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Breakout U.K. band The Struts made a stop in the Music City recently as a part of their extensive U.S. tour in support of their new EP, Have You Heard, out now via Interscope Records. Comprised of Luke Spiller (lead vocals), Adam Slack (guitar), Jed Elliott (bass) and Gethin Davies (drums). The Struts formed in Derby, England in 2012; the band has been... Continue Reading →
Critically acclaimed artist Thao & The Get Down Stay Down will tour North America next spring, kicking off March 25 in Portland and playing New York’s Webster Hall, Los Angeles’ Regent Theater, Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club, Thalia Hall in Chicago, and more. The band has gained a reputation for their widely-toured live show, which WXPN praises as “blistering,” and Brightest Young Things says is “steeped in attitude and energy. Thao Nguyen... Continue Reading →
Soul singer/songwriter and guitarist David Ryan Harris has had a steady and storied musical career; since the 1980s, Harris has been in several bands on various labels, produced artists like India.Arie and Dionne Farris, written and performed with a star-studded roster of musicians, was John Mayer's touring guitarist from 2004-2012, and released his fourth LP, Lightyears, in 2014. Even... Continue Reading →
Folk-rock four piece Langhorne Slim & The Law, is currently on a nationwide tour--which has included stops at the Newport Folk Festival, CBS This Morning, and the Conan O'Brien show, no big deal--to support the release of their sophomore album, "The Spirit Moves," an effervescent collection of his now-signature, cinematic, joyful noise, rooted in folk, soul,... Continue Reading →
