New Live Track Premiere Musician: MCBRIDE & THE RIDE Song: “Going Out of My Mind” MCBRIDE & THE RIDE PREMIERE NEW LIVE TRACK “GOING OUT OF MY MIND” McBride & the Ride is a Country music band featuring Terry McBride on lead vocal and bass, Ray Herndon on guitar and backing vocals, and Billy Thomas on drums and backing vocals. The group was founded in 1989 by recording producer Tony Brown, and their first three albums were issues... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  IAN FLANIGAN Track Premiere:  “WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT”   IAN FLANIGAN PREMIERES NEW TRACK “WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT” On May 1984, Tina Turner recorded the Graham Lyle and Terry Britten song “What’s Love Got To Do with It” for her fifth studio album Private Dancer, and it eventually became Turner’s biggest-selling single. It’s interesting to note that... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  GRACE PETTIS Video Premiere:  “I TAKE CARE OF ME NOW”      DOWN TO THE LETTER WITH AMERICANA’S WORKING WOMAN GRACE PETTIS   by Rodeo Marie Hanson An American juvenile cinéma vérité, reminiscent of 1985’s The Breakfast Club, unfolds within every school’s granite and brick corridors, monochromatic carpeted classrooms and institutionalized cafeterias. In this microcosm,... 

VIDEO PREMIERE & WEB-EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW   Musician:  DANA COOPER   Video Premiere:  “THE GHOST OF TUCUMCARI”      DANA COOPER—AMERICANA’S COOL HAND LUKE RESURRECTS THE GHOST OF TUCUMCARI   by Rodeo Marie Hanson Tucumcari is believed to have come from the Comanche word tukamukaru, which means to lie in wait for someone or something. Dana Cooper’s visual imagery of “The Ghost of Tucumcari” takes the listener... 

Audio Premiere & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: PAIGE KING JOHNSON Video Premiere: “SOMEBODY’S GOTTA DO IT” COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER PAIGE KING JOHNSON SHOWS THE LIGHTHEARTED, FUN SIDE OF LOVE WITH “SOMEBODY’S GOTTA DO IT” Country music singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson writes songs that explore every facet of her life. Her songwriting highlights all the stages of life—faith, love, empowerment and the beauty of life’s... 

JOHN McEUEN “I’LL BE GLAD (WHEN THEY RUN OUT OF GAS)” Track Video Musician:  JOHN McEUEN   Track Video Feature:  “I’LL BE GLAD (WHEN THEY RUN OUT OF GAS)”     JOHN McEUEN’S TRANSFORMATION FROM “STRING WIZARD” TO MAN OF RECORD WITH SPOKEN WORD ALBUM THE NEWSMAN by Rodeo Marie Hanson Inside the sanctuary of anonymity, offered by a luxury hotel, a figure shrouded in mystique rhapsody is perched comfortably at a piano.... 

ARTIMUS PYLE BAND & DOLLY PARTON “Free Bird” Video – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  ARTIMUS PYLE BAND Video Feature:  DOLLY PARTON “FREE BIRD”   STREET SURVIVOR ARTIMUS PYLE HONORS THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD WITH ANTHEMS   High above the jet-black, inky expanse of the ether’s murky cloud bank, the angel of darkness cuts through thick velvet air with its foreboding presence. Its whispers, pregnant with ominous locution,... 

LACY J. DALTON “Summerland” Video Premiere – with Web-Exclusive Interview    Musician:  LACY J. DALTON   Video Feature:  SUMMERLAND     BLACK SHEEP IN “SUMMERLAND” LACY J. DALTON AN AMERICAN OUTLAW   Lacy J. Dalton’s blonde spiky hair is an extension of the singer-songwriter’s professional and theological peregrination, every lock representative of crossroads, intersections and a path not obscured by superficial... 

Don McLean covers the Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne’s 1945 composition “Let It Snow” in the way it would have been recorded at the time. A cool-jazz version, with an inviting bass line, McLean inhabits the song with Sinatra levels of crooner confidence. DON McLEAN “Winter Wonderland” Video Feature – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  DON McLEAN Video Feature: WINTER WONDERLAND DON McLEAN’S NEW CHRISTMAS MEMORIES King of the Trail... 

RACHAEL SAGE “No Regrets” Video Premiere – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  RACHAEL SAGE   Video Premiere: NO REGRETS     RACHAEL SAGE EXPLORES “THE OTHER SIDE” WITH NO REGRETS  15th Album Transcends Alternative-Pop Singer-Songwriter’s Artistic Borders   High cheekbones, brunette tresses adorned with flowers, and an inviting smile suggestive of a kindred artistic spirit, Rachael Sage could be the cool... 

