 His collection of good ol’ “swinging honkytonk-a-billy” music debuts on Bar/None Records May 11.
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Press Release)— The people of Hoboken, New Jersey knowGene D. Plumber as the “singing plumber.” For more than three decades, Gene Turonis has lived a dual life as Gene D. Plumber, plumber by day and musician by night. Now the rest of the world can discover Gene — well, at least his musical side. On May 11, 2018, Bar/None Records, another Hoboken institution, will release Gene D. Plumber’s debut album All the Pretty Girls.Mixing Gene’s originals with some choice covers of songs he cherishes, the 13-song set serves up a charming patchwork of Americana the performer quite accurately describes as “swinging honkytonk-a-billy.” Gene’s voice has gravelly outer shell that sandpapers into a smooth sweet center for an authentic sound that really connects with listeners. His life-worn vocals also fit perfectly with the sense of dented romanticism that flows through his songs — from the wistful memories in “A Breeze Blows Through the Palm Trees” and “Round and Round We Go” to the wry wit of “She Belongs to Someone” and “Diamond as Big as Potatoes.” On the title track, which leads off All the Pretty Girls,you can hear traces of John Prine, Willie Nelson, and latter-day Dylan that surface throughout the record too. More than being influenced by these singer/songwriters, they actually share a lot of the same influences— at 72 years old these greats are his contemporaries.
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Hailing from Colorado, Jackson Emmer unites playful lyricism, intimate Americana melodies and an authentic country spirit with a contemporary perspective as he connects with listeners via the time-honored tradition of storytelling on his upcoming album, Jukebox.
Today, TDC is pleased to premiere the album's title track, a sweetly sentimental trip to simpler times that appeals to both your ears and your heart. Led by Emmer's raspy, yet incredibly smooth, vocals, "Jukebox" meanders leisurely as layers of bass, percussion, and trumpet transport the listener to the places and times one recalls fondly, whether you're a boomer, a millennial, or somewhere in between. "I miss the old days with a jukebox on Plastic buttons play your favorite song Nostalgia is here to stay, the world was sweet yesterday Atari, Mario wasted days oh how the time would go What a shame what a shame the old folks say We used to have some fun back in the good old days" Emmer relays the story behind the track, "Country is honky tonk. Honky tonk is western swing. Western swing is jazz. Jazz is blues. It’s all connected. I wrote this song a couple years ago, tossed it in the circular file, and moved on. One morning, I was playing what I call “the garbage songs” for my wife. She thought I should reconsider this tune, and so I began rebuilding my relationship with it. Nostalgia is a common thread in American music, so upon second look, this song feels like a natural fit." Emmer cut his teeth with Sam Moss, known for his primitive guitar work, in the Appalachian old-time duo The Howling Kettles, and he’s studied everything from Guy Clark to Bob Wills. “In mainstream country today,” Emmer explains, “you stretch a sad feeling out for a whole song in a Disneyland kind of way. Classic country had these stories that pivot on small moments and little details. It comes out of nowhere. You think something’s going to go down smooth, but then there’s a sudden right hook.” On Jukebox, Emmer spins tales of love gone wrong around quick surprises and sucker punches, dancing like Roger Miller and stinging like John Prine. Jukebox is due April 27th. For more information visit: Website/Facebook/Instagram/Purchase  L to R: Doug Miller, Former Texas State Representative and 52nd Annual Texas Legislative Conference Chair; Texan of the Year George Strait; Mary Jane Nalley, an owner of Gruene Hall; and Robin Jeffers, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Board Chair. | Rick Diamond for Getty Images NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (Press Release) – Iconic entertainer George Strait has been named “Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. At the 52nd annual statewide forum taking place at the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 23, Strait joins an array of prominent honorees including former U.S. Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, Governors and innovators.
Strait was recognized for his many contributions to the state of Texas throughout the years, particularly within the last year for his role leading recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The Category 4 hurricane ties Hurricane Katrina as the costliest storm to impact the U.S., inflicting damage of over $125 billion and displacing more than 30,000 residents.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release) – Singer/songwriter Steve Moakler’s new album Born Ready, the driving force behind his upcoming Born Ready Tour, is available for pre-order today. The album, to be released by CN Records on June 15, is reflective of Moakler’s past year which included more time touring than ever before.
Fans who pre-order the album will receive Moakler’s latest single “Breaking New Ground,” an anthem celebrating the spirit of determination and not backing down. This song is a follow-up to “Born Ready,” his successful lead track inspired by a partnership with Mack Trucks born out of Moakler’s year on the road.
If you're a regular reader of this site (thank you!!), then you know I am very diverse in the types of music I like. "+Whiskey" may fall out of the Americana realm, but it definitely falls under the "good music lives here" motto at TDC.
The latest from New Jersey's Young Rising Sons, "+Whiskey," is a dynamic rocker with intense energy, pulsating synths - and powerful emotion. Whether it's to a substance, activity, or another human, "+Whiskey" deals with the ease with which lines blur and one's judgement becomes distorted when you're dependent upon something and return to the source, no matter the misery it causes. http://www.youngrisingsons.com https://twitter.com/youngrisingsons https://www.facebook.com/youngrisingsons https://www.instagram.com/youngrisingsons/  Photo Credit: R. Katheryn Photography (Nashville, Tenn. – March 23, 2018 Press Release) – Rising star Haley Mae Campbell’s latest single - the violin-laden barnstormer of hope and longing, “Oughta Be” – is now available at all digital retailers and streaming services.
