September 2024

When the decades-old gospel recording fades into static, from which rises the first guitar chord of Taylor McCall's Mellow War, you feel like you're walking out of one world and into another. Or perhaps, for a moment anyway, straddling two worlds.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, McCall quickly found his true sanctuary in the woods and on the water, and for much of his early life, stepped between the outdoors and the Sunday service. At the age of 7, he discovered his grandfather's guitar and played with ritual secrecy until he was nearly 18. Following the release of his debut EP, Southern Heat, Taylor released his 2021 LP Black Powder Soul, which featured the title single earning recognition from Rolling Stoneand AmericanSongwriter. His songs are inspired by his father and grandfather's sermons, the spirituality he finds in nature, and the influence of his contemporaries such as sister Rosetta Thorpe to TKTK, Johnny Cash and The Band.

By 2023, Taylor was opening for Robert Plant and plans for many more live shows to share his most passionate project yet, Mellow War.

Guided by a practical yet profound gratitude, William Prince's songs convey the power of wonder and humility. A masterclass in skillful simplicity, Prince's songwriting is grounded in a balance between the personal and the universal, his own moments of self-discovery and the larger questions we face together. Prince offers what's true for himself in whatever way it is helpful. Grace is not a final state but a process.

Over four albums, with his newest Stand in the Joy just released, Prince has created a body of work that traces a remarkable journey. From the giant first step taken with his award-winning debut, Earthly Days, which introduced Prince to the world, through releasing two full albums in 2020 -- Reliever and Gospel First Nation -- in the midst of chaos and confusion, William Prince's discography finds its steadying, timeless appeal in his rich voice and assured restraint.

Prince has also built a collection of memorable collaborations with many of Canada's most esteemed artists, including Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Tragically Hip and Serena Ryder along the way. Prince's career trajectory is marked by accolades and milestones: an opening slot for Neil Young, a JUNO Award, a Tiny Desk and a return to the studio with Grammy winning producer Dave Cobb. With meaningful, impactful appearances on national broadcasts honouring icons and amplifying crucial conversations alike, Prince has taken up his deserved place on the national stage.

In concert, where his musical gifts and worldview converge in and between songs, Prince often remarks on the distance his songs have taken him. Be it his breakout BBC-approved "Breathless," hometown favourite "7," or soul searching "Lighthouse," heard round the world closing Angelina Jolie's Those Who Wish Me Dead, he's traveled the road from Peguis First Nation to playing sold out shows across continents. As he readies for his next album, Prince finds himself exactly where he needs to be.

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. As one of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.

In 2021 they have been joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, who is also Scotland's youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. As the band celebrate the nomination of their 18th recording, Òrach ("Golden" in Gaelic) as album of the year, and themselves as band of the year, they are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.

Gable Price and Friends, a notable alternative rock band originating in the scenic town of Redding, California, emerged onto the music scene in 2018. Since then, they've embarked on numerous nationwide tours, captivating audiences across the United States with their electrifying performances. Influenced by esteemed alternative rock icons such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, Gang of Youths, and Switchfoot, the band holds a profound appreciation for the transformative nature of live music experiences.

Lead vocalist Gable Price leads this musical journey with a clear vision: to distill life's complex emotions into compelling simplicity, resonating deeply with listeners.

Their second full-length album, "The Consequence of Being Alive," released in autumn 2022, solidified their position within the alternative rock landscape. Following an extensive tour in 2023, the band dedicated early 2024 to crafting new material. Their forthcoming EP, "Jungle In the City," awaits release alongside an ambitious 38+ show headline tour. This venture marks their most expansive tour to date, promising an unparalleled experience for fans old and new.

VIP includes one general admission ticket, early access to venue, acoustic set with Gable Price and Friends, group photo, Q&A with GPAF, and "The Friend Bag" (a tote filled with exclusive signed poster, QR code, merch discount for night of show).