JOHN OATES – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  JOHN OATES Video:  “Pushin’ a Rock”       THE GOOD ROAD OF SONGS, STORIES AND SMILES WITH MUSTACHIOED MYSTERY MAN JOHN OATES   John Oates’ mustachioed face and black curly ringlets of hair have graced bounteous album sleeves and music videos. The guitarist, singer and songwriter’s soft-spoken voice, humble attitude and laid-back demeanor permeated his dialogue with M Music... 

REYNA ROBERTS “One Way Street” Video Premiere – with Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician:  REYNA ROBERTS   Video:  “One Way Street”       REYNA ROBERTS “ONE WAY STREET” VIDEO PREMIERE   Reyna Roberts’ distinct vocals are fueled by the passion of her journey and childhood dreams realized, and she carries you along to experience those dreams. She is the daughter of two Army combat engineers, and her songwriting... 

JONATHAN CILIA FARO “O Sole Mio / It’s Now or Never” Video Premiere – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  JONATHAN CILIA FARO Video:  “O Sole Mio / It’s Now or Never”     JONATHAN CILIA FARO “O SOLE MIO / IT’S NOW OR NEVER” VIDEO PREMIERE   Meet Jonathan Cilia Faro, an Italian-American opera singer who’s been making a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He’s not only a talented vocalist but... 

KELLY LANG “I Think It’s Jesus” VIDEO PREMIERE – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  KELLY LANG Video Premiere:  “I Think It’s Jesus” GOD WHISPERING IN HER EAR: KELLY LANG’S SOULFUL, SPIRITUAL “LIFE SENTENCE” M Music & Musicians magazine is proud to present the Video Premiere of Kelly Lang’s “I Think It’s Jesus.” Kelly Lang is the living definition of a true Renaissance woman. Singer, songwriter,... 

WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN & THE GOLDENS premiere “TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS” – with Web-Exclusive Interview   Musicians:  WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN & THE GOLDENS Video:  “TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS” Writers:  Bill Danoff, John Denver, Taffy Nivert Danoff   WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN & THE GOLDENS CREATE FAMILY HARMONY MAGIC WITH “COUNTRY ROADS” We are proud to present the premiere of William Lee Golden & the Goldens’ “Take... 

AARON LACOMBE “Dream Along with Me” – with Web-Exclusive Interview Musician:  AARON LACOMBE Video:  “Dream Along with Me”     SINGER-SONGWRITER AARON LACOMBE “BREAKING GROUND” ON TEXAS RED DIRT AND AMERICANA WITH FOURTH ALBUM At first glance, Aaron LaCombe seems to be the quintessential Texas-based singer-songwriter, wearing faded jeans—just the right shade of blue, flannel shirt with sleeves rolled up and work boots. Visual... 

WHITNEY MILLER “Diamond Country” Behind-the-Scenes Video – with Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician:  WHITNEY MILLER   Video:  Behind the Scenes “Diamond Country”     COUNTRY NEWCOMER WHITNEY MILLER GIVES BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK OF NEW SINGLE “DIAMOND COUNTRY” Country music newcomer Whitney Miller kicks the dust off her boots and puts on some rhinestones, showing her new single “Diamond Country” is ready for... 

NEDY premieres “Fuel” – with Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician:  NEDY   Video:  “Fuel”     POP SINGER-SONGWRITER NEDY RELEASES LATEST SINGLE “FUEL”   Rising inspirational pop singer-songwriter NEDY, spreads a message of self-love and strength with the release of her latest single, “Fuel.” It’s a follow-up to “Made to Be,” which served as a guiding light to prove that all should embrace their unique... 

