AUGUST 2010 FEATURED ARTISTS
Gary Curtis
ShotgunDiary
Curtis is currently the front cover of the August edition of Maverick, one the UK’s leading music magazines. Recently voted the #1 male vocalist in the UK, he is nominated in the “Horizon” category of the upcoming British Country Music Awards (BCMA). Cut Me Loose was recorded in Nashville and features Brent Mason on guitar, Gordon Mote on piano, and a host of other great musicians and backing singers. With three Top 10 hits in the UK, Curtis debuts his latest single, “Billboard Picture Show,” featuring the legendary Billy Swan. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/GaryCurtis --------------------------------------------
Formed in 2006 by Brett Moore and John Button, the Nashville band has set out on a musical offensive to give the local rock scene a much-needed facelift. A far cry from your typical blueprint band that sticks to the same tedious songwriting formula, ShotgunDiary incorporates many influences from Rock, Metal, Grunge, and Punk to deliver songs of power and seduction while not falling victim to any cliché, gimmick, or flavor of the day. They write from the heart, soul, and life experiences. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/Shotgundiary --------------------------------------------
Mitch Cason & Red River Junction
Lonesome River Band
David Olney
Longtime band member and driving banjo picker, Sammy Shelor has put together a wealth of talent – that maintains the distinctive LRB sound. With two lead vocalists, Andy Ball (mandolin) and Brandon Rickman (rhythm guitar), along with Mike Anglin (bass) and Mike Hartgrove (fiddle), the group continues their reputation of one of most respected names in bluegrass. Rural Rhythm records recently released the first single, “Record Time Machine,” from their new album, Still Learning. The band is still receiving huge success from No Turning Back, their first on Rural Rhythm. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/lrbStillLearning --------------------------------------------
Legendary FolkBlues Performer/ Songwriter David Olney and his live performances are converting new audiences while continuing to give the fans what they want. The prolific Olney infuses his live performances with an intensity that creates die-hard fans. His intelligent compositions radiate that same intensity, and have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien, Lonnie Brooks, James King, Slaid Cleaves, Dale Ann Bradley, Tom Rozum, Ann Rabson, Kevin Welch, and others. His latest album is Dutchman’s Curve. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/DavidOlney... --------------------------------------------
Mitch Cason & Red River Junction, formerly known as the Red River Mudcats, performs a blend of Americana and Red Dirt Country. Red River Junction members have been integral participants in the infamous Texas and Oklahoma music scenes for years. Singer / songwriter Mitch Cason was born in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Guitarist Jeff Parker is one of the top guitarists from Oklahoma and has produced acts including Cross Canadian Ragweed and the late Bob Childers, among others. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/RedRiverJunction --------------------------------------------
Heartbreaker: Pickin’ On Tom Petty His guitar chimes like the Byrds, his lyrics cut like Dylan and the Heartbreakers strut like the Stones. The Byrds’ influence comes full circle on Heartbreaker: Pickin’ On Tom Petty. Former Byrd Chris Hillman picks his mandolin with a group of equally talented bluegrass musicians. Fiddle two-steps with banjo while guitar calls out the quick rhythm. “I Need to Know” gallops like a bandit’s horse. “American Girl” sounds like daybreak across an infinite field of wheat. -------------------------------------------Listen here: AirPlayDirect.com/PickinonTomPetty --------------------------------------------