Michael McDermott burst onto the scene in his early 20s with his exceptional debut, 620 W. Surf and subsequently found himself touted as Rock's 'Next Big Thing'. MTV, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and even author, Stephen King added their appreciative nods and having the backing of Giant Records and prestigious producers like, Brian Koppelman and Don Gehman, seemed to go a long way towards assuring his success - overnight success.

The missteps and failures that followed, the collapse of an industry that once embraced him as its next sensation, are troubles and travails that either ruin a person completely, or they force a change of attitude and staunch determination to gather one's resolve to not only survive, but overcome. McDermott vowed to do both. Ten albums in, it's resulted in Willow Springs (Pauper Sky, June 17, 2016), one of the most honest, daring and defiant recordings of McDermott's career. Named for the small town where he now resides with his wife and young daughter, it reflects a certain circumspect about his life, the situations he's encountered, while realizing that ultimately, his fate resided in his own hands.

"This is an album of reckoning I suppose," McDermott reflects. "There was a real cacophony of change going on in my life at the time... being a new father, losing my own father, leaving the city for the country, dealing with sobriety, grief, death, mortality, shame and forgiveness. It was a veritable emotional tsunami and yet somehow I had to navigate through it all. That journey is reflected in these songs. Willow Springs is the name of the place where I took refuge and had to confront a lot of things".

Recorded at his home in the country and fan-funded, Willow Springs finds McDermott behind the boards as producer for the first time with longtime producer and collaborator, Lex Price doing the mix. Having enlisted a stellar support group of musicians -- including multi-instrumentalist, Price; guitarist, Will Kimbrough; keyboard player, John Deaderick ; sax player Rich Parenteau; and McDermott's wife, Heather Horton on backing vocals - McDermott found himself able to craft the unassuming yet cutting sound he envisioned.

Indeed, the results bear out the fact that Willow Springs is the most honest and expressive album of McDermott's extraordinary 25 year career. Songs such as, 'These Last Few Days', 'Getaway Car', 'Half Empty Kinda Guy', 'One Minus One' and the title track, convey all at once, a sound that's both reflective and confessional - borne by stark emotion and a tattered, battered delivery that's both sobering and sublime. McDermott remains more determined than ever, and Willow Springs is the result. "My enthusiasm is only matched by my desire to continue to evolve as an artist" he insists.

Accolades and kudos can be accumulated one minute and quickly dissipate the next. After all, the music biz is a fickle beast and it doesn't matter how much you pleased the masses last year, last month or even last week, but rather, about what you offer today.

Today, McDermott has offered his best.

Kudos to Michael McDermott - overnight success.

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After the success of her critically-acclaimed 2021 release Daddy' s Country Gold, Melissa Carper, dubbed "HillBillie Holiday" by friend and collaborator Chris Scruggs, was eager to get back in the studio. With co-producers Andrija Tokic (St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Hurray For The Riff Raff) and Dennis Crouch (The Time Jumpers) behind the boards again at Tokic's analog paradise The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, Carper assembled that same crew of magical music makers -- plus a few more -- to embark on her newest effort, Ramblin' Soul, set for release November 18th via Thirty Tigers.

Carper's deep, old-timey music roots were firmly planted as a child, playing upright bass and singing in her family's traveling country band in rural Nebraska. Her love of country classics was cultivated as she laid beneath the console listening to her parents' record collection. Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and more became the soundtrack of her youth. When Carper's father gifted her a collection of Jimmie Rodgers' recordings, she began to find her voice and calling as a songwriter.

Carper attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on a music scholarship, and spent much of her time in the music library, instinctively drawn to the great jazz classics and jazz vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. She also discovered Lead Belly, uncovering a deep well within when singing his songs. Carper stands firmly on the shoulders of American ramblers, crooners, and songsters -- the building blocks of her musical foundation.

