American Songwriter Premiers Riley Etheridge, Jr’s New Single and Video for “Another Time, Another Place

New Album The Straight and Narrow Way

Out Now - via Rock Ridge Music

  

Touring with LEON RUSSELL April – May

Southern bred and now NY-based Riley Etheridge, Jr. is thrilled to partner with revered music journal AMERICAN SONGWRITER to premiere the video for his new single “Another Time, Another Place,” which features a haunting vocal duet with Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek. The track perfectly blends the heartache of a love affair that for a myriad of reasons cannot be fulfilled, and the longing of what could have been if only the timing were right. A universal theme no doubt, but in Riley's talented hands sounds both heartbreakingly honest - yet hopeful - that someday.…

Guest musician, and roots rock icon, drummer Jim Keltner summed up the album perfectly when he described it as sounding like, “Steely Dan lost on a bender over a long weekend in New Orleans.”

In addition to the honor of joining hero and rock ’n’ roll legend LEON RUSSELL on tour this April, Riley had his album, The Straight and Narrow Way, tapped by the caffeinated tastemakers at Starbucks Coffee House to be added into heavy in-store rotation. The single has also been chosen for the current installment of Crate & Barrel “Get The Download” offer. His song “Another Time, Another Place,” is available via free download from Crate & Barrel; the offer will be presented on in-store cards later this spring (while supplies last) as well as online at the Crate & Barrel website and in Crate & Barrel catalogs.  The promotion runs through June of this year.

The Straight And Narrow Way was born from freewheeling recording sessions in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New Orleans. Its loose and vibey feel is a testament to the folks Etheridge had the good taste to invite to the party.  The album features impressive collaborators, special guests such as: the aforementioned Watkins, Joe Sample vocalist Erica Falls, former Allman Brother Johnny Neel, Dan Dugmore (Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor), and legendary drummer Jim Keltner  (Traveling Wilburys, Bob Dylan, Elvis, John Lennon).

Click here to view “Another Time, Another Place”:

http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/04/video-premiere-riley-etheridge-jr-another-time-another-place/

Riley Etheridge Jr. On Tour - Supporting Leon Russell:

Wed/Apr-23       Ithaca, NY @ Hangar Theatre

Thu/Apr-24         Buffalo, NY @ Iron Works

Fri/Apr-25           Rochester, NY @ Armory

Sun/Apr-27         Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

Mon/Apr-28       Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre

Tue/Apr-29         Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage

Wed/Apr-30       Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage

Fri/May-02          Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater

Sat/May-03        Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center

Sun/May-04       La Crosse,WI @ The Cavalier Theater

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Tinsley Ellis Midnight Blue Tour Dates, iTunes Blues Feature!

Tinsley Ellis,s "Midnight Blue" is available now on all digital retail outlets.Congratulations to Tinsley on his Blues Genre feature on iTunes! Tinsley Ellis is currently on tour in support of his latest release "Midnight Blue". Look for a performance near you.                                                                                        

2/6 - Moondog's Blawnox PA

2/7 - The Phoenix Cincinnatti OH

2/8 - Callahan's Auburn Hills MI

2/9 - Fat Fish Blue Toledo OH

2/14 - Riverwalk Blues Fest Ft Lauderdale FL

2/15 - Skippers Smokehouse Tampa FL  

2/20 -Melting Point Athens GA

2/21 - Double Door Inn Charlotte NC

2/22 -The Ellington Lynchburg VA

2/28 -Turning Point Piermont NY 

3/1- Black Eyed Sally's Hartford CT  

3/2- Narrows Center Fall River MA

3/3- Time Out Pub Rockland ME 

3/4- Iron Horse Springfield MA

3/5- Skullers Boston MA          

3/7- Ephrata Main Theatre Ephrata PA

3/8- Musikfest Cafe Bethlehem PA

3/14- Variety Playhouse Atlanta GA 

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Landslide Records announces Tinsley Ellis's next release "Midnight Blue" January 14, 2014

 Landslide Records is proud and excited to announce its next release: MIDNIGHT BLUE, an all-new set of original blues rock from guitar master, Tinsley Ellis.

Produced by Ellis, the album marks the second release from his recently established label, Heartfixer Music.  A hardworking veteran of numerous U.S. and international tours, Ellis picked up more new fans through his well-received all-instrumental album, GET IT!, plus appearances on 2013’s critically praised BLUES AT THE CROSSROADS 2 tours with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Cotton, and Jody Williams.  He boasts countless great reviews, among them a rave from ROLLING STONE which said:   "Feral blues guitar...he achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.”  A notable songwriter, Ellis’ compositions include “A Quitter Never Wins,” a version of which by Jonny Lang went multi-platinum.  Featuring some of Ellis’ finest vocal stylings yet, MIDNIGHT BLUE  includes wide ranging material that moves effortlessly from the powerful opening track, “If The River Keeps Rising,”  through the soul laden groove of “Surrender,” the rollicking Louisiana rocker “It’s Not Funny,” and a poignant, Ray Charles influenced slow blues, “See No Harm.”   Additional musicians include Nashville keyboard whiz Kevin McKendree (Delbert McClinton, Brian Setzer), bassist Ted Pecchio (Tedeschi/Trucks Band), and drummer Lynn Williams (Delbert McClinton).  Beginning in January Ellis will perform a full slate of festival, theater and club bookings nationwide throughout the year. 

