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Devon Allman + Duane Betts Announce Spring 2019 Album & The Allman Betts Band, Initial 2019 Tour Dates Announced

Music News- After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts - the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band.  

 

They will kick off 2019 with a new Allman Betts Band album and a worldwide tour that will feature new music, songs from their solo projects and classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band. The new album, which is slated to be released in the Spring of 2019, will be produced by Matt Ross-Spang  (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine and Elvis Presley).

 

The new ABB will include Devon, Duane, Berry Oakley Jr. (son of original Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), slide guitar virtuoso, Johnny Stachela and DAP percussionists R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow) and John Lum.  Peter Levin (Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 player) and Chuck Leavell (former Allman Brothers Band keyboardist and current Rolling Stones keyboardist) will also appear on the record. 

 

Second Annual Allman Family Revival at The Fillmore will return for its second year in celebration of Gregg Allman's birthday, and all star family reunion is set to take place at The Fillmore in San Francisco.  "I think that it's important that the music live on" Devon recently told Rolling Stone in an interview.   The evening will feature Devon Allman , Duane Betts , Berry Oakley Jr., Luther and Cody Dickinson, G. Love, Samantha Fish, Jimmy Hall, Ally Venable, Alex Orbison and Marcus King.  Plus Brotherhood of Light, the "original San Francisco psychedelic show" (who are slated to tour with the new ABB in 2019) will be providing visuals and lighting for the evening.  Brotherhood of Light has worked with several bands including The Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Zeppelin and The Who.

 

The Record Company Announce 2019 Support Dates On Bob Seger's Final Tour

Music News - The Record Company will hit the road supporting Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band in early 2019 for a special series of arena shows, including a stop at the Forum in their home town of Los Angeles and more. The shows are part of Seger's final tour after 5 decades on the road. Tickets for the newly announced dates - Vancouver, Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento - will go on sale Friday, November 9th at 10 AM local time. All other dates are on sale now.

The announcement follows a huge year for The Record Company, who released their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘All Of This Life’ (via Concord) in June.  The album debuted in the top 5 on multiple Billboard charts, including Top New Artists and Top Alternative Artists, and lead single, "Life To Fix" hit #1 on the Billboard AAA charts, the FMQB Top 200, and the Americana radio chart. Rolling Stone said ‘All Of This Life’ "isn't so much a return to form as it is taking that form to a big new level," and NPR Music praised the band's "winning combination of hustle and heart."

The Record Company is currently in the midst of their own national headlining tour, which includes a hometown show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on November 10th. Full tour routing below.

JOHN MELLENCAMP TO RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM, "OTHER PEOPLE’S STUFF" on 12/7

Music News - JOHN MELLENCAMP has announced the preorder for his 24th album, Other People’s Stuff [Coming via Republic Records], available everywhere on Friday, December 7th.

Pre-order Other People’s Stuff BELOW.

Not only has MELLENCAMP released hundreds of original songs over his illustrious career, but he has recorded numerous celebrated covers. For as renowned as his original material remains, MELLENCAMP has breathed new life and spirit into various staples of the classic American musical canon as well. A handpicked selection of those covers comprises the aptly titled, Other People’s Stuff.

Culled from seminal albums, compilations, unearthed sessions and documentaries, this record serves as a proud homage to some of the greatest songs in history. For the album, Mellencamp recorded a brand-new version of “Eyes on the Prize” which was originally performed at The White House.  Mellencamp was asked by the Obama administration to perform for the 2010 Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement event. See link to the memorable performance BELOW. Listen to “Eyes on The Prize” HERE.

About the collection, MELLENCAMP commented “Most, if not all, of the songs on Other People’s Stuff come from The Great American Songbook. These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work. Now, they have.”

Check out the full tracklisting below.

Dirty Projectors Debut Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Remix Of "(I Wanna) Feel It All" From New Album 'Lamp Lit Prose'

Music News- Today, Dirty Projectors release a shimmering, spectral Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith remix of "(I Wanna) Feel It All." The original track appears on Dirty Projectors' critically acclaimed new album 'Lamp Lit Prose,' out now via Domino.

""Feel It All" is one of my favorites on the new album," says Dave Longstreth. "For me it's got one of those child-is-the-father-of-the-man types of energies, the whole span of a life in the blink of an eye. It's a song about experience, and it's an optimistic song: reflecting back on the breadth of one's lived moments, large and small, sweet, bitter and everything in between, and -- instead of weary indifference or pessimistic disavowal -- saying 'yes, I want to feel it all!'"