After two years of college, wanderlust set in, and Carper hit the road in the family's 1980 Dodge Maxi Van, and landed in historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas. There, she was welcomed into the busking community, and found a new home base -- a place to write, reflect, and rejuvenate in years to come. As she belted out the lyrics to "Ramblin' Man" life began to imitate art. Carper put a few hundred thousand miles on her vans and pick-up trucks, playing the streets and clubs of New Orleans, Austin, and even a stint in NYC as a founding member of The Maybelles. Magnetically pulled into the cultural heritage wherever she went, she immersed herself in the music of those who sang on those same street corners, and off the beaten path in times gone by.

Along the way, she founded award-winning bands like power trio The Carper Family, the perfect outlet for her unique skills and style. The band brought her original work to life in a simple yet dynamic fashion that also served her inspirations -- country, bluegrass, western swing, and old-style jazz, playing festivals and shows across the globe, and on shows like "A Prairie Home Companion." Carper also holds a spot in award-winning Arkansas foursome Sad Daddy, and founded roots duo Buffalo Gals with Sad Daddy bandmate and partner, award-winning fiddler Rebecca Patek.

In 2020, grappling with the loss of regular gigs, Carper and Patek moved to a friend's farm near Austin, working in exchange for housing, organic vegetables, and fresh, country air. The simpler life afforded Carper the space and rejuvenation needed to channel her muse, and begin writing for her next album.

"I had a handful of songs about rambling around and living a free life that I wanted to weave through the album," Carper recalls. "I wrote the title track driving back home to Texas, and it felt like the seeds of the next album were planted. I also knew I wanted Ramblin' Soul to have a different feel than Daddy's Country Gold, with more upbeat and diverse styles and grooves."

Ramblin' Soul features a co-write with life long ramblin' buddy and bandmate Gina Gallina, a song penned by friend and frequent collaborator Brennen Leigh; a reimagined classic from folk pioneer Odetta; and ten Carper originals. The album ventures into blues, early rock and roll, and old school soul, along with Carper's signature styles of country, western swing, and jazz.

Album track "Ain't a Day Goes By" breaks your heart, then mends it again in the universal longing for a loved one now gone on. Backed up by Hammond B3 organ (John Pahmer), the emotion is punctuated by the gospel-style harmony stylings of Kyshona Armstrong, Nickie Conley, and Maureen Murphy. "1980 Dodge Van" heralds pulsing electric guitar and a grooving upright bass (Dennis Crouch) in an ode to the loyal family vehicle, while "I Don't Need to Cry" is a Patsy Cline-esque lament showcasing Carper's classic country range and songwriting finesse. The upbeat, tongue-in-cheek "Holding All The Cards" transports us to a smoky New Orleans speakeasy, with wordplay, honky tonk piano, and playful clarinet, while Carper pays an upbeat western swing tribute to her current home state in "Texas, Texas. Texas."

Carper's lifelong, steadfast listening has come to fruition in the songs on Ramblin' Soul. Her childhood love of the family record collection planted the seeds of what is her own bountiful orchard today.

Featuring a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals,Great Lake Swimmersare a critically acclaimed indie-folk group led bysongwriter/vocalistTony Dekker. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the group emerged in the early 2000s with a succession of heavily atmospheric albums recorded in old silos and rural country churches. The music developed in that pastoral warmth, performed and recorded in acoustically unique and historical locales with a revolving cast of personnel. They are renowned for their homespun folk and lush, intimate Americana in their live set.

Great Lake Swimmerscelebrate their 20th anniversary in 2023 with "Uncertain Country," an album where doubts are followed by discovery, demos end up as finished tracks, and themes of new beginnings, rear-view reflections, and ruminations on the fluidity of time form the basis of the eleven new songs.

It follows a prolonged period of collective anxiety. Recorded in different locales--and with a variety of musicians--a theme of questioning runs throughout. Even before the world turned upside down, Dekker felt mired in uncertainty: from the climate crisis to the ever-changing political landscape. The "uncertain country" chosen as the album's theme is not a specific place. Rather, it's a territory we, as humans, inhabit in the 21st century --a world that, more often than not, is confusing, unfamiliar and unsettling.