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Christmas Video from Luke Pilgrim "A Christmas Card"

A Holiday Single From Luke Pilgrim "A Christmas Card" available on iTunes

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Luke Pilgrim's New Single "Goin Home" is available now in all Digital outlets,Check out the New Video!

New Video For the Latest Luke Pilgrim Single " Goin Home"

 "Goin Home" is available on iTunes now!

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Singer songwriter Luke Pilgrim has become one of the most watched, young artists to emerge out of Atlanta in years. Growing up in Cleveland, a small town in the mountains of North Georgia, and influenced by a blend of country and southern rock, Pilgrim’s love for music began at a very early age. Pilgrim began sitting in with bands at clubs as an eleven year old kid, and left older musicians in awe as he ripped out lead guitar riffs from music greats Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Tom Petty, to name a few. While constantly striving to perfect his musicianship, Pilgrim also began honing his songwriting and singing skills. By the age of fifteen, he had completed writing, recording, and producing his first full-length album with the band Last November. Pilgrim toured extensively with Last November for the better part of a decade. (Keep in mind the band was formed in high school.)

In late 2010, Pilgrim decided to get back to his country roots, heading to the legendary Southern Tracks Studios in Atlanta to record his first album under his birth name, working alongside lifelong friend mentor Rodney Mills (Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, ARS). Pilgrim shares; "I have always loved country music. It’s been a big part of my life growing up in the hills of North Georgia. The music on this album is perfect for storyteller lyrics, which always interested me the most about songwriting. If I can write something that really speaks to someone and affects their life, then that is what this is all about." Molding the song around the lyrics, Pilgrim brings real emotions to the table that listeners of all ages can identify with.

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Ron Rogers and The Wailing Wind talk to Oregon Music News/video

Ron Rogers recently sat down with Oregon Music News to talk about his latest release "Ron Rogers and The Wailing Wind"





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Ron Rogers talks to DMM about his band The Wailing Wind and his Shrines to Dead Musicians..

 Ron Rogers Just released "Ron Rogers And The Wailing Wind" November 5th 2013. It has been two years since Rogers released "Country and Eastern" But for fans of Portland Oregon's very own Ron Rogers the wait is well worth it. For a limited time you can receive a free download of  "Real Time Religion" at Civil Defense Music . Digital Music Marketing had a chance to ask Rogers about the New release, His band and his very unique artwork. Thank you Ron for taking the time and sharing your experience with us."Ron Rogers and the Wailing Wind" is available now at all digital retail outlets and streaming radio.




DMM: When did you become aware that you had a strong gift for writing and storytelling?

RR: I've been writing songs since I first picked up the guitar at 16. when I was 20 I got in my first serious band and the other three guys liked and wanted to play my songs so I kept writing songs. I don't know that I thought of it as a "strong gift" but I thought it was cool to do it.

DMM: When it comes to your band  you say:

“the quartet has become tighter than a rusted lug nut and hotter than a habanero. “

 How did you come to find your current line up ?

RR: I had played in a short lived band with Chris Bond the drummer and Don Campbell, bass, and I had talked about playing together for 5 or 6 years before we finally did. Don and I were working up some songs on our first little get together and he said "what about steel guitar" ? I had been thinking about the same thing and I said"know any" ? He called Dave Grafe and Dave came over and it sounded good right from the start. Next time Chris came and that was it.

DMM: You are originally from Texas where you obviously get your Texas roadhouse, Blues and country influences. So why the move to Portland, Oregon?

RR: I'd been living in LA for 15 years and needed a change. I had been to Portland a couple times to play and always thought it was a cool place, similar to Austin. The music scene was very "alive" with venues and lots of musicians. Lots of artists and creative people live here. And great neighborhoods, unlike what I was used to.

DMM: What did you take away from your experience as a staff writer at Island records?

RR: Oh, Island, let's see. I guess I learned the way to get some where was relationships with people and you have to keep them interested in what you are doing. You can write good songs but getting them cut is another thing. If you are signed as an artist or writer you need an advocate pushing for you. People move around a lot in the business and sometimes your "guy" moves on. Things are different now but in some ways it's the same, you have to be very pro active to stay noticed.

DMM: When did you start recording in your own studio? Is there an upside or downside to this process for you?

RR: I have had my own studio since 1983. It's all upside for me. I don't care about the clock

DMM: When you are in the studio you have said that you like:

“ recording tape with the passion and inspiration of single-take performances, preferring mood and feeling to note-for-note perfection”

Is this because you like to keep it as close to a live experience as you can? or is it something else that you like about it?

RR: did I say that? I do like it when I show the guys a song and we cut it before they really know it. On the new album there are several that happened that way, first or second takes on the night I show 'em the song. In the end the feel of the take is most important to me.
As David Briggs used to say, "it's gotta have the spook".

DMM: Beyond Music, you are also a mixed media artists. Known for your Shrines to Dead Musicians. When did you start start creating this subject matter and how many have you created to date? 

RR :I have always painted on canvas, since my twenties. I did my first "Shrine" in 1996. I don't do it full time but I have probably done 400. It comes in waves. Writing songs is a lot easier for me.

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