"Back in the late '90s, Katy Davidson was my first tape-trading friend and sort of my first songwriting mentor. Their presence in this track (which I am honored and chuffed to present) adds to that sense of the cyclical nature of time, creativity, and human relationships."

Listen to "(I Wanna) Feel It All (Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Remix)" below-

Neko Case Announces 2019 North American Tour

Music News - Neko Case has announced the itinerary of her 2019 North American tour to promote her first solo album in five years, Hell-On.  The tour kicks off on January 23 in Providence, RI and will include shows in Boston, Orlando, Austin, Washington, and San Diego before wrapping up on Valentine’s Day in Phoenix, AZ.

These shows follow her previously announced 2018 dates across Europe and the USA. They'll be followed by a brief series of shows in Australia and New Zealand.  Kimya Dawson and Margaret Glaspy will join Case on select shows.

She's shared her new music video for the single “Last Lion of Albion,” which features handmade creations from artist Laura Plankser.

“I’m very honored and excited to debut this video for “Last Lion of Albion” by one of my very favorite artists, Laura Plansker,“ Case said in a press statement. “I’ve loved her work forever; she‘s so skilled at using handmade figures and props to create surreal worlds. Her work perfectly balances humor and darkness in a way that breaks my heart. She has a way of making something so artificial so very alive. The turning of the lion’s head to look at the sky, or its own reflection makes me cry my eyes out. There is so much straight ahead compassion in Laura’s work, there’s no need to manipulate emotion of the viewer, it is the perfect balance. I’m so happy to share it here with you!”

Sister Sparrow unveils haunting new video, “Ghost", Off Her "Gold" Album

Music News- Sister Sparrow (nee Arleigh Kincheloe) has unveiled “Ghost,” the first official video (& directed by Anthony Saladino) from her new album, Gold, appropriately released on Halloween. Watch/listen below-

Released on October 12th, via Thirty Tigers, Gold sees New Yorker Sister Sparrow expressing herself like never before. Produced and co-written in collaboration with Carter Matschullat (Chef’Special, Secret Weapons) at Brooklyn’s DØØM Studio, the album displays the evolution of Sister Sparrow’s sound, showcasing her immense voice while fusing her classic soul-rock signature with a contemporary pop approach.

In support of Gold, Sister Sparrow is currently on a major USA tour backed by her brass-fueled combo, The Dirty Birds. “The Gold Tour” is already off to a strong start, with numerous festival appearances and a sold-out show supporting Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. They’ve just announced a run of special New Year’s Eve dates, including December 29th at Levon Helm Studios, and December 31st at The Warehouse in Fairfield, CT., where their live album, Fowl Play, was recorded. From January 15th to 21st, they’ll perform on Jamcruise for the second time. Full tour dates below.

 

For a taste of Sister Sparrow’s live sound with The Dirty Birds, check out their NPR Tiny Desk Concert HERE.

Listen to the album, Gold, here: https://ffm.to/ss-gold 

SISTER SPARROW THE GOLD TOUR ITINERARY-

11/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – Founders Brewing Co.

11/2 – Ferndale, MI – Otus Supply - Parliament Room

11/3 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre

11/8 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Music Hall Hartford

11/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of Living Arts

11/10 – Albany, NY – Swyer Theatre, Empire Center At The Egg

11/15 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall

11/29 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club

12/1 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

12/5 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom

12/6 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent

12/29 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios

12/30 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center

12/31 – Fairfield, CT – The Warehouse

1/15 – 1/21 – Jamcruise

SUNFLOWER BEAN ANNOUNCE NEW EP & SUPPORT TOUR WITH INTERPOL

Music News - New York trio Sunflower Bean released their critically acclaimed sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue earlier this year, and today they announce a new EP entitled King Of The Dudes .  The EP’s first single “ Come For Me ” is out now, premiered via BBC Radio 1 ’s Annie Mac as “Hottest Record In The World” and a conversation with Rolling Stone . “This song was inspired by inner strength, power, and sexual freedom,” explain Sunflower Bean. “In 2018 there is no time to waste and no time for shame. This song is a declaration of that. Do you really want to come for me? Do you really want to waste my time ? The song is a dare, a threat, and a beckoning.”  Listen to the powerful song below. Pre-order King of the Dudes , produced by Justin Raisen (Sky Ferreira, Charli XCX, Angel Olsen) and out January 25th, 2019 via Mom + Pop , HERE.   Sunflower Bean also reveal today that they will open for Interpol throughout the U.S. in early 2019. See below to find a show near you, and get your tickets HERE.