"Moonlight, Stay Above"epitomizes what Great Lake Swimmers represents. A 10-voice strong women's choir (Niagara'sMinuscule) lifts the lonely-sounding and wistful song up. As with that addition, the band on each album is fluid and always evolving.

Great Lake Swimmers were shortlisted for the prestigiousPolaris Music Prizeand nominated twice for Canada'sJuno Awards,with the CBC calling them "a national treasure."

Husband and wife team of The Two Tracks, Julie and Dave Huebner write songs that traverse the male and female perspective, drawing inspiration from the rural surroundings of their home in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. Julie's driving guitar playing and Dave's spellbinding cello playing merge perfectly with the four-part harmonies and rock-solid groove, filled out by Taylor Phillips on bass and Fernando Serna on drums. Their live show features an array of sounds, from introspective ballads to foot-stomping anthems.... songs that reflect their earthy authenticity and a genuine love for their craft.

Johnny Pembertonis an actor and stand-up comedian, widely known for playing 'Bo' on the NBC hit "Superstore". In 2024 he can be seen on Amazon Prime and Kilter Films production of "Fallout" based on the legendary game from Bethesda Studios.

He's appeared in the films "21 Jump Street" "22 Jump Street" "Neighbors 2" "The Watch" "Ant Man" "Action Point" "This is 40" "The 4th" "Tone Deaf" and Armando Ianucci's Oscar nominated film "In The Loop". On the TV side Johnny played 'Max' in FX's "You're The Worst", the title character on the FOX series "Son of Zorn" and has guest starred on "The New Girl" "Fresh off the Boat" "Kroll Show" and "Law & Order: SVU".

Johnny regularly tours as a stand-up comedian and has performed at Just for Laughs in Montreal and Toronto, the Moontower Comedy Festival, and SXSW. Johnny is also an accomplished voice artist featured on the animated shows "Pickle and Peanut" "Bob's Burgers" "Adventure Time" "Middlemost Post" and most recently "The Midnight Gospel" on Netflix on which he was also a contributing writer. Johnny hosts the podcast "LIVE to TAPE with Johnny Pemberton" formerly known as "Twisting The Wind" for which he has recorded over 300 episodes.

Travel back in time and experience a tribute to Huey Lewis and the News with a twist! This 9-piece project combines traditional pop/rock melodies and reminds us of love, loss, and life through music that touches our hearts and brings back memories from past decades. With its powerful lead vocals (You feel like Huey is singing directly to you) complemented by the expertise of seasoned artists - all working together seamlessly under one cohesive vision - songs like Heart of Rock and Roll truly capture what makes up the real deal when it comes down to delivering beloved classics, reminding us why these songs have stood the test of time.

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'50s & '60s covers true to the original recordings, with live energy! Rockabilly/Doo-Wop

"Jimmy the Arm" is a beloved Milwaukee-based band founded by brothers Michael, Jerome, and Kevin Linn. With Dwayne Williams on Bass, Charlie Collins and Rob Mangan on Guitar, and Jerry Barker on Keyboards, the band delivers energetic cover songs from the 70s through today.

Derrick "Duckie" Simpson the "Gong Gong Gullie" is the founder and leader for reggae's BLACK UHURU. Although going through numerous lead singers and musicians they have remained to be one of the most recognized and prolific reggae band for over 50 years.

The roots of BLACK UHURU were formed in Kingston Jamaica's Waterhouse district also known as "Firehouse" in the early 60′s. Though considered to be one of Jamaica's toughest neighborhoods it's home to several other reggae singers and musicians. It was where Duckie Simpson grew up and learned to sing from boyhood friends Winston "Pipe" Matthews and Lloyd "Bread" McDonald of Wailing Souls and Bob Marley. He recorded four tracks with Wailing Souls before forming his own group.

