Briana Calhoun, the multifaceted artist and president of the nonprofit “Hope on the Inside,” unveils her latest single, “If These Boots Could Talk,” a poignant narrative of resilience and redemption.
Growing up in the quaint town of Farmerville, Louisiana, Calhoun’s journey has been one of remarkable transformation. From her upbringing in a small community to her time as an inmate in a Louisiana women’s prison, her experiences have shaped her into the artist and advocate she is today.
Calhoun’s musical endeavors began after obtaining her master’s degree in education, where she pursued her passion for songwriting. Her talent and authenticity soon caught the attention of industry veterans, including country music legend Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn.
In 2021, Calhoun recorded a six-song EP titled “Stop Missing Me,” featuring collaborations with renowned songwriters Don Cook, Rafe Van Hoy, and Brooks, with production by Jeff King and Chip Matthews. The project will be released on June 1, 2024. Her music resonates with listeners, blending heartfelt lyrics with soul-stirring melodies.
“If These Boots Could Talk” serves as a testament to Calhoun’s journey, chronicling the trials of addiction and incarceration, yet ultimately celebrating the triumph of the human spirit. Inspired by a real pair of Tony Lama boots gifted by her grandmother, the song embodies the resilience and hope that define Calhoun’s narrative.
The release of “If These Boots Could Talk” marks another milestone in Calhoun’s mission to inspire and uplift others. Through her nonprofit, “Hope on the Inside,” Calhoun and her fellow artists provide support and encouragement to inmates navigating the reentry process, sharing their own stories of hope and redemption.
Reflecting on her journey, Calhoun shares, “I was given a second chance, and I’m living proof that there is hope outside of incarceration. That’s why I do what I do.”
The music video for “If These Boots Could Talk” is available on YouTube, and the single can be streamed on all major platforms
‘Found Myself’ is Chase very first piece of work since the release of his second studio album ‘Seasons’ earlier this year. The summer pop reggae ‘good feeling’ track will leave you wanting more and touches on the feelings of grief and solitude that come with an ending relationship. Conversely, the deeper message of the song addresses the idea that feeling lost and disoriented can be a crucial part of the journey towards self-discovery and that it’s often in those moments of uncertainty and searching that we uncover new perspectives, strengths, and directions in life. “Found Myself” was co-produced by Chase and Houston Fry and mixed & mastered by Danny Kalb (Beck, Ben Harper, Foster the People, Jack Johnson and many more).
“I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about new music in the past” shares Chase. “Growing up in ‘New-Caledonia’, being a small island in the South Pacific highly influenced by reggae and its culture; it’s been a while since I’ve been wanting to make a pop reggae record as it’s always been my favorite style of music to perform live”. “I wrote this song earlier this year after going through some rough couple months and finally feeling that I had “found myself” and more importantly understood that sometimes we need to experience loss or uncertainty to fully appreciate and understand ourselves, leading to a deeper love and self-discovery if that makes sense.” “I believe that is something which a lot of people will be able to relate and connect to and I hope this song brings listeners a source of inspiration and light”.
In addition to the release of “Found Myself,” Chase has shared a brand-new music video which will have you believe it was shot 40 years ago. Captured by Juan Pablo, the video is set in Venice, CA and was predominantly shot on an old school Sony vintage hand cam.
“When working on this song I could clearly picture the old school ‘punk rock’ scene of LA which I think came from some of the electric guitar tones and production elements we used on the record” mentions Chase. “I always wished I had experience living in LA in the 80s as I’ve always been a huge fan of the music and style that came from that era”.
“Fun fact on how the idea of having skateboarding being a key element of the video emerged; one night after working on the song in the studio with Houston, he texted me saying he was listening to it on his drive home when he saw this guy riding his skateboard under the rain in the middle of the night looking like the happiest man on earth, which he said felt too right when seeing it”. “Life throws challenges our way all the time, but finding joy in the little things can often bring the most happiness and fulfillment in life; this was the core source of inspiration behind the concept of this music video”.
