Maynard And The Musties
‘Little Red Wagon’
I’ve been writing “sad” songs with a swingy, Country-leanin- into-American Song Book feel for a few years now, and I’ve worked up enough material to have a cohesive album, leaving nearly all rock-n-roll elements out of this album. Teaming up with the amazing thumb-picker Mark Thornton (who played with Jerry Reed for quite a few years) has really brought that texture to life, dealving into harmonic, soulful textures, rather than relying on a heavy beat, as Mark is want to do. The rest of the album’s players are also top-form Nashville cats, with Eddie Lange on steel guitar, Billy Contreras on fiddle, Heather Moulder on piano, Rebecca Weiner Tompkins on fiddle and backing vocals, Dennis Crouch on bass, and Matty Meyer holding it down on drums. Produced and Mastered by Mark Thornton at Sidekick Studios.
The mood, you ask?…Yes, I’m a loser… loser in love, loser in everything else… Looking back on my failed chances with the perspective of age and experience, I see all my faults (and everyone else’s), with perhaps a tiny hint of insignificant wisdom to show for it… and, listener, do you really want to peek into this? …Cha-cha-cha ending.
So… enjoy the ride!
Format(s): Mainstream Country, Texas Red Dirt, Americana
Gary Patrick
“High to Ride”
| Texas singer-songwriter and guitarist Gary Patrick releases “High to Ride” (the title track to his upcoming album) to Texas Radio! When you’ve been stuck for so long and your very soul is yearning for a new perspective, a different view, something that lifts you up… you need a new “High to Ride.” |
Ashley E. Norton & Thea The Band
“Hitchhike To Heaven”
Duet’s between two women aren’t as common as you’d think. Which is why we’re so excited for this Ramona, California collaboration between Americana artists Ashley E. Norton & Thea The Band, recorded with producer/musician Jon Hasz. Inspired from the dying wish of local resident, 100 year old Miss Ethel, “if Jesus doesn’t take me to Heaven soon, I’m gonna hitchhike my way there!” With a music video to pair and “Hitchhike Tour” to follow the release. Is Heaven actually a dive bar? You decide.
Format(s): Americana
Val Starr
“Maui Blues”
Sandwich Factory Records
Val Starr is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the nationally charting blues band, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket. Her latest and 6th album release, “Healing Kind of Blues”, topped the RMR National Radio Blues charts at #3 and enjoyed 82 consecutive weeks on the RMR Contemporary Blues Chart.
Maui has always held a special place in Val’s heart
“I wanted to write a song that touched people’s hearts and kept the awareness alive for all those affected by that devastating fire.” ~ Val
100% of the proceeds of the sale of the single will go to directly Maui Strong.
The single is available for a donated purchase at https://www.valstarr.com.
“Maui Blues” is a Hawaiian/Blues fusion and features a spirited dueling harmonica solo by bandmate Frankie Munz. Val, and her talented company of blues musicians, step out of their usual blues genre to deliver a unique, beautiful and poignant song that delivers hope and inspiration.
Format(s): Americana
Blue Mother Tupelo
‘Take Me With You’
JukeTonk
TAKE ME WITH YOU is Full-Tilt with Deep Southern Roots. Riding the cusp of Rock ’n’ Roll, Country Rock, Blues & Ballad, it is a great fit for Americana Radio & Music Lovers.
Recorded mostly live in Nashville’s Blackbird Studio with additional tracking in BMT’s JukeTonk (Como, MS), Blue Mother Tupelo rises to the occasion entreating Rhythm and Movement, Freedom and Fun. All is not frivolous, though. There is a strong chapter that acknowledges a longing for love and a hunger for faith, family, & friendship that hits on all sides of our being human.
TAKE ME WITH YOU is soulfully charged by Ricky Davis (guitars, vocals, drums, production), Micol Davis (vocals, keyboard, percussion), Phil Skipper out of Eastman, GA (bass), and Rick Shelton from Memphis, TN (drums); with the additional styling of Anthony Crawford from Birmingham/Loxley, AL (pedal steel) on one of the tunes.
TAKE ME WITH YOU is Blue Mother Tupelo‘s 7th full-length album.