The original Uhuru's (Swahili for freedom) were Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Euvin "Don Carlos" Spencer and Rudolph "Garth" Dennis. They only recorded a few singles "Folk Songs" "Time Is On Our Side" and "Slow Coach" before separating. Don went solo and Garth joined Wailing Souls.

Duckie reformed the group adding Michael Rose & Errol "Tarzan" Nelson, both from Waterhouse. They recorded their debut album "Love Crises" in 1977 at Prince Jammy's famous studio in Waterhouse on St. Lucia Road. It was later re-released as "Black Sounds Of Freedom". Errol later left to join The Jayes. He was soon replaced by American female singer & dancer Sandra "Puma" Jones. They teamed up with drummer Sly Dunbar and bass player Robbie Shakespeare. Together they developed a musical style full of deep bass thumps, loud drum slaps, sharp keyboards, long instrumentals with guitar riffs, whirly back round noises, echos and the signature"woh oh oh's" creating they're "classic" sound. Producing hits like "I Love King Sellassie, "'Shine Eye Gals", "General Penitentary" and "What is Life".

BLACK UHURU released the albums Red, Chill Out, Sensemila and Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and began to tour the world bringing them to international audiences. It was during this period they started to gain rapid popularity. They opened live shows for the Rolling Stones and the Police. They began to work with other well accomplished producers and musicians. Keith Richards played guitar for the "Shine Eye Gal" track. Dennis Brown "The Crown Prince of Reggae" produced the tracks "Rent Man" and Wood For My Fire". The track" Spongi Reggae" appeared on an episode of The Bill Cosby Show and "Party in Session" in the movie 1980′s North Shore. BLACK UHURU made reggae history when they won the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music in 1984 for the album Anthem Shortly after the grammy Michael Rose went solo.

Another Waterhouse resident named Delroy "Junior" Reid became the new lead singer. They released two albums Brutal and Positive. The Brutal album was nominated for a grammy. They filmed three music videos for the tracks "Fire City" "Brutal", and "Great Train Robbery", that track also played on a popular video game Grand Theft Auto. Sadly in 1990, due to ill health, Sanda "Puma" Jones passed away of cancer. Junior Reid shortly went solo.

Then the original three re-united. They released four albums Now, Iron Storm, Mystical Truth and Strong. Each album was nominated for grammy. They made an award winning music video for the track "Tip Of The Iceberg" featuring rap star Ice-T in 1992. Eventually splitting up again. Carlos & Dennis left again & Duckie stayed again. This time there was a lawsuit brought amongst the group over the band's legal rights in Los Angeles county court. Derrick Simpson won.

As the new millennium approached there came a new lead singer yet again from Waterhouse named Andrew "Bee's" Beckford. They released two albums. Unification was produced by King Jammy & Dynasty was produced by Fitzroy Francis & Duckie. They went on a worldwide tour featuring Sly and Robbie and had the famous producer Scientist as its road engineer. Andrew Bee's then went solo.

In 2007 Duckie & Michael Rose reunited after twenty years. They performed in Jamaica and did one international tour and released the single "Dollars". In 2011 Duckie reunited with Andrew Bee's after ten years. He added female backing vocalist Kaye Star and began touring again performing in South America & America.

BLACK UHURU recently performed in a Broadway Musical. The red carpeted event "Loving the Silent Tears: A New Msuical" premiered October 27th 2012 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Ca. They were invited to represent reggae music and performed a new track "Make A Deal". And in Las Vegas Nevada BLACK UHURU was recently honored for its contribution to the entertainment industry. August 31st if now officially "Black Uhuru Day" in the city of Las Vegas.

BLACK UHURU's long success has allowed them to become ambassadors of reggae while earning several achievements in the music industry. With 14 full length albums, 7 instrumental dub albums, and 4 live albums they have the highest record sales in reggae music behind Bob Marley. The album Red was voted #23 for Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Albums of the 1980′s. Aside from winning the first reggae grammy they have been nominated 5 more times. They are the only reggae group to have won the Diamond Awards of Excellence in 1994.