Video Premiere & Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician:  SHANE OWENS   Video: “You Go Good”       COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER SHANE OWENS RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE “YOU GO GOOD” Shane Owens delivers a catchy summertime love song with all the references that make a country song loveable. Owens is notable for being one of the few country artists who delivers modern-day sounds while honoring his traditional... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician: CORNER HOUSE   Video: “Angel Falls”     ACOUSTIC QUARTET CORNER HOUSE RELEASES POWERFULLY MOVING PERSONAL STORY “ANGEL FALLS”   Corner House’s debut album How Beautiful It’s Been will be released on May 27. If you’re a fan of Nickel Creek or Crooked Still, you will catch a glimpse of this powerful collective of talented musicians. Although Ethan Hawkins... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician:  SOFI VONN   Video:  “what u started”       ELECTRONIC POP SINGER-SONGWRITER SOFI VONN PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “WHAT U STARTED”     London-based New York-born electronic pop singer-songwriter Sofi Vonn premieres new single “what u started.” It follows the success of recently released singles “Ghost” and “Best I Can,” as well as the... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: PAIGE KING JOHNSON Video: “American Beauty” COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER PAIGE KING JOHNSON KNOWS IT TAKES INNER STRENGTH TO BE AN “AMERICAN BEAUTY” Country music singer-songwriter Paige King Johnson’s upbeat song “American Beauty” highlights all the stages of finding confidence in taking your own path even when it looks different from the rest. Johnson’s strong vocals shine... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician: DALLAS WAYNE Video: “He Even Brought Her Flowers”     COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER DALLAS WAYNE RELEASES NEW CD OF ORIGINALS COLDWATER, TENNESSEE Dallas Wayne is a singer-songwriter, radio DJ, voice-over artist, actor and music producer. He began performing professionally while in school before moving to Nashville, and performed throughout North America and Europe, releasing... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview   Musician: J3 (Justin-Lee Schultz, Jamie-Leigh Schultz & Jaden Baker) Video: “Junebug”   MULTI-INSTRUMENT TEEN SENSATIONS J3 RELEASE NEW CD OPUS 1 FEATURING VIDEO “JUNEBUG”   When an 11-year-old Justin-Lee Schultz releases a single that grabs the attention of Quincy Jones, who immediately DMs him on Instagram—he must be doing something extraordinary. Now, four years later,... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   TOMMY EMMANUEL   Today is the final day of Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano’s Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   THE WAR AND TREATY   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has 1 day to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   SHERYL CROW   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has 2 days to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos MARTY STUART    Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has only 3 days left with his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: KEIKO MATSUI Video: “Moon over Gotham”   INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PIANIST KEIKO MATSUI PERFORMS WITH DAVID BENOIT’S PACIFIC VISION YOUTH SYMPHONY Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui created an enchanting global sonic tapestry on her Shanachie Recording, Echo. With a stellar lineup of well-respected musicians including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta,... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   KRIS KRISTOFFERSON   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano’s Kickstarter campaign ends in 4 days. He is set to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. You can be a part of this groundbreaking, comprehensive view of Americana music and its history. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   JUDY COLLINS & STEPHEN STILLS   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has 5 days to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints.... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos JOHN OATES   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has six (6) days to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print (one of six B&W photos). There are also options for one of three Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature the... 

NAMM 2022 “BELIEVE IN MUSIC” — VIRTUAL EVENT NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is both a cultural melting pot and an extended family for music lovers all over the world. Actively engaging in corporate goodwill, the NAMM Foundation supports Save the Music, which has put music instruments into the hands of countless students in public schools. The organization’s spirit of inclusiveness and diversity was clearly present during... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   JEWEL Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has 7 days to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W Silver Gelatin Print of one of 6 B&W photos. There are also options for one of 3 Color Fine Art Pigment Photo Prints. Today, we feature the back story of... 

JEFF FASANO Behind the Photos   CHRIS & RICH ROBINSON (of The Black Crowes):   Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano has 8 days to go for his Kickstarter campaign—to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For as little as a $100 pledge, you can choose to get an autographed copy of his book and a choice of a signed B&W silver gelatin print of one of 6 B&W photos. There are also options for one of 3 Color Fine... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: DANA COOPER Video: “Bluebird” DANA COOPER IN TOP FORM WITH NEW ALBUM I CAN FACE THE TRUTH Like meeting an old friend for the first time, Dana Cooper’s latest release, I Can Face the Truth, rewards the homesick heart and will make you declare, ‘Finally! They actually do make them like they used to.’ Full of friendly surprises, new and nostalgic, you will find yourself wanting to lean... 

JEFF FASANO KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS FINE-ART BOOK Veteran photographer Jeff Fasano is one of our main photographers here at M Music & Musicians magazine and he just launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish his first fine-art book: AMERICANA PORTRAIT SESSIONS. For every generation, a photographer emerges who captures the essence of the soul of the music that defines that generation. Jeff Fasano’s indelible images... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview DJ:  CLAPTONE Video:  “Just a Ghost” featuring Seal on vocals C L A P T O N E Sonic Being Golden-Beaked Birdman Spreads Wings and Soars To New Heights With Third Studio Effort “Closer” Lights and shadows mingle together offering the clubbers a glimpse of their shaman in his natural habitat. Attired in black, with top hat and golden-beaked mask, this mystery man is one with his audience. From... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: DAVID BENOIT Video: “A Midnight Rendezvous” DAVID BENOIT IS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME WITH RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM A MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS by Rodeo Marie Hanson Pianist, composer, and arranger are some of the hats David Benoit has donned during several decades in the music business. Benoit’s unique style of smooth jazz has earned him three Grammy nominations and top jazz chart positions on Billboard. He... 

