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May 14, 2014

Phish’s Fuego To Be Released June 24th

Fuego, Phish’s first studio album in nearly five years, will be released by JEMP Records on June 24 – and the band will celebrate with a performance that evening on “Late Show with David Letterman.” Phish recorded the album with legendary producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel) last fall, as the band’s 30th anniversary approached.

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May 14, 2014

The A.V. Club’s Pioneering Continues With Jefferson Airplane

The A.V. Club’s “Pioneering” series has been incredible to watch this month, and now’s a great time to catch up on all the episodes if you’ve missed any. In past weeks, the video series has featured the Mountain Goats paying tribute to the Ramones in NYC (watch HERE), Protomartyr celebrating The Stooges in Ann Arbor (watch HERE), Those Darlins paying homage to Dolly Parton in Nashville (watch HERE) and Sharon Van Etten paying tribute to Bruce Springsteen in New Jersey (watch HERE)..

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May 14, 2014

Lefty Williams’ All In With Tree Leaf Release August 21st

Lefty Williams, Producer Ashley Dennis and Tree Leaf Music have announced an August 21 release date for the singer/songwriter/guitarist’s upcoming release ALL IN. Williams shares, “Paul Diaz and I have been friends for years. About two years ago when he heard the demos he signed me on the spot. I could not be happier to be a part of the new label Tree Leaf Music has launched.” Diaz echoes these sentiments offering, “Lefty is a uniquely talented writer and performer with wonderful, heartfelt lyrics, and amazing riff oriented guitar playing. We are blessed to be able to help him realize his musical vision at Tree.”

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May 14, 2014

Nile Rodgers & Craig Kallman Appear At New Music Seminar

New Music Seminar (NMS) (June 8-10, NYC), dedicated to exploring ideas that will lead to a better music business through networking, engagement, and discussion about the future of music and business, announced that producing legendNile Rodgers, along with Chairman/CEO of Atlantic Records Craig Kallman, will co-conduct the Producer’s Movement (Monday, June 9, 3-4:15 p.m.) at this year’s seminar. The movement also will feature Howard Benson and Andy Kipnes (AAM).

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May 14, 2014

Rodney Crowell Nominated Artist Of The Year By Americana Music Association

Acclaimed musician and songwriter Rodney Crowell has been nominated for the Americana Music Association’s prestigious Artist Of The Year Award. Crowell is currently touring in support of his most recent effort Tarpaper Sky (released April 15 on New West Records) which just moved up to #1 on the Americana Radio Chart this week. Tarpaper Sky is a follow-up to Crowell’s collaboration with Emmylou Harris, Old Yellow Moon, which took home a Grammy for Americana Album of the Year as well as the AMA’s 2013 trophy for Album of the Year. In 2009, the AMA also honored Crowell with their Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, and since that time he’s only added to his vast and diverse body of work.

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May 14, 2014

Cher Adds Tour Dates, To Play Madison Square Garden

Cher who is currently on her 49-city D2K Tour will be adding 14 additional performances beginning mid- September including two shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden onSeptember 19th and 20th. The announcement was officially confirmed by Cher during her interview on NBC’s Today Show which aired this morning. A complete schedule of the new dates, including previously announced shows, follows this release.

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May 14, 2014

Angel Olsen’s “High & Wild” Performed, Will Play Capitol Hill Block Party

Angel Olsen released her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness, to a swarm of praise this past February. Three months out and it’s still coming in strong as she continues to play to sold-out rooms of awe all over North America and Europe. For those who have not yet had a chance to see the force that is Angel Olsen live, and for those who have and just can’t get enough (we don’t blame you!), we’re sharing this stunning live video of Angel performing the kickass “High & Wild,” shot in London by Phil Poole. Angel finishes a second North American tour in support of the new record this week and will play various shows throughout the Northwest this summer, including the Capitol Hill Block Party, Pickathon, and theWoodsist Festival. She’s also playing pretty much all over Europe this summer and fall. A full list of dates is below.

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