Format(s): Americana
Lee Reeves
“Worthy”
Lee Reeves / Smith Music
We make choices and sacrifices everyday that take us through life’s ups and downs. There’s always a question in the back of our minds that asks, are we enough? We suffer more in our minds than we ever will in reality. “Worthy” is reassurance that nothing worthwhile comes easy and that at the end of the day everything is going to work itself out.
Format(s): Texas Red Dirt
Willow Creek Junction
“Angel of My Own”
Angel of My Own was written by our rhythm guitar player, Reid Douglas, for his beautiful bride Rachael on their wedding day. Reid considers Rachael to be the most selfless, pure-hearted, beautiful soul he has ever known. “She is my best friend and I surely out-kicked my coverage.” After saying their “I do’s,” Rachael truly became an angel of his own.
Format(s): Texas Red Dirt
Girls Next Door
“When The Water’s Down”
Girls Next Door Music 2.0
Stunning harmonies and imaginative storytelling on the new single “When the Water’s Down” released by Girls Next Door. Alluring vocals, top-notch instrumentation and a gritty storyline create an interesting musical palette for the listener. The new music is available for streaming and download music platforms at https://music.lnk.to/vGtE8C.
Country music has long prided itself on brilliant storytelling set to music. “When the Water’s Down” is a prime example of how a perfectly crafted song, coupled with precisely the right voices, can bring a story to life in the most entertaining way possible.
“We loved this song from the moment we heard it,” shared Girls Next Door. “It is in the great tradition of storytelling that country music is known for. It’s a story of a ‘guilty’ southern town known for its sins. In the end, no matter how hard people try to cover their wrongdoing, things usually rise to the top in the end. Using the analogy, ‘you never know what shows up when the water’s down,’ the song tells of all the secrets that surface in a river when the water’s down during a drought. The song features each member of Girls Next Door individually during the verses, culminating in a rousing chorus of harmony.
Format(s): Mainstream Country
The Smith & Western Jury
“Button That Collar”
Independent
The Smith & Western Jury are a band that will make you feel like you’ve just been hit by a rolling freight train, full of heartache and happiness. An Alt-Country band from Melbourne, Australia with songs that will delight country music fans and convert punk rockers to a genre they never thought they’d consider.
With some impressive shows already under their belt, including two sold-out festivals (Meatstock BBQ Festival, Melbourne and Til The Wheels Fall Off Festival, Launceston) the
band travelled to Texas earlier this year, to record their debut album and play their first international show.
In the Summer of 2023, the band then headed overseas to Floresville, Texas to work with legendary country music producer Tommy Detamore (Jim Lauderdale, Jesse Daniel). Amongst blistering Texas heat and southern hospitality, the band laid down lush electric guitar lines and dreamy, heartfelt vocals. With a little help from Detamore on soaring pedal steel & western swing pianist Floyd Domino, (Asleep At The Wheel), the fiery album came to life in the Texas Summer. With ‘Hotel Texas’ set to be released in 2024, this album will be responsible for wearing down the needle on your favourite record player.
‘Button That Collar’ is the first single off their upcoming album. A song inspired by an old photograph that Sam found of her grandmother standing in their family-owned fruit shop. A faded washed-out photo, in an old Kodak pack. Even though her grandmother wore a smile, Sam knew there was much more to the story. Being in a complicated relationship in the 1970’s, with no escape in sight – the photo sparked this song that will take you back in time, and have you swaying without even realising it.
Format(s): Americana
Blaine Bailey
“The Deep End”
Blaine Bailey Music
Blaine Bailey is a Native American (Keetoowah) singer/songwriter from Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Blaine Bailey’s “The Deep End” features Hank Early, of Turnpike Troubadours, on steel guitar. “The Deep End” is his third single, following Home Again and City Blues, leading up to the release of his upcoming album titled Home. Blaine recently received a feature in FX’s TV show Reservation Dogs, Season 3 Episode 1, now streaming on Hulu, with his song Cigarettes and Roses
His success is found in his extraordinary guitar picking, a mix of country blues and rock, with a captivating style unlike any other. The 21 year old’s passion rings true through his six string picking and enthralling storytelling, now with a full band behind him his songs and live performances are unlike ever before. Blaine Bailey is opening up for Vincent Neil Emerson at Antone’s in Austin, Texas on December 9th, 2023.