Guster Announces New Album ‘Look Alive’ (1/18/19 out via Nettwerk/Ocho Mule) And 2019 Headlining Tour

Music News - Boston alt rockers, Guster has announced their new album ‘Look Alive,’ for a January 18, 2019 release via Nettwerk/Ocho Mule.  The 9-song collection, the band’s first new album in four years,  was produced by Leo Abrahams (Regina Spektor, Brian Eno/David Byrne, Belle and Sebastian) and recorded in a vintage keyboard museum in Calgary, AB, with additional sessions led by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Alvvays) and Collin DuPuis (Angel Olsen, Lana Del Rey).  It captures the group, Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, Luke Reynolds, and Brian Rosenworcel, at an inspired moment, creating the most layered, moody and brilliantly unpredictable music of their storied career.

To accompany the album announcement, the band has released title track “Look Alive,” which NPR Music dubbed “one of Guster's most musically sparkling pop songs,” calling the track, “moody and warm,” saying it “slithers with colorful, sinewy synths.” Listen to “Look Alive” below.

 

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCE NEW CONCERT FILM ‘CHRISTMAS ROCKS! LIVE’, Out 11/9 and Tour

Music News- Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER (and his 19-piece ORCHESTRA) has announced CHRISTMAS ROCKS! LIVE, the new concert film to be released on Blu-Ray Friday, November 9, just in time for the holiday season. Filmed in Santa Barbara at the historic Granada Theatre, the 18-song film highlights  SETZER’s renowned arrangements of holiday classics such as “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bells” and “Here Comes Santa Claus” in addition to hits “Stray Cat Strut,” “Jump, Jive An’ Wail,” and “Rock This Town.” Also featured is SETZER’s skillful rendition of  

Photo Credit: Greg Hild

 

the “Nutcracker Suite.” 

 

Pre-order is available now, here.

 

CHRISTMAS ROCKS! LIVE, which comes with an audio download, is set for release just prior to THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA‘s November 16 launch of their 15th anniversary “Christmas Rocks! Tour”, presented for the fourth consecutive year by SiriusXM–that is set to visit 25 cities (all tour dates listed below). 

 

NPR SHARES JIM JAMES TINY DESK PERFORMANCE

Music News -  NPR's All Songs Considered has posted Jim James' Tiny Desk performance. With just voice and acoustic guitar, James performs songs from his canon, including "I'm Amazed" from My Morning Jacket's Evil Urges, "Same Old Lie" from his second solo record, Eternally Even, and "Over and Over," from his current solo records Uniform Distortion and Uniform Clarity.

 

WATCH JIM JAMES' TINY DESK

 

In addition, today sees the Amazon Original release of "Over and Over" duet featuring Angel Olsen, available exclusively via Amazon Music.

 

LISTEN TO "OVER AND OVER" DUET FEAT. ANGEL OLSEN

 

Today's Tiny Desk follows James' recent performance of "Over and Over" accompanied by The Resistance Revival Chorus on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "Accompanied by the Resistance Revival Chorus, five women shared the spotlight with James, adding soulful, delicate backing vocals," wrote Billboard. 

 

WATCH " OVER AND OVER" on  FALLON 

 

Currently on the cover of the new Pollstar issue, and just off the successful and inspiring "Future Is Voting Tour," James will continue touring songs from Uniform Distortion/Uniform Clarity  through November with career-spanning acoustic dates.  For more details and ticket information, visit jimjames.com/events. 

 

Cake Returns with "Sinking Ship"

Music News - For the first time in seven years Cake delivers new music after their hiatus. The new single "Sinking Ship" is the band's first release since their acclaimed 2011 record Showroom of Compassion, which debuted at #1 on Billboard Top 200. The band is planning a series of physical and digital single releases that will culminate with a full-length album.  All earnings from "Sinking Ship" will benefit the nonprofit organization Doctors Without Borders . "Sinking Ship" will soon be available on 7" vinyl and is out now on all streaming services.

 

Accompanying the release is a brand new music video for "Sinking Ship," directed and animated by the band's longtime collaborator Owen Streeter at Head Cleaner Films. "After talking with the band, I decided to make a stop motion video with clay characters following a story about self-destruction amongst other things," says Cook. Watch the video below.

 

"We are happy to be releasing new music; this time in the form of a series of singles," says CAKE front man John McCrea. "'Sinking Ship' is quite pessimistic but somehow does not seem hyperbolic right now. All proceeds from the sale of this song will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.  CAKE is proud to be able to help out in securing real leadership for the United States. It is a critical time for the world, and it is more important than ever to find leaders capable of putting country above self-interest. Real greatness comes from community, cooperation and ethical leadership."