Never Better, the anticipated new album from Platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers – Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover and Andrew Oliver – is out now on Nettwerk Music Group. In conjunction with the release, a new video for the title track has also debuted. Produced by Wild Rivers and Gabe Wax (Soccer Mommy, Adrienne Lenker) and recorded in Joshua Tree, CA, Never Better reflects on the band’s past few years, as they faced burnout, mental health challenges and extended periods on the road, while also rediscovering the joy of making music together. Across these eight tracks, including previously released songs, “Backfire,” “Anyways, I Love You,” “Cave” and Everywhere I Go,” Wild Rivers is their most free and authentic self, as they return with a new level of confidence and an energized creative perspective.
The release adds to an already notable year for Wild Rivers, whose breakout single, “Thinking ‘Bout Love,” was recently certified RIAA Gold in the United States, following previous certifications in Canada (Platinum) and Australia (Gold). Additionally, the group will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall with special guests Jade Bird and Lily Meola. Upcoming stops include New York’s Irving Plaza (two nights, one sold out), Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater, Boston’s Paradise Rock Club (sold out), Austin’s Scoot Inn (sold out), Chicago’s Vic Theater, Denver’s Ogden Theater (sold out), Seattle’s The Showbox and San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.wildriversmusic.com/tour.
Reflecting on the new music, the group shares, “We approached this record with the mindset, ‘this is who we are.’ We aren’t pretending to be something we’re not, or trying to sound like anyone else. We wanted it to feel easy. We wanted the stories to be real. We wanted to show our true selves as best we could. We’re proud of who we’ve become as people and as a team. We truly feel like we’re having the most fun with music that we’ve ever had, and in the most exciting stage of our lives. We’re never better.”
Formed during their time at Queen’s University in Ontario, Wild Rivers has released two full-length albums to date including 2022’s Sidelines, which landed at #9 on the U.S. Spotify Debut Album Chart. Released to critical acclaim, Under The Radar praised, “expertly straddles the lines between folk and indie, offering an empathetic and enveloping comfort and a piece of poignant pop beauty,” while American Songwriter declared, “Soul-stirring…rich male/female harmonies bring the emotional lyrics to life.” Since the release of Sidelines, Wild Rivers has also been nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards, garnered over 800 million global streams, with 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and joined artists such as The Chicks and Noah Kahan on the road.
NEVER BETTER TRACK LIST:
Never Better
Cave
Everywhere I Go
Dance
Backfire
Hardly Ever
Anyways, I Love You
Morongo Valley (Interlude)
WILD RIVERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES: July 26—Calgary, Alberta—Calgary Folk Music Festival August 2—Montreal, QC—Osheaga Festival August 10—Edmonton, Alberta—Edmonton Folk Festival August 15—Peterborough, Ontario—Peterborough Folk Festival August 18—Elora, Canada—Riverfest Elora September 3—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living Arts* September 4—New York, NY—Irving Plaza* (SOLD OUT) September 5—New York, NY—Irving Plaza* September 7—Boston, MA—Paradise Rock Club* (SOLD OUT) September 9—Washington, D.C.—Lincoln Theater* (SOLD OUT) September 10—Charlotte, NC—The Underground* (SOLD OUT) September 11—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium* September 15—Dallas, TX—The Studio at The Factory* September 16—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn* (SOLD OUT) September 17 – Houston, TX – Heights Theater* September 19—Atlanta, GA—Variety Playhouse* (SOLD OUT) September 21—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond September 22—Chicago, IL—Vic Theater+ September 23—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue
September 25—Milwaukee, WI—Turner Hall Ballroom+ September 26—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall+ September 28—Kansas City, MO—The Truman+ September 30—Denver, CO—Ogden Theater+ (SOLD OUT) October 1—Boulder, CO—Boulder Theater+ October 2—Salt Lake City, UT—The Complex+ October 4—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall+ (SOLD OUT) October 6—Seattle, WA—The Showbox+ October 7—Vancouver, BC—The Orpheum+ October 9—San Francisco, CA—Regency Ballroom+ October 11—Los Angeles, CA—The Fonda Theater+ October 12—San Diego, CA—The Observatory North+ (SOLD OUT) November 2—Groningen, Netherlands—Take Root November 4—Berlin, Germany—Hole44 November 6—Cologne, Germany—Die Kantine November 8—Zurich, Switzerland—Plaza November 10—Paris, France—La Maroquinerie November 13—Glasgow, Scotland—QMU November 15—Dublin, Ireland—Button Factory (SOLD OUT) November 17—Bristol, U.K.—SWX November 19—London, U.K.—O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire November 22—Manchester, U.K.—Manchester Academy November 24—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute November 26—Leeds, U.K.—Project House November 27—Cardiff, U.K.—Tramshed December 6—Toronto, ON—History *with special guest Jade Bird +with special guest Lily Meola
Jack White has announced the official release of his acclaimed new album, No Name, arriving at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 2 following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations where customers were slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags.
