.facebook.com/officialbyronblake

Google Byron Blake: https://g.co/kgs/ja7fNA

Things: @CAtwoodMusic + #TheProdigalSons Debut Album Release w/ @MattKennon (TN) #MikeyLanini Sat. 5/26 @ #FountainInn (Valmeyer, IL)



On Saturday, May 26th Caleb Atwood & The Prodigal Sons will be releasing their debut album at the Fountain Inn located in Valmeyer, Illinois. The show features very special guests Matt Kennon and Mikey Lanini. The show goes from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. Caleb will have CD's on hand for $10.00 at the concert. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Caleb Atwood & The Prodigal Sons:

(Heerlan, Netherlands Native In Mascoutah, IL)

Genre: Country, Christian

https://www.calebatwoodmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCalebAtwoodMusic

- Mikey Lanini: (South/Eastern MO)

Genre: Singer-songwriter, Country

https://www.facebook.com/Mikey-Lanini-Music-162121131234239

- Matt Kennon: (Conyers, GA Native In TN)

Genre: Country

https://www.mattkennon.com

https://www.facebook.com/MattKennonMusic

Wave/Water: #RussellJamesMusic (NM) w/ #RebeccaRyan + #TonyEstrada Plus #DonBailey Of @BobBandOfficial Sat. 5/26 @StlEvangelines



On Saturday, May 26th Russell James from the state of New Mexico comes to Evangeline's Bistro & Music House located in the Central West End of St. Louis, Missouri. He will be performing from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Rebecca Ryan & Tony Estrada who are seasoned musicians known formerly from their experience in the bands Genevieve and from The Bob Band will be playing from 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm. Don Bailey of The Bob Band will be presenting his musical talents from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on the venue's website. Continue on for the latest on Russell James.

Russell James Debuts "Ghosts"

PRESS HERE To Listen

Wave/Water Now Available 


"Folk rock Americana as bright and crisp as a spring morning, but as bronze as autumn leaves." - Impose

"Inspired by struggle, triumph, the natural world, and spoken with a sincerity that touches deep..." - Glide


Russell James' path to the release of "Ghosts" was one of absolute grit and willpower. For the better part of 2017, James, who lives his life with the audio integration disorder hyperacusis, complicated by parallels to the autism spectrum and a personal battle with PTSD and anxiety, felt as though he was standing in the shadow of his depression. From the darkness, James found glimmers of hope during the process of recording Wave/Water, which he self-released on April 20, 2018.

The album concentrates profoundly on hope and the impact it can have on a person's life. Throughout Wave/Water, James insistently underlines the notion that no one is alone in fighting life's battles... that every person is weathering the pressures of something every day. Because of this unifying connection, James asserts that we're all in this together and hopes, eventually, that we can all lean on each other for support.

"Depression is always with me...there's always an undercurrent of depression that will poke its head up once every two days even when I'm feeling good," he told Substream Magazine, who premiered "Ghosts," the first track from Wave/Water - PRESS HERE to listen. "I want people to know that because you can be in the darkest period, that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it."

"My mental health puts a lot of occupational limits on me but songwriting remains unaffected," he adds. "I get a sense of coping and healing from the creative practice as well as the sense that I still have something to give and we all need something that helps us push back what haunts us."


"Ghosts" on Soundcloud :

For more on RUSSELL JAMES:


Premonition: @HazeBond Debut EP Release w/ #FeatherAndStone Thurs. 5/24 At The Stagger @InnAgain



On Thursday, May 24th Edwardsville, Illinois' Haze Bond is celebrating their debut "Premonition" EP release with Feather & Stone at The Stagger Inn. The show goes from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. The group recorded their debut effort at Bird Cloud Recording. HERE is their EP release promo which also includes some of their music stylings. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Haze Bond: (Edwardsville, IL)

Genre: Rock, Funk, Soul, Pop

https://www.facebook.com/Haze-Bond-1264049027034107

- Feather & Stone: (St. Louis, MO)

Genre: Rock, Blues, Funk, Folk

*Free Download Of Their New Album "A Place Inside My Mind" Now Available:

https://www.featherandstoneband.com

https://www.facebook.com/Feather-And-Stone-201171816578699

https://featherandstone1.bandcamp.com