 

"The new CAKE song 'Sinking Ship' is a sobering meditation on the current human habitation of the planet," says CAKE instrumentalist and backing vocalist Vince DiFiore. "Where do we go from here? It's always worth contemplating."

 

TROUT STEAK REVIVAL RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "TAKE HEART" FROM THEIR RECENT ALBUM SPIRIT TO THE SEA

Today, Trout Steak Revival officially released their music video for "Take Heart", off their recent album Spirit to the Sea, watch below. 

 

Their Spirit To The Sea  expands Trout Steak Revival's repertoire beyond Colorado bluegrass without leaving behind the communal nature of the band’s origins. The new album is more diverse and inviting than their past albums, rolling out the carpet for new fans with many different tones, vibes, and topics underlying the songs. Whether listeners are in search of a deep connection with lyrics or simply need a good melody to dance to,  Spirit To The Sea  provides a mix of music that is a pleasure to relate to. Songs crafted out of love, fear, heartbreak, wonder, joy, and freedom provide a glimpse into the soulful depth of the individual members of Trout Steak Revival.

 

Spirit To The Sea  was produced by  Chris Pandolfi  of the  Grammy  award winning, Infamous Stringdusters. This is the second album that Pandolfi and Trout Steak Revival have worked on together. Pandolfi also produced the band's last album Brighter Every Day.

 

Mt. Joy Announce Late 2018 / Early 2019 Tour Dates

Music News- Building upon their whirlwind 2018 -- which has seen them go from relative unknowns to late night TV and tens of millions of Spotify plays -- Mt. Joy have announced new tour dates for early next year. After wrapping up this year with a European run and a Philadelphia show opening for Weezer, they'll begin 2019 by hitting the road with Rainbow Kitten Surprise before embarking on some headlining North American dates. Full tour itinerary is below.

The band's latest single "Jenny Jenkins" just hit the Triple A Radio Top 10. This follows the runaway success of "Silver Lining," which hit #1 on the Triple A Radio Charts and broke the Top 20 on Alternative Radio. 

In little more than two years as a band, Mt. Joy have emerged as "a fast and furious 21st-century success story" (Magnet). They've released their self-titled debut 'Mt. Joy' to praise from NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard and more; performed on Conan, CBS Saturday and Last Call with Carson Daly; sold out back-to-back headlining shows in NYC as well as dates in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and more; and racked up over 55 million streams on Spotify, with over 1.5 million monthly listeners.

As the band makes their UK debut this week with a sold-out show in London, Mt. Joy prepares for even more action, including stops at Austin City Limits, Bumbershoot, XPoNential, Voodoo, and more, as well as headline dates at Music Hall Of Williamsburg (NY) and Bowery Ballroom in NYC. 

Listen to Here & Now's profile on the LA-via-Philly five-piece's unexpected, thoroughly modern rise: 

Mt. Joy 2018/19 Tour Itinerary-
10/24 - Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
10/26-28 - Voodoo Music + Arts Experience - New Orleans, LA

10/29 - The Louisiana - Bristol, UK
10/30 - SWG3 Studio Warehouse - Glasgow, UK
10/31 - Jimmy's NQ - Manchester, UK
11/01 - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen - London, UK
11/03 - Heartbreakers - Southampton, UK
11/04 - Prince Albert - Brighton, UK
11/05 - Les Etoiles - Paris, FR
11/06 - Le Botanique - Saint-josse-ten-noode, BE
11/08 - Paradiso Kleeine Zaal - Amsterdam, NE
11/09 - Artheater - Koln, DE
11/10 - Wangels, DE - Rolling Stone Weekender
11/12 - Badehaus RAW-Gelande / Eingang Simon-Dach-Str - Berlin, DE
11/13 - Feierwerk / Orangehouse - Munchen, DE
11/14 - Bogen F - Zurich, SUI
11/16 - La Parenthese - Nyon, SUI
11/17 - Rollingstone Park - Rust, DE