A blue indie vinyl edition will be available in Third Man Records retail stores on Thursday, August 1, and in select independent record stores across the world the following day. No Name will also be available on black vinyl via thirdmanrecords.com and jackwhiteiii.com; pre-orders begin Friday, August 2.
True to his DIY roots, this album was recorded, produced, and mixed by White at his Third Man Studio throughout 2023 and 2024, pressed to vinyl at Third Man Pressing, and released by Third Man Records.
With the surprise unveiling of No Name, via a giveaway with purchase in Third Man stores on July 19, fans proved that the rumblings of something mysterious can grow into the beautiful experience of a community sharing the excitement and energy of music and art. Third Man is thrilled today to bring this music and mission to a wider audience.
JACK WHITE – TOUR 2024:
AUGUST 3 – Yeonsu-gu, South Korea – Pentaport Rock Festival † 8 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Way Out West † 9 – Oslo, Norway – Øyafestivalen † 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Syd for Solen †
OCTOBER 10-13 – Lake Perris, CA – Desert Daze † † HEADLINE FESTIVAL APPEARANCE
Sigur Rós vocalist & composer Jónsi unveils “Undercurrent” from his upcoming score album First Light, out August 30th via leading health & wellbeing music video provider Myndstream, in collaboration with Lakeshore Records.
“Undercurrent” is a tranquil and profoundly moving composition featuring soft piano melodies that delicately float through a subtly ethereal soundscape. This serene journey through sound transports listeners to a place of calm and serenity, where the stresses of everyday life gently melt away. This track is a showcase of Jónsi’s signature ability to blend the natural world with his musical landscapes. “Writing this music at a time of manmade global turmoil and unrest for a video game,” Jónsi reflects, “I imagined First Light as a momentary fantastical red, over-the-top, utopian world where everyone and everything lives together in everlasting peace and harmony. Choosing beauty over disorder, hope over fear, our universal divine angel guardians watching over us and connecting us all as one through love, melody, and music.”
Known best for his work as lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for Iceland’s Sigur Rós, Jónsi has recorded acclaimed solo albums, composed scores and contributed music to a range of films – earning a Golden Globe nomination as co-writer of “Revelation” from the film Boy Erased. Throughout his career, Jónsi has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Elizabeth Fraser, Robyn, and Alex Somers. Jónsi’s artistic journey extends beyond music, encompassing collaborations with acclaimed visual artists like Doug Aitken and Olafur Eliasson, filmmakers like Cameron Crowe, and even founding his own perfume business Fischersund perfumery with his three sisters in Reykjavík, Iceland.
“Undercurrent” is the third track from Jónsi’s highly anticipated score album First Light, following the tracks “Flicker” and “Cherry Blossom,” which Consequence praised for their “resonant, reflective sound.” The latter is featured on Amazon’s Meditation, Classical Focus, and Relaxing Piano radio stations, along with the Relaxing Children’s Classical playlist. The fourth track, “Forest Trill,” will be released in the coming weeks.
First Light Track Listing: 1) Flicker 2) First Light 3) Green Meadow 4) Clearing 5) Cherry Blossom 6) In Plain View 7) Wishful Thinking 8) Forest Trill 9) Undercurrent 10) Willow 11) Stillness 12) Floweret ok 13) Over the Fence 14) Flutterby
Since the 1990s, world-renowned interdisciplinary artist Jónsi has created ethereal sounds through a unique blend of minimal, classical, and progressive aesthetics. Initially gaining international acclaim as the lead vocalist of the Icelandic experimental rock band Sigur Rós, Jónsi is celebrated for his innovative songwriting, distinctive bowed guitar technique, and falsetto vocals that craft epic soundscapes. As a solo artist, Jónsi has released three albums and worked with musicians such as Elizabeth Fraser, Robyn, and Alex Somers, notably on the ambient album Riceboy Sleeps and the Sigur Rós ‘mixtape,’ Liminal – presented live at ambient sound-bath events held in art spaces worldwide. Jónsi has also composed filmscores for Boy Erased, How to Train Your Dragon 2, We Bought a Zoo, and Vanilla Sky, earning critical acclaim and prestigious awards. As a visual artist, Jónsi’s work has been exhibited venues including the Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in Los Angeles and New York City, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania, and Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús in Iceland. Since 2009, Jónsi has been an avid self-taught perfumer, founding Fischersund perfumery and art collective with his three sisters in Reykjavík, Iceland. His perfumes are integral to his visual art practice and “scented concerts” around the world. Born in Iceland, Jónsi currently works and resides in Los Angeles.
The rising star and fan favourite Doechii releases “NISSAN ALTIMA” on streaming services. Listen HERE via Top Dawg Entertainment/ Capitol Records/ Universal Music. As part of her Swamp Sessions, “NISSAN ALTIMA” finds Doechii asserting her lyrical dominance, proclaiming herself as the “hip-hop Madonna” and “the trap Grace Jones.” Joining her for the ride are her TDE teammates Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Isaiah Rashad, who all make cameos in the newly released video. “NISSAN ALTIMA” is the third entry from Doechii’s Swamp Session series, which also includes “BULLFROG” and “CATFISH.”
“NISSAN ALTIMA” looks to follow the success of Doechii’s hit “Alter Ego.” Inspired by Eurodance, the track prompted R&B superstar SZA to dub it “the craziest song I’ve heard all year” on social media after an early listen. “Alter Ego” received the remix treatment, with JT delivering a verse, further extending Doechii’s winning streak. To date, the song has earned over 15 million streams on Spotify. Earlier this summer, Doechii released her fast-paced song “MPH,” where she thrives over a frenetic dance beat. She also partnered with Sprite’s Limelight music film to release her melodic single “ROCKET,” a song Hypebeast labeled, “perfect for the summer.”
After gaining 600 million plus global streams for “What It Is (Block Boy)” last year, she unloaded “Booty Drop,” a New Jersey Club-influenced single that’s earned over 12 million Spotify streams since its release. From there, she released “Pacer,” a track Stereogum described as “a shouty maximalist anthem” laced with “electronic streaks and overdriven rock guitars.” In September, she continued to build her momentum when she popped out to Los Angeles to open for Beyoncé. That same fall, the self-proclaimed Swamp Princess hit the road with Doja Cat on her Scarlet Tour dates. It’s part of a come-up that feels ongoing.
This all builds on the heels of Doechii’s 2022 EP she / her / black bitch, where she cemented herself as a distinct voice whose versatile talents range from quick-fire bars to seductive singing. Doechii was chosen as an XXL Freshman and tapped as an ‘Artist to Watch’ in Rolling Stone, NPR, Vulture, Complex, Uproxx, Pigeons and Planes, FADER, and more. She was also recognized by the industry for her achievements with a nomination for Push Performance of the Year at the 2022 MTV VMAs and Best New Artist at the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards. She also made her late-night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performed at the 2022 BET Awards, and took the main stage at Coachella in 2023 with a critically acclaimed performance.
With the release of Resurrection, Los Lonely Boys reaffirm their status as one of the most influential Texican Rock ‘n’ Roll bands of all time. Out now via BMG, the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum trio’s new album marks their first in 11 years, arriving alongside a new music video for “I Let You Think That You Do.” “It’s blues and rock, but it’s very Los Lonely Boys,” says Jojo Garza, as “I Let You Think That You Do” rustles up a classic boogie, spiked with scorching harmonica and a whole lot of Rio Grande grit and guitar-slinging.
Recorded at guitarist/vocalist Henry Garza’s home studio in St. Angelo, TX, and El Paso’s Sonic Ranch (Fiona Apple, Bon Iver, Snarky Puppy, etc.), Resurrection was mixed live in Chicago by Chris Gelin at Opus Audio Labs. The album also includes highlights like “See Your Face,” showcasing the band’s growth following an extended hiatus from the studio, and lead single “Wish You Would,” which blends breezy guitar riffs with profound insight. Revitalized and spiritually aligned, Resurrection reignites the musical passion that has always united the band of brothers, paying homage to Texas icons and their own iconic sound.
This year, Los Lonely Boys also celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their self-titled debut, which reached double-platinum status and yielded the gold-certified, generational smash “Heaven,” earning them a GRAMMY Award for Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and performance on the GRAMMY telecast. The brothers’ follow-up Sacred landed at #2 on the Billboard 200, paving the way for fan favorites Forgiven, Rockpango, and Revelation. Along the way, Los Lonely Boys have collaborated with legends such as Santana, Willie Nelson, and Dr. John, and performed everywhere from The World Series to a recent tour with The Who.
Even as they’ve been away from the studio, Los Lonely Boys have continued to tour tirelessly for decades, and this summer they’ve hit the road again for an extensive, months-long run across the US. They will also perform on select shows alongside long time mentors Los Lobos, beginning tonight. Listen to Resurrection, and watch the video for “I Let You Think That You Do”:
RESURRECTION TRACKLISTING:
Wish You Would
I Let You Think That You Do
Dance With Me
Send More Love
Natural Thing
Can’t Get No Love
See Your Face
Painted Memories
Hooked On You
Bloodwater LOS LONELY BOYS TOUR: Aug 2 Paso Robles CA Vina Robles w/Los Lobos Aug 3 Indio CA Fantasy Springs CA w/Los Lobos Aug 4 San Diego CA Rady Shell w/Los Lobos Aug 8 Ojai CA Libby Bowl Aug 9 Sacramento CA The Backyard at Rock and Brews w/Los Lobos Aug 10 Coarsegold CA Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino w/Los Lobos Aug 11 Saratoga CA Mt. Winery w/Los Lobos Aug 16 Fort Hall ID Shoshone Bannock Casino w/Los Lobos Aug 18 Ridgefield WA Ilani Casino w/Los Lobos Aug 23 Fort Worth TX Billy Bobs Aug 24 Hobbs NM Festival Sept 7 Greensboro NC North Carolina Folk Festival Sept 8 Leesburg VA Tally Ho Theatre Sept 10 Hadden Heights NJ Sundown Music Series / Kelly and Mark morning show Sept 11 East Greenwich RI Greenwich Odeum Sept 12 Lynn MA Lynn Auditorium Sept 13 Jim Thorpe PA Penn’s Peak Sept 14 Rye NY The Peak radio event Sept 16 New York NY radio promotion possibilities Sept 20 Las Cruces NM Grapvile Plaza Sept 24 Los Angeles CA Kimmel TV (tentative) Sept 25 Los Angeles CA Kimmel TV (tentative) Oct. 6 Nashville TN IEBA Conference Oct. 7 Franklin TN Franklin Theater Oct. 19 San Carlos AZ Apache Gold Casino Nov 1 Las Vegas NV Silverton Casino Nov 2 Ontario CA Toyota Arena w/Los Lobos, Ozomatli, and War.
Acclaimed Texas-based indie-pop/rock band Voxtrot have shared their latest single and video “Esprit de Cœur,” marking the fourth release in a series of recent singles from the band. Following the success of “Another Fire,” “New World Romance,” and “My Peace,” “Esprit de Cœur” continues to showcase Voxtrot’s signature blend of energy and classic hooks, reimagined for a new era. The song is available now on all digital platforms for any playlist shares and the video directed by Ed Dougherty and filmed by Taylor Washington can be viewed on the band’s YouTube page.
On the video, the band’s Ramesh Srivastava says, “In a rather meta way, my character struggles to come up with a concept for the video itself, writing himself into a variety of hero scenarios that reference well-known movies or genres (The Conversation, Wings of Desire, film noir, etc). After wrestling with this writer’s block for some time, he is finally visited by a trio of celestial angels, who help him to get out of his head and into his body, thus making the journey from the head to the heart, where creativity dwells.
Working with director Ed Dougherty, cinematographer Taylor Washington and their fabulous crew was a wonderful experience for us — ’twas thrilling to be part of such a professional production and to inhabit these different characters and worlds. All scenes were filmed in Austin and Lockhart, Texas.”
Prior to the single’s release, Voxtrot turned to fans to share their interpretion “Esprit de Cœur” before even hearing the song. The band released the sheet music, including guitar chords, lyrics, and vocal melodies, as well as a MIDI file of the vocal melody, encouraging fans to create and submit their own versions of the song. Notable musicians including The Natvral (Kip Berman of Pains Of Being Pure At Heart) and Annie Hart (Au Revoir Simone) shared their take on Esprit de Cœur.” All videos are featured in a dedicated playlist on the band’s YouTube Page.
Regarding the inspiration behind “Esprit de Cœur,” Srivastava shares, “It was initially inspired by a documentary on Charlie Chaplin, which detailed his life in and out of the spotlight. The song explores the ephemeral nature(s) of fame and youth, and the inevitable corollary soul-searching that comes with a career in entertainment.”
“Throughout ‘Esprit’ I dip between my post-Voxtrot years in Los Angeles (during which I desperately longed to be ‘rediscovered’), imaginary conversations with Beat Generation authors (imploring them to understand that separating commerce from art is not as simple as it used to be), and Chaplin’s famous speech in The Great Dictator, which signaled the end of his comedic reign but is considered his most poignant cinematic moment.”
He adds, “Like many artists and entertainers, I have a love/hate relationship with fame; while it is undeniably enjoyable to bask in favorable attention, any attachment to a celebrity identity results in equal anguish when that attention drifts away. On one hand, fame is naturally correlated with success in popular music, and on the other it is the very thing that can most easily distract us from our artistic gifts, which brought success in the first place. In the pursuit of our life’s work, it is important to remember that, beyond achievement, beyond recognition, there is an intrinsic worth to our being, a love that comes from within and needs no external validation.”
Voxtrot was embraced far and wide in the early aughts blog era, initially with a pair of EPs: Raised By Wolves and Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives, self-released on the band’s own Cult Hero Records. As expeditiously as the band was built up, they were pulled apart, calling it quits in 2010 shortly after their Playlouder/Beggars debut LP.
While the members went on with their individual lives, Voxtrot’s legacy grew. A new legion of fans discovered their music posthumously, many too young to have known about them while they were originally active. And then, a new chapter…
“I had a dream where we were onstage and it was really positive,” remembers frontman Ramesh Srivastava in 2022. “There was such a strong and palpable feeling of love in my heart that when I woke up, it was still with me. I switched on my phone and started looking at things tagged with “Voxtrot” on social media – teenagers covering our songs, people with Voxtrot tattoos – and just went down this internet rabbit hole that made me realize how much love there still is for the band. For the first time since we broke up, it seemed very, very obvious that we should do this.”