Format(s): Texas Red Dirt, Americana
Trent Agecoutay
‘Do You Wanna’
Trent Agecoutay Music
Trent Agecoutay has many stories to tell. A gift passed down from his father.Agecoutay’s mission is to use his art to express the human experience: raw, witty and unwavering. Following the pandemic, all Trent Agecoutay wanted to do was get on stage and play some high energy music with his band. The album “Do You Wanna” was created directly from that feeling. Every track is filled with energy and written with the live audience in mind. The album draws from Trent’s twenty plus years’ experience in Honky-tonks and blends in Trent’s favorite elements of the Blues and the California Country Rock Scene of the 1970’s. Tracks like Dancing Along, Do You Wanna and Going to California is where Trent’s Country roots and the Blues Collide and are sure to get you up dancing. Other songs like Another Complication, Insanity, and Runnin’ were inspired Trent’s love of Country Rock. Pot of Gold, a song written by Trent’s late Dad, Jim Agecoutay and Tell Me are songs rooted in the Country Folk tradition. “Do You Wanna” is an album that has something for all Roots music lovers.
Format(s): Americana
The Grimm
“My Little Girls”
r3 Records
The Grimm is an original rock band formed in the 1960’s. Lost Tracks album is a compilation of songs written in the 60’s and never released until now.
The Grimm is best known for its hit single, The Darkness and The Night, which was released by SVN Records and manufactured by Capitol Records. Upon its release, this single began climbing local Top 40 Charts and quickly selling out in record stores. The Darkness and The Night climbed over groups like The Byrds, The Four Tops, The Everly Brothers, and even The Beatles.
Still playing much of the original music from the 60’s, they have added more recent tunes to their repertoire including an original country rock sensation, “My Little Girls”, from their latest album release ‘Grimm Times’. The Grimm have released 4 albums.
Format(s): Mainstream Country
20 West
“Another Town”
20 West Music
20 West is a Texas Country band based in Fort Worth, Tx, and was founded by Shawn Fitzgerald and Pete Franco, formerly of Flatline Road, with the intentions of bringing their vision to life through the songs they were writing.
Within the first week, they had their first song and first single, Bringing Me Back Home written and recorded. A second song, Just Go Away, was written a day later and also recorded. Then, after seeing what they had created, they decided to form the band itself. The name was decided upon after singer Shawn was driving home from seeing good friend Rachel Stacy. He lived at the time off of I-20 West. He immediately texted Pete that he found the right name for the band. And so it began.
Format(s): Texas Red Dirt
Format(s): Americana
Nicole Witt
“Bourbon”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 21, 2023) – Award-winning, singer-songwriter and touring veteran, Nicole Witt released her third original track “Bourbon” from her upcoming EP, Clear, due out this summer.
The single, co-written with Kris Bergsnes and Robin Haley is perhaps one of Witt’s most poignant and important pieces of work in her catalog. It is the sobering “crown jewel” of her seven-song EP. The Americana music darlings, Regina McCrary and Alfreda McCrary Lee from the McCrary Sisters offered up their soulful voices as a backup angel choir.
Nicole Witt is a nationally-touring, award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soaring melodies and clever turns of phrase. She has written songs for artists such as George Strait, Lee Brice, Rodney Atkins, Jana Kramer, Terri Clark, Lauren Alain, Balsam Range, Mandisa, and many more. In 2011, Witt received the international Bluegrass Song of the Year Award for Balsam Range’s “Trains I Missed.” In 2014, she was nominated for a Dove/GMA award for Country Song of the Year. She has moved into TV and film writing with song credits on shows like “Reign”, “American Idol” and the short film score called Black Mountain. Her latest releases “You Ain’t” by Aaron Goodvin (feat. Meghan Patrick) is currently in the top 20 on Canadian Country Radio. She is also a co-writer on Ellie Holcomb’s “Stronger” which went to radio on March 17.
Jeff Yates
“Country Girls Like That”
Jeff Yates is a singer, songwriter who began singing and playing guitar at age thirteen. He just released his new single, “Country Girls Like That”, recorded at Omni Sound Studios in Nashville and Produced by Dean Miller. Every Red Dirt Country boy or girl will definitely want to hear this upbeat brand new single!
Format(s): Texas Red Dirt