Despite all of BLACK UHURU's change of different singers and musicians the one thing that has always remained is Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. Much respect to a legendary figure for Reggae Music. In 2018, Black Uhuru released "As The World Turns" featuring Duckie on lead. In December 2018 "As The World Turns" was nominated for the 61ST Annual Grammy Awards.

Based out of Iowa, Telekinetic Yeti is a two-man band that delivers sonic brutality melded with psychedelic doom wizardry, forged by the worship of the almighty riff and honed by relentless touring and dedication to their craft.

Creating music as cryptically enchanting as it is heavy, you wouldn't guess that the impressive cacophony pouring out of the speakers like molten, metal syrup is being produced by only two people. Founder and guitarist Alex Baumann explains, "Originally I decided not to have a bass player purely for logistical reasons, it was just another schedule to work around, another person who's boss could tell us we can't tour, but then I started seeing it as a challenge, like let's see how heavy we can make it with just two people." That started grabbing peoples attention.

Relentless touring and playing pretty much any club that would have them, the band set sail on their epic voyage, selling their debut album Abominable out of their van and cutting their teeth in the underground playing hundreds of shows. All the while receiving rave reviews of their live performance as well as their first release, which landed at #2 on the doom charts and stayed right there for months. The Sludgelord called the eight-song album "a f***ing monster from start to finish," and The Obelisk, including the album in their year-end, best of list, dubbed it the "debut of the year," and said "it could have been another band's second or third record for the level of cohesion on display."

The video for "Stoned and Feathered" racked up nearly a few hundred thousand views and counting. It was at this time that Telekinetic Yeti caught the attention of Ozzy Osbourne bass player, Blasko, who named Abominable on his "5 favorites" list.

People were starting to catch on, and soon thereafter Telekinetic Yeti would be invited to tour extensively with some of the best heavy rock bands in the business, including Clutch, Black Label Society, Red Fang and Weedeater.

Now the band finds itself in a much different, auspicious position, and with the help of famed producer Phillip Cope (Baroness, Kylesa, Damad, Black Tusk et al), Telekinetic

Yeti returns with their eagerly-anticipated, second full-length album, Primordial. With this release, the band takes their game to a whole new level. Primordial explores themes as diverse as evolution, sorcery, black magic and the contradictions of the gloriously uplifting yet simultaneously melancholic human condition. " I wanted to write something that was an appropriate intro to the album, that brought to mind an early earth setting and featured atmospheric elements as well as some droning, sparse simplicity and lyrically, simple imagery regarding the dawn of humankind and creation of the first tools." Explains Baumann of the title track.

As it unfolds, the album evolves into a cathartic exploration turning themes into tangible sounds and haunting fugues. Says Baumann regarding the inspiration behind "Beast": "This song is about wanting to escape the societal constraints that keep us on the wheel, toiling away, indefinitely. Its also about questioning authority figures, or really anyone that claims to have all the answers."

Matured songwriting, creatively brutal riffs and an exercise in monstrous tones make this listen an immersive experience taking you back to explore and appreciate the primordial ooze that we all came from. Telekinetic Yeti has partnered with stalwart Indie label, Tee Pee Records.

Under The Rug, the Austin, Texas-based indie outfit, has crafted a unique, heart-on-sleeve musical journey over their decade-long career. Led by the dynamic trio of vocalist and guitarist Casey Dayan, alongside the deft musicianship of guitarist Sean Campbell and drummer Brendan McQueeney, the band seamlessly blends an eclectic mix of indie, folk, and Americana, all while remaining steadfast in their commitment to the art of storytelling.

Known for their DIY marketing efforts, the band has built a fierce and dedicated fan base through direct-to-fan handwritten letters and their membership service, The Secret Hideout. Their dedication to songwriting as a craft is evident, delivering earnest tracks that resonate with listeners worldwide. Whether performing at sold-out shows or writing on the go in their beat-up van, the band continues to resonate with fans, capturing both hearts and imaginations. Under The Rug has garnered cheers from American Songwriter, Rolling Stone India, Atwood Magazine, and even received a co-sign from The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.