With that, Voxtrot reunited, releasing two archival vinyl compilations (Early Music – a collection of their first two EPs – and Cut From The Stone: Rarities & B-Sides) in conjunction with a largely sold-out US tour.
At the beginning of 2023, all five original members (Srivastava, Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, Mitch Calvert and Jared Van Fleet) convened in the little town of Lockhart, Texas to break ground on new material and see if the spark was still there. And it was.
Returning to their DIY roots, the band self-recorded and produced a slew of new material, including singles “Another Fire”, “New World Romance” and “My Peace”, bringing Erik Wofford (from their early EPs) onboard to mix.
After an extended absence from North America, celebrated Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly will return for a long-awaited tour this Fall. Supporting fellow icons Keb’Mo’ and Shawn Colvin for a circle of dates that kicks off September 11th in Ottawa, Kelly will bring his colorful masterclass in narrative songwriter back to the States after a seven-year absence (his last tour Stateside was in 2017).
In addition to these dates, he will be playing a handful of solo shows with his nephew Dan Kelly, bringing his stories of redemption, struggle, and celebration, which have been the focus of his series of theme, career-spanning compilations that have revisited his music over the decades. His most recent, Poetry (2023), Kelly collected two dozen tracks where he set music to words penned by legendary writers such as William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Sylvia Plath, Langston Hughes, William Butler Yeats, Thomas Hardy, and Dylan Thomas, which ABC News called “crucial, fantastic and thrilling.” His previous collection, People (2023), was celebrated by NME as “vividly told snapshots of people whom he describes as “truly remarkable”.
TOUR DATES:
designates dates with Keb’Mo’ & Shawn Colvin
designates Paul Kelly with Dan Kelly
09.11 Ottawa, ON @ Landsdowne Park/CityFolk 2024 # 09.14 Springfield, IL @ UIS Performing Arts Center * 09.15 Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Symphony Center * 09.16 Grand Rapids, MI @ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park * 09.18 Joliet, IL @ Rialto Sqaure Theatre * 09.20 Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center * 09.21 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium * 09.22 Knoxville, TN @ Tennesse Theater * 09.24 Greensboro, NC @ Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts * 09.25 Richmond, VA @ Dominion Energy Center/Carpenter Theatre * 09.27 Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium * 09.28 Columbus, GA @ RiverCenter For The Performing Arts * 10.01 Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theater * 10.02 Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre * 10.04 Fayetteville, AR @ Walton Arts Center/Baum Walker Hall * 10.05 Kansas City, MO @ Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts * 10.06 Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion Ballroom * 10.07 Los Angeles, CA @ Tertegram Ballroom # 10.09 New York, NY @ TBA # 10.11 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival #
For the past five decades, Paul Kelly has earned worldwide accolades for his music, but he holds a special place in his native land. Kelly has earned the prestigious title of Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to the arts and is a member of the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame. He has written best-selling books, been involved in film and theater projects, and had a documentary, Stories of Me, made on him. And, of course, he continues to create albums, the most recent being an expanded version of Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train which added the new Christmas classic, “How To Make Gravy” to its tracklisting.
Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, has revealed that he will be releasing new music and his first solo single ‘Work It Out,’ set to be released on Friday, July 19th by sharing the single artwork along with a message to his fans on Instagram:
“I’m both excited and emotional as I’m gearing up to release new music. I’m humbled and grateful to collaborate with some of my favorite musicians and creators. I hope you find as much happiness & peace as I do when you listen to these songs.”
Standing out as one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, Jonas Brothers – Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas – have sold north of 20 million albums and counting, garnered two GRAMMY Award nominations, earned 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, logged three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generated billions of streams. Among many accolades, they’ve recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, they notably ignited the comeback of the decade with their Platinum-Certified Republic Records debut, Happiness Begins.