Written by Campbell alongside Patrick Thomas, “Oughta Be” is the second single from Campbell’s upcoming sophomore EP, Lovers Lottery, which is available for pre-order today (3/23). Lovers Lottery will be officially released on April 27. Pre-order Lovers Lottery and purchase “Oughta Be” HERE. Campbell (a multi-instrumentalist who counts guitar, violin, and piano among her talents) began busking on the streets of Charleston when she was only 13 years old. New York-born and South Carolina-raised, Campbell’s original music is a hybrid of city slicker sass and small-town sensibilities, mixing rock-style vocals with a country-style twang.  Watch Buckaroos Trailer: https://youtu.be/fqaW_sUzBBA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Press Release)-- Omnivore Recordings, in conjunction with the Buck Owens Estate, will release Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ The Complete Capitol Singles: 1967–1970. Street date for the set, available in CD and Digital, is May 11, 2018. This is Omnivore’s second in a series chronicling every one of Buck’s historic Capitol singles from the ’50s, ’60, and ’70s. Taken from the original mono and stereo masters, The Complete Capitol Singles: 1967–1970 collects the A- and B-side to all 18 singles from that period, including 14 Top Ten hits, in their original, chronological form. The set was produced and compiled by Grammy®-nominated producer, Patrick Milligan and mastered from original analog master tapes by Grammy®-winning engineer, Michael Graves at Osiris Studio. Owens, the best known proponent of the Bakersfield sound of country, boasted a total of 21 No. 1 country hits, most featuring Buckaroos guitarist Don Rich. In 1969, Owens came to the attention of millions as co-host, with Roy Clark, of the TV series Hee-Haw (the Buckaroos were the show’s initial house band). When Rich died in 1974, Owens took time away from music until he performed with musical disciple Dwight Yoakam, whose own music was modeled after Owens’ Bakersfield sound. Owens also operated the Crystal Palace venue in Bakersfield, which continues to present live music to this day.  The Big Takeover premiered a track: http://bit.ly/2ue9Iav
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A quick look at the song titles on Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs’ www.hollygolightly.com/Clippety Clop reveals a clear, unifying theme: “I Ride an Old Paint,” “Mule Skinner,” “Pinto Pony.” But at its core, Golightly says that Clippety Clop is simply “what came out best from a batch of songs we wanted to do.” London-born Golightly got her professional start as a member of Kent, England’s Thee Headcoatees, a garage rock combo formed as an opening act for Billy Childish and his band, Thee Headcoats. After the group’s run of albums and singles ended, Golightly continued a solo career that had already kicked off with her 1995 debut album The Good Things. She has also lent her talents to others' work, including vocals on the White Stripes track “It’s True That We Love One Another.” As a solo artist, Golightly has released nearly a dozen albums;Clippety Clop is the tenth long-player credited to Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs. It will hit the streets May 4, 2018 on Transdreamer Records via The Orchard/Sony. But “& the Brokeoffs” is really just Holly's longtime partner Lawyer Dave. “Invariably, when you use the gear that we use — which is nothing fancy at all — it’s going to sound like what it sounds like,” Golightly says. And the Brokeoffs’ sound, a sort of Americana filtered through British punk, derives its distinctive flavor from the duo’s instrumental approach: Holly sings (and plays a bit of acoustic guitar) while Lawyer Dave accompanies her. “Dave's on guitar, playing drums with his feet, and singing,” Golightly explains. “I sprinkle it with magic dust.” The result has a welcome rawness that simultaneously recalls Sun Studio productions and iconoclastic Leeds, U.K. band Mekons.  PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID MCCLISTER NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2018 Press Release) – Country’s only all-vocal group HOME FREE shares a perspective not often seen in their new cover video, interpreting Russell Dickerson’s #1 hit and new wedding-day staple “Yours.”
Baritone Adam Chance takes lead on the stirring tune and stars as a reflective groom while bandmates fill in as supportive groomsmen for the big day. “Those of us who are married have experienced the nerves and excitement guys can go through on their wedding day. The lyrics to ‘Yours’ really bring to mind making that ultimate declaration of love,” says bass singer Tim Foust. “It’s obvious why it has become such a modern-day classic.” Watch Home Free’s touching take on “Yours” exclusively on Hollywood Life here. The quintet have been dazzling sold-out audiences across the country on their TIMELESS Tour, which continues tonight (3/23) in Greensburg, PA. The group recently revealed the TIMELESS Tour will continue through the summer, with just-announced dates on sale today (3/23). Additional summer tour stops will be released soon. Meanwhile, the fan favorites are set to return to the popular CMA Fest Riverfront Stage for a free performance Sunday, June 10 at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. For more information on Home Free, visit www.homefreemusic.com. Follow Home Free on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.  King Leg to Open Outing as Special Guest
Ticket Pre-sales Begin March 26 Tickets On Sale to General Public Starting March 30 March 22, 2018 (Burbank, CA Press Release) – Announcing the LSD Tour, featuring Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, and Dwight Yoakam, three highly esteemed artists who have garnered 49 GRAMMY nominations combined over the span of their illustrious careers. Sire Records recording artist King Leg will open the show as Special Guest. The North American tour, produced by Live Nation, unites three of music’s most celebrated and iconic voices on one epic cross-country package for the very first time. Various pre-sales will begin March 26 at 10:00 A.M. local time. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting March 30 at 10:00 A.M. local time at LiveNation.com. Click here for details. The LSD Tour kicking off June 12, 2018 at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA, rolls through iconic amphitheaters and theaters in major markets across the country, and concludes on August 18, 2018 at Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn in Indianapolis, IN. Support comes from Los Angeles rock outlier King Leg. Check out the LSD Tour schedule after the jump. |
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