Building on the success of their acclaimed Junior LP, Homesick For Another World, and the viral sensation of their hit single, "Lonesome and Mad"--which topped Spotify's search charts in the US and continues to dominate virality playlists in numerous other countries--Under The Rug is set to sustain their momentum. The band eagerly anticipates their upcoming release, happiness is easy, and is preparing for their headlining US tour in support.

Under The Rug's upcoming release, happiness is easy, is a sprawling 2-part, 30-track exploration of the challenges of pursuing happiness, delivered with the band's signature irreverence, irony, and dark humor. Produced with the help of David Peters, and featuring co-writers like Sam Hollander (Panic! At the Disco, Fitz and the Tantrums) and Mason Jennings, the album blends poignant personal themes with universal questions on life and fulfillment.

With songs like lead single "mad girl's love song," an interpretation of Sylvia Plath's famed villanelle, title track "happiness is easy," and "i don't want to cry in my car anymore," each offering a tongue-in-cheek look into the headspace of lyricist Dayan, the album navigates topics such as self-discovery, authenticity, drug use, and loneliness, while providing moments of levity and insight. Dayan wrote happiness is easy as a reflection on coming to terms with identity and the pursuit of joy in a complicated world. "It's the least fictional thing I've written," she reveals. The album is filled with gentle arpeggios, evocative lyrics, and piercing guitar melodies that reveal the band's growth and commitment to authenticity. It's not just a meditation on personal struggles but also a search for meaning and connection in the modern age.

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After 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales, Colin James remains at the top of his game, continuing to challenge himself musically.

His upcoming release, Chasing the Sun, finds the blues-rock singer-songwriter's electrifying 21st studio album featuring the kind of towering musical guests typically found on the other side of velvet ropes. Co-produced by Colin Linden, guest artists include Americana icon Lucinda Williams, bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Charley Drayton (who have backed Miles Davis and The Rolling Stones) plus American harmonica ace Charlie Musselwhite and gospel greats Ann and Regina McCrary.

His 2021 release, Open Road, for which he won a 2022 Juno Award for best Blues Album and was nominated for the Blues Foundation 2023 best Blues Rock Album (his first), is a celebration of personal connections. It includes original tunes written with long time collaborators as well as reinterpretations of covers by a diverse group of songwriters.

His 2018 album Miles To Go garnered worldwide attention, debuting on the Billboard Blues Charts and held a position on the RMR Blues Chart for 24 weeks, 14 weeks in the top 10.

Colin's career is a timeline rich in highlights. His 1988 self-titled debut, featuring his two self- penned hits "Voodoo Thing" and "Five Long Years," was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. It won him his first Juno and an opening spot on tour with Keith Richards. His second album, Sudden Stop, featured his hit "Just Came Back," which reached #3 on the U.S. radio charts and earned him the Juno Award for "Single of the Year." Colin was next credited with launching the swing revival, thanks to his wildly popular Little Big Band, which has released four successful albums to date. In 2013 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.

However, it wasn't until 2016's Blue Highways that James found himself on a blues chart: the album spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Roots Music Report's Blues Chart. It also landed him one of his biggest hits: "Riding in the Moonlight," a Willie Dixon song that garnered millions of streams on Spotify. Colin has often been put in the rock category because of his early pop hits, but if you really look at his past there's a lot of blues in there.

Over the years Colin has worked with some of the world's most revered artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King, Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Luther Allison, Roomful of Blues, Bobby King and Terry Evans, John Hammond Jr., The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, Jeff Healey, and Buddy Guy.

For over 35 years, Colin has been a consummate professional, a superb guitarist, and a musician's musician. The confidence that comes with maturity can be heard in his voice and seen in his electrifying stage performance. He does what comes naturally -- he always has -- he knows no other way and no other life. As he approaches his 60th birthday, he still finds joy in making music and touring and loves what he does.