Video Feature & Web-Exclusive Interview Musician: RACHAEL SAGE Video: “Sleep When I’m Tired” from POETICA SIX-TIME INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD WINNER RACHAEL SAGE RELEASES POETICA VIDEO “SLEEP WHEN I’M TIRED” MPress Records has just released a video for  “Sleep When I’m Tired”—the new track from Rachael Sage’s side project, Poetica—a spoken-word concept album conceived, produced and engineered by the six-time Independent... 

CONCERT REVIEW OF TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA by Rodeo Marie Hanson TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA’S CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES 2021 TOUR Live performance of debut that raised the standard for concept albums, a feast for the auditory and visual senses on 25th anniversary of release Twenty-five years ago, lyricist, composer, producer and impresario Paul O’Neill had a dream to create great art that just might catch on if luck allowed. O’Neill... 

REVIEW OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 CONCERT by Rodeo Marie Hanson CHRISTMAS WITH LIZ LONGLEY, SCOTT MULVAHILL & BILLY CROCKETT AT BLUE ROCK—ALSO TONIGHT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 The Holidays have several thematic elements and reason for celebration—all of which are abundantly clear with Blue Rock Studio’s Christmas concert featuring singer-songwriters Liz Longley, Scott Mulvahill and Billy Crockett. From reminiscing about family to reflecting... 

Musician: BILLY CROCKETT Video: “That’s Something” BILLY CROCKETT FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 FINAL TWO NIGHTS—THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16-17   Billy Crockett, along with Liz Longley and Scott Mulvahill, will be featured at Christmas at Blue Rock for the final Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday and Friday, December 16-17. Billy Crockett is a performing songwriter, producer and multi-instrumental... 

Musician: SCOTT MULVAHILL Video: “I Don’t Need Her Love” SCOTT MULVAHILL FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 FINAL TWO NIGHTS—THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16-17 Scott Mulvahill, along with Liz Longley and Billy Crockett, will be featured at Christmas at Blue Rock for the final Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday and Friday, December 16-17. Scott Mulvahill has left his unique mark on the intersecting... 

Musician: LIZ LONGLEY Video: “A Little Magic”  LIZ LONGLEY FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 FINAL TWO NIGHTS—THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16-17 Liz Longley, along with Scott Mulvahill and Billy Crockett, will be featured at Christmas at Blue Rock for the final Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday and Friday, December 16-17. Award-winning singer and songwriter Liz Longley has recorded multiple albums,... 

Musician: The Band of Heathens’ ED JURDI & GORDY QUIST Video: “South by Somewhere”  THE BAND OF HEATHENS’ ED JURDI & GORDY QUIST FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Ed Jurdi & Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens will be featured at Blue Rock aLive! Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday, December 9. The Band of Heathens recorded Stranger with Tucker Martine (The Decemberists,... 

Musician: PETER MULVEY Video: “Don’t You Ever Change”  PETER MULVEY FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 Peter Mulvey will be featured at Blue Rock aLive! Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday, December 2. Mulvey’s new album Love is the Only Thing will be released in early 2022 on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. Our featured video is from his most recent release is Live at the... 

Musician: ELIZA GILKYSON Video: “At the Foot of the Mountain” ELIZA GILKYSON FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Eliza Gilkyson will be featured at Blue Rock aLive! Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday, November 18. She will be joined by the incredibly talented Mike Hardwick, who has played guitar on all her records. Gilkyson’s latest release Songs from the River Wind is what she calls... 

Musician: JONATHAN BYRD & THE PICKUP COWBOYS Video: “It Don’t Make Sense” JONATHAN BYRD & THE PICKUP COWBOYS FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Jonathan Byrd & the Pickup Cowboys will be featured at Blue Rock aLive! Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday, November 4. They are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters and old-fashioned tent revivalists. Between heartbreaking... 

Musician: WILLY PORTER Video: “Angry Words” WILLY PORTER FEATURED AT BLUE ROCK’S COOL NIGHTS 21 THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Willy Porter will be featured at Blue Rock aLive! Cool Nights 21 livestreaming concert series—this Thursday, October 28. His music spans over two decades, 11 albums and multiple continents with a journey defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language that describes what we all hold to be true. Porter’s...