12/03 - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
12/06 - The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL
12/08 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO
12/12 - The Met Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA*
12/13 - The Mason - San Francisco, CA
01/27 - The Broadberry - Richmond, VA
01/28 - 9:30 Club - Washington DC^
01/29 - 9:30 Club - Washington DC^
01/31 - Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA^
02/02 - Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY^
02/04 - Danforth - Toronto, ON^
02/05 - Danforth - Toronto, ON^
02/06 - Express Live - Columbus, OH^
02/11 - The Sylvee - Madison, WI^
02/12 - Palace Theatre - St. Paul, MN^
02/13 - Truman - Kansas City, MO^
02/15 - Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX^
02/16 - Revention Music Center - Houston, TX^
02/17 - ACL Live - Austin, TX^
02/22 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA^
02/24 - Ryman - Nashville, TN^
03/01 - M3F Festival - Phoenix, AZ
03/09 - Tower Theatre - Oklahoma City, OK
03/13 - Headliners - Louisville, KY
03/15 - Woolys - Des Moines, IA
03/16 - Waiting Room - Omaha, NE
03/18 - Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
03/19 - Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
03/21 - Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
03/24 - Imperial - Vancouver, BC
03/26 - Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA
03/31 - Harlow's - Sacramento, CA
04/04 - SLO Brew - San Luis Obispo, CA
04/05 - Teragram - Los Angeles, CA
04/07 - Music Box - San Diego, CA

*w/Weezer
^w/Rainbow Kitten Surprise

GOOD CHARLOTTE RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE "SELF HELP"

Music News - Maryland's Good Charlotte  today released a new music video for "Self Help", the latest single off their recently released album Generation Rx. The video provides a physical metaphor for the song's tough lyrical themes, following a boxer as he works to better himself and his mind. It's a glance into the demanding perseverance that it takes to overcome self-doubt, depression, personal frustration, and other mental health issues. The video was filmed onsite at City of Angels Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, CA and Summit Theater in Colorado. Jake Stark, with whom the band previously worked with on their impactful music videos for singles "Prayers" and "Shadowboxer", directed the piece. Watch it now below.

Good Charlotte released their acclaimed new album Generation Rx on September 14^th, 2018 via MDDN/BMG. The album represents both a new chapter and full circle moment for the group-brothers Joel [vocals] and Benji Madden [guitar, vocals], Billy Martin [guitar], Paul Thomas [bass], and Dean Butterworth [drums]. Powered by punk spirit, rock songcraft, and cinematic ambition, they retain the signature vitality and vulnerability of their formative years, while delivering an urgent, unafraid, and undeniable message befitting of two decades in the game.

The band is currently on tour in celebration of the record, and will be performing in major cities across the United States and Canada through the end of November. Good Charlotte will return to the road in Europe and The UK for a tour kicking off February 1, 2019. For tickets and a complete list of dates, please see below or visit HERE.

THE HOLD STEADY ANNOUNCES PACKED LIVE SCHEDULE FOR 2019; DATES INCLUDE LONDON, FRANK TURNER'S LOST EVENINGS III FESTIVAL, HEADLINE GIGS IN JERSEY CITY, NJ AND HAMDEN, CT

Music News - After their three sold-out shows in London earlier in the year, The Hold Steady has announced plans to return in 2019 for a very special three-day concert event. THE WEEKENDER will see the NYC-based band taking the stage at London's Electric Ballroom on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, followed by a limited capacity third show at Oslo, in Hackney, London on Sunday, March 10.  And, an exclusive screening of The Hold Steady's acclaimed 2009 documentary, A Positive Rage, will be held the afternoon of Sunday, March 10 at the Picturehouse cinema in Hackney. Tickets for THE WEEKENDER - which marks The Hold Steady's only

Photo Credit: D James Goodwin

scheduled UK live dates for 2019 - are on sale now HERE.

 

The Hold Steady is: Bobby Drake (drums), Craig Finn (vocals), Tad Kubler (guitar, vocals), Franz Nicolay (keyboards), Galen Polivka (bass), and Steve Selvidge (guitar, vocals).

 

The Hold Steady also just unveiled plans to join Frank Turner at his upcoming LOST EVENINGS III festival, serving as special guest at Boston, MA's House of Blues on Friday, May 17. Tickets for LOST EVENINGS III are available HERE.

 

"The UK has always been so great to The Hold Steady," says Craig Finn.  "We're excited to be returning for another weekend in 2019. As for Frank, he's has always been a vocal fan of ours. It's an honor to be asked to play his festival. Looking forward to being a part of the energy in Boston!"

 

That same weekend will also see The Hold Steady hitting the tri-state NYC area for a pair of additional live dates, set for Jersey City, NJ's White Eagle Hall on Thursday, May 16 and Hamden, CT's Space Ballroom on Saturday, May 18. Tickets for these shows will go on sale November 2. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.theholdsteady.net/#shows.

 

Last, but certainly not least, The Hold Steady is currently getting ready for the third annual MASSIVE NIGHTS celebration, booked for Brooklyn, NY's Brooklyn Bowl on November 28 through December 1.  Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 are already sold out; limited tickets for Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29 remain